how many jumps op

[ffp1974 0]

I know this is probably discussed somewhere in previous post. But how many jumps can you put on a op parachute.

If buying a used parachute, how do you determine the depreciation, using number of jumps

[AggieDave 6]

Do you mean a ZP canopy?

A good many people state 2000 jumps on a ZP canopy, with new linesets as needed. That is also dependent on where the canopy has been jumped and how it has been treated.

When buying used gear always have a rigger inspect it and need be have the manufacture inspect it for its airworthiness. Its not worth gambling to save a few bucks.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[ffp1974 0]

yep zp.

I have my own rig and stuff, just looking for a new canopy.

[darkwing 5]

it depends on the conditions the canopy has been exposed to. Dusty, sandy, desert, ocean shore, are bad, green, grassy, is good. Too much sun is bad. Generally speaking a couple of thousand shouldn't be a problem, with occasional new lines.

-- Jeff
My Skydiving History

[cheneyneel 0]

My dealer says to get a ball park number for a used canopy you take off something like 1.50$ for every jump the canopy has... but then once there is so manyjumps on a canopy then it is just how much is the particular canopy worth to you...