A Rig last for 15-25 years?

[DroptheMan04 0]

Is that correct, a rig as own last for 15-25 years?

[billvon 3,112]

Well, it can, if you don't use it much and take good care of it. Note that many reserves may not last longer than 40 repack cycles, which is about 13 years. Also, a rig that was considered a safe rig 25 years ago may lack some niceties (like riser covers, pin protection or enclosed ripcord housings) that we take for granted today - and that may make it unacceptable to many people.

[phoenixlpr 0]

You may use any major component upto 20 years from DOM if they are in proper condition and manufacturer does not limit the lifetime other way in many countries.

[riggerrob 643]

It really depends upon how well you take care of it.
Closet queens last 40 or 50 years.
On the other hand, rigs that make 1,000 jumps per year in the California desert can wear out after 1 or 2 years.

[BlindBrick 0]

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You may use any major component upto 20 years from DOM if they are in proper condition and manufacturer does not limit the lifetime other way in many countries.

Note that in America, there's no government mandated shelf life, as there is in some European countries.

-Blind

"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it."

[phoenixlpr 0]

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Note that in America, there's no government mandated shelf life, as there is in some European countries.

Note in U.S.A may be.... but thats not just America.

[DrewEckhardt 0]

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Is that correct, a rig as own last for 15-25 years?

Sure. A couple years ago I jumped a Paracommander setup which was over 35 years old.

Of course I'd rather jump my nearly 15 year old Monarch in my 10-year old Reflex because it lands better, has a single cutaway handle, main and reserve can be flown a considerable distance to a landing area, the setup is lighter and more comfortable, etc, etc, etc.

I'd rather jump my Samurai which was released just 6 years ago because it lands better than the Monarch, opens nicer, and is more fun to fly.

With grassy landing areas and in-door packing gear can last a long time; although if trends continue within 15-25 years you'll probably want to jump something more modern.