tetra316 0 #1 July 21, 2006 I have over 800 on mine and no issues with it. Although it sure doesn't feel crispy anymore But it got me to thinking when should I replace it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,481 #2 July 21, 2006 QuoteBut it got me to thinking when should I replace it? Prolly, 'bout now or in the near future. Have your local rigger check it out.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #3 July 21, 2006 I have, as long as it's working they said it was fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #4 July 21, 2006 QuoteI have, as long as it's working they said it was fine. Here is my question....you rigger says its fine. They have actually SEEN it, touched it...ect. How are we to know better? When do I replace mine? When it needs it, or when my rigger tells me to change it. I have a Pilot chutes with over 1,000 jumps on it. It looks fine."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #5 July 21, 2006 i have one with well over 1000 on it. It's on its 3rd kill line and I had to replace the attachment point at the bag....but it's still kicking strong.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 July 21, 2006 ZP or F111? My old F-111 was getting to the point on birdman jumps I'd trail it for a second before it would pull the pin. It had about 800 jumps on it then. My ZP has about 400 and is still crisp. Something you need to consider if you have a kill line PC is the shrinkage of the kill line over time. Use one long enough and it eventually will prevent the PC from fully uncollapsing. Then you really start to lose drag from the PC and can lead to PC in tow or just unusual openings. BillBooth posted some time about on how to check for the length of the kill lines and the apex lines, look it up. Good info to have.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porterhouse 0 #7 July 21, 2006 I was told that Zero P Pilot Chutes do not open as well as F-111 (let the debates begin). I had a zero-P PC for a very short period of time. It was such a bitch to pack, and it kept trying to slide out of my BOC. I replaced it after 1 day of jumping and went back to an F-111. I have some notes at home on how to check to see if the PC needs to be replaced. I'll see if I can dig them up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 7 #8 July 21, 2006 QuoteI was told that Zero P Pilot Chutes do not open as well as F-111 Huh? Care to elaborate? They produce more drag over F111 for the same given surface area (most noticeable at low speed with a small pilot chute), so how do they "not open as well"? Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FrogNog 1 #9 July 21, 2006 Karenmeal made an excellent illustration for Safety Day a couple years back, describing wear and replacement for various system components. As I recall, the replacement interval for the pilot chute was "before your first total". So in the poll, I chose "after it mals" because that seemed closest in spirit. Now, personally I think they should be replaced based on overall material wear and efficacy. If the nylon is failing anywhere irreparable, obviously it's got to go. If the kill line has shrunk, the tapes should indicate it pretty clearly and I would try to just replace the kill line. If neither of these is the case but it's not deploying your stuff, that's not good either. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 1 #10 July 22, 2006 The PC itself has over 1000 jumps on it. I've replaced the bridle a few times though. When I got a new rig, the pilot chute and bridle design was better than what came with it so it's on its second rig. The pilot chute is still in usuable condition so I just keep using it. There are benefits to being ones own rigger. When parts go out of spec, they get fixed.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jheadley 0 #11 July 23, 2006 I´ve got 500 on an F111 and I think it´s time for a new one. I´ve recently started getting a strange trap door effect after throwing out, and I´m getting line twists a lot... I think maintaining your pilot chute is very important and often neglected. When I worked as a packer I would always have people tell me I packed pilot chute hesitations, bag locks (that would always clear) and line twists. As soon as they got new pilot chutes, the problems went away completely. I hate how packers get blamed for everything, when 90% of the time it´s not their fault, but that´s another thread topic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChileRelleno 0 #12 July 24, 2006 I can't vote, there is no other option... I have just over 400 on mine, with just minor wear on the mesh. As long as it is airworthy in all respects there is no particular number of jumps. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
FrogNog 1 #9 July 21, 2006 Karenmeal made an excellent illustration for Safety Day a couple years back, describing wear and replacement for various system components. As I recall, the replacement interval for the pilot chute was "before your first total". So in the poll, I chose "after it mals" because that seemed closest in spirit. Now, personally I think they should be replaced based on overall material wear and efficacy. If the nylon is failing anywhere irreparable, obviously it's got to go. If the kill line has shrunk, the tapes should indicate it pretty clearly and I would try to just replace the kill line. If neither of these is the case but it's not deploying your stuff, that's not good either. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #10 July 22, 2006 The PC itself has over 1000 jumps on it. I've replaced the bridle a few times though. When I got a new rig, the pilot chute and bridle design was better than what came with it so it's on its second rig. The pilot chute is still in usuable condition so I just keep using it. There are benefits to being ones own rigger. When parts go out of spec, they get fixed.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jheadley 0 #11 July 23, 2006 I´ve got 500 on an F111 and I think it´s time for a new one. I´ve recently started getting a strange trap door effect after throwing out, and I´m getting line twists a lot... I think maintaining your pilot chute is very important and often neglected. When I worked as a packer I would always have people tell me I packed pilot chute hesitations, bag locks (that would always clear) and line twists. As soon as they got new pilot chutes, the problems went away completely. I hate how packers get blamed for everything, when 90% of the time it´s not their fault, but that´s another thread topic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #12 July 24, 2006 I can't vote, there is no other option... I have just over 400 on mine, with just minor wear on the mesh. As long as it is airworthy in all respects there is no particular number of jumps. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
