JohnnyMarko 1 #1 November 26, 2011 My sky season is coming to an end here in the Midwest and I'm preparing my gear for winter storage. Something I should've done a long time ago is get a list of all my serial numbers for my gear. I have the container, reserve, AAD numbers somewhere but I want to get a good list together and have them all in one place. My problem is my main's label is totally worn off. It's an older PD Silhouette and I'm awaiting PD's reply on if they put their SN on any of the ribs or anywhere besides the label. My question is does it make sense to create my own SN if I can't find the original? If something happens to it, I want to have something else to go by other than "Well, its a big rainbow piece of material". Suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 November 27, 2011 Quote My question is does it make sense to create my own SN if I can't find the original? If something happens to it, I want to have something else to go by other than "Well, its a big rainbow piece of material". Suggestions? In the case of theft, there is the ability to enter an owner applied number into NCIC. Or you can even simply tell the reporting officer that the number that you applied acts as a serial number due to the absence of a proper number. As to how to apply that number, well, a common location, such as the data panel would the be best place. However, I'll leave the actual application there in to you, the rigger and the manufacture.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini 0 #3 November 27, 2011 The canopy is yours, mark it in any way you please. Keep in mind that any canopy that has had enough use that the label is "totally worn off" isn't likely to be worth big bucks.Sometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 871 #4 November 27, 2011 Depends on your insurance coverage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #5 November 27, 2011 Quote The canopy is yours, mark it in any way you please. Keep in mind that any canopy that has had enough use that the label is "totally worn off" isn't likely to be worth big bucks. You're right, I bought the canopy for a few hundo. But in perspective of a college student like myself, that's a lot of money to lose.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 871 #6 November 27, 2011 Renter's insurance with replacement value. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #7 November 27, 2011 Put your driver's license and state of issue on it - that's something unique to you, and which every police department can trace. Something like "DL: TX 1234567" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #8 November 27, 2011 Quote My problem is my main's label is totally worn off. It's an older PD Silhouette and I'm awaiting PD's reply on if they put their SN on any of the ribs or anywhere besides the label. I do not know exactly when PD started laser etching S/N numbers into a rib in each canopy, but it has been a few years back. So, hopefully if you look at each rib maybe you will find something there. Just about all of the manufacturers do this in some fashion now BTW. Cheers, MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
