Jumperpaula 0 #1 November 12, 2001 About 5 weeks ago, my boyfriend cut away his Stilleto 120 and it was lost in the woods. He bought a new one. Sunday it was found. It was in a tree, no holes, looks good , a few sunspots but passed the tear test (and it was tested HARD by multiple riggers) . We had 3 riggers jumping at the DZ look at it, consensus was it was in fine shape, just subtract about 200 jumps from the lifespan for the sunspots. - It was jumped 3 times, flew great. Just smells a little moldy.He wants to know if I want the canopy. We'll I do......but the question is.... I was thinking send it to PD for full inspect. (they will probably try to sell me new two new panels where the sunspots are) The other train of thought was, If I trust my rigger, why bother. What would you do? Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #2 November 12, 2001 Save your money and jump the "free" canopy.ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #3 November 12, 2001 I have a friend who had his Jedi returned after a year. He had a baglock and lost it in the corn. Apparently Farmer McNasty found it right away, but decided to keep it in his barn for a year before returning it. Never the less, its in fine shape and he was happy to be reunited with it. Bottom line, if its been checked out and seems OK, go with it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #4 November 12, 2001 Jump it -- when it's time for a re-line send it to PD, they do a full inspection at that time anyway. If you're concerned about the spots, your rigger could also put patches on. If it passed the tear test you should be good to go. We found a canopy in the woods, had been there over a year, that thing ripped like an old towel -- we had a lot of fun with it at the season ending party a few years ago (ripped it to shreds). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBTECH 0 #5 November 12, 2001 You say he lost it in the woods--how much of the canopy was shaded by the woods?Also--where do you live?--what latitude?-->(UV factor)How many jumps are on this canopy?Dave Brownell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #6 November 13, 2001 pull the fabric away from a seam. observe how much the stitch holes in the fabric expand.i would be more worried about the mold, this deteriorates the fabric the most.also check with the specific fabric manufacture of your canopy. ie. some fabrics colors change or fade with prolonged uv but with no major change in mechanical strength (we have found this from gelvenor textiles on their zp fabric). and trust your trained rigger.enjoy, freebees are the best...its nice to have a canopy you are not afraid to get wet, sandy, muddy, pack on the grass.or chop for minor mals when you are over the swamp...sincerely,danielexposure, but the structural properties do not change much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
