haleyes 0 #1 November 16, 2001 Can anyone tell me the best way to store your canopy when not in use? Snow will be coming soon and although I will jump at least once to experience it (relative newbie), I probably won't jump again until springtime. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 November 16, 2001 Nylon reacts well to moderate temperatures, in a dark, dry place. I'm a fan of storing it in the gear bag packed, in the back of the closet. If you have a CYPRES, don't store it where it could freeze since batteries can pop when frozen. Other then that out of UV rays/light and dryness are the main concerns.A rainy day at the DZ is better then a Sunny day at work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prost 0 #3 November 17, 2001 Move south where it is warm and forget the storage. you have to get your priorities straight.William Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haleyes 0 #4 November 17, 2001 Is there an inherent problem with keeping the canopy tightly folded in the container for months at a time as opposed to a loose fold tucked into a plastic bag? Larry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 November 17, 2001 Only thing I've ever heard bad about keeping it the dbag is it can cause the nylon to form a "memory". The memory goes a way after a few jumps. A good thing to do in the middle of winter anyways to to reopen the canopy and repack it so you don't loose the feeling of packing during a long layoff.A rainy day at the DZ is better then a Sunny day at work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirils 1 #6 November 17, 2001 Years ago we would flake the canopy (like you do with a pro pack), daisy chain the lines and hang it up with a dark plastic bag around it. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #7 November 18, 2001 I'd think that changing all the rubber bands at the end of the winter would probably be a good idea too - after that long lay-off they would probably dry out, lose their stretchiness and snap immediately, resulting in line-dump. Maybe it'd be worthwhile paying a bit extra at the end of the winter and get your rigger to check the entire rig (ie take out and inspect main as well) when he repacks the reserve for you. I know riggers charge roughly $12 for a pack job on the main, but it'd probably be worth it for your peace of mind.Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #8 November 18, 2001 Whats winter again???MarcRes Firma Mitescere Nescite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #9 November 18, 2001 Quote Whats winter again??? It's that time of year that all the local DZ's have 2 or 3 turbines flying all day, every day.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RemiAndKaren 0 #10 November 19, 2001 Marc, Mike, YOU GUYS SUCK! RemiMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #11 November 19, 2001 Hey Remi, lets go turn on the weather channel and see what Hurricane is heading towards Florida this week.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RemiAndKaren 0 #12 November 19, 2001 Its Monday, so it should be Charlie...RemiMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haleyes 0 #13 November 19, 2001 Thanks everyone. I appreciate the input. Larry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
