Dannost 0 #1 December 26, 2002 Hi gang: What should be wearing out first on a PD 9 cell, F111? It's got 300 jumps and is 7 years old. Porosity? Lines? If it's in good shape, how much would it be worth in US bucks? Thanks, Dan ISAIAH 40:31 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 December 26, 2002 This is just my uninformed opinion but I don't think I would part with any more than about $300USD for it. I just sold a PD 190 F111 for $500 and it had less than 150 jumps on it. It was very clean with no patches or holes. I thought that was a a very fair price. The DOM on mine was 95 or 98 don't remember for sure. I would consider an F-111 canopy with 500 jumps to be "retirement" material. It's probably got a couple hundred more jumps in it but you basically can't resell it after that. I'd go ZP. Look for a hornet....there's lots of them and they are cheap!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #3 December 27, 2002 QuoteHi gang: What should be wearing out first on a PD 9 cell, F111? It's got 300 jumps and is 7 years old. Porosity? Lines? If it's in good shape, how much would it be worth in US bucks? Thanks, Dan Are you looking to buy this canopy? I noticed your profile says you have 42 jumps. How accurate is that? F-111 has been known to last well over 1000 jumps. Unfortunately though, the resale is not usually very high since a good ZP canopy just doesn't wear out very easily. Check the line trim. I'll make a first guess that it has 825 microline. Climb through the canopy and feel the condition of the material and look for holes and basically just look that it's in good condition. There are so many variables that make a canopy last long or wear out. Has it been packed outside in the sun? Does it get packed indoors? what are the conditions of the DZ this canopy has been flown? Sand ? Grass? Feel Free to PM me on this. I'll give a more detailed opinion and help make suggestions as to what a good canopy for the flying style and experience level you are currently at.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #4 December 29, 2002 More information needed. Type of lines, area/climate where jumped a(sandy desert or grassy midwest), previous wing loading, packed inside or out, colors (for fading) etc, etc, etc. Depending on desireability (lines, colors, size), $500 might ball park, but it's going to vary alot.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
