On 19 Jan 2005 13:08:21 -0800, (Mark James Boyd)
wrote:

"The vast improvements in materials and techniques for
manufacture have really made the 120 day requirement silly."

I am a FAA Master Parachute Rigger. I am not aware of any "vast
improvments" since the change of repack cycle from 60 to 120 days many
years ago. If you know of any specifics, please advise. You are
misinformed.