The chute is a Strong 303 backpack manufactured in 10/94, so its 16
years old. Some re-packers have been know to impose a 20-year life
limit which is not in the FAR's........a carry-over from the military,
and we all know who pays for their new chutes ($1985 if you please) as
far as the Feds are concerned, a chute is good to go as long as it
passes inspection, kinda like our sailplanes. Wouln't it be a bitch if
we had to ****can our sailplanes at 20 years?
As for two parachutes, I have picked the best option IMHO and I will
go with that. Kinda like wearing a belt and suspenders, isn't it?
Cheers,
JJ
PS, I'm looking forward to a very comfortable seat in the future.