Let's do a little math here, if you'relike my situation you paid $1600 for that parachute. You took good care of it kept about the sun and the weather got repacked either every year or every other year. It's 20 years old and it still in good shape, If Strong says it is a good chute and as long as it stays in good shape it can be repacked. Softie and other's say ours are only good for 20 years time to buy a new one pony up $2300.

Strong says ship it to us will repack and certify it for $55. Unless you have abused yours got it wet left it in your glider on hot days in the sun let your animals **** on it you should be able to get another 10 years out of it.