Sorry, don't know the make, but from memory, they have a very rigid frame to the harness which makes for a very bulky and uncomfortable pack - no big loss, except for the cost of replacing them.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mark Fisher Sent: Friday, 7 November 2003 8:20 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Parachutes Which Polish 'Chute? At 07:15 PM 6/11/2003 +1100, you wrote: >Mike, > >the issue with this particular polish chute was that is was packed in a >sleave (like a condom), and most riggers were refusing to pack them after a >few had been seen to deploy. For some this was a liability issue, however, >many take the view that if they would be unwilling to use it in an >emergency, then they would suggest that others (less experienced - as we all >are I hope) also don't use it - they would probably re-pack if insisted as a >dried, re-packed canopy is better than one that has got wet several times >and not been re-packed. > >Most UK chutes have a 15 year life. The harness may be longer depending on >condition at that point. However, an out of date chute is more likely to >save you than none at all. > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike >Borgelt >Sent: Thursday, 6 November 2003 1:34 PM >To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. >Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Parachutes > > >At 01:47 AM 6/11/03 +1100, you wrote: > > Ken, 20yrs. The list includes most types which we normally use in > >gliders, including the slimpacks and thinbacks. If the equipment has > >exceeded that time, it is to be taken out of service. We have 8 which are > >suddenly of no use, and I suspect many other clubs are in a similar > >situation. I was told "someone at GFA office"was informed. As there > >is a requirement to have a serviceable parachute for comps, this may > >affect some entrants to this years events. Forwarded for your > >information. Regards Glenn Mclean > > >Anybody needing a new chute as a result of this contact us at the details >below for a new National parachute. Back, chair and seatpacks available, >variety of colours and 3 size canopies. One for real save we know about in >Australia. > >Sure it isn't P.A. limiting their liability tail? Are there real >engineering reasons for this limitation? The Brits have just grounded some >Polish gliders for what looks to be manufacturer liability rather than real >engineering reasons. > >Mike >Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments >phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 >fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 >cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 > Int'l + 61 429 355784 >email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >website: www.borgeltinstruments.com > >_______________________________________________ >Aus-soaring mailing list >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > >_______________________________________________ >Aus-soaring mailing list >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
