@Background Pony #4411
Indeed, though it’s not quite that expensive, depending on what rigger you talk to. Even if you don’t use your reserve, it needs to be inspected and repacked after 3 months. Riggers have little seals or stickers with their certificate number they put over the closing pin of a reserve they pack - it’s proof that they did the job and the reserve has not been used since then.
Your main parachute a recreational vehicle, your toy, and it’s on you to take care of it. Your reserve parachute is a life-saving device.
Indeed, though it’s not quite that expensive, depending on what rigger you talk to. Even if you don’t use your reserve, it needs to be inspected and repacked after 3 months. Riggers have little seals or stickers with their certificate number they put over the closing pin of a reserve they pack - it’s proof that they did the job and the reserve has not been used since then.
Your main parachute a recreational vehicle, your toy, and it’s on you to take care of it. Your reserve parachute is a life-saving device.