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DixieDarter
04-13-2013, 03:44 PM
Must be exc cond

WLIU
04-13-2013, 05:18 PM
Strong, National, and Softie are rated up to 254 lbs. I would not push it. The heavier you are the harder you hit the ground. Butler has parachutes rated for higher weights. Give them a call.

That said, I was at Sun-N-Fun a couple of days ago speaking with the Strong rep at their booth. They are finishing the approval of a parachute rated to 300 lbs. But the FAA has not finished processing the paperwork. So if Butler is a little expensive, you might call Strong and see if you can get in line for one of the new parachutes.

Best of luck,

Wes
N78PS

DixieDarter
04-13-2013, 05:30 PM
Thx Wes. Haven't jumped since 1967; hope I never have to again. Looking for used. I'll take hitting the ground a little hard, certainly not so much as without one. :)