{"id":18024,"date":"2018-05-17T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=18024"},"modified":"2024-07-11T15:01:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T15:01:01","slug":"2018-05-18-look-after-your-lifesaver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/2018-05-18-look-after-your-lifesaver\/","title":{"rendered":"Look After Your LIFESAVER!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your canopy looks after you every jump, are you looking after it?…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Packing photo by Rob Lloyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I am sure we are all aware we need to look after our gear. I want to highlight some key points to be aware of when it comes to your canopy. Canopies are made of nylon at the end of the day; they can be stained, ripped, and over time the fabric will wear.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hazards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are the major five hazards from which to protect your lifesaver…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Rob Lloyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Sharp objects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Common places where you might rip your canopy are on the truck when you are getting a lift from landing area or walking through doors to get into the packing shed. There can also be hazards on the landing area, where there may be sharp objects like thorns, tumbleweed, wire, even stones, which can tear your canopy. Be aware of these hazards after landing. Don\u2019t drag the canopy towards you but walk towards it, to eliminate the chance of any damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Liquids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be aware that the truck that you hop onto on the landing area to come back to the hangar can also leak acid or oil, which can degrade your canopy. Watch how you carry and where you put your canopy. They don\u2019t come cheap!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

.. And what about hand sanitiser? Does that degrade your canopy? This is what Performance Designs<\/a> had to say ..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Hand sanitizer without added scent or lotion is mild enough to not breakdown nylon fibers. Rinse areas of heavy concentration with water. Added scents and lotions could possibly be fine but have not been tested and have more variables. Therefore better be safe than sorry”<\/div>