I've had a Strong 303 for about 10 years---never a repack complaint! The
riggers have charged $5 more because it is more "complicated"(???). On the
other hand, I am told it opens faster than others. So far, mine has just
been an expensive, but very comforting, cushion.

--
Hartley Falbaum
ASW27B "KF" USA

"Doug Snyder" wrote in message
ups.com...
The local parachute packer doesn't want to repack my chute. He will in
fact do so but isn't happy about it. My chute is about 2-3 years old.
It was included when I bought the glider.

The objection is that the chute is a Strong. He says he has to pack it
"upside down". Apparently it's a pain in the a**.

Is this attitude toward Strong chutes common? I can certainly sell it
and get something different, but why? I figure the thing is good for
many years to come. On the other hand, if it's a hassle to get repacked
and I have to wait longer than everyone else... maybe I should cut my
losses.

What's the experince of RAS ?

Doug