The Strong external pilot chute opens fast, but requires
a different packing technique than some sport reserves.
It's not harder, just different. A good rigger shouldn't
have any problem with it. If your guy can't handle
it, I'd say get a new rigger. He's either a newbie,
or just lazy. Strong actually makes the canopies for
several other brands. Their products are second to
none. I own four of them. Never had a problem.

Bob C.



At 18:00 20 February 2005, wrote:
I have my Strong repacked at the beginning of every
season @ Lake
Elsinore, never a problem & costs $50.