FWIW: National Parachute used to be located in Flemington, NJ although I see that the Web site shows them in Palenville, NY now: 75 miles as the crow flies from the GW Bridge. I had great success working with them in the past (in NJ) on a chute that had a National canopy and needed a little AD work plus repack. Haven't dealt with them in the new location or even to know if it's the same people. Since the other two posters are local, I assume they know more than I do about this and I'd trust their referrals.

You probably know this but I'll mention it because I've been the a 15 year old chute in great condition could last a long time if you take care of it. But finding a rigger to pack it after it reaches 20 years old can be difficult. From the National Parachute Manual (2014, for chutes manufactured after June 2009):

"The Parachute Industry Association (PIA) has visited this issue without conclusion to date. Until the PIA specifies otherwise, it is the recomendation (sic) of National Parachute that the maximum service life is 20 years from date of manufacture (this includes the harness, container and pilot chute)."

I've had riggers tell me an older chute is just fine (after pull testing it) and they repacked it without a problem. But I've also had numerous other riggers say "no, thanks", apparently because of insurance/liability considerations.

Chip Bearden
ASW 24 "JB"
U.S.A.