Parachute Life Span?

[acroeric]

I have a Strong 304 that was manufactured in 1988. It has hardly ever used as it was for the front seat of a Pitts S2A that was mostly used for solo acro. It has been stored in a house under a bed since new in the bag.


Im thinking of sending it to Strong to let them look at it for re-pack. What is the experience with canopy's this old? I guess it is 22 years old now. The last time it was repacked was in 2002 at Strong. Am I wasting my time?
Thanks-
Eric

 

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