jejejelle 0 #1 December 25, 2003 should i say chute to small... anyway. im jumping a sabre 170 right now , which is almost too small for my rig , nice packing :) however , is it possible to switch to an 150 ft2 canopy ? it will kind of float in my rig and that is not a good thing. so is it possible to fill up my rig with some sort of material so it will not float ? im just a poor student , so there is no way i can afford a new rig. but i think there is a big chance i will downsize to a 150 within the next 6 years is it possible? and what are the extra risks ? happy xmas everybody \ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites andy2 0 #2 December 25, 2003 talk to your rigger and/or the manufacturer of the container about why putting a parachute that is not sized correctly for the container is a bad idea. But one of the reasons would be not enough tension on the main tray, increasing likelyhood of a premature opening. It's not a good idea! Can't you save up a bit of money and sell your old rig and look for an equally cheap but smaller sized rig? --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 259 #3 December 25, 2003 What brand and size container do you have? You could ask a rigger to add some "padding" to the main container to take up some extra space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jejejelle 0 #4 December 25, 2003 it`s a vector 1 or 2 not really sure range 170 and above and maybe you`re right about saving for a smaller rig , it`s only the rig i need of course. I`ll talk to my rigger , need a repack soon so i will be around :) maybe he has a nice fitting rig for less, or maybe he`s is absolutely sure that "padding up" is not adding extra risks thanks a lot for your answers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #5 December 26, 2003 Put your current rig up for sale. Then shop for another smaller used one in the same price range. PM me if you have further questions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 558 #6 December 28, 2003 Quoteit`s a vector 1 or 2 not really sure >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Easy to tell: if it has Velcro in the reserve pin cover, then it is a Vector 1. Sewing a pillow into the main container is best done while the reserve container is empty, like when it is repacked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
andy2 0 #2 December 25, 2003 talk to your rigger and/or the manufacturer of the container about why putting a parachute that is not sized correctly for the container is a bad idea. But one of the reasons would be not enough tension on the main tray, increasing likelyhood of a premature opening. It's not a good idea! Can't you save up a bit of money and sell your old rig and look for an equally cheap but smaller sized rig? --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #3 December 25, 2003 What brand and size container do you have? You could ask a rigger to add some "padding" to the main container to take up some extra space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jejejelle 0 #4 December 25, 2003 it`s a vector 1 or 2 not really sure range 170 and above and maybe you`re right about saving for a smaller rig , it`s only the rig i need of course. I`ll talk to my rigger , need a repack soon so i will be around :) maybe he has a nice fitting rig for less, or maybe he`s is absolutely sure that "padding up" is not adding extra risks thanks a lot for your answers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #5 December 26, 2003 Put your current rig up for sale. Then shop for another smaller used one in the same price range. PM me if you have further questions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 558 #6 December 28, 2003 Quoteit`s a vector 1 or 2 not really sure >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Easy to tell: if it has Velcro in the reserve pin cover, then it is a Vector 1. Sewing a pillow into the main container is best done while the reserve container is empty, like when it is repacked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
GravityGirl 0 #5 December 26, 2003 Put your current rig up for sale. Then shop for another smaller used one in the same price range. PM me if you have further questions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #6 December 28, 2003 Quoteit`s a vector 1 or 2 not really sure >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Easy to tell: if it has Velcro in the reserve pin cover, then it is a Vector 1. Sewing a pillow into the main container is best done while the reserve container is empty, like when it is repacked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
