how can you become a rigger in the UK?

[Newbie 0]

and what's the procedure/cost involved?

I'm interested in learning how to pack my own reserve, not anyone else's. If someone could break it down, that would be great. If anyone thinks this isn't such a good idea let me know why too. I'm keen to get a full understanding of how the reserve works and should be packed so i can take more responsibility for myself.

"Skydiving is a door"
Happythoughts

[skreamer 1]

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I'm interested in learning how to pack my own reserve, not anyone else's.

I wouldn't trust my reserve repack with a rigger who did as little as two reserve repacks a year. If you only planned to do two solo skydives a year is that current and safe? If you want to learn more about reserves why not ask a rigger if you can watch him/her repack a couple? Then if you are still interested you could look into getting your ticket with time.

[gus 1]

Wanna become a rigger from the bpa mag, August 02.

Gus

OutpatientsOnline.com

[anthonylock 0]

You want to become an advanced packer, Its the first step to becoming a rigger.

[riggerrob 558]

Start by reading Poynter's Manual Volumes 1 and 2 (www.parapublishing.com).
Then download as many packing manuals as you can find on www.pia.com.
The bug your local rigger to let you sit quietly in the corner while he packs a few reserves.
Then bug BPA to let you attend their next Advanced Packer course.

Will someone please make these links clicky?

[rainman 0]

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Will someone please make these links clicky?

www.parapublishing.com
www.pia.com


Consider it done

Rainman

[meatbomb 0]

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Wanna become a rigger from the bpa mag, August 02.

Pah! I got all excited there...in the Mag itself, the pics were all of my first repack of my Laser-7 reserve...They've swapped em all for Sward photos on the web

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