grasshopper 0 #26 November 8, 2005 Quote I would not recommend choosing a rig by how easy a rigger finds them to pack. Good criteria for choosing a rigger, but not a rig, IMO. It's hard to find riggers that like all rigs, and they seldom agree on which rigs they dislike. and I would disagree with this advice, especially since it doesn't come from a rigger. I owned 2 racers for over 800 jumps, and I liked the rigs (fully aware of the shortcomings). yet, I wound up getting rid of them because I couldn't find local riggers to make them look good. I've had 3 riggers that made my rigs look good, but one rigger left the state, one got sloppy as his job dissatisfaction grew, and one retired from rigging. this was in so. california, at major dz's (perris/elsinore) and I wound up changing rigs ($$$$) because they were not rigger friendly. why would anyone recomend a rig their locals riggers don't fancy? my advice would be to buy a rig that is common where you jump. it will be easier to sell, and your rigger will be familar with it, rather than figuring it out for the first time with your rig.________________________________________________________ Abbie drove me to Idaho and all I got was this lousy sigline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #27 November 8, 2005 up here in NorCal, that would be a reason to pick Wings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedeisurf 0 #28 November 9, 2005 Hi I am a rigger that owns a wings they are not that difficult to pack, it took me about 6 pack jobs to get it down pat. Not a problem now, but it is the most comfortable rig under canopy you can find. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfitzge 0 #29 November 9, 2005 Sweet. Ankie is sending some sample colors now. I'm doing Neon Green and Black with white pin stripping. Like the pattern I attached above. It should be pretty cool.#148 Sonic Scrat "Have you ever kissed a rabbit between the eyes?" Woodpecker pulling out his pants pockets to the waitress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #30 November 9, 2005 QuoteIf your learning how to freefly instead of a boc go for a pull out deployment. Has no bridal to expose. I'm not going to comment on Pull-Out vs BOC, because I frankly do not have the experience to know a damned thing about pull-out. However, a modern, properly designed rig won't have much, if any, exposed bridle with a BOC Case in point: My 9/2005 model Infinity, see attachment.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #31 November 9, 2005 Isn't Ankie awesome? I love working with her! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcezmac 0 #32 November 9, 2005 QuoteFirst, consider a PR-193 reserve, at least. Your reserve is usually used when things are already going wrong. If you are steadfast in your decision to go with the PR-176, call PD for a demo canopy. If you can land a 176 well ten landings out of ten jumps, then it might be an okay choice, although a 193 would still be a wiser one. *** That was the mistake I made. My first reserve ride was the smallest canopy I have ever flown. I broke my left wrist , thinking I could land it like my 190. These people are telling the truth when they say consider your reserve size Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aneblett 0 #33 November 10, 2005 Let me preface this by saying that i am not a rigger but PD reserves are from what i have been told larger than their model number indicated, so your 176 may actually be larger than perceived. I have been told by a rigger that I trust, and seen it documented, that for instance the pd-124 is actually 138 sq ft. do a little research on this one.. AdrianS.E.X. party #2 ..It is far worse to live with fear, than to die confronting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ncfitzge 0 #34 November 10, 2005 Ya, I have heard that aswell#148 Sonic Scrat "Have you ever kissed a rabbit between the eyes?" Woodpecker pulling out his pants pockets to the waitress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #35 November 10, 2005 That looks good. As to the debate over your main and reserve sizes. If you crash that reserve without flaring, you'll live but it will hurt. If you are conscious, the weight of the main will be gone and reserves (PD reserves are all I know) have great flare. I have 4 reserve landings on PD 143's loaded at about 1.7:1. Never a problem, always a very comfortable stand-up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Superman32 0 #36 November 11, 2005 I jumped a rig with the cordura BOC and jus didn't like it. Doesn't seem to be very tight and secure for FF. Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tso-d_chris 0 #37 November 11, 2005 QuoteI jumped a rig with the cordura BOC and jus didn't like it. Doesn't seem to be very tight and secure for FF. I've had the opposite experience. The most secure BOC pouches I have seen on any rig have been Cordura, and not Spandex. Spandex wears out much more quickly, and doesn't seem to provide as much pressure on the PC, even when new, assuming that the main is properly sized for the container. I've owned and used both types. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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
aneblett 0 #33 November 10, 2005 Let me preface this by saying that i am not a rigger but PD reserves are from what i have been told larger than their model number indicated, so your 176 may actually be larger than perceived. I have been told by a rigger that I trust, and seen it documented, that for instance the pd-124 is actually 138 sq ft. do a little research on this one.. AdrianS.E.X. party #2 ..It is far worse to live with fear, than to die confronting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfitzge 0 #34 November 10, 2005 Ya, I have heard that aswell#148 Sonic Scrat "Have you ever kissed a rabbit between the eyes?" Woodpecker pulling out his pants pockets to the waitress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #35 November 10, 2005 That looks good. As to the debate over your main and reserve sizes. If you crash that reserve without flaring, you'll live but it will hurt. If you are conscious, the weight of the main will be gone and reserves (PD reserves are all I know) have great flare. I have 4 reserve landings on PD 143's loaded at about 1.7:1. Never a problem, always a very comfortable stand-up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #36 November 11, 2005 I jumped a rig with the cordura BOC and jus didn't like it. Doesn't seem to be very tight and secure for FF. Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #37 November 11, 2005 QuoteI jumped a rig with the cordura BOC and jus didn't like it. Doesn't seem to be very tight and secure for FF. I've had the opposite experience. The most secure BOC pouches I have seen on any rig have been Cordura, and not Spandex. Spandex wears out much more quickly, and doesn't seem to provide as much pressure on the PC, even when new, assuming that the main is properly sized for the container. I've owned and used both types. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
