peek 20 #1 November 18, 2008 I was pointed to a "how to" page of some article unrelated to skydiving, so while I was there I did a search for "pack a parachute". The results: http://www.ehow.com/how_2092516_pack-parachute.html Something tells me there is more to it than this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #2 November 18, 2008 Quote Put the static line into the hole on top of the chute before you fold it. I kinda have trouble visualising what the heck they are talking about here."That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drdive 0 #3 November 18, 2008 Why - the whole thing is perfectly clear! I could have saved hours and hours of learning if I had read that before learning to pack "We saved your gear. Now you can sell it when you get out of the hospital and upsize!!" "K-Dub" " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #4 November 18, 2008 The rest I at least understand what they're hallucinating about. But I was wondering if they might be talking about a pilotchute assist system (which I have never seen). Serious question - how does the pilot assist work? What happens to bag and pilot?"That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #5 November 18, 2008 Quote What happens to bag and pilot? The pilot generally stays with the aircraft. I leave the bag at home when I go to the DZ. You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #6 November 18, 2008 Quote The pilot generally stays with the aircraft. Chicken Quote I leave the bag at home when I go to the DZ. Huh? What's a guy like you without their handbag?"That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buff 0 #7 November 18, 2008 QuoteQuote Put the static line into the hole on top of the chute before you fold it. I kinda have trouble visualising what the heck they are talking about here. I think I found the visualization for you.... http://www.xs4all.nl/~pdj/chutfold.htmIt's called the Hillbilly Hop N Pop dude. If you're gonna be stupid, you better be tough. That's fucked up. Watermelons do not grow on trees! ~Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,259 #8 November 18, 2008 QuoteBut I was wondering if they might be talking about a pilotchute assist system (which I have never seen). Serious question - how does the pilot assist work? What happens to bag and pilot? Eh? A PCA is just someone holding onto your pilot chute. Are you talking about static line jumps?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #9 November 18, 2008 QuoteQuoteBut I was wondering if they might be talking about a pilotchute assist system (which I have never seen). Serious question - how does the pilot assist work? What happens to bag and pilot? Eh? A PCA is just someone holding onto your pilot chute. Are you talking about static line jumps? Uhmm no. PCA is a form of static line system (as opposed to a direct bag). An IAD (instructor assisted deployment) is someone holding your pilot chute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,259 #10 November 18, 2008 QuoteQuoteQuoteBut I was wondering if they might be talking about a pilotchute assist system (which I have never seen). Serious question - how does the pilot assist work? What happens to bag and pilot? Eh? A PCA is just someone holding onto your pilot chute. Are you talking about static line jumps? Uhmm no. PCA is a form of static line system (as opposed to a direct bag). An IAD (instructor assisted deployment) is someone holding your pilot chute. Ah, different from BASE terminology, then.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,259 #11 November 18, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Put the static line into the hole on top of the chute before you fold it. I kinda have trouble visualising what the heck they are talking about here. I think I found the visualization for you.... http://www.xs4all.nl/~pdj/chutfold.htm FantasticDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpervint 0 #12 November 19, 2008 Quote Why - the whole thing is perfectly clear! I could have saved hours and hours of learning if I had read that before learning to pack No more giving me crap, Ed. There are worse than me out there, obviously. Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godfrog 2 #13 November 19, 2008 Quote The rest I at least understand what they're hallucinating about. But I was wondering if they might be talking about a pilotchute assist system (which I have never seen). Serious question - how does the pilot assist work? What happens to bag and pilot? the pilot stays in the plane, the bag gets thrown out!Experience is a difficult teacher, she gives you the test first and the lesson afterward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #14 November 20, 2008 Ah dude - you be a cold one. Most people would simply get a divorce. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
