Ekman_21 0 #1 April 7, 2006 Looking at a VECTOR 2 STUDENT RIG V10. Was wondering if A rigger would convert it from static line and plastic cable student rip cord to BOC deployment? And If so if it would even be worth doing. Just Comming off student status and looking for an entry level system please advise weather I could work with this rig for a while while I get comfortable before before going all out and getting a new rig. Thanks for any info. attached is a picture of the rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #2 April 7, 2006 I really am not a fan of adjustable MLW for anyone other than a student using a student rig."We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #3 April 7, 2006 The SOS sytem on it wouldn't be too good either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #4 April 7, 2006 I jump an older Vector student rig. I took it to the factory and had them completely replace the harness. I did keep the adjustable Main Lift Web and adjustable laterals. I also had them put B12 snaps on. They also removed the static line stuff and the rig already had a BOC on it. I paid $150 for the rig with freebag, reserve pilot chute and risers. Then I spent $550 to have the harness replaced and the other changes. Even though I did all of this, I wouldn't recommend it for someone else, unless you know specifically what you are doing and why you are doing it. I did it because, I'm a very large jumper and I routinely lose and gain weight. I wanted the ability to adjust it completely. There are plenty of good used rigs on the market. Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #5 April 8, 2006 QuoteThe SOS sytem on it wouldn't be too good either. ah - is that why i was straining my neck trying to see where the cutaway puff was??Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #6 April 8, 2006 Sure, it is easy to remove the static-line and ripcord stuff to convert that old Vector to BOC deployment. Now the question is: "Is it worth it?" That depends upon what size of main canopy you plan on packing in it. If your intended main is close to the size - of the container - easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites