Packing techniques in writing

[xlh883 0]

For informational purposes only, as I only know how pro-pack, does anyone know of any documents that explain the ins and outs and whys of different types of packing? I only know of flat, pro and psycho right now also. I am sure there are also other methods and variations.

I jsut want to know the differences without starting a debate here. Yes I have performed a very exhausting search of the archives finding mostly debate, not information.

Thanks,

David

[riggergreg 0]

Every Manufacturer has a recommended method for packing their parachutes and most are in there owners manual. There are as many variations as there are skydivers and few are written anywhere.

Pro packing is the most common method nowdays and like I said before, The variations are endless.

Is there something in particular you were wondering about, or just curious about it all??

[xlh883 0]

I keep hearing about flat and psycho packing but I hadn't been able to find out how either is done and what the benefits/drawbacks would be. All I wes ever taught was to propack.

I just want to learn for myself.

Thanks,

David

[bofh 0]

Psycho packing is described at the #2 answer from google:
http://www.skydivesf.com/skydiving/psycho_pack.htm

The number one answer for "flat packing canopy" gives this nice answer:
http://www.pcprg.com/packing.htm

[xlh883 0]

THanks for the links. Made for some interesting reading. The psycho pack name is very misleading and sounds like a good way to pack for those of us with the new hard to pack canopies. I hate packing my 7-jump canopy. I have an Aerodyne Pilot 210. The packing manual pictures look like a propack, but they don't really say and I am not 100% sure about it.

David

[darrenspooner 0]

I found this very useful -

http://www.brentfinley.com/packing2.htm

[yoink 321]

http://www.icaruscanopies.aero/canopies/Omega/packing.htm

These is the one I used for Psycho Packing - I've tried it a few times now and it's always opened well for me, but you don't half get a few funny looks in the packing shed.

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Note that there are multiple types that are called "flat". This will give you a bit of info you want I think:

http://www.pcprg.com/packing.htm

[JackR 0]

My experience with Psycho Packing resulted in a lot of bulk in the center of the pack job and less towards the outsides. This resulted in difficult to close containers. I usually get more even fabric distribution using a more traidtional PRO Pack. There may be some recommendations out there to reduce this problem, but recognize that the Psycho Pack may take some practice as with other packing methods.

The thing that helped me the most as I was getting more comfortable with packing was spending a couple months working with professional packers and picking up their tips and techniques while I practiced to find which techniques worked for me.

If you frequent boogies, like Rantoul and Richmond Revisited, watch lots of different pack jobs, and ask questions. While busy packers may not have time to entertain these questions during the day, they are likely to go on at length about packing opinions after that last pack job.

PM me if you have more questions.

Packin' Jack
42nd Lost Prairie: The Ultimate Answer to Life, the Universe, and Skydiving
25 Jul - 3 Aug 2009
2007 photos: http://www.skydive.com/prairie/pages/prairie.htm

[bofh 0]

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My experience with Psycho Packing resulted in a lot of bulk in the center of the pack job and less towards the outsides.

That happened a lot to me too in the beginning (still does now and then). I just make the canopy a bit wider, by not folding the "ears" in as much and then I am more careful while folding/rolling it in by having one hand on the unrolled part and rolling with the other.

[NWPoul 1]

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My experience with Psycho Packing resulted in a lot of bulk in the center of the pack job and less towards the outsides. This resulted in difficult to close containers. I usually get more even fabric distribution using a more traidtional PRO Pack...

Wolmari pack give even more even fabric distribution

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