sinjin 0 #1 August 28, 2006 ok,, i want to change the pilot chute handle from one of those stupid round orange plastic handles to a hackey,, how much is that going to cost and how involved is the change.. will this work on all rigs ??? where do i get onedont let life pass you by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btvr 0 #2 August 28, 2006 It is not that big of a deal. Check with your rigger. It won't be that much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #3 August 28, 2006 Quotei want to change the pilot chute handle from one of those stupid round orange plastic handles to a hackey,, Why?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #4 August 28, 2006 QuoteQuotei want to change the pilot chute handle from one of those stupid round orange plastic handles to a hackey,, Why? Fashion!!!!!!!!!!!1 Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #5 August 28, 2006 Ask for a monkey fist. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamsam 0 #6 August 28, 2006 QuoteAsk for a monkey fist. Can I ask why? I've got one allready, but was considering asking a rigger to change it for one of those stupid round orange plastic handles - I've heard they are the lowest profile of all the options.but what do I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #7 August 28, 2006 It's my understanding that monkey fists are lighter than hackeys, but they obviously maintain approximately the same size/shape. I could be wrong.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divegoddess 0 #8 August 28, 2006 I LOVE MY MONKEY FIST!!!! IT FUCKIN ROCKS.I have absolutely no problem finding my handle and getting a good grip on it at pull time. I hated those orange things. It always took me a second to find it, and I never felt like I had a good enough grip on it for a good throw. I jumped a rig with a hackey on it for about 20 ish jumps as well. I liked that too, but the monkey fist is better in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinjin 0 #9 August 28, 2006 i have used both in my aff jumps and i hate the plastic handle, i cant find it as easily and cant grab it cleanly. the hackey is much easier to hold and toss.. i have not tried the monkey fist yet.. thanks for the replys all,, and clear skiesdont let life pass you by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #10 August 28, 2006 Quoteok,, i want to change the pilot chute handle from one of those stupid round orange plastic handles to a hackey,, how much is that going to cost and how involved is the change.. will this work on all rigs ??? where do i get one i prefer the PVC tube, it is cheaper and safer (lighter) than a hackey - if I was a free flyer I would probably not have either... rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 563 #11 August 28, 2006 Why??? Every time I see a hackey sack, I want to kick it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #12 August 28, 2006 the annoyance (and earlier on, fear) with the pvc is that it can rotate. The sphere choices will always feel the same. double clutching the pipe doesn't take long in real time, but at jump 30, sure feels like it. And don't forget the style points! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #13 August 28, 2006 If, that's what you want, why not? It's not a real chore to swap-out the PVC for a hackey. I've swapped-out a bunch of them. I ordered hackey handles from The Sunshine Factory. You can request a choice of 2-colors, if you'd like or just one color. Any rigger, should be able to do the job. When I first started jumping, the pilotchute handle on my 'used' Classiflier h-c was a Wiffle golf ball! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #14 August 28, 2006 QuoteWiffle golf ball! It that for people who play wiffle golf?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #15 August 28, 2006 QuoteQuoteWiffle golf ball! It that for people who play wiffle golf? ________________________ Sure! The one I had, was an earlier model that was 'tougher' than the 'cheapo' ones today. I still have that Wiffle ball! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #16 August 29, 2006 QuoteI still have that Wiffle ball! Did it come with Wiffle clubs?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #17 August 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteI still have that Wiffle ball! Did it come with Wiffle clubs? ________________________________ Clubs sold separately. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #18 August 29, 2006 QuoteI've heard they are the lowest profile of all the options. nah the freefly hanle is the best and depending on what container and handle they are the safest too.(if they can tuck into the bridle protection) and they look the coolest! hackys tend to stretch the elastic at the opening of the boc. or they flap around. and yeah i want to kick them too!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
