kristof_vdb 0 #1 September 12, 2007 Hi Does anybody know what happened to http://www.packingparachutes.com? People seem to refer frequently to it on this forum, but the link doesn't really take you to the information. Blue Skies Kristof Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #2 September 12, 2007 Looks like they "folded up." NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #3 September 12, 2007 Its only been refered to 3 or 4 times in the history of the forum. They appear to have shut down the website. What info were you looking for?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #4 September 12, 2007 Quote Looks like they "folded up." NickD BASE 194 Yeah, looks like they "packed it in." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristof_vdb 0 #5 September 12, 2007 well, as I am quiet new to the sport (only 40 jumps) I am still not very good at packing. Currently I am trying to squeeze a Spectre 150 into an Atom 00 D-bag. Technically I am able to get it in the bag, but a lot of times I have to start all over again. So I was looking for some tips how to pack. Various threads already exist on the topic ( "Getting the canopy into the d-bag" question) and the tip that works best for me is by putting the top of the canopy first into the d-bag. I guessed that http://www.packingparachutes.com/techniques_tips/greed.htm contained more info about this method. But unfortunately, I seem to be unable to access the page... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #6 September 12, 2007 Quote Quote Looks like they "folded up." NickD BASE 194 Yeah, looks like they "packed it in." "They" was me, and the short answer is I ran out of room on my server. so I took the site down. I'll see if I can find that page and upload it to my Sid's Rigging site - keep'em peeled, I'll see what I can doPete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #7 September 12, 2007 Quote I guessed that http://www.packingparachutes.com/techniques_tips/greed.htm contained more info about this method. But unfortunately, I seem to be unable to access the page... Here ya go http://www.sidsrigging.com/articles/greed.htm hope it helps.... Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #8 September 12, 2007 Quotewell, as I am quiet new to the sport (only 40 jumps) I am still not very good at packing. Currently I am trying to squeeze a Spectre 150 into an Atom 00 D-bag. Technically I am able to get it in the bag, but a lot of times I have to start all over again. Hi, I had the same problem. I bought an Electra 150 also with an atom 00 container and D-bag. In the beginning I also had problems putting the canopy in the bag and since I did not want to have this problem every time after I jumped, I was determined to be able to do it right (most of the time). So I just started packing and packing and packing at home to 'train' myself a bit. When I had nothing to do or when I was watching television I would pack over and over again and now I can get the bag in the container almost every time, without problems. So just train yourself in packing and eventually you'll be able to do it well almost every time. Just my 2 cents ;)."In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristof_vdb 0 #9 September 13, 2007 Quote Here ya go http://www.sidsrigging.com/articles/greed.htm hope it helps.... yes, that was the info I looked for. Seems to be the trick that I needed. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwper 7 #10 September 13, 2007 If you're having a lot of trouble getting the canopy into the d-bag, you can break the s-fold down once more. It's similar to the instructions that Sid posted, but instead of doing a single s-fold and then tucking that into the bag, you fold the canopy back on itself and put that fold in the bag. With the first fold controlled by the bag, you complete the s-fold and put the top of the canopy into the bag (looks like photo #4 now). Finally, s-fold the bottom of the canopy and put it in the bag. I've used this trick for new zero-p canopies where it is difficult to maintain even a single s-fold long enough to get it into the bag. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P-dro 0 #11 September 13, 2007 Why make the s-fold at all? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #12 September 13, 2007 Quote Why make the s-fold at all? Because that is a simple and organized way that even a monkey can understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #13 September 13, 2007 Quote Quote Here ya go http://www.sidsrigging.com/articles/greed.htm hope it helps.... yes, that was the info I looked for. Seems to be the trick that I needed. Thanks! you're welcome Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P-dro 0 #14 September 13, 2007 There even simpler packing techniques without an s-fold... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #15 September 13, 2007 You know that is not the orthodox method. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristof_vdb 0 #16 September 13, 2007 Quote Quote Why make the s-fold at all? Because that is a simple and organized way that even a monkey can understand. Well, I won't take that personnally Anyway, thanks for all the help, but I think I'll leave the more experimental methods to the more experienced. For now, I think the method that Sid posted will work best for me. Kristof Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #17 September 14, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Why make the s-fold at all? Because that is a simple and organized way that even a monkey can understand. Well, I won't take that personnally Anyway, thanks for all the help, but I think I'll leave the more experimental methods to the more experienced. For now, I think the method that Sid posted will work best for me. Kristof Look for Wolmari pack too! Wolmari packing and reverse S-fold can make you life easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites