ikebonamin 0 #1 November 15, 2007 Hello Safire2 owners. I'd like to know which packing method you are using on this canopy. The Safire2 long snivel issue is well know. The factory points out that the best way to pack this type of canopy is psycho-packing it. I've tried both, and it seems that the pro-pack reduces the snivel. I Would like to hear from you. Which one of the two packing methods will reduce the snivel? Thanks! Blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #2 November 15, 2007 My safire 1 135 always snivelled for ~1000ft, put another pilotchute on it, problem solved. The safire 1 119 I jump now opens just fine with a pro pack, as did the safire 2 119 i borrowed for a few jumps. Just don't roll the tail too much and just leave the nose hanging. i've never tried psycho packing don't see why i'd have to if pro-pack works fine ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UDSkyJunkie 0 #3 November 15, 2007 There's a lot of strong opinions about pro/psycho... personally I think it's a bunch of BS. The important parts of the packjob are identical, with the only difference being how one gets the parachute in the bag. Snivel is controlled much more by how you do/don't roll the nose and tail and how you clover the slider than by how you put it in the bag. However, it may also be influenced by how WELL you get it in the bag. I say go with whichever method 1) works for you and 2) you can perform with greater competence. Many will disagree with me, just remember that they are all posting only what works for them. For the record I always do a standard pro-pack on 100% of canopies, from Parafoils to Velocities to PD Tandem 500's. It works best for me. "Some people follow their dreams, others hunt them down and beat them mercilessly into submission." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #4 November 16, 2007 email Icarus and ask them what their opinion on the matter is...CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #5 November 16, 2007 pack it the way YOU feel comfy with... everything else is BS..Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #6 November 16, 2007 I have a Safire 2 189 and I have packed it both ways. The openings are the same. Pro packing takes up less room in the container. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badlock 0 #7 November 16, 2007 QuoteI have a Safire 2 189 and I have packed it both ways. The openings are the same. Pro packing takes up less room in the container. I have to agree in every point. And I have to add, that I find it MUCH easier to bag the canopy via Psycho Pack! It's so incredible easy!!!!........... Don't be a Lutz! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strop45 0 #8 November 16, 2007 I've put 200 jumps on my safire II 169, and have packed both ways. I don't notice any difference in openings, but find that the psycho pack goes into the D-bag easier.The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -- Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
