onechance 0 #1 February 4, 2009 Aloha All, I'm looking for someone/some company that makes and sells emergency procedures training vests for training students during the first jump course and AFF Progression. Needs cutaway and reserve handles and a pocket for a throwout pilot chute. Could be simple or could be as useful as being attachable to a cutaway harness trainer hanging above ground. Anyone know of any out there? Paragear doesn't advertise one...at least online. Mahalo in advance for any help. Paul CraveyPaul Cravey D29925 AFF-I/SL-I 808-497-8733 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 February 4, 2009 An old rat rig laying around the DZ works like a champ. It even has the BOC, the handles AND the main rings for a hanging harness. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonija 0 #3 February 4, 2009 They used a very old rig on me... worked well... I think :pI understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllisonH 0 #4 February 4, 2009 AirRage used to make nice ones. http://www.airrageskydivingservices.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #5 February 6, 2009 What you need is just a very simple sort of harness with dummy ripcord and cut away handle. Any master rigger can make it. I used it as an FJC instructor. But to be more realistic, nothing better than the rig to be used in a suspended harness. Here is the way to do it: 1) have a pair of old risers 2) attach them to a frame (wood or metal tubing) 3) remove the reserve handle from its pocket and tuck it behind the main lift web attached with masking tape (therefore you don't have to open the reserve) 4) use a spare reserve handle (with cable or not) and put it in the pocket and use several turns of masking tape around the main lift web to make the pull harder 5) use the cutaway handle and cable with the spare risers 6) have to student doning the rig and simulate an activation of the main followed by a imaginary malfunction requiring cut away or not (let the student decide what to do and brief him accordingly) Note: The student doesn't have necessarily to be lifted in the air but can stand up and lean forward with feet behind him. That way he will fall on his belly in a mattress placed in front of him.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallingken 0 #6 February 6, 2009 Hi. We have made a few (45 last season) for our local DZs. Please contact us directly at [email protected] for a full description, sizing, colours and pricing. www.gocrazyman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #7 February 6, 2009 You might also try Tom Dolphin at MRVS in Lexington, MO. I believe all his info is on the net somewhere. He made some for us and they are great. Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onechance 0 #8 February 6, 2009 Sent you an email...thanks.Paul Cravey D29925 AFF-I/SL-I 808-497-8733 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 125 #9 February 8, 2009 Al MacDonald in Canada at Flying High Manufacturing, Claresholm, Alberta. Not sure if he has a website. makes a great training vest. I think Henri Pohjolainen at www.skydivewings.com also made some for us once Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
