section5 0 #26 October 12, 2011 i guess it's like most people say. i just have to demo a few and see if there's a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NovaTTT 2 #27 October 12, 2011 Quotethe rigger is usually too busy to explain things in depth. I don't know how you approached/asked your rigger about this, but all things being equal, you need a new rigger."Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #28 October 12, 2011 QuoteQuotethe rigger is usually too busy to explain things in depth. I don't know how you approached/asked your rigger about this, but all things being equal, you need a new rigger. He may be one of the many confused souls that thinks that just because someone has a rigging ticket they have an OBLIGATION to educate. It's cool when you ask questions. It's not cool when someone tries to talk your ear off when you are trying to jump or trying to party. to OP : Ever try to ask the person who "is too busy" when would be a good time for them to answer your questions, and mention that you are willing to thank them with a 6pack or similar ? Your AFF instructor got paid for every jump they did with you, surely you don't expect a rigger to work for free ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,712 #29 October 13, 2011 >the thing that threw me the most was when i called Wings and they said >they couldn't give me a solid answer . . . You asked them if a specific canopy would fit in their rig and they couldn't give you an answer? That's a pretty poor response on their part. I'd call back and ask to speak to someone more knowledgeable. >So whatever mu next canopy is, i have to make sure it'll pack in my >container before i pay for it? Well, I guess that's the acid test. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
section5 0 #30 October 13, 2011 No way. He's the best. Just very busy and what i've read here kind of firms up why he couldn't give a detailed answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
section5 0 #31 October 13, 2011 he's an excellent rigger. i'm sorry i mentioned the word Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
section5 0 #32 October 13, 2011 thanks. someone sent that yesterday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
section5 0 #33 October 13, 2011 Well. I've kind of gotten my answers here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #34 October 13, 2011 QuoteCould you please elaborate further upon the low volume colors from lowest to highest volume? So beginning with white being the lowest volume.....?depends on color, lot of fabric, manufacturer etc... Permeability also varies by color etc....scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NovaTTT 2 #35 October 13, 2011 Quote Quote Quote the rigger is usually too busy to explain things in depth. I don't know how you approached/asked your rigger about this, but all things being equal, you need a new rigger. He may be one of the many confused souls that thinks that just because someone has a rigging ticket they have an OBLIGATION to educate. It's cool when you ask questions. It's not cool when someone tries to talk your ear off when you are trying to jump or trying to party. to OP : Ever try to ask the person who "is too busy" when would be a good time for them to answer your questions, and mention that you are willing to thank them with a 6pack or similar ? Your AFF instructor got paid for every jump they did with you, surely you don't expect a rigger to work for free ? I agree with you, Paul, about respecting our time: it's not an obligation. I asked the OP how he approached his rigger in the first place because it appears his rigger gave him an anemic explanation. IMO he should have reasonably educated his client. Unless the Dick Factor (on the OP's part) came into play. Even the most tolerant rigger doesn't want to help "That Guy". "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
