Birdman310 0 #1 August 18, 2012 Hi everyone! New here and hope you all are having a good day so far. My question is when I choose to buy a rig, is there a way to modify that when I down size on canopy? Or will I simply have to purchase another rig suited for a smaller canopy? Mind you, I have not asked this question to any instructors at my DZ yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quagmirian 40 #2 August 18, 2012 You'll have to put a few shotbags in the pack tray every time you downsize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #3 August 18, 2012 Quote You'll have to put a few shotbags in the pack tray every time you downsize. asshole Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
excaza 1 #4 August 19, 2012 The serious answer is yes and no. Most rigs are sized so that they can safely fit at least two or three canopy sizes, essentially tight/optimal/soft. If you go too much smaller than the soft, you're at an increased risk of the closing loop being too loose to properly hold the pin in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman310 0 #5 August 19, 2012 Thank you excaza! I will keep that in mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #6 August 19, 2012 Get with an experienced rigger or instructor you trust to help select gear, including sizes. Many/most recommend used gear for your first rig. Unless your rich enough to absorb the depreciation of new when you do need to get a different rig to downsize.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5.samadhi 0 #7 August 20, 2012 Quote If you go too much smaller than the soft, you're at an increased risk of the closing loop being too loose to properly hold the pin in place. haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 561 #8 August 21, 2012 You can shorten the main closing loop to accomodate a main canopy one or two sizes smaller. Javelins, Vectors and Wings can be adjusted for a wider range of canopies. Beyond that, you are better buying a new container. Keep in mind that it will take you 100 to 1,000 to learn all the corners of the envelope on any canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites