Rig Modifications

[Birdman310 0]

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.

[Quagmirian 40]

You'll have to put a few shotbags in the pack tray every time you downsize.

[riggermick 6]

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You'll have to put a few shotbags in the pack tray every time you downsize.

asshole

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[excaza 1]

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.

[Birdman310 0]

Thank you excaza! I will keep that in mind.

[councilman24 36]

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

[5.samadhi 0]

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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

[riggerrob 558]

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.