jimmurt 0 #1 August 27, 2012 I have a Vigil AAD which I need to send to Belgium to get checked out. Is this something I can/should do or is it a task for a rigger? Do you need to take out the reserve before you can remove it? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padraigbrowne 0 #2 August 27, 2012 Reserve has to be opened to access and remove the AAD . You could do it yourself , but why bother , you will need a rigger to repack it anyway . I would suggest you get a rigger to do it but watch him . Its a great way to learn about your gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark 107 #3 August 27, 2012 QuoteYou could do it yourself , but why bother , you will need a rigger to repack it anyway. Does your rigger charge for this service? He (or she) should. Removing a Vigil or Cypres is something you can do for yourself, and you are asking someone else to do it for you. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ftp- 0 #4 August 27, 2012 QuoteQuoteYou could do it yourself , but why bother , you will need a rigger to repack it anyway. Does your rigger charge for this service? He (or she) should. Removing a Vigil or Cypres is something you can do for yourself, and you are asking someone else to do it for you. Mark Yeah, but what about packing the reserver after? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #5 August 27, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteYou could do it yourself , but why bother , you will need a rigger to repack it anyway. Does your rigger charge for this service? He (or she) should. Removing a Vigil or Cypres is something you can do for yourself, and you are asking someone else to do it for you. Mark Yeah, but what about packing the reserver after? That's not what the person asked about. It's quite possible they don't want to repack the rig until the AAD comes back from its service. I've taken my own AAD out to wash my rig. It's really not that difficult, just be careful about it and pull carefully on wires - they'll come out easily so long as you pull in the right direction."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 19 #6 August 27, 2012 Also if its a Mirage talk to the rigger about some tricks to make the install a LOT easier on them prior to removal! Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmurt 0 #7 August 27, 2012 Thanks for the replies. To confirm, I will not be getting it repacked until the ADD is back from Vigil. I do have someone (not a rigger) lined up to help with the removal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #8 August 27, 2012 First, remove the main canopy. With a sharp surgical knife or similar cutting knife, make an incision through the main to reserve wall at the non-cable end of the Vigil, carefully entering the AAD pouch. Extract the body of the Vigil through the cut. Follow the Vigil manual to open the case and disconnect the control unit and cutter cables. Tuck cables back inside the pouch, optionally sear the fabric ends to prevent ravelling, and carefully hand tack the incision shut, finishing with a surgeon's knot plus an extra overhand knot. No repack required and the seal remains intact! Some stuffy old riggers probably disagree but this laparascopic style rigging is the new way to do things. [This advice is worth what you paid for it and you waive all liability if following my advice.] I'd better add a lot of smileys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmurt 0 #9 August 27, 2012 Quote First, remove the main canopy. With a sharp surgical knife or similar cutting knife, make an incision through the main to reserve wall at the non-cable end of the Vigil, carefully entering the AAD pouch. Extract the body of the Vigil through the cut. Follow the Vigil manual to open the case and disconnect the control unit and cutter cables. Tuck cables back inside the pouch, optionally sear the fabric ends to prevent ravelling, and carefully hand tack the incision shut, finishing with a surgeon's knot plus an extra overhand knot. No repack required and the seal remains intact! Some stuffy old riggers probably disagree but this laparascopic style rigging is the new way to do things. [This advice is worth what you paid for it and you waive all liability if following my advice.] I'd better add a lot of smileys. Thank God you added the smileys, I woulda done all of that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
