CrewKC87 0 #1 September 24, 2012 I just bought a new icon rig that included a Pilot 168 main. The previous owner only jumped it about 35 times and had let it sit the past couple years. After taking the canopy out it was quite wrinkled from sitting so long. Makes for quite the difficult pack job, any advice on airing out a canopy like this after its been packed so long? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #3 September 24, 2012 I bet that it is difficult to pack NOT because of the wrinkles.... but because the ZP fabric has very little wear (~35 jumps) and is slippery. Jump it! Pack fast, pull high. What could possibly go wrong?The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #4 September 25, 2012 Quote Pack fast, pull high. What could possibly go wrong? You forgot "Sleep with your riggers woman""I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindenwood 0 #5 September 25, 2012 Heh, I just bought my own rig and, while Id received packing instruction before, Id never done it without help. Found a video to fill in the gaps so I could pack it before heading to the DZ. Needless to say, my first jump on it I dumped at 6k (planned and approved eith the DZO ans pilot, though) :P .Weeeee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishrigger 31 #6 September 25, 2012 You forgot "Sleep with your riggers woman"yea i could see how things could go very wrong with that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,029 #7 September 25, 2012 It's happened. The Rigger found out while he had the guy's rig in for an AIR. He did as an immaculate professional reserve pack and inspection as he always did. Took the rig back over to the guy and upon handing it to him and after receiving his cash; told him. "I know you're fucking my old lady." Then, turned around and walked off. How's that for a mind-fuck? We never saw the skydiver again. Guess he thought the Riggger was too well known, respected and liked to come around anymore. What he never knew is the Rigger never blamed him as his old lady had done it before and that was just the capstone to their getting divorced. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 149 #8 September 25, 2012 Quote It's happened. The Rigger found out while he had the guy's rig in for an AIR. He did as an immaculate professional reserve pack and inspection as he always did. Took the rig back over to the guy and upon handing it to him and after receiving his cash; told him. "I know you're fucking my old lady." Then, turned around and walked off. How's that for a mind-fuck? We never saw the skydiver again. Guess he thought the Riggger was too well known, respected and liked to come around anymore. What he never knew is the Rigger never blamed him as his old lady had done it before and that was just the capstone to their getting divorced. BEAUTIFUL!!!! Never compromise your integrity. The only down side, and I don't pack for one jumper anymore for this same reason... if anything HAD happened, the rigger would be the #1 suspect. I'd never do less than my best, but a known animosity is not a good thing... JWAlways remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #9 September 25, 2012 Quote You forgot "Sleep with your riggers woman" that's what I do scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #10 September 25, 2012 Quote Quote You forgot "Sleep with your riggers woman" that's what I do Me too! "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #11 September 25, 2012 Quote Quote Quote You forgot "Sleep with your riggers woman" that's what I do Me too! scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites