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mordawdz

half-psycho pack for XF2?

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Just got my new main (XF2), and been packing it half-psycho for the last 10 jumps. So far so good, nice openings, constantly on-heading.

I'm just curious if I'm just lucky or if other peeps pack it the same way as I do. I'm the only one packing it like that at my dz... I basically pro-pack it until it's time for the s-folds. Instead, I just put the freebag on the side, roll it and put it in.

Anyone else does the same?!

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I do this with my new Safire 2 189, at the suggestion of the rigger at my DZ. I pro-pack as usually but then instead of s-folds I fold it almost in half (bridle attachment folded over almost to grommets) and then in half again. Then I sort of tighten it up by rolling it and containing it, then into the bag it goes. It sounds a lot like what you've been doing except that I fold it twice before rolling.

Seems to work fine! I have an extension on my bridle between my canopy and D-bag, which helps.

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The psycho pack is mainly used with new canopies, to help get them in the bag while they are still new and slippery. I've done it a few times and didn't notice any difference in opening really. It might affect your opening characteristics a little but not much.

The XF2 is known for its good opening characteristics. 400 jumps on mine and none have even so much as caught my attention.
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