stratostar 5 #1 Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) I just found a 1971 Thunderbow rig in fairly mint condition. Having never packed one, nor seen a manual in any lofts in the last decade, I’m hoping someone here just might have one in the dust bin of time. I would like the real manual, but would be happy with just a copy of one that at least covers the packing. So if you got one to part with please let me know,thanks. Edited February 15, 2019 by stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackwallace 3 #2 February 23, 2019 I don't have a manual for it, but remember when I got one it said Pack in the usual manner. HUH? was my thought. You just flake it like a PC. I jumped one in a bag so can't help you with that sleeve. I don't remember them opening hard or anyone complaining about them other than they were kind of a slug. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #3 February 24, 2019 How did you pack into the d bag? S folds on top of each fold or sideways S folds corner to corner of bag like how we used to stuff T 10s into bags? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackwallace 3 #4 February 28, 2019 Like I packed a PC flaked, lay it one sided as opposed to splitting it and folding it back in thirds. Put it in the bag in S folds. I remember the thing having panels and steering lines with a lot of slack in them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewhilton 1 #5 March 12, 2019 (edited) I think I have a manual but it packs similar to a PC in a sleeve if you are familiar with that already. No stabilizers, 4 centre lines ; packs up a lot smaller than a Mk 1 PC. Will be a few days before I can access the original - I'll track it down if you still need one. Some pics of a T'bow packing sequence at this link https://www.flickr.com/photos/vintageparachutegear/sets/72157629894831960 Edited March 12, 2019 by andrewhilton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewhilton 1 #6 March 15, 2019 Found manual and sent to @stratostar by PM 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #7 March 17, 2019 Dude that is so awesome! Thank you very much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCS422 24 #8 April 14, 2020 I never jumped one but my team member Sam Marshall jumped one quite a bit when we were on Wilds Bunch until he had 3 reserve deployments in a row with one. He packed it in a bag, folded it kind of like a Delta 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpreguy 14 #9 April 15, 2020 I never jumped one. As I recall back then, few people were motivated to buy one because if it's poor performance. A slice of history to be sure though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goanna 0 #10 May 11, 2020 LOL, I jumped one in the early - mid 70's. A real slug, sorta chug-chug-chugged through the sky. Soft landings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
