How quickly can you pack?

[evilivan 0]

Under 10 for my FX109. But thats all going to change when I get my brand new Xfire2 114 - at least 12 on that fresh ZP

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[Iflyme 0]

I spend about 10 minutes packing my 210 Silhouette ... could probably do it a bit quicker, but I've never had a good reason to rush. I packed it probably about 150 times or so.

[robskydiv 0]

About twenty minutes. Unless I'm at home then I take thirty. Remember, slow is fast.

[Steel 0]

typically 6 minutes. Although now with my new removable slider probably closer to 9 minutes. It takes about a minute to put on and then 2 minutes to stare at in every possible angle to make sure its done right.

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[Dumpster 0]

About 10-15 minutes I guess- Never really timed myself - Maybe faster, since I've started psychopacking - my Spectre 150 - I've got about 125 or so jumps and pack jobs on this canopy, which I've had since student status.

Easy Does It

[katiebear21 0]

I'm pretty slow and methodical so I'm right around 15 minutes. I can do it quicker but I enjoy the confidence of a casual pack job.
Edited to add: Sabre2 150.

Katie
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[kansasskydiver 0]

Sabre 170, 7 mins from taking the rig down to pin in. tha'ts what i'm in a hell of a hurry too. I still take some pride in packing even when i do it fast.

chris

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[KCJumper 0]

I've only been in the sport since September so my packing skills are still in their refinement stages. But i can pack my main in around 7 mins and a tandem in about 15-20. The tandems are relative workshop.

Patrick

[NeedToJump 0]

My standard pack job is about 9-10 minutes on my Stiletto 135. If I rush I can do it in 5-6 (still with a nice, on heading opening) but I prefer to take my time and make sure I don't miss anything. I have somewhere around 500 pack jobs.

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[vt1977 0]

I reckon if I’m packing to make a load I pack my Sabre 135 in about 10 minutes. About the same for my boyfriend’s Spectre 150. If I am having a lazy sort of day it can sometimes take 15 minutes or longer…

I’d say I have probably done about 1000 pack jobs.

Vicki

[garyharbird 0]

I Used to pack for a 4 way team who did back to backs out of a super otter so i guess 3-4 minutes

Gary Harbird

[pkasdorf 0]

I am not one of the best packers at all. I never do it fast. It takes me between 20 - 30 minutes when I'm in a hurry to catch another load. Many times it takes longer because I do it very slowly, with no pressure and no hurry. I have about 200 pack jobs and my canopy is a Tri 160.

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[Skydive2 1]

Takes me about 5 minutes to pack my Velocity 90. About 12-15 for a strong tandem. I've Probability got around 3500 pack jobs or so.

Lance

[DaMan 0]

I'm glad I'm not the only one over 10 minutes...

My Samurai 136 still has less than 100 jumps...
So, it takes me a little longer to get it in the bag; 12-18 minutes usually, but I'm taking my time in the 90+ temps here in FL

200+ pack jobs without a complaint *knock on wood*

Z-Flock 8
Discotec Rodriguez

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[JDBoston 0]

You <5 minute people are freaks. Pure and simple. I hope to be you some day.

Joe

[NoShitThereIWas 0]

Sport Rigs: 8-12 minutes dpending on the amount of chatter or distractions at the DZ

Tandems: Used to be able to pack 4 in an hour. That was a long time ago. I'm not sure I even remember how to pack a tandem anymore.

I usually pack my rig in 8 minutes flat and it never takes me less than 5 minutes.

Make of canopy: Stiletto 135

Packing experience level: 9,000+ pack jobs.

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[buzzfink 5]

It takes as long as it takes to give the packer $5.

Buzz

[tomgreen 0]

dsbbreck:

Do you think that your question has led to responses from a representative sample of skydivers, or are fast packers a bit more likely to respond?
Not saying it's a pointless survey, just that it deserves that caveat.

T

[Opie 0]

Depends on which packer is working and how busy he/she is, but generally under 7 once they start

[jumpy 0]

I'm a pretty bad packer so bout 15 minutes.. but i don't really mind packing.. so i take my time.

I have however packed it around 10 minutes to make a load before. Its an Icarus 145 with around 150 jumps on it. And a racer with the damn annoying riser covers

[dixieskydiver 0]

20-1/2... If I wasn't talking and helping other club members who are students prolly faster. I have 79 jumps. Jumping a Sabre 170.

Dixie
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[Chapsta 0]

I've got new ZP overstuffed in a tight rig! Starting to be able to go sub20! WooHoo!

Chaps

Carpe diem

[betzilla 56]

10-20 minutes. I'm slow but I'm good... no, actually I'm slow and sloppy. life's not always fair.

[deronde 0]

Merrit 190 in an atom millenium rig. 20-30min, but I'm sure I'll get this down as I've packed it no more then 10 times so far...

[nicrussell 0]

When I was packing a few years ago I could turn out 3 pack jobs in one super otter load. The jumpers land on load one. Drop their rigs, I pack them up ready for them to run to the plane for load three. COuld consitstently do that until I had to pack a tandem up. Or a student rig. they suck.

If ive been drinking (not too much of course) I can pack under ten minutes and have great openings.

nic