What to do with an old PC

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So I had to get my PC replaced due to the closing pin having some corrosion on it. Now I am wondering what to do with it. I think it is cool, but it is largely useless at present time. Anyone have any ideas?

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[D22369 0]

I gave one of mine to my son with strict instructions to NOT jump off the roof with it

like you, I couldnt think of any real use for it.


Roy

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[brucet7 0]

I have seen some backpacks/equipment bags on Ebay people have made from old containers. A little sewing and duct tape and who knows.

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[firstime 0]

put some wire inside to make it inflated, then put a light bulb inside for a makeshift hanging light fixture for the outside patio. Good conversation piece

[VideoFly 0]

Give it to another jumper's kid. They love playing with their own parachute.

[CSpenceFLY 1]

I took one, shortened the bridle,weighted it and use it as a toy under canopy. We would do a high hop & pop, release it and chase it and try to catch it.

[ficus 0]

Donate it for use in ground school. Practice throws, pilot chute out in the airplane emergency scenarios, demonstration of opening sequence, horseshoe, etc, etc.

[stratostar 5]

Well they sell single pins new ya know.

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So I had to get my PC replaced due to the closing pin having some corrosion on it. Now I am wondering what to do with it. I think it is cool, but it is largely useless at present time. Anyone have any ideas?

At $2.50 for a new pin (Q1 from Para Gear) and $12.50 for rigging (at $50/hour billed to the nearest 15 minute increment) I'd have a new closing pin sewn on if I didn't just take it to a buffing wheel with a little polishing compound (maybe Novus #3)

When I firrst saw the article, I thought "Para Commander" and would have said "Jump it!"

[Amazon 7]

Tie it to the front of a big fan

[piisfish 135]

give it to a kid, it'll be a great parachute for his Action MAn

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I have THE best idea ever. it involves some pullies and string, but i think you can do it. oh, you will also need a drill or something. Now, what you do, drill a hole in the trunk of your car. put stirng from trunk *i think they call it a bonnet? if you are british* anyways, string from driver area to the trunk, leaving about 3 feet excess. when coming to a stoplight, let the string out, so the pc catches the wind, inflates, goes behind the car. you can pretend you are a really fast race car, and other cars on the road will not know what to think.

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I took one, shortened the bridle,weighted it and use it as a toy under canopy. We would do a high hop & pop, release it and chase it and try to catch it.

Sounds like fun.

At Monroe, I tied Nicci's (littleskycrab) stuffed bear to one and let it out at 1000ft for its Level 1 skydive.

It had a long, long snivel (lousy pack job) and opened at about 200ft but landed on the DZ. We gave it a "cleared for Level 2".

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So I had to get my PC replaced due to the closing pin having some corrosion on it. Now I am wondering what to do with it. I think it is cool, but it is largely useless at present time. Anyone have any ideas?

At $2.50 for a new pin (Q1 from Para Gear) and $12.50 for rigging (at $50/hour billed to the nearest 15 minute increment) I'd have a new closing pin sewn on if I didn't just take it to a buffing wheel with a little polishing compound (maybe Novus #3)

When I firrst saw the article, I thought "Para Commander" and would have said "Jump it!"

Yeah while I thought about just replacing the pin the local rigger says he cannot do that because he isn't a master rigger, and doesn't have the right kind of machine. So then it would become a trip to either The Ranch, Crosskeys, or Orange Mass

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Anvil Brother 84
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[DougH 270]

None of those options are bad things!!

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[pinkfairy 0]

Or you could do what other people do with old, worn out things that no longer are useful.

BTW: what recycling bin does used nylon go in?

Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet.

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Yeah while I thought about just replacing the pin the local rigger says he cannot do that because he isn't a master rigger, and doesn't have the right kind of machine. So then it would become a trip to either The Ranch, Crosskeys, or Orange Mass

Why the heck would you need to be a master rigger to change a MAIN closing pin?

[BillyVance 34]

I can tell you one thing NOT to do with an old PC, driving down the road holding onto the bridle with it hanging out the window. Ouch!

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Yeah while I thought about just replacing the pin the local rigger says he cannot do that because he isn't a master rigger, and doesn't have the right kind of machine. So then it would become a trip to either The Ranch, Crosskeys, or Orange Mass

Why the heck would you need to be a master rigger to change a MAIN closing pin?

From what I was told because of the sexing. If that is an untruth I think I should be finding a new rigger

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Or you could do what other people do with old, worn out things that no longer are useful.

BTW: what recycling bin does used nylon go in?

The bondage one

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[jsaxton 0]

I think you need a new rigger.

[squarecanopy 0]

Why the heck would you need to be a master rigger to change a MAIN closing pin?

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I can tell you one thing NOT to do with an old PC, driving down the road holding onto the bridle with it hanging out the window. Ouch!

Dumbass


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[2cmyzx 0]

Did kinda the same with this little guy! I released it while under canopy after a hop and flew along with it!

[JerryBaumchen 1,047]

Hi 2cmyzx,

I noticed in that photo that your red RSL release lanyard is sitting behind your large 3-ring.

It will be very hard to get to if you should need it.

Or maybe it is just the photo/stance that looks wrong.

JerryBaumchen