skydivamegan 0 #1 October 2, 2006 Hey there, I have a question for all the jumpers out there regarding rig purchasing and the rituals that follow. I've recently purchased my first complete rig and I've heard lots of "you have to do this before you jump it" suggestions from jumpers at my DZ. I was just wondering what the actual traditional "first rig" customs were and how they differ geographically. Please post your own personal rituals and traditions here so we can all learn what the hell we are supposed to do with these rigs in order to be in compliance with the unwritten skydiving dogma protocol. Thanks a bunch and I can't wait to read these. Megan_______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #2 October 2, 2006 Congrats! Feels good to have your own stuff, doesn't it Show up with beer...one case...bottles (unless your DZ prefers something in a can). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mostly_Harmless 0 #3 October 2, 2006 You have to have beer ready for when you get down from you first jump on new gear._________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #4 October 2, 2006 Well... first you'll have to have a rigger take your new rig (harness / container & reserve free-bag) and reserve parachute and assemble, inspect and pack it... probably install an AAD too (likely). Then you'll also likely be having a rigger put your main canopy on the risers for you... properly route & tie off the toggles... attach the main D-bag, bridle and pilot-chute... and, lastly, help you hook-up the main risers / 3-rings to your rig if you don't know how to yourself. At that point, you can pack the main, if you know how to pack. If you do know how to pack, but its the rist time you've ever packed a barnd-new canopy... make sure you invite folks to watch and help. As applicable... GO BUY BEER... for your first new rig... and your first packing a brand-new canopy. A lot of times the first time a new rig / main is jumped, it is advised to just go do a clear-n-pull (i.e. sub-terminal deployment) to "set the lines"... I'm sure their may or may not be lots of arguments for and against this, so it may be more of a "tradition" then anything else... and it can't hurt. GO BUY more BEER for your first jump on your new rig! Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivamegan 0 #5 October 2, 2006 OH yes yes yes. I bought the gear from a rigger and he is actually currently doing a few mods to it for me. It will be ready in 3 weeks or so. I bought a main with about 30 jumps on it and got the deal of the century. A guy had this custom Triathlon made with a logo on it and then decided he didn't want it. It has ~30 demo jumps on it from people at my DZ and I snagged it for 600 bucks off the going price of a new Tri. I think an orange South African logo is well worth $600 bucks and everytime I look at it, I'll think of how many jumps $600 will buy. At any rate-------all of the "rigger safety" things are taken care of. Its the beer and sleeping naked in the rig sorts of traditions that I'm interested in. WOOHOO!!! By the way----the container is a Javelin_______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #6 October 2, 2006 QuoteI bought the gear from a rigger and he is actually currently doing a few mods to it for me. Mods? What Mods?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #7 October 2, 2006 When I showed up with my new rig, Patti told me a completely clean rig is just looking to get dirty by having a bad landing. She licked her thumb and put a bit of spit near the BOC. She said that since it was now dirty, I had no reason to get it dirty by f#cking up a landing. It has worked, because all my landings have been beautiful. (They were just fine before my new rig, but that takes away from her story)50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 113 #8 October 2, 2006 Sleep with your new gear.I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivamegan 0 #9 October 2, 2006 QuoteQuoteI bought the gear from a rigger and he is actually currently doing a few mods to it for me. Mods? What Mods?? Well---the legs pads are about 4 inches too long and it has soft cable housings. He is changing to hard housings and shortening the leg straps. This is an older Javelin with very low jumps. Its like buying a car from a little old granny that was only driven to the corner a few times for a great price, you know?? And yes, the grommet is covered._______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,644 #10 October 2, 2006 Rituals? Well, I sent a check to the vendor.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #11 October 2, 2006 Wear it naked. Do lunges.... just me then?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #12 October 2, 2006 ... I suppose you could add to the list of useful & naked advice you're getting... "Wear it, while naked, and having sex with you S.O." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #13 October 2, 2006 >>Sleep with your new gear.<< He's right. That's the only real "ritual" I've heard about in the past 30 years. NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivamegan 0 #14 October 2, 2006 Quote... I suppose you could add to the list of useful & naked advice you're getting... "Wear it, while naked, and having sex with you S.O." This is actually more tempting than you realize as there are a few at my DZ (who shall remain nameless as they may currently be reading this) that I'd like to tag. Hey guys, whats up?_______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivamegan 0 #15 October 2, 2006 Now, when you sleep with said gear do you actually have to put it on or can you just pull it into bed with you like a nice cordura teddy bear? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm_______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #16 October 2, 2006 QuoteNow, when you sleep with said gear do you actually have to put it on or can you just pull it into bed with you like a nice cordura teddy bear? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm You can, but Cypres does a crappy job of doubling as an alarm clock... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivamegan 0 #17 October 2, 2006 OH I disagree. A Cypres is a great alarm clock just around 1000 ft._______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #18 October 2, 2006 QuoteOH I disagree. A Cypres is a great alarm clock just around 1000 ft. Well, maybe, but only if you're napping with your rig ON and with your Cypres ON when your buddies push you in your bed out of the back of the SkyVan at Junk Day in Eloy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerodyne 0 #19 October 3, 2006 My suggestion would be to make out with the sexy voiced sales rep who gave you advise on what canopy to buy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #20 October 3, 2006 Quote: My suggestion would be to make out with the sexy voiced sales rep who gave you advise on what canopy to buy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- never mind Karl, he's mildly retardedPlay stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites recovercrachead 0 #21 October 3, 2006 I got a crazy idear, You fucking jump it!Track high, Pull LOW!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivamegan 0 #22 October 3, 2006 QuoteMy suggestion would be to make out with the sexy voiced sales rep who gave you advise on what canopy to buy I'll be happy to make out with said sales rep but he must buy me dinner first as promised with Triathlon purchase. AND-----------he must promise to talk dirty in that HOT south african accent of his Karl, you hotty you._______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites piisfish 135 #23 October 3, 2006 get someone to teabag your rig.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #24 October 3, 2006 Quote WOOHOO!!! By the way----the container is a Javelin So what was the point of sending me a pic of a multi coloured Vector3 that you said you ordered?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivamegan 0 #25 October 3, 2006 Loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong story. All I can say is thank god they hadn't started cutting it yet._______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
recovercrachead 0 #21 October 3, 2006 I got a crazy idear, You fucking jump it!Track high, Pull LOW!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivamegan 0 #22 October 3, 2006 QuoteMy suggestion would be to make out with the sexy voiced sales rep who gave you advise on what canopy to buy I'll be happy to make out with said sales rep but he must buy me dinner first as promised with Triathlon purchase. AND-----------he must promise to talk dirty in that HOT south african accent of his Karl, you hotty you._______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #23 October 3, 2006 get someone to teabag your rig.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #24 October 3, 2006 Quote WOOHOO!!! By the way----the container is a Javelin So what was the point of sending me a pic of a multi coloured Vector3 that you said you ordered?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivamegan 0 #25 October 3, 2006 Loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong story. All I can say is thank god they hadn't started cutting it yet._______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
