ntrprnr 0 #1 June 25, 2006 Curious to hear thoughts. Yes, sizes will vary, of course. But curious to see if there are any commonalities. Go to town._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gofast_ER 0 #2 June 25, 2006 fail proof and CHEAP!I may not agree with what you have to say but i'll defend to the death your right to say it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #3 June 25, 2006 Quotefail proof and CHEAP! Just when you think you have made a rig that is idiot proof, they will come up with a better idiot. Remember you are dealing with skydivers.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #4 June 25, 2006 Self packing, of course.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,053 #5 June 26, 2006 WingsEXT with a Skyhook.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #6 June 26, 2006 two words.... cup holder ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 June 26, 2006 Lighter, lower pack volume. Better colours & patterns (maybe transparent... that would cause a stir or irredecent, like a dragon fly wing) More comfortable harness... like my PG one (laid back) - better weight shift Ability to do ACRO (SAT, Loop, full tumbles etc..) Cheaper. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudi 0 #8 June 26, 2006 3-ring implants directly into my skin with a kangaroo pouch on my back for the canopies. Maybe if skydivers keep breeding this will be the result of evolution? Kim Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyliber 0 #9 June 26, 2006 Quotetwo words.... cup holder how about for tandem instructors, one that comes with that cup holder, you mentioned, and a dvd module for when they get bored. -=+ Skyliber, Disynthegrate, & Nucleaire +=- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #10 June 26, 2006 The perfect rig has already been made. They call it 'Wings". .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 22 #11 June 26, 2006 wings containers are highly overrated The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #12 June 26, 2006 Quotewings containers are highly overrated The after-service i have received from Ankie at Wings is the BEST i have received in my life in any matter of customer service. You say the container is over rated.... Tell me why? Whose rating are you going on? What is wrong with them. Go, on tell me why they are over rated. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #13 June 26, 2006 Quotewings containers are highly overrated i disagree. flown bunches of containers and i like them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #14 June 26, 2006 QuoteThe perfect rig has already been made. They call it 'Wings". once they change the riser covers design. I love my wings except for the way the riser covers work (or don't work). MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #15 June 26, 2006 Pull-Out reserve pilot chute.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #16 June 26, 2006 QuotePull-Out reserve pilot chute. ..as a second option to the spring loaded. May not have time to reach. Would like to hear the arguments for and against that one. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niu 0 #17 June 26, 2006 QuoteThe perfect rig has already been made. They call it 'Wings". Always thought it was called Sweethog XN. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 558 #18 June 26, 2006 QuoteSelf packing, of course. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On a practical note, what can we do to make rigs EASIER to pack? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kimblair13 0 #19 June 26, 2006 Infinity with a skyhook. And there will be no leg straps or chest strap, somehow a magnetic force will just hold it on your back. You won't have to pull, think in your mind *time for parachute to open* and it will open. Then under canopy it will play your favorite song. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,121 #20 June 26, 2006 QuoteIf you could design the perfect rig...People would complain. There is no perfect rig, because people like different things. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Yossarian 0 #21 June 26, 2006 sound system! can skyhooks be attached to any rig? either during the manufacture of a new one or as a mod to an existing one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lastchance 0 #22 June 26, 2006 I have to agree with MB38. SELF PACKING. Oh, and make that under 5 min. so I can make every load. I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FireMedicJumper 0 #23 June 26, 2006 It would not have a "hole". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #24 June 26, 2006 Good point. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites micro 0 #25 June 26, 2006 QuoteLighter, lower pack volume. Better colours & patterns (maybe transparent... that would cause a stir or irredecent, like a dragon fly wing) More comfortable harness... like my PG one (laid back) - better weight shift Ability to do ACRO (SAT, Loop, full tumbles etc..) Cheaper. . speaking of transparent, anyone remember that rig that was made several years ago, don't remember exactly how many, perhaps late 90's... It WAS transparent, for demonstration purposes... but not jumpable... i think it was displayed at a symposium or something... maybe it was a javelin? i don't know... I just remember seeing the pics in one of the mags... anyone remember? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 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
riggerrob 558 #18 June 26, 2006 QuoteSelf packing, of course. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On a practical note, what can we do to make rigs EASIER to pack? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #19 June 26, 2006 Infinity with a skyhook. And there will be no leg straps or chest strap, somehow a magnetic force will just hold it on your back. You won't have to pull, think in your mind *time for parachute to open* and it will open. Then under canopy it will play your favorite song. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #20 June 26, 2006 QuoteIf you could design the perfect rig...People would complain. There is no perfect rig, because people like different things. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yossarian 0 #21 June 26, 2006 sound system! can skyhooks be attached to any rig? either during the manufacture of a new one or as a mod to an existing one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lastchance 0 #22 June 26, 2006 I have to agree with MB38. SELF PACKING. Oh, and make that under 5 min. so I can make every load. I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireMedicJumper 0 #23 June 26, 2006 It would not have a "hole". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #24 June 26, 2006 Good point. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #25 June 26, 2006 QuoteLighter, lower pack volume. Better colours & patterns (maybe transparent... that would cause a stir or irredecent, like a dragon fly wing) More comfortable harness... like my PG one (laid back) - better weight shift Ability to do ACRO (SAT, Loop, full tumbles etc..) Cheaper. . speaking of transparent, anyone remember that rig that was made several years ago, don't remember exactly how many, perhaps late 90's... It WAS transparent, for demonstration purposes... but not jumpable... i think it was displayed at a symposium or something... maybe it was a javelin? i don't know... I just remember seeing the pics in one of the mags... anyone remember? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
