ffp1974 0 #1 January 13, 2006 Do you have to pro pack a zero P? Hate to say I am an old dog and don't know if I can learn a new trick. But I am getting a new chute that is zp. Thanks Francis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #2 January 13, 2006 QuoteDo you have to pro pack a zero P? Definitely no. I know of one multi world champ that always flat packs (I call it stack packing, similar to how some riggers will pack reserves) his stilleto (when he packs). Flat packing can still have the nose pointed forward, flat packing doesn't mean the whole canopy has to be rolled toward the center as some did a long time ago.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #3 January 13, 2006 You don't have to.. But it's been my experience that it may be easier to pro-pack a brand new canopy. (I've been a packer for 5 years.) The canopy seems more contained and less likely to slip out from underneath your knee. Also, there are a bunch of people who will be able to show you some tricks for getting it into the bag, not as many people will be willing to mess with your flat-pack considering they don't know much about it. Buy your local packer some beer or something and have them teach you, it's really not that hard. In fact, I taught myself from the directions that are at the back of the Poynter's Manual (I forget which one it was, I think it was II.) So maybe get a zerox copy of that and practice at home. -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #4 January 13, 2006 flat packing doesn't mean the whole canopy has to be rolled toward the center a some did a long time ago. *** Stack pack vs. roll pack? I think there is a thread or two on that... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffp1974 0 #5 January 13, 2006 can I still psycho pack it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #6 January 13, 2006 Quotecan I still psycho pack it? *** If the slider is up, and the lines are straight... It will probably open. On a serious note.... I pro pack 'only' because it seems to reduce the wear on the canopy and lines compared to roll or psycho packing, stacking isn't a lot better IMO. You know what they say about Parachutes...! "They may be expensive...but at least they wear out quick"!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #7 January 13, 2006 Quotecan I still psycho pack it? It's yours, and as long as you're going to jump it, you can do anything you like to it. Please just get video of the first flat pack on the brand new zp and post it here Just kiddin' it'll be a little trickier than a F111 canopy and depending on the model "may" not have packing tabs.... but we do a variation on a flat pack on every canopy we ship out.....Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #8 January 13, 2006 Why not, but it won't be easier. I think bagging makes you sweat more. There are some tricks worth leaning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #9 January 13, 2006 I think that a lot of the new zero P canopies don't have pull tabs. I started pro packing because it takes less space. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #10 January 13, 2006 Ah... just shove it in the bag! Okay maybe not. Actually, learning to Pro-Pack is cool since you don't have to crawl around on the knees as much... so, I'd suggest you have a go learning it... but if not, you can stack-pack it. What kind of new ZP canopy are you buying?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #11 January 13, 2006 How old are you now? with that many jumps?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffp1974 0 #12 January 13, 2006 I got a triathalon. I used to put in alot of jumps, but with having kids active in scouting and school I just didn't have the time do put into it over the past 5 years. Now that the kids are in college, I can starting jumping more now. Just as long as the money holds out. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #13 January 13, 2006 QuoteHow old are you now? with that many jumps? Almost 23. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
