AndyMan 7 #26 April 18, 2005 If I'm working I'll often use a packer. When I'm fun jumping I'll pack for myself 90% of the time. I only use a packer when I'm working since I only work when it's busy. I'll be short on time, so I have to choose how to spend it. I can better utilize my time by doing other things, like taking ground shots of the students as they gear up. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sum1mom 0 #27 April 18, 2005 I AM NOT ALONE!!??? YAY!! I've packed once. I pitched and said "pleeeeeease open!" It did. Percentage-wise: here's the figure of my own pack-jobs .006% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 1 #28 April 18, 2005 QuoteI used to pack for myself all the time up until I had my first cutaway I'm just the opposite.Always used packers until my first cutaway.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #29 April 18, 2005 QuotePercentage-wise: here's the figure of my own pack-jobs .006% Not to nitpick, but at 155 jumps, it's 0.6% not 0.006%. (Ducks to avoid pie being thrown at me ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #30 April 19, 2005 QuoteHow often do you pack your own canopy? In the past 2 year (not including tandems) about 99% of the time. The year before that about 5% of the time.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #31 April 19, 2005 So far I have packed for myself every jump since I got my own gear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #32 April 19, 2005 How often do you pack your own canopy? For me, it's basically after every jump. ----------------- I only pack when I want to make a jump or after I've made one. I don't recall ever paying for a pack job. I like to pack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpervali 1 #33 April 19, 2005 Though I don't pack for myself all the time now I'm still ahead in packs verses jumps. I'm old and tired, so it takes me longer to pack. Like 5 min for my rig and 11 for a tandem. It's nice to have help though. jumpervali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
udder 0 #34 April 19, 2005 5 min to pack your rig? jesus. How did you become so quick? Any tricks/techniques? Pete"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #35 April 19, 2005 QuoteHow did you become so quick? Any tricks/techniques? The best way to get good at something is to practice, practice, oh and practice... (and with more then 3100 pack jobs that's a lot of practice.) Not that I know how Mr. Vali got that good at packing... that's just how you get good at anything.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #36 April 19, 2005 I couldn't agree with you more! I employ a packer 99.9% of the time. I am often busy with students and need the time between jumps for briefs/debriefs, and hey, I don't enjoy packing! We have some very very good packers at SSM, they take it seriously (even though they joke around) and I haven't been slammed yet. I would never blame a packer, per se, because it's my responsibility and I'm opting to use their services. Packers Rule!***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #37 April 19, 2005 Almost always. If I'm at a camp, or at a boogie and not feeling that great, maybe I'll use a packer. I'm cheap, and I like my pack jobs -- that way I get just what I put into it. When I use a packer, it's most likely the closest one. 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
WILDBILLAQR 0 #38 April 19, 2005 When Little John AKA "CHOP IT the bridle boy" is at the dz I use him. For a 13 year old, he gives me the best openings.Well except for 1 last sunday. I had a line twist, he said it was my body position. He's probably right---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #39 April 19, 2005 I'd say that about 2% of the time, I finish and realise I packed myself. But it's usually not that much effort to pull my hand out of there even though the containers been closed. I pack for myself on almost every jump. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpervali 1 #40 April 19, 2005 Repetition is the mother of skill. Look at wasted movement. Use your body as a tool and let it do the work. Remember you have hands and feet. Do it the same everytime and you will get fast. jumpervali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiregoat 0 #41 April 20, 2005 I am a slow packer, so it is about 50%. Interesting fact. I jumped a Spectre 230, just started jumping my Spectre 210. If a packer packs it, it opens a bit harder than I like. If I pack it, it snivells for at least a 1000 feet. but, but, he's a giant chicken! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Designer 0 #42 April 20, 2005 Mostly I pack for myself.Once in awhile I'll get busy packing others while mine sits in the corner.Tired of looking at it sit,I'll rarely ask a packer to pack for me.There is only 1 parachute I hate packing and that's mine.Not sure why?Maybe it's just a personal thing?rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #43 April 20, 2005 UK - always, US - virtually never. Its an economics thing.....Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idlewild70 0 #45 April 20, 2005 almost never. it hurts my already bad shoulders and knees to pack. i wish i could pack, it would save me money.-Fish Blue skies, Soft landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malboy 0 #46 April 20, 2005 every time, since i learned just off student status p.s 2 mals in 18 jumps and neither packed myselfwww.ewancowie.com www.facebook.com/ewancowiephotography Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #47 April 20, 2005 Where I live, if you don't pack for yourself your gear just lays there....unpacked....until you get off your lazy ass and fold the thing up. So I pack my own gear.... Peace~ linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idlewild70 0 #48 April 22, 2005 Quoteevery time, since i learned just off student status p.s 2 mals in 18 jumps and neither packed myself my 2 chops were 3 jumps apart, number 20 and 23. neither packed by me and on 2 different rigs.-Fish Blue skies, Soft landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #49 April 22, 2005 I'm the Original Cheap Bastard. Never. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #50 April 22, 2005 Prefer to pack myself. Bad luck on a few openings with packers so I jsut would rather do it myself. Besides I pack fast so not that big a deal. About 5-6 min pack average for me so not that much time..... Other then Tandems, my sport jumps are probably less then 1% packed by a packer.. Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
