samyueru 0 #1 April 14, 2004 Wasn't sure if this goes in general or gear & rigging... I'm trying to take a packing class next weekend, and I was wondering if y'all have some good pointers so I can make the most of the class. Any questions I should specifically ask, things to doubly make sure of, etc. Thanks a lot! -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imajacka55 0 #2 April 14, 2004 Notebook if needed Video if you are a slow learner other than that have fun and pay attention - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #3 April 15, 2004 QuoteWasn't sure if this goes in general or gear & rigging... I'm trying to take a packing class next weekend, and I was wondering if y'all have some good pointers so I can make the most of the class. Any questions I should specifically ask, things to doubly make sure of, etc. Thanks a lot! -Alex www.packingparachutes.comPete 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
FrogNog 1 #4 April 15, 2004 Watch packers pack as many times as you can. At my DZ they were all happy to tell me what they were doing again and again, as I kept forgetting the steps in order. Also, don't be discouraged if you can't get the pack job done the first five or ten times. Packing is suspiciously similar to juggling. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samyueru 0 #5 April 15, 2004 Cool - thanks for the links and the tips everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #6 April 15, 2004 http://www.sidsrigging.com/Articles/packing/packing_index.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxingrrl 0 #7 April 15, 2004 Certainly, you want to go to the class and pay attention to how the parachute and lines should look. I second the recommendation for video, even if that makes me a slow learner. I really learned to pack by putting the video in and packing and repacking my rig in the living room with the remote handy. I finally got to the point where I didn't have to pause it to keep up. Helped me a lot! Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites samyueru 0 #8 April 15, 2004 Unfortunately, I don't have my own rig yet....so it might take a while to learn. Hopefully not the hard way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pendragon 1 #9 April 15, 2004 Try to understand why something is being done, don't just accept it: you'll remember it that way. Also, you'll develop a feel for what matters and what doesn't so you can relax about jumping your own pack jobs and not panic when you see someone do it differently. If you don't know anything for sure, then ask! People will only bite your head off if you don't...-- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
samyueru 0 #8 April 15, 2004 Unfortunately, I don't have my own rig yet....so it might take a while to learn. Hopefully not the hard way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #9 April 15, 2004 Try to understand why something is being done, don't just accept it: you'll remember it that way. Also, you'll develop a feel for what matters and what doesn't so you can relax about jumping your own pack jobs and not panic when you see someone do it differently. If you don't know anything for sure, then ask! People will only bite your head off if you don't...-- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
