So sucking at packing is normal at first, right?
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I tried packing, it's way to scary. I made the adventurous decision to buy a heatwave as my first canopy, she like to be packed neatly. I have decided the packers pack jobs are much safer than mine. I’ll wait until I’m ready for a mal before I try packing again.
Dave
D830
http://www.skydiving.co.za
Dave
D830
http://www.skydiving.co.za
whocares 0
Yup...same here. I'm not exactly proud of it but we have great packers. One in particular who I'm REALLY going to miss since she's going back to Canada soon***
First off, i would rather pay the packer, so he can make some money, plus that is what they do all day. In 350 plus jumps, i had one bad opening, the one i packed
First off, i would rather pay the packer, so he can make some money, plus that is what they do all day. In 350 plus jumps, i had one bad opening, the one i packed
Hummusx 0
Two things that I found made a big difference in the time it takes me to pack (I've got about 80 jumps, probably half on my own pack jobs):
1) Practice, obviously. After you've done it even a few times it will speed up.
2) After you pack it a little crappily and it opens just fine, you will realize that some things just don't matter that much. I had the benefit of being taught by someone that highlighted the things that mattered, and played down those that are just style. Once you realize the crap that you can pack and still have it open nicely, you'll get a lot faster.
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It’s like selling a million grills all at the same time…with extended warranties. -Hank Hill
1) Practice, obviously. After you've done it even a few times it will speed up.
2) After you pack it a little crappily and it opens just fine, you will realize that some things just don't matter that much. I had the benefit of being taught by someone that highlighted the things that mattered, and played down those that are just style. Once you realize the crap that you can pack and still have it open nicely, you'll get a lot faster.
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It’s like selling a million grills all at the same time…with extended warranties. -Hank Hill
With time you will get better. Practice, practice, practice.
I know this tread isn't about using a packer, but some have brought up that subject. Here is my thoughts on it.
Sometimes I use a packer, but only if I know them. At this time in my life there are only a handful of people that I trust packing for me. Most times I'm at a different event held at a DZ that I am visiting and I don't know the packers. There is enough time between loads for me to pack for myself.
I've also found that when I pack for myself, I see things on my rig and main that need attention for preventive maintenance.
I know this tread isn't about using a packer, but some have brought up that subject. Here is my thoughts on it.
Sometimes I use a packer, but only if I know them. At this time in my life there are only a handful of people that I trust packing for me. Most times I'm at a different event held at a DZ that I am visiting and I don't know the packers. There is enough time between loads for me to pack for myself.
I've also found that when I pack for myself, I see things on my rig and main that need attention for preventive maintenance.
May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey
Remster 24
While there's nothing wrong with using a packer, I feel that relying on one is a sad sate of affairs once you get experienced enough.
You'll get to a boogie or an off the beaten track gathering, and you'll be stuck. Not enough packers for the people wanting them, and instead of doing 7-10 jumps in a day, you'll do 2.
Thats besides the obvious "know you gear and see its wear status" argument.
I'd say use a packer at the very start (if you really need to), then make the commitment to learn and get proficient at packing your gear. Then, use packers again if you want.
As a fun jumper without a dedicated packer, I know I can pack quicker then if I leave my rig in a heap waiting in line for the packers.
You'll get to a boogie or an off the beaten track gathering, and you'll be stuck. Not enough packers for the people wanting them, and instead of doing 7-10 jumps in a day, you'll do 2.
Thats besides the obvious "know you gear and see its wear status" argument.
I'd say use a packer at the very start (if you really need to), then make the commitment to learn and get proficient at packing your gear. Then, use packers again if you want.
As a fun jumper without a dedicated packer, I know I can pack quicker then if I leave my rig in a heap waiting in line for the packers.
Remster
kallend 1,625
The only pack job that sucks is a pack job that causes a malfunction or damages the rig.
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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.
The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.
Newbie 0
don't worry it doesn't take that long to cut the time it takes for you to pack in half - it took ages for me to learn, and even longer before i was happy to jump my own, and once i did, i was saving one jump ticket out of every 4 jumps from packing fees, feeling happier that i was learning more about my equipment and was more responsible for my own safety (even though i trust my packers to a tee, i think it's important to know your gear, and take responsibility for yourself and your own well being, and packing certainly helps).
50 pack jobs or so down the line, you will think it's alot easier, that's for sure - just keep at it. And when you do get quicker, and are happy with your packing, try not to get complacent and pack quicker than normal/cut corners just to make a load.
"Skydiving is a door"
Happythoughts
50 pack jobs or so down the line, you will think it's alot easier, that's for sure - just keep at it. And when you do get quicker, and are happy with your packing, try not to get complacent and pack quicker than normal/cut corners just to make a load.
"Skydiving is a door"
Happythoughts
Designer 0
I,m still trying to get good at it!My favorite saying here lately is "Bitch".When packing gets the best of me,I scream bitch,take a deep breath and carry-on.Even if that means starting over.OH,practice,practice and more practice.
lazyfrog 0
my first packjobs were close to an hour ![[:/]](/uploads/emoticons/dry.png "[:/]")
now approx 7-10 minutes, so I have time for a quick cigarette before the next plane...
I know, If i didn't smoke, my lungs would be red I/O black, and I'd have mor jump money... Oooh... that's a good reason to quit smoking...
now approx 7-10 minutes, so I have time for a quick cigarette before the next plane...
I know, If i didn't smoke, my lungs would be red I/O black, and I'd have mor jump money... Oooh... that's a good reason to quit smoking...
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Fumer tue, péter pue
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ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579
Fumer tue, péter pue
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ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579
I have been packing for a few people all summer and I still take my time. It would take me almost an hour just to get it into the bag at first. The more you do it you get faster, just gotta have patients. Good luck
Oh yeah!?! So. What if I did eat all of the Oreos?
Oh yeah!?! So. What if I did eat all of the Oreos?
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