skyejumper 0 #1 January 20, 2003 Hey all... I'd like to become more knowlegeable about rigging, and my gear in general. Does anyone know of a decent book or video that I could get that would explain a lot of general stuff? Basically I'd like to know the ins and outs of hooking things up, fixing minor issues, minor modifications.. without having to go thru a rigger. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 0 #2 January 20, 2003 Spend some time with a good rigger. A book won't teach you what you're asking.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BadDog 0 #3 January 20, 2003 Parachutist and Skydiving Magazine run some pretty good articles from time to time dealing with gear checks and maintenance. I agree that time spent hanging around with, and talking to, a rigger is time well spent, especially when you are just starting out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites eames 0 #4 January 20, 2003 Poynter's parachute manual, vol. 1, has a lot of good general info. Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 558 #5 January 20, 2003 Many packing manuals, service bulletins, etc. are available on-line. For example: http://www.aerodyneusa.com/pacin.html http://www.rigginginnovations.com/info/service.html http://www.relativeworkshop.com/main.html And most of the parachute manufacturers' web-sites can be found on the PIA yellow pages: http://www.pia.com/links.html Just remember that packing manuals are written with a Senior Rigger pre-level. Poynter's Manuals are still the best starting point for aspiring riggers. You should also buy the Rigger's Study Guide co-authored by Dan Poynter and Mark Schlatter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rigging65 0 #6 January 20, 2003 Most lofts will be more than happy to let you come and hang out and watch what's going on. If they won't, you might want to find out why.... "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." 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
hookitt 0 #2 January 20, 2003 Spend some time with a good rigger. A book won't teach you what you're asking.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDog 0 #3 January 20, 2003 Parachutist and Skydiving Magazine run some pretty good articles from time to time dealing with gear checks and maintenance. I agree that time spent hanging around with, and talking to, a rigger is time well spent, especially when you are just starting out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eames 0 #4 January 20, 2003 Poynter's parachute manual, vol. 1, has a lot of good general info. Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #5 January 20, 2003 Many packing manuals, service bulletins, etc. are available on-line. For example: http://www.aerodyneusa.com/pacin.html http://www.rigginginnovations.com/info/service.html http://www.relativeworkshop.com/main.html And most of the parachute manufacturers' web-sites can be found on the PIA yellow pages: http://www.pia.com/links.html Just remember that packing manuals are written with a Senior Rigger pre-level. Poynter's Manuals are still the best starting point for aspiring riggers. You should also buy the Rigger's Study Guide co-authored by Dan Poynter and Mark Schlatter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #6 January 20, 2003 Most lofts will be more than happy to let you come and hang out and watch what's going on. If they won't, you might want to find out why.... "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
