helldog 0 #1 October 14, 2003 Ive recently purchased my own gear and am learning how to pro pack it at the drop zone. The problem is every one does it a little different and the drop zone is only open on the weekend. At this rate it'll be forever before i learn well enough to do it by myself. Does anyone have a link to a site that has a good discription of how to propack so i can practice at home???? Blue Skies Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #2 October 14, 2003 This might be able to help some, but I personally think that the best way to learn to pack is hands on instruction. I too found that everyone has thier own little ways of making packing easier, and I am just trying to incoporate the best of them into my packing.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #3 October 14, 2003 Ask those people why they pack in that fashion and whether it should apply to your canopy. I think you'll find that most of those differences don't matter for you. Go out to jump for the weekend. Then each time you jump ask someone to look over your pack job. Ask them if they would jump it. If they say yes then jump. Pay attention to how it opens, too fast, off heading, whatever...and tell the next person who watches over your packing. By the end of the day you probably won't need anyone to watch over you anymore. Enjoy."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helldog 0 #4 October 14, 2003 That is a great link Im already getting better at it thanks Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 October 14, 2003 PD has a GREAT packing video. Call them, I don't think its very expensive and it'll help you step by step.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shivon 0 #6 October 14, 2003 Yep, what AggieDave said. I started with a video, and could practice during the week at home before getting to the DZ. My video had cut-away canopies as well to help explain certain bits. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #7 October 14, 2003 I know what you mean, i've had lots of people show me to pack, and all a little different. I finally had to stick to one method and get better at it. I can finally get my 150sf canopy in the d-bag made for a 135. I thought i'd never be able to do it. I still have a hard time with the first stow, but the only thing that helps is practice. Do your own pack jobs on the weekend, just watching does not help at all. When you get stuck, ask someone, there is almost always someone willing to help you out. Good luck! Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzlite 0 #8 October 15, 2003 I agree with AggieDave & Shivon- Got my tape from Aerodyne...it really took the mystery out of PRO Packing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #9 October 15, 2003 QuoteThat is a great link Im already getting better at it thanks Jim if there's anything on that tutorial that you're not sure of, feel free to email me right through the site...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
