SBCmac 0 #1 July 11, 2006 Just curious if anyone has recommendations on how to fold or care for the V1 when your not flying it. Meaning, has anyone had any problems with the ribs in the wings? Thanks! Michael BATMAN - (A.K.A. SBCmac ...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #2 July 11, 2006 PM Sullyflyer. He showed me a pretty good way to fold the Vampire to protect the stiffeners.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBCmac 0 #3 July 11, 2006 Thanks Tom! BATMAN - (A.K.A. SBCmac ...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Costyn 0 #4 July 11, 2006 QuoteThanks Tom! When you get a reply, please share with us. The S3S has lots of ribs too and is quite packjob. I usually make sure that all ribs are flat, fold it in half lengthwise, then again at the waist, then roll it up and put it into the bag. That is of course what I *would* do if I were to take my wingsuit out of my rig, which I don't, because that's blasphemy. Costyn van Dongen - http://www.flylikebrick.com/ - World Wide Wingsuit News Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBCmac 0 #5 July 11, 2006 Sorry... I never got a reply... BATMAN - (A.K.A. SBCmac ...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #6 July 11, 2006 1. Lay suit on back 2. Fold arm wings in half (parallel to ribs) and then onto suit body 3. Gather leg wing mylar ribs together with booties and fold suit in half 4. Fold suit in half again and place in to bag. JBASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyFlyer 0 #7 July 11, 2006 OK, this is my trick for folding my V1 while on my rig to stash it for the hike up to a tall cliff. 1. Lay it flat on it's belly (rig up) 2. zip up arm and leg wings, leave belly unzipped 3. fold arm wing into middle and fold excess back to middle keeping stiffener flat 4. repeat for other arm wing. 5. flip entire rig/suit over 6. push leg wing together in middle (stiffeners flat against each other in middle (V2 will have more stifferner, just keep them all flat up against each other)) 7. Fold leg straps up onto rig 8. fold leg wing up over the rig 9. then find the top of the stiffeners and fold the rest of the leg wing back on top of rig *So, steps 8 and 9 flod the leg wing in half from the bottom of the countainer to the toes of the booties. The stiffeners only go half way up so you don't put any fold in the stiffeners. That's it. I'll try to put a little video on SkydivingMovies and link it here. Hope that helps. Oh, and the process is the same without a rig, it's just easier to fit the suit in the stash bag See ya -Bill ~ Fear is the thief of dreams... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyFlyer 0 #8 July 11, 2006 Oh, James beat me to it... Maybe he'll put a video up... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBCmac 0 #9 July 11, 2006 Thank you both for the reply!!! BATMAN - (A.K.A. SBCmac ...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
droquette 0 #10 July 12, 2006 Dude.. the Vid would be really helpfull... I am written instruction retarded... thanks very much for sharing!!! DanHISPA 72 ----- "Muff Brother" 3733 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyFlyer 0 #11 July 12, 2006 I'll try to post it soon, mate. I'm traveling and can't locate my fire-wire, but I'm sure I can find one. stay tuned... -Bill ~ Fear is the thief of dreams... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #12 October 26, 2007 Quote Dude.. the Vid would be really helpfull... I am written instruction retarded... thanks very much for sharing!!! Dan Old thread...but probably close to what you wanted...! http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2993769;#2993769 My appologies for the cheap porn-musicJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
