rushboy

Be proud. You did a good job and that student will appreciate your work more and more as they progress through the sport. I have been rigging for 3 years and have 2 saves. Each save will give you more faith in your skills. My first save was the rigger who trained me, jumping a student rig that I had packed, while training instructor candidates. I don't think I'll see the bottle for that one though!!! If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

New technology can counteract the effect of solar flares...It is called the Infinite Improbability Drive. It is highly effective in situations as "improbable" as those previously stated. It was created by Prof. Douglas Adams of West Country University in England. He was assisted in his research by Zaphod Beeblebrox and Ford Prefect. Arthur Dent fetched the tea while they were working. If that doesn't work, try his SEP Shield...but no one will care if you do... P.S. If you get this comment, seek professional help...soon. If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

I agree with Rob. If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

Seen yours...Packed Jeff's...Like them both. If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

Rob...you could handle that easily while telling four-hour stories of ancient equipment and packing a reserve with your toes!!! If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

Does anyone besides me remember doing 727 jumps at Quincy in 99? I recall that the exit speed on the last pass for the jet was approaching 240, and they were doing 10-way speed-star competitions out of it...It was a kick-ass ride!!! If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

I agree with your opinion on the slider. I had a chance to "sit down" with Brian G. a while back when he was doing a course up here in Canada, and that was his view also (sorry if I have over-simplified your thoughts on the subject Brian). BTW...I got your msg Mjosparky...thanks for the support. If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

Forgive me for what may be an uninformed opinion, but I was once told that, aside from symmetry, there are only two things that affect the deployment of a well designed canopy...the slider and the locking stows. I have been operating on that premise for some time with much success. Based on that, I have never seen a TRUE line-dump. I am a rigger, but I am also a packer, and I have demonstrated this theory to my clients many times. I think line dump is very rare, and a result of poor maintenance. Reserves are mostly deployed with only two locking stows and the excess line stowed in a small pocket. Even if all the lines are stripped from the bag (barring knots and other random events), the canopy should deploy properly with the locking stows intact and the slider at the stops. Body position (not including "high-speed" deployments) shouldn't affect the force of the deployment. Any opinions? If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

That is close, but not quite right. I think you are right though. I'm sure that they were there by coinsidence. I can't imagine any purpose for them. These washers had the rubber on only one side and both the metal washer and the rubber backing were tapered. If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

If it were anyone other than the "sweet, quiet lady" that gave them to me, I would believe that. If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

Thanks for all the input. I'm guessing that they just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time...probably left by some plumber with a fetish for messing with riggers' heads. I knew I was safe when even "Riggerrob" didn't have any ideas. If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

Sorry...can't seem to get my pic down to the "allowed" upload size...I will post if I can figure it out... If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

They don't look like any closing loop washer that I have ever seen...they are tapered...as in slightly conical. They also have a rubber backing...like a small plumbing washer for a tap. I have the closing loop washer, but can't identify, or even find a possible location for the other three washers that I have described. I have never seen these on any rig I have packed, but that means very little. This will be the first time I have packed either of these types of rigs. I have only been a rigger for 2 years now. Any other thoughts? If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

Tonight I washed two rigs for a customer. One was a Quasar and the other an Infinity. When I was done, I laid both rigs on a table. I then discovered three washers laying on the table near where I was working on the Infinity. The washers were all rubber-backed and tapered. I can't figure out where the heck they came from. Any ideas? Sorry if this is an uninformed question, but I'm at a loss... If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

Wow...so much to think about!!! Beer, SIM's, pink... The first advice was the best...Relax. All you need to know will be given to you when you need to know it. Don't look to outside sources yet. Just go in with an open mind and respect for your instructor. Sometimes "all" the info is too much. We, as jumpers, are a very close group who generally look after each other more than what you are used to in your "everyday" life. We will look after you. Have fun. P.S. The "beer" thing is a good idea... If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

How about integrating pockets into the main pack tray that would allow the jumper (or their rigger) to add/remove spacers to/from around the D-bag? If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

Just a note on flying with any type of soft, non-locking bags. There are steel mesh devices that can lock any bag tight. They can pe purchased from many camping and hiking outfitters. They deter thieves well, and may convince security to x-ray and "sniff" your bag instead of opening it. You also have the right to request that your bag is x-rayed before being forced to open it. I cross the U.S./Canadian border on a very regular basis, and I find that the officers are generally decent people who will listen to your explanations. You just have to be honest and up-front right from the beginning. If you do meet a "hardass", you do have the right to request a supervisor. If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

You guys are great!!! Thank you very much. This info might even get me a free jump or two!!! If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

Thanks...that's a great start. If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.

I'm hoping someone here can help me. I'm a jumper, but a non-jumping buddy of mine just bought a Bi-Plane and was asking me if I could help him track down a pilot's rig. It can be new or used, but must be working and safe. Can anyone give me any info on what to look for and where to look? If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.