BBKid 0 #1 February 19, 2004 Can it be done? And would the expence make it worthwhile? Let's say I have a 99 Javelin with the bridle cover and good riser covers, could the reserve cover flap be modded to make the tongue tuck in, or would the flap need to be replaced (at the factory)? Also, and here's the stupid bit, would there be any problem with having padding sewn onto the backpad (not replacing the entire back of the container)? Just something crossing my mind, i.e. potential first rig which could be made more comfy for BirdMan in the future. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #2 February 19, 2004 Anything is possible, but now cost effectively. Perhaps consider selling your Javelin and taking the differnce that you would have spent for the modifications to purchase an Odyssey. Get your order in sooner rather than later to account for the lead time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #3 February 19, 2004 I would always be concerned about making any untested modifications to a rig, especially in what I consider to be high-risk snag points (anything in the way of the lines and opening). And having that modification on/in/near the reserve system is even more scary - that's a low-use, high-stakes place. If the mfgr is willing to make these changes for you when you send your rig into them, maybe that would be the best way. Of course, then you would be asking them, not us. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #4 February 19, 2004 Pretty much what I figured, thanks guys. Just to make it clear, it's all hypothetical, I was just wondering if anyone knew of it being done in the past. I don't own a rig, so I was just sounding people out! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #5 February 19, 2004 I'd be more inclined to buy an Oddity, even 2nd hand, than have those mods made. That's just me though.____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #6 February 19, 2004 Me too, if it were an option, but then again, if I had the choice I'd go Wings! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #7 February 19, 2004 Jav's are actually almost last on my list of ideal rigs anyway. ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #8 February 20, 2004 Quote Also, and here's the stupid bit, would there be any problem with having padding sewn onto the backpad (not replacing the entire back of the container)? Just something crossing my mind, i.e. potential first rig which could be made more comfy for BirdMan in the future. actually, i was talking to a friend about this, and we figured it would be a lot easier just to sew padding onto the inside of a jumpsuit on the back. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 February 20, 2004 Read my sig line.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #10 February 20, 2004 QuoteLet's say I have a 99 Javelin with the bridle cover and good riser covers, could the reserve cover flap be modded to make the tongue tuck in, or would the flap need to be replaced (at the factory)? I have a 96 Jav that I sent in for work to Sunpath. The WOULD NOT convert the reserve flap to tuck in. Mine has a CReW flap that covers the bottom of the reserve flap. That helps with snagging and coming open. Mine has never come open. But I know Sunpath won't make that change. No info on the backpad. Blues, NathanBlues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #11 February 20, 2004 On a Jav to get the reserve tuck you are looking at replacing at least 2 panels and one of those will require a complete rebuild of the reserve container. Its not worth it to spend the 5+ hours on it to tear it apart and rebuild it.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #12 February 20, 2004 It would be interesting to know an estimated cost of replacing flaps on various rigs that typically get damaged from bad landings. A couple of damaged reserve flaps making a rig less than ten years old not worth fixing gets me thinking about the new Viper H/C that claims to be so easy to do the same. Maybe just some of the flaps on the Viper are really easy to replace, I don't know, but it would be nice to have some incentive to design the rigs easier to fix. Maybe getting this kind of information out to buyers could be something to suggest at the conference? Eloy tomorrow!People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #13 February 20, 2004 Quote I don't own a rig, so I was just sounding people out! Would you like to own a rig? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #14 February 20, 2004 5 out of 5 people asked at the AGM would disagree with you Nick, just scour the second hand market. Or if buying new, the lead time is coming down now. i love my oddesy Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #15 February 20, 2004 Quotei love my oddesy I will be loving my Odyssey in early April!!! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #16 February 20, 2004 the best bit is when you get to spoon it at night Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #17 February 20, 2004 only cos you asked people you knew who jumped jav's. People voted "other" as well ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #18 February 20, 2004 Quotethe best bit is when you get to spoon it at night NO he won't. "This relationship will get crowded with three of us in it" I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #19 February 20, 2004 The gremlin is just jealous because my Odyssey will be smaller, newer and prettier than his! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #20 February 20, 2004 Only a girl (or a freeflyer) would describe a rig as pretty. The rest of us would describe it as safe, durable and colour co-ordinated...DOH! I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
