mods to a vector 2

[PackerBarry 0]

Here's a question that someone here has dealt with before I'm sure, if not I'm sure Bill Booth could weigh in with some pointers... I've got the opportunity to pick up a vector 2, well used, but in great condition for a song... it was a rental but had an orion (I believe) in it and noone ever wanted to rent it... anyway, I'd like to mod the riser covers into tuck tabs for a bit more security, I'm not a big fan of velcro riser covers... I've got a master rigger available to supervise my efforts, was just wondering if anyone had plans/dimensions for a tuck tab retro that has been done and is proven... and while we're on the subject, has anyone ever added internal main riser tuck tabs or reversed the main pin flap on a vector 2? I like the system and even through it's 15 years old think that it's damn near as good as most rigs on the market right now and better than some, not going to mention any manufacturers here... and to quote the rigger that supervised me... "the vector 2 is the pinacle of reserve container engineering, everything since has just gone downhill for the rigger" packing the reserve is a joy. I love the vector 3, but would love to be able to update this rig for a backup. any pointers would be appreciated.

[hookitt 1]

I'll bet if you search billbooth's posts there's an anwser for this already.

Ifi I recall correctly, he says it's not an authorized modification.

Seriously though, it's a vector 2. For RW, just, make sure the Velcro is in good shape. Do me a favor though. If you're planning on freeflying with it just don't. It's not worth it. Vector 2s are great rigs but they're just not the rig to fly on your head and do flippy do's with.

Hope that helps.

My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

[PackerBarry 0]

naw, RW only... the guy who got me in to skydiving gave me some sage advice on day one... he told me that skydiving was defined as on your belly with three friends turning points... everything else is just falling....

[theskydiveguy 0]

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I fly on your head and do do flippy do's with.

DUDE! You said Flippy do's.. That's AWESOME!

~Jeff

[riggerrob 643]

and while we're on the subject, has anyone ever added internal main riser tuck tabs .... ?

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Bill Booth will tell you that internal main riser covers are purely a fashion statement as the original external main riser covers are plenty big enough to hide the toggles on a Vector II.