whiterabbit 0 #1 March 6, 2006 This question has been asked before (according to a forum search I just did), but not since 2004, so I thought I'd check to see if the situation had changed. Are there any riggers in or near New York City? I'm in need of a reserve repack for an upcoming trip out-of-state, and my rigger lives near my "home" dz -- which is 2.5 hours out of the city. Getting a repack done on short notice would involve at least two trips to his house, for a total of (at minimum) 10 hours of driving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kruse 0 #2 March 6, 2006 Rigging adventures is located 2 hrs. south of NYC. at skydive crosskeys in NJ. It's a fully equiped, fulltime loft that services many New York people. You can ship your gear ,(ups ground is 2 days tops), and pick it up later in the week. 856-262-9958 c-856-217-9778 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mostly_Harmless 0 #3 March 6, 2006 Mike Gocke is on Long Island, about an hour from the city, PM me if you need his information._________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #4 March 6, 2006 another possibility is to arrange a fast turnaround repack at your destination... -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #5 March 6, 2006 Might try contacting Atair Aerospace, which is located in brooklyn. Dunno if anyone there does reserve repacks, but they've got some very experienced riggers that work there and probably live in the area. http://www.atairaerospace.com/contact/ Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #6 March 6, 2006 you can call Mike Gocke at 516-713-1590, he works in Greenpoint )brooklyn) or Mark Kruse @ x-keys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #7 March 6, 2006 Sonic at the Ranch - about an hour if you time it right - www.theranchproshop.com_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inextremis 0 #8 March 7, 2006 Seven riggers (three full time, plus at least four jumpers with Senior Rigger tickets) at the US Military Academy at West Point, some of them do extra work on the side. You can call the loft there at 845-938-4314 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #9 March 7, 2006 I want to know what route you are taking Pete that you can get there in an hour! Or maybe I can just go along for the ride![:P Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #10 March 7, 2006 I live in the 50's right on the Hudson - so, assuming I leave at 6:30am on a Sat: My apt to the bridge: 6 or so mins. Bridge to Palisades to 87 - 18-20 mins... 30 mins on 87... OK, maybe 1:15/1:20... You can never tell with the lights off exit 17. Once you're passed the town, though, it's clear flying to 44/55. Of course, the Plattekill cops don't like it too much (or they love it, depending on the price of the fine...)_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites