UnusualAttitude 0 #1 April 22, 2007 Hi guys, After having a rig for a while, it's occurred to me that during training, most skydivers never get trained in how to properly take care of their gear. The most I'd ever heard was "keep it out of the sun." Then, over the winter I left it in my sub-zero car for about a week, and when I brought it in for a repack I asked about it -- apparently, you shouldn't do that. Then, today, before really thinking about it, I threw my rig into my closet fairly hard, and after I heard it hit, I thought -- oops, that might not have been a good idea. I checked everything, and from the outside it all looked OK. Is it? We need some training on how to properly take care of a rig. What are the key DON'Ts? What are the DO's? Experienced riggers, and others, please advise! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DougH 270 #2 April 22, 2007 I thought not THROWING your rig around was common sense, but I guess not. I don't do anything to my rig that I wouldn't do to my girlfriend. -I don't leave it in the car... it is either too hot or too cold in there, and some one might steal her. -I don't kick, throw, slam, or hit it. -I don't leave it in the sun, if the packing area has partial shade I put the canopy in the dark part and put my jump suit over my rig. -I try not to let her get rained on. -I don't lend her to other people. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites UnusualAttitude 0 #3 April 22, 2007 Quote I thought not THROWING your rig around was common sense, but I guess not. Thanks for your reply. I'd like to amend my question -- also, if anyone could explain why not...that would help. For example, since I threw my rig just now, what needs to be checked? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites monkycndo 0 #4 April 22, 2007 Make sure you haven't dislodged any handles or pins. If you have an AAD, throwing your rig around isn't the best thing for a device that just might be needed to save your life.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites UnusualAttitude 0 #5 April 22, 2007 Quote Make sure you haven't dislodged any handles or pins. If you have an AAD, throwing your rig around isn't the best thing for a device that just might be needed to save your life. I did make sure all the handles and pins were in good order. As far as the Cypres, what could be damaged this way, and is there a way to check? Would the countdown on startup detect any problems? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites monkycndo 0 #6 April 22, 2007 The AAD display/control head could be damaged. If it goes through the start up sequence successfully, it should be fine.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brits17 0 #7 April 22, 2007 QuoteIf it goes through the start up sequence successfully, it should be fine. What he said. Coming from a rigger, I'd jump it. I mean, what could possibly go wrong? ...ok but really, if you're concerned about any portion of the harness/container system, just ask your local rigger to take an overview of it. Main checkpoints are the harness attachments, container basics (ie: ripcord, closing loop, etc), main pin, cypres or AAD. Knowledge is power. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
DougH 270 #2 April 22, 2007 I thought not THROWING your rig around was common sense, but I guess not. I don't do anything to my rig that I wouldn't do to my girlfriend. -I don't leave it in the car... it is either too hot or too cold in there, and some one might steal her. -I don't kick, throw, slam, or hit it. -I don't leave it in the sun, if the packing area has partial shade I put the canopy in the dark part and put my jump suit over my rig. -I try not to let her get rained on. -I don't lend her to other people. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnusualAttitude 0 #3 April 22, 2007 Quote I thought not THROWING your rig around was common sense, but I guess not. Thanks for your reply. I'd like to amend my question -- also, if anyone could explain why not...that would help. For example, since I threw my rig just now, what needs to be checked? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #4 April 22, 2007 Make sure you haven't dislodged any handles or pins. If you have an AAD, throwing your rig around isn't the best thing for a device that just might be needed to save your life.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnusualAttitude 0 #5 April 22, 2007 Quote Make sure you haven't dislodged any handles or pins. If you have an AAD, throwing your rig around isn't the best thing for a device that just might be needed to save your life. I did make sure all the handles and pins were in good order. As far as the Cypres, what could be damaged this way, and is there a way to check? Would the countdown on startup detect any problems? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #6 April 22, 2007 The AAD display/control head could be damaged. If it goes through the start up sequence successfully, it should be fine.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #7 April 22, 2007 QuoteIf it goes through the start up sequence successfully, it should be fine. What he said. Coming from a rigger, I'd jump it. I mean, what could possibly go wrong? ...ok but really, if you're concerned about any portion of the harness/container system, just ask your local rigger to take an overview of it. Main checkpoints are the harness attachments, container basics (ie: ripcord, closing loop, etc), main pin, cypres or AAD. Knowledge is power. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
