Nicolaos 0 #1 October 11, 2007 Is there any reason not to pro-pack an accuracy canopy? Is flat packing still used for accuracy canopies because of tradition or is there a reason? I am just curious. I am really keen on trying it out unless someone has a good reason not to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #2 October 11, 2007 Quote Is there any reason not to pro-pack an accuracy canopy? Is flat packing still used for accuracy canopies because of tradition or is there a reason? You might not able to dress the nose and the slider in the way you have to..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #3 October 11, 2007 short of getting dire warnings to the contrary from the manufacturer, I'd say go ahead. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #4 October 11, 2007 No issue with propacking that I know of. I think flat packing is done simply because it works fine for big old F-111 style canopies, and because propacking large canopies can get awkward. Propacking may even make it easier to apply certain nose & tail treatments, like rolling the tail a lot, if that is one's preference. (For those taking Parafoils to terminal, it seems that everyone has different packing variations anyway, to try to get a decent opening.) While I've flat packed my Parafoil, I know a fellow with thousands of Parafoil jumps who propacks his all the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolaos 0 #5 October 11, 2007 Quote No issue with propacking that I know of. I think flat packing is done simply because it works fine for big old F-111 style canopies, and because propacking large canopies can get awkward. Propacking may even make it easier to apply certain nose & tail treatments, like rolling the tail a lot, if that is one's preference. (For those taking Parafoils to terminal, it seems that everyone has different packing variations anyway, to try to get a decent opening.) While I've flat packed my Parafoil, I know a fellow with thousands of Parafoil jumps who propacks his all the time. Thanx bud. It looks as if there is no hard rule aginst it, so i'll try both ways and let you all know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #6 October 11, 2007 QuoteThanx bud. It looks as if there is no hard rule aginst it, so i'll try both ways and let you all know. What is the manufacturer's recommendation about packing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolaos 0 #7 October 12, 2007 QuoteQuoteThanx bud. It looks as if there is no hard rule aginst it, so i'll try both ways and let you all know. What is the manufacturer's recommendation about packing? From manufacturer: "The flat packing method is the recommended way to pack a Parafoil.The Pro pack has been used sucessfully but is not usually done as the length of the canopy makes it a bit harder to keep under control. I have tried both ways and the flat pack just seems to be easier to me. If you have a different way that works for you I would certainly be interested to give it a try." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtime1 2 #8 October 15, 2007 I used to flat pack my accuracy canopy due to the size. After a few hundred pro packed tandems my accuray canopy didn't seem that ackward. Now I pack either way depending on available space and if I feel like bending down much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolaos 0 #9 October 16, 2007 QuoteI used to flat pack my accuracy canopy due to the size. After a few hundred pro packed tandems my accuray canopy didn't seem that ackward. Now I pack either way depending on available space and if I feel like bending down much. Awesome dude, thanx. I am borrowing a canopy at the moment, but as soon as i find a decent second-hand accuracy canopy to buy i will try both ways (and probably even psych-pack) and compare. As long as there is no real dangerous reason not to use a certain pack-way i'll try it. Thanx again to all for your imput. N Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #10 October 16, 2007 Quote Awesome dude, thanx. I am borrowing a canopy at the moment, but as soon as i find a decent second-hand accuracy canopy to buy i will try both ways (and probably even psych-pack) Psycho-packing helps you keep slippery canopies under control. F111 canopies pretty much pack themselves. Psycho-packing lets you hold small canopies in your hand like a football and bag them one-handed. Accuracy canopies are too big for that. No reason to do that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolaos 0 #11 October 17, 2007 Psycho-packing helps you keep slippery canopies under control. F111 canopies pretty much pack themselves. Psycho-packing lets you hold small canopies in your hand like a football and bag them one-handed. Accuracy canopies are too big for that. No reason to do that. Thanx bud. One down. Saves me a bit of time...cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
