Anta 0 #1 October 27, 2008 I've been watching the PD packing video http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=6886&string=pd%20packing to get some more input on how to pack well in addition to talking to friends etc. One thing that slightly confuses me is how after the canopy is laid down on the ground, he takes the tophalf right side of the canopy and folds it to the middle, then the same on the left side, then lifts the topskin up and dresses that around the canopy (i hope this makes sense! It's at 23 minutes, but it's a big download). Do you guys do this? I can't recall ever seeing anyone doing this before - the way I've learnt is to start sausaging the canopy right away after it's been put on the ground. I want to get my packing certificate soonish, so I don't want to learn anything that will make the person checking me out go wtf is she doing! If it makes any difference I hire a pilot, not a pd canopy. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #2 October 27, 2008 This is a technique that some people use to avoid having the steering lines come around the front end and possibly create a line over. I know a few people that do this. I have packed thousands of parachutes and never done it, so consider it a "variation" on the pro-pack technique (if that's the right word) and optional. As long as you manage your lines carefully it's not "required" rather "optional"Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #3 October 28, 2008 1. Psycho pack 2. Pack fast, pull high. The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speuci 0 #4 October 28, 2008 I tried this the other day on my fairly new ZP canopy and found that it was easier to hold the burrito together once I pulled the topskin out and rolled it around. That said, never saw anyone do it pre watching that video... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #5 October 28, 2008 Nope, NOT a pscho pack. You need to watch the video. They're not turning it over. This is just moving the sides to the middle. And I've never bothered. If you control your steering lines all the time not probably necessary. But for the great unwashed masses it adds a insurance step. Remember this is the official factory pack. Kind of like their wing loading recommendations, very conservative.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
