gubitarr 0 #1 January 4, 2009 Does anyone know any good or bad things about psycho packing? Any tips? I find it really easy to deflate it and bag it just by rolling it. I've been playing with it at home but haven't jumped it yet because of the weather. it also makes sense to roll the sells opposite way from each other and leaving the center cell unrolled but would it cause a hard opening? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #2 January 4, 2009 search anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 8 #3 January 4, 2009 I psycho pack often. I usually just tuck 4 cells from each side (unrolled) in towards the center cell, leaving the center cell exposed. I tuck the nose just for symmetry I never roll the nose cells. certainly have never pulled or rolled them away from the center. I have never seen it done that way before. i would just leave them hang there and do nothing then pull them to the outside of the pack job. after psycho packing don't forget to take out the 180degree twist after bagging it, preferably in the correct direction or you will end up with line twist. I get softer/longer openings from psycho packing my canopy.if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spindlee 0 #4 January 4, 2009 What exactly is Psycho packing, i'm guessing it's a rushed packjob?If in doubt, whip it out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #5 January 4, 2009 Nope ... It's a rolled pack job (as opposed to S-folded)... makes it easy to put the canopy into the bag. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spindlee 0 #6 January 4, 2009 Oh right, is it called pyscho for any special reason If in doubt, whip it out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 January 4, 2009 Some one said something like ... "You'd have to be a Psycho to jump that" ... I think the accepted myth goes.... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spindlee 0 #8 January 4, 2009 cheers If in doubt, whip it out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 January 4, 2009 Video here ..... (not best quality, but you'll get the point) clicky (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #10 January 4, 2009 Quote Nope ... It's a rolled pack job (as opposed to S-folded)... makes it easy to put the canopy into the bag. Here it goes a new canopy in the bag in 3 minutes with S-fold. Show me if you can do it faster with rolling..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spindlee 0 #11 January 4, 2009 can't watch it at the moment as i'm at work, i'll take a look in the morning If in doubt, whip it out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 January 4, 2009 1:04 for the Psycho was rather fast. I'm not saying which is best (I do like the video that you posted tho and will try it). (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #13 January 4, 2009 Quote1:04 for the Psycho was rather fast. I'm not saying which is best (I do like the video that you posted tho and will try it). First of all that is not a new canopy..... you can pack a 600-800 jumps beauty fast with any method. Have you tried to roll a new canopy? Its almost as much fun as try to fold it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girthrockwel 0 #14 January 4, 2009 Quotesearch anyone? Ya know, I think everything has been covered here at least once. If no one posted because they found everything they were looking for by searching there wouldn't be much point in having a forum right. Sorry I fucking hate replies like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #15 January 4, 2009 ... and the search wasn't working earlier. For me anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #16 January 4, 2009 Quote Quote search anyone? Ya know, I think everything has been covered here at least once. If no one posted because they found everything they were looking for by searching there wouldn't be much point in having a forum right. Sorry I fucking hate replies like that. Search is broken.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girthrockwel 0 #17 January 4, 2009 Quote Quote Quote search anyone? Ya know, I think everything has been covered here at least once. If no one posted because they found everything they were looking for by searching there wouldn't be much point in having a forum right. Sorry I fucking hate replies like that. Search is broken.... Man, don't I feel like a dick. Sorry for my post then, I thought you were being an ass. I love you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #18 January 4, 2009 Yeap, I tried to roll my new Katana 150.... you're right,, it didn't so much look like a sausage as a cow pat.... never really stood much chance going in the bag like that..... This is when packers are most definitely your best friends. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #19 January 4, 2009 QuoteYeap, I tried to roll my new Katana 150.... you're right,, it didn't so much look like a sausage as a cow pat.... never really stood much chance going in the bag like that..... This is when packers are most definitely your best friends. Been there, done that. I got a new Pilot. It felt like a plastic bag coated with silicone. No packers here. I had no other choice if I wanted to jump it than learn and pack it. Psycho packing was out of question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #20 January 4, 2009 QuoteDoes anyone know any good or bad things about psycho packing? Any tips? I find it really easy to deflate it and bag it just by rolling it. I've been playing with it at home but haven't jumped it yet because of the weather. it also makes sense to roll the sells opposite way from each other and leaving the center cell unrolled but would it cause a hard opening? When the search function gets fixed there is a lot of debate on it, I'm a big fan of it. It's not just easier to bag, it slows the openings at least a little. My Cobalt was pro-packed 3 times, two out of the three it broke something from the opening shock, the first broken steering line and my helmet(riser strike). It can also be a faster pack job because you may not have to roll the nose or any of the other special tricks to slow the opening. The down side is that there may not be anyone at your dz doing it, so you may not be able to get help if you have questions. It can damage your canopy if you don't add the bridle extension. People are going to say all kinds of bad things about it because they tried it and had a bad opening, once."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #21 January 4, 2009 once the canopy is on the ground, the person folds the sides into the middle. what is the benefit to doing this as opposed to rolling it underneath?The Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #22 January 4, 2009 Quoteonce the canopy is on the ground, the person folds the sides into the middle. what is the benefit to doing this as opposed to rolling it underneath? Check my video, having a nice roll on the tail keep the packjob intact after the first fold. If you roll it underneath it has a tendency to open from the bottom middle on the first fold.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #23 January 4, 2009 I roll the tail up when im doing the pack, when i lay it down i proceed to fold it underneath as opposed to folding it on top as seen in the video. ive never had a problem with any of the folds coming open before placing it in the bag but i can see how it can happen. Is there any difference in the way the canopy opens or is this just an easier way of putting the canopy neatly into the bag?The Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #24 January 4, 2009 Quote I roll the tail up when im doing the pack, when i lay it down i proceed to fold it underneath as opposed to folding it on top as seen in the video. ive never had a problem with any of the folds coming open before placing it in the bag but i can see how it can happen. Is there any difference in the way the canopy opens or is this just an easier way of putting the canopy neatly into the bag? Half is getting into the bag, the rest is religion. For the speed of the opening, there is a sophisticated device installed on your canopy in order to control the speed of opening.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #25 January 4, 2009 haha got yathanks for the info The Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
