likestojump 3 #26 March 2, 2009 Quote I once jumped a seat pack that had been packed for 7 years. Opened just fine. That is not to say it was the smart thing to do. That is when I realized just how long the risers are on a seat pack. Sparky I bet that seatpack had an F111 canopy that was packed way looser than todays ZP (read : silicone coated) canopies crammed into a tight Dbag. I have pulled some bricks out that have been packed for 1/2/3/4 years, and a few I had to peel rather roughly in order to separate. plus that round has completely different inflation characteristics.... sorry Sparky, your example is a little of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 137 #27 March 2, 2009 Quote You do not need to repack your main. When I was on Johnston Atoll for Five years I would not get to Hawaii for six months, both mains worked just fine. Both, eh?Yes Both, I have two identical Racers. Both were left at a friends house in Honolulu while I was on the Atoll. A rigger on the North Shore of Oahu would repack both reserves and leave both mains in the bag.I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegate 0 #28 March 2, 2009 my apologies. thought you meant both your main and reserve, should be careful reading i guess.- It's okay to be happy to see me. Just because you're English doesn't mean you need to hide your emotions. - I'm Irish. We let people know how we feel. Now fuck off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #29 March 2, 2009 Some reserves are like that also. In the 90's I sent two back to Glide Path after a year because they were bricks. And these are non-zp. Some fall apart and some take some work to get them apart. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #30 March 2, 2009 QuoteThe worst part was my kitten thinking he needed to investigate every part that moved on this thing he'd never seen before. Here he is checking out his new toy when I left the room! And now you have a new *Kitten Assist* Parachute deployment system.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godziller 0 #31 March 3, 2009 y'all are slipping. not one person brought up the fact that Skymama posted a picture of her pussy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #32 March 4, 2009 Quote plus that round has completely different inflation characteristics.... sorry Sparky, your example is a little of. You seem to have a real problem letting things go and moving on. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #33 March 6, 2009 Quote y'all are slipping. not one person brought up the fact that Skymama posted a picture of her pussy These forums are in a tailspin of biblical proportions. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #34 March 6, 2009 Quote y'all are slipping. not one person brought up the fact that Skymama posted a picture of her pussy ... and its a furry grey one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #35 March 11, 2009 Well are you ready for this weekend ? I think you should video it so we can see ! if it ain't on video, it didn't happen.... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #36 March 11, 2009 If my ears and sinuses will clear up from the awful pollen we're having in Central FL right now, I'll go. I did a jump once with stuffy sinuses, it felt like something blew up in my forehead during freefall. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #37 March 11, 2009 Oh ok, we'll let you slide this weekend,but thats it !! smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #38 March 12, 2009 QuoteI bet that seatpack had an F111 canopy And you would lose. It was before F-111 or Harris fabric. It was made of 1.5 oz. ripstop. Mil-C-7020 or Mil-C-498, I can't remember which. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longtall 0 #39 March 12, 2009 Could you tell the story of how you needed to jump the seat pack?" 90 right, five miles then cut."---Pukin Buzzards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #40 March 12, 2009 QuoteCould you tell the story of how you needed to jump the seat pack? I really didn’t have to; I was the only one dumb enough to try it. It was found in a back water area of Long Beach harbor. After rinsing it out thoroughly and giving it a very good inspection it was decided by committee and with lots of Budweiser courage that it was “airworthy”. Hung some “D” rings in front with a 24’ flat and the next morning headed to the DZ. I either had to back up my loud mouth bravado or hide my head in shame. Being very young and full of stupid I made the jump. It worked just fine and I landed without incident. I learned a very good lesson; never miss a chance to keep you big mouth shut. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #41 March 14, 2009 I jumped today. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #42 March 20, 2009 Noice ! smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #43 March 20, 2009 it felt like something blew up in my forehead during freefall. ---------------------------------------------------------- mmmm I could take that sooooo many places but instead since I'm waiting on my new rig to arrive in the mail I'll be nice. For now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
