DaGimp 0 #26 March 23, 2005 damn....i had to have at least 5 pack jobs before my first jump, and jump my own pack job on my first jump"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #27 March 23, 2005 Its not now required on the A card to jump your own pack job and you only have to demonstrate ability to pack in order for it to be signed off on. Different dropzones to do different things. I really wanted to jump my pack job... but well... weather sux. I need a refresher now - I barely remember a thing JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #28 March 23, 2005 Did you also have to walk ten miles to school, barefoot in the snow, uphill both ways? Seriously, that was military jump school, right? I do agree students *should* learn to pack but most dzs are way too busy on the weekends to teach and adequately supervise them. The reality these days is you learn when you have to- like when you've finally got your own gear and you are too broke to pay someone to pack it for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #29 March 23, 2005 QuoteIts not now required on the A card to jump your own pack job and you only have to demonstrate ability to pack in order for it to be signed off on. Different dropzones to do different things. I really wanted to jump my pack job... but well... weather sux. I need a refresher now - I barely remember a thing Jen Make sure the lines are straight, slider down, and stuff it in. It will open. If the pack jobs of some INSTRUCTORS I know will open, yours will too! Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #30 March 23, 2005 QuoteMake sure the lines are straight, slider down, and stuff it in. It will open. For some strange reason, I believe that! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #31 March 23, 2005 QuoteSeriously, that was military jump school, right? ummm no....i still as of yet have to pack a military rig......im not a military rigger........for skydiving i had t ohave 5 pack jobs, and jump my own pack job my first jump......just the way it went."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhirledWeb 0 #32 March 23, 2005 QuoteMake sure the lines are straight, slider down, and stuff it in. It will open. Is the slider considered "down" when it's nearest the canopy? I think we call that "up" at our DZ, but I'm a student and figure that I'm usually wrong anyway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don't be afraid of death, be afraid of the unlived life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #33 March 24, 2005 QuoteQuoteMake sure the lines are straight, slider down, and stuff it in. It will open. Is the slider considered "down" when it's nearest the canopy? I think we call that "up" at our DZ, but I'm a student and figure that I'm usually wrong anyway it was a joke... base jumpers use a slider down (or off) technique for alot of jumps slider down means it is nearest the risersLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #34 March 24, 2005 It looks like the risers on the right are exposed a little. Is the secondary riser cover on the right side folded under the riser instead of covering it?People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #35 March 24, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteMake sure the lines are straight, slider down, and stuff it in. It will open. Is the slider considered "down" when it's nearest the canopy? I think we call that "up" at our DZ, but I'm a student and figure that I'm usually wrong anyway it was a joke... base jumpers use a slider down (or off) technique for alot of jumps slider down means it is nearest the risers hehehe Seriously though, if your lines are straight and the slider is propery quartered and UP, there is a good chance it will open. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRock 0 #36 March 24, 2005 And it is a Mirage!!!!!! Hootie Hoooo! Yes.. I just said hootie hoo... and I am a grown man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #37 March 24, 2005 CongratulationsI'll be taking a packing class this weekend, but I think that's all I'll be doing F'ing weather Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #38 March 24, 2005 When you get frustrated, remember that it's normal. Everyone else went through the same shit too . You will get it, but it will be a while before it becomes natural. If you jump a Sabre, make sure you know what you're doing - sloppy packing can hurt lots come opening time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #39 March 24, 2005 I knew you could do it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUDYJ 0 #40 March 24, 2005 Amazon...best pic yet! I am also just getting the hang of packing. And it does get better with time. My first few ones took me the length of time of guys who could pack and make 2 jumps before I was finished.. and then I was too tired to jump. But now I have a container that fits me and that closes so well... And every pack job I am learning and getting more familiar with where everything should go on the first go around. Keep packing..no matter the looks you get... IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #41 March 24, 2005 QuoteQuotecongrats on the packjob. When will you be in Eloy ?? when will YOU be in Eloy? tomorrow morning... 9h30... in Phoenix and driving with Amazon...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #42 March 24, 2005 agreed... you should see some of me skydiving packjobs... just run the lines up fix the sliders , stick the nose in, wrap the tail, and sfold into the d bagLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
