Marz 0 #1 June 18, 2004 I' m just curious to find out how many people pack their own rig and how many people use a packer and why... I used to suck at packing so I used a packer alot, but that's somewhat frowned upon at our DZ so now I pack myself preety much all the time, except when I'm at a boogie and jumping 5+ times a day... What about you guys? Marz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #2 June 18, 2004 depends how quickly I want to get to the bar after the last jump of the day, but usually do it myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seekfun 0 #3 June 18, 2004 When you've got low jump numbers, as I do, you have to pack for yourself. Why? PACKING IS LEARNING !!! - topher"...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #4 June 18, 2004 Until jump # 91, I'd packed for myself once - to get signed off on my requirement. (Can you tell I hated/hate packing?) After my mal on jump # 91, I decided it was time to start packing for myself. Now, I will treat myself to a packer (that sounds kinda dirty ) once in awhile - usually at boogies so that I can expend all my energy on jumping.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRock 0 #5 June 18, 2004 I finally learned how to pack.... but with a new 189 canopy... it takes me literally 45 minutes to pack. so if I want to jump more than once a day I use a packer. I will pack more when it is not so slippery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seekfun 0 #6 June 18, 2004 QuoteI will pack more when it is not so slippery. Depending on the type of packing you're talking about, it may be easier if it's more slippery. , topher"...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 29 #7 June 18, 2004 usually i pack myself. on few occasions friends pack my chute, cause sometimes i do the same for them - so i actually can't say i ever used a packer The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #8 June 18, 2004 Depends. Packing wears me out so I usually like to use a packer. But if the packers are busy doing tandems or I'm not going to make a lot of jumps in a day, I'll pack for myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #9 June 18, 2004 I never use a packer. Why spend extra money on something I can do easily myself? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRock 0 #10 June 18, 2004 ok... that is just..... ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdC 0 #11 June 18, 2004 I'm cheap, I pack for myself. Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #12 June 18, 2004 Basic economics: 1) I hate to pack. 2) I have the money to pay packers. 3) Packers need the money. Seems like a perfect deal to me. I can easily see why I'd get frustrated with packers and pack for myself, but first, my frustration has to get much greater than my hatred of packing. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #13 June 18, 2004 QuoteI finally learned how to pack.... but with a new 189 canopy... it takes me literally 45 minutes to pack. so if I want to jump more than once a day I use a packer. I will pack more when it is not so slippery. The really shitty thing is that when they get smaller, they aren't any easier cause your damn rig gets smaller too. And for the record, i agree with Clownburner, i have the money to pay them and they need the money, win-win. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #14 June 18, 2004 The majority of us do. See Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newsstand 0 #15 June 18, 2004 QuoteI finally learned how to pack.... but with a new 189 canopy... it takes me literally 45 minutes to pack. so if I want to jump more than once a day I use a packer. I will pack more when it is not so slippery. I pack my 210 rental gear most of the time and can still jump five or more times in a day. Of course I get there for the first load in the morning and leave after beer. I can usually get it packed in under 30 minutes too. Now it is not a new slick canopy for sure so that helps but I still feel like I am stuffing 10lbs of shit in a 5lb bag. "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzle 0 #16 June 18, 2004 QuoteThe really shitty thing is that when they get smaller, they aren't any easier cause your damn rig gets smaller too. Thats so not true, getting it in the bag maybe but the rest is so much nicer with a 120 than a 150. Go smaller and it keeps getting better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowflake 0 #17 June 18, 2004 Jumped my first pack job at #17 packed for myself till around #100 now florrmonkey takes care of my packing needs(I like it when he wears his knee pads). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #18 June 18, 2004 QuoteBasic economics: 1) I hate to pack. 2) I have the money to pay packers. 3) Packers need the money. Seems like a perfect deal to me. I can easily see why I'd get frustrated with packers and pack for myself, but first, my frustration has to get much greater than my hatred of packing. Yeah. What he said. That and it takes me FOREVER to get my brand spankin' new canopy in the *$&% *#&$ bag and it makes little beads of perspiration on my forehead, which have the potential to interfere with my makeup. -That, and ladies just should not sweat in public. Edited to add: And I cut away my first pack job back on jump 25...doesn't do much for a girl's confidence. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #19 June 18, 2004 QuoteBasic economics: 1) I hate to pack. 2) I have the money to pay packers. 3) Packers need the money. Seems like a perfect deal to me. I can easily see why I'd get frustrated with packers and pack for myself, but first, my frustration has to get much greater than my hatred of packing. Yeah, well. . .I would LOVE to see you survive a week on MY budget. . .bet you would start packing for yourself then. . . Here's my basic economics version. . . 1) The otter flies 25+ times a day. . .if we are cranking they will even put two otters up. . .there is 10 minutes between loads on a cranking day. The most jumps I have ever made in one day is 6 so its not likely that I will have time issues packing for myself. . .even if it takes me an hour between jumps to pack. . . 2) It costs me $6 per pack job (big canopy) 3) If I jump 7 times in one day, that's $42 (or two more jumps I can make on another day) Moral of the story is, just jump at a larger dropzone with lots of turbine aircraft so I can save money by packing for myself between loads save money = more money for jumps. . .makes Darcy a happy camper. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #20 June 19, 2004 on around 470 jumps, I packed around 440 times myself, in Empuria rental rigs have mandatory packing by local packers included...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #21 June 19, 2004 Most of the time I pack myself, unless my daughter Sarah feels like packing for me and I put $$ on her account. (In addition tp paying for most of her AFF course, but I digress - ) Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #22 June 19, 2004 Packing for myself. Riddler taught me how and I made my first jump on my own stuff, and own pack job at jump #12. I checked and rechecked, grabbed, went through EP's about 50 times before that jump. It opened fine but has some line twists.....which I caused. Tip:When you pitch dont look over your shoulder and watch the lines come out, bag open, and chute come out. Bad things tend to happen. JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #23 June 19, 2004 Quote1) I hate to pack. 2) I have the money to pay packers. 3) Packers need the money. And who's your favorite packer? (Hint, the answer is Sunny) ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #24 June 19, 2004 I rarely use packers. I hate they way the tend to be rough on gear, like when tossing a rig down, or when closing a rig with brute force on the pull up cord, instead of getting the bag spread out/squished down into the container first. I have yet to see one bother to check for twists in steering lines.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
DrewEckhardt 0 #25 June 21, 2004 I usually pack for myself, but sometimes attempt (if the packer hasn't gotten to it by the time I land and have one rig packed they loose) to delegate when I take a second rig up and/or am feeling tired. The biggest thing is that packers aren't fast enough. Although most can easily beat my 8 minutes, most are packing for multiple people and there's enough back log to cause me to make fewer jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
