nubain1 0 #1 October 21, 2003 I posted this in the gear and rigging section but figured I would get more responses here so. How should I store my rig for a unknown length of time. I'm going to quit jumping for a while and need to know the best way to store it for the long haul.I don't know how long I'll be out or if I'll ever jump again so I might end up selling everything after a while Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #2 October 21, 2003 I would remove my canopies from teh container and make sure they are in waterproof bags of some sort, stored in a cool dry place. I'd put the rig in a waterproof container of some sort as well again out of intense sunlight, etc. I notice yo have a cypres... If it's new I wouldn't worry about it. It it's an older one that may only have a year or two left on it, I may consider selling it cheap or giving it to a student, somethign like that- IF yo are planning on taking an extended time out. Might as well let someone use it before it becomes out of date. just my 2 cents. __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #3 October 21, 2003 Every thing I have is new. It all has less than 50 jumps on everything, main,reserve,container,cypress,skytronic,altimeter,helmet.I bought everything brand new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #4 October 21, 2003 why are ya getting out of the sport for a while? just asking ya know?***if you are going to be stupid you better be tough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #5 October 21, 2003 It just does'nt feel right anymore.But alot of different reasons really. And no none of them have anything to do with a female.Hell I have'nt been on a date in over 6 months.MAybe one day I might be ready to jump again.But the way it feels right now who knows? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #6 October 21, 2003 rent it ! or else I would suggest, if you have space... get the main out of the POD, imperative get the hand deploy out, otherwise, store in a cool, shaded, DRY place---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #7 October 21, 2003 MAybe I'll send it to my son so he can have something to remember ne by after I'm gone.Don't know yet.I'll figure something out to do with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,485 #8 October 21, 2003 I kept my gear stored in a closet in my house, packed, with the pilot chute in its pouch, for almost 10 years. To jump again, I repacked the main and reserve, and inspected everything carefully. It worked fine. I was glad I kept it, because it made starting again much easier. Not the best way to handle it, but gear is pretty sturdy stuff. NOTE: I would NOT do this with a Cypres, simply because batteries can bleed when you least want them to. The whole reason for regular maintenance. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
