tred 0 #1 April 24, 2015 pictures or recommendations? moving into house from apartment. Also live in florida, would storing my rig in the garage be a bad idea with the heat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #2 April 24, 2015 Go to your local music shop (eg Guitar Center) and look at keyboard stands. They even have nice rubber pads right where the shoulder of the rig is supported. One stand holds two rigs. In a garage??? Oh, hell, no! "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,444 #3 April 24, 2015 A garage isn't ideal. However, consider just how many years rigs were stored at DZs without air conditioning. It's better than nothing, as long as its ventilated enough just to be hot, and not enough to get hotter than the outside. I used to live in an apartment without A/C in Houston. I kept my rig there. Wendy P.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
tred 0 #4 April 24, 2015 inside is no problem, I want my rig too last! thanks for advice key board stand looks like good idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rohicks 2 #5 April 24, 2015 I hang mine in my closet on a tough hook. Holds very well. http://www.tough-hook.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,362 #6 April 24, 2015 Hi ryoder, Quotelook at keyboard stands At least on vender at the recent Symposium simply built a stand from 2" ABS pipe & some glue. Home Depot/Lowe's is your friend. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunpaq 1 #7 April 24, 2015 Vertical T utility rack from Dollarama-Dollar Store $3.95 w/mounting hardware works great. Have nine rigs hanging with these.www.geronimoskydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strife 0 #8 April 24, 2015 paragear have a stand I made something made up similar. I need to scale out now with the hangar picture but with fold-able arms http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/damhigi/media/IMG_2480.jpg.html another thread with some ideas http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4471039 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #9 April 25, 2015 http://www.sstack.com/stable_racksorganizers_saddle-racks/easy-up-collapsible-saddle-rack/I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon26 0 #10 April 26, 2015 Can i just ask, why is it the default thing to do, to hang up a rig? I assume its to keep it aired in places with humidity and away from mice n things. The area im in, there is no problem with humidity, at our DZ they have rig racks like the ones pictured in this thread but ive always prefered to lie my rig down flat (across two of the hanging posts) or sit it upright in a storage container (away from mice). Here's why; When i hang up my Micron, there isnt much to complain about, but my older Talon FS looks like it suffers a lot of pressure on the stitching where the bottom of the laterals are attached to the main container. I know some might think its under more stress when jumping but im not sure that's true, not at that point of the container, when the rig is being worn and the pressure is taken partly by the leg straps. Anyway,im probably over-thinking on a tangent and there is some other obvious reason. Just wondering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukske 0 #11 April 27, 2015 I made this myself...Do or do not, there is no try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tred 0 #12 April 27, 2015 good point, I just always saw rigs hanging and assumed that was what you should do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,444 #13 April 27, 2015 Particularly at the DZ, a rig rack makes it easier to assign a place to each rig, and to vacuum or sweep the floor (which gets seriously nasty). At home, I'd have to say the reasons would be up to the owner. But I've never kept gear on a rack. My rig has over 1500 jumps on it probably, and looks and works just fine. Wendy P.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
DougH 270 #14 April 27, 2015 A dark plastic tub is better for short term between uses storage in my opinion. I get them at home-depot, they have yellow tops. Less exposure to light when not being used. More pet and critter safe. Plus it protects the rig from chemicals in the car and truck if you transport it that way."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrysopelea 0 #15 April 27, 2015 DougHA dark plastic tub is better for short term between uses storage in my opinion. I get them at home-depot, they have yellow tops. Less exposure to light when not being used. More pet and critter safe. Plus it protects the rig from chemicals in the car and truck if you transport it that way. I've had several times in my life where my house floor got flooded due to a burst water pipe, or once, backed-up sewage. That was ugly. Really ugly. And you sure as hell don't want your rig getting soaked in that crap! Put it up on a shelf or something, at least a few inches off the floor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #16 April 27, 2015 Good point, these boxes are sealed on the bottom, no holes. I keep them up on wire shelving. I wouldn't leave them sitting on the floor of my basement, you really shouldn't keep anything you value just sitting on the floor in your basement!"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #17 April 27, 2015 Lukske I made this myself... nice rack. scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #18 April 28, 2015 Only reason I'd use a rack is to display prized rigs, like my 1928 Irvin B-1 emergency rig. You regular gear? Though it in a gear bag in the closet, or the bin quoted above. No rack necessary. How many times can we say rack with out a boobie option? I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,362 #19 April 28, 2015 Hi Terry, QuoteHow many times can we say rack with out a boobie option? Well, since you asked. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SStewart 13 #20 April 28, 2015 Galvanized pipe fittings from Home DepotOnward and Upward! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #21 April 28, 2015 JerryBaumchen Hi Terry, Quote How many times can we say rack with out a boobie option? Well, since you asked. Jerry Baumchen Winner!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,362 #22 April 28, 2015 Hi Scott, Quotefrom Home Depot 2" ABS from Home Depot. This is very stable & the more weight, the more stable it is. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jnyman 0 #23 May 15, 2017 This is what I've come up with. I've developed a high quality multi use product that looks as good at home as it does at the DZ. Please take a look at my website and pass this on to anyone who is interested! Thanks www.parastands.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #24 May 23, 2017 The rig is about 20 - 25 lbs right ? How can the stiches show stress from it's own weight ? Does not make sense ....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
