sundevil777 102 #1 Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) This story from Nashville caught my attention: https://www.idropnews.com/news/police-arrest-man-for-stalking-girlfriend-by-attaching-his-apple-watch-to-her-car/183461/?utm_source=tapp&utm_medium=tapp&utm_campaign=04082022&utm_term=tapp The use of a smart watch didn't occur to me. Wouldn't it be a pretty good solution for canopy tracking? It seems like used apple watches are at a competitive price to the newer generation of dog/car/child/whatever trackers out there. Edited April 13, 2022 by sundevil777 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadNewzBears4896 0 #2 June 29, 2022 Seems like a Apple AirTag might be a cheaper, more durable way to do the same thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #3 June 30, 2022 I use an Apple AirTag in both my rigs. Though android offers similar devices, there the handycap is that only people with the specific app installed help track the units. Where with apple, anyone with an IOS product walking 60 meter within a canopy, helps update the location for you. I dont have it in the Dbag (sewn in) as much for finding it after a cutaway, but more for when its taken/stolen after a cutaway, and (weekly) when traveling on airlines with my rig, seeing where it is. Ive already once recovered my lost luggage due to the tracker in the rig. For the 30 dollars an Airtag costs, its well worth having one in your gear as a rig tracker.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #4 June 30, 2022 (edited) Dear McCordia, What are the external dimensions of your Apple AirTag? "1.26 inches in diameter, similar to a half-dollar coin." Which rigger sewed on the tracker tag pockets? Did he/she sew them to the main D-bag? What about sewing a pocket to a reserve D-bag? Yes, I know that might infringe on a TSO, but a harness/container manufacturer can easily advise you on where a pocket will least influence reserve deployment. My first guess is at the point where the bridle meets the free-D-bag. Edited June 30, 2022 by riggerrob add a sentence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,354 #5 June 30, 2022 2 hours ago, riggerrob said: Dear McCordia, What are the external dimensions of your Apple AirTag? "1.26 inches in diameter, similar to a half-dollar coin." Which rigger sewed on the tracker tag pockets? Did he/she sew them to the main D-bag? What about sewing a pocket to a reserve D-bag? Yes, I know that might infringe on a TSO, but a harness/container manufacturer can easily advise you on where a pocket will least influence reserve deployment. My first guess is at the point where the bridle meets the free-D-bag. Hi Rob, That is my first guess also. IMO that is the least likely location to cause any problem; virtually none. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #6 June 30, 2022 Quote What about sewing a pocket to a reserve D-bag? No matter what the price of a potentially lost reserve D-Bag is, but it can not be worth potentially complicating the function of the reserve deployment by adding additional sewing/volume and edges that could snag a line. On the main Dbag, there are plenty of places where (even non permanent) a tag can be added without complication on inside or outside. But I would strongly advise to not to add anything to the reserve Dbag, as there is no real reason to do so.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark 107 #7 June 30, 2022 When we did testing for the RI MOJO, every jump was an opportunity to lose the prototype device sewn to the reserve bridle. I added a pocket for a Tile, and it came in handy a couple times. No effect on packing or deployment. Of course, on a production freebag/bridle, this would be an alteration requiring FAA or manufacturer approval. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 July 2, 2022 On a related note, why do a few D-bags have those triangular "aprons" but not all? It looks like an apron would help open container flaps and stabilize the D-bag as it lifts off your back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,354 #9 July 2, 2022 54 minutes ago, riggerrob said: On a related note, why do a few D-bags have those triangular "aprons" but not all? It looks like an apron would help open container flaps and stabilize the D-bag as it lifts off your back. Hi Rob, Based only upon my having made both types; the non-apron is easier to build & only takes on piece of fabric. The 'apron' bag takes two pieces of fabric. IMO there are plusses & minuses to both types; although I prefer the 'apron' type as a builder. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,190 #10 July 4, 2022 On 7/2/2022 at 12:49 PM, riggerrob said: It looks like an apron would help open container flaps and stabilize the D-bag as it lifts off your back. I can't remember what rig, but I have seen a manual where it is called an "anti-twist flap". Possible the latest Wings manual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
