apb 0 #1 July 3, 2006 I need a reserve repack and want to send my rig up to a dz as I live in London and don't think anyone does it here. Does anyone know what is the best firm to use to do this? Also, do they insure it in transit as my rig is newish? Or is there a place in London that does repacks? Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #2 July 3, 2006 I really can't believe you can't get that done in London. Warmbaths, a town 150km North of Johannesburg, South Africa, has 2 riggers. There must be one in London. If not, it's time to redefine what "3rd World" means. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #3 July 3, 2006 What dz you trying to get it to? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #5 July 3, 2006 I don't think there are any riggers in the third world city of London to be honest. there are a bunch at the DZ's but they are all a good hour out of london. My suggestion to the original poster would be to ask one of the kind London Skydivers to take your rig to the DZ next weekend... CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #6 July 3, 2006 there are none in london as far as a i know either. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apb 0 #7 July 3, 2006 Might have to drive up and rent equipment and then go up again the following weekend then! thanks lads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #8 July 3, 2006 phone parcel force. Ring up maddy at dzsports.com and she will organise a courier for you. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apb 0 #9 July 3, 2006 all done for £20 with DZsports. Thanks for the help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #10 July 3, 2006 no worries .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenneth21441 0 #11 July 3, 2006 Maybe I should change my profession to traveling Rigger. Have passport willing to travel. I hope that you find someone to take care of this for you.Kenneth Potter FAA Senior Parachute Rigger Tactical Delivery Instructor (Jeddah, KSA) FFL Gunsmith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
udder 0 #12 July 4, 2006 Jesus... Warmbaths. They have the very cool cable ski. If you spend everyday there they eventually let me spend the last few days for free... How the hell does it have two riggers?"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #13 July 4, 2006 Warmbaths is between Nylstroom and Pretoria, both have active DZ's. Those 2 riggers run a circuit between JSC, Rustenburg, Bloenfontien, Nylstroom etc, but you can catch them at home as well. Johannesburg has 5 - 8 riggers, depending on where you stay. Some are only reserve packers. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbenney 0 #14 July 4, 2006 QuoteI really can't believe you can't get that done in London. Warmbaths, a town 150km North of Johannesburg, South Africa, has 2 riggers. There must be one in London. If not, it's time to redefine what "3rd World" means. t That may be true but do you know the price of property in london? Theres no-way anyone could ever set up a rigging loft in london it just wouldnt pay the bills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #15 July 4, 2006 QuoteTheres no-way anyone could ever set up a rigging loft in london it just wouldnt pay the bills. I'm quite sure that with 700 licenced skydivers in South Africa, x 2 repacks a year, at 14 GBP a repack (19600 GBP) divided by the 20 odd riggers (less than 500 GBP each per year) they can't afford to pay rent anywhere in the world, but the bottom line is, we have them and you don't. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #16 July 4, 2006 Quote at 14 GBP a repack Bargain! We pay more than double that! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #17 July 4, 2006 QuoteQuote at 14 GBP a repack Bargain! We pay more than double that! Vicki That must be to pay the rent of the loft they can't afford to have. Seriously - It must suck to have to try and hunt down a rigger, but I suspect that most regular jumpers know one and plan to get their repacks at the DZ or leave their rigs with a rigger midweek. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #18 July 4, 2006 I hear people talking about opening up a gear shop and rigging loft in LONDON. Now pointzero has moved away there is a huge gap in the market and certain people are in talks about investing a huge amount of money in something new and much bigger. Keep your eyes open for it. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #19 July 5, 2006 For future reference, in case anyone stumbles across this thread, I know of an advanced packer who works in Central London and can potentially take your rig away for a repack to be returned in a day or two.Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apb 0 #20 July 5, 2006 C, have you got a website or phone number for them for next time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
