thegman 0 #1 September 2, 2002 I have a new wings container with about 50 jumps on it.When I a sit flying the resere flap comes open in freefall almost everytime.I am the onlyone ay my dropezone with a wings container so I don't know if this is a common problem or a freak thing.I have asked several experienced skydivers and riggers and haven't realy gotten a good answer or advice about what I should do.Any sugestions? http://www.freefallmaniacs.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 September 2, 2002 Have you tried asking the manufacturer? One great thing about the skydiving equipment industry... the people who designed and built your gear are only a phone call or email away - and they really don't mind answering questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites petur 0 #3 September 2, 2002 Sounds really strange since all I've heard about Wings containers is that they're very freefly friendly. Take a look at their website [URL "http://www.skydivewings.com/"]http://www.skydivewings.com[/URL] and contact them as Skybytch suggested. The tuck-tabs on your reserve flap might be something worth looking at, especially since it's a new rig and they should secure the flap during even the most radical freefly maneuvers. One thing that comes to mind is that if the reserve chute is of a smaller size than recommended for this specific container type or the reserve closing loop is way too loose, it might result in a scenario where the tuck-tabs do not get enough grip under the flap. Anyways, if this problem persists and seems consistent, you should definately have it inspected if your preferred style is freeflying.--- P. "It Hurts to Admit When You Make Mistakes - But When They're Big Enough, the Pain Only Lasts a Second." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #4 September 2, 2002 You should definately get this checke out, this is not a common problem. I do know some of the first batch of wings had some problems with tuck-tabs not being big enough, but this was fixed pretty quickly, if I recall correctly. Wings has pretty good customer service, so I'd suggest you give them a shout. I'm sure they'll be able to help. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cloud9 0 #5 September 2, 2002 I'm the only one on my DZ with a wings, but I have never had this problem. In sit or stand and of course never when belly flying. I would contact them and see what they advise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #6 September 2, 2002 Wings has great customer service....I love my wings. just call Heather over there and she will help ya out right away. cheers Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wonko 0 #7 September 3, 2002 I have wings container. Here is a simple test for you: try to open your reserve flap and see how far you can go. If you are able to rise the whole flap, then your rigger has probably failed the step 7 on page 34 of Wings manual. If you can pull only the tongue off the pocket and see just the pin - then it should be OK to go for Wings customer service. bsvillem life is what you make it to be http://www.youtube.com/villu357 http://www.flickr.com/photos/skybound Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
petur 0 #3 September 2, 2002 Sounds really strange since all I've heard about Wings containers is that they're very freefly friendly. Take a look at their website [URL "http://www.skydivewings.com/"]http://www.skydivewings.com[/URL] and contact them as Skybytch suggested. The tuck-tabs on your reserve flap might be something worth looking at, especially since it's a new rig and they should secure the flap during even the most radical freefly maneuvers. One thing that comes to mind is that if the reserve chute is of a smaller size than recommended for this specific container type or the reserve closing loop is way too loose, it might result in a scenario where the tuck-tabs do not get enough grip under the flap. Anyways, if this problem persists and seems consistent, you should definately have it inspected if your preferred style is freeflying.--- P. "It Hurts to Admit When You Make Mistakes - But When They're Big Enough, the Pain Only Lasts a Second." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #4 September 2, 2002 You should definately get this checke out, this is not a common problem. I do know some of the first batch of wings had some problems with tuck-tabs not being big enough, but this was fixed pretty quickly, if I recall correctly. Wings has pretty good customer service, so I'd suggest you give them a shout. I'm sure they'll be able to help. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud9 0 #5 September 2, 2002 I'm the only one on my DZ with a wings, but I have never had this problem. In sit or stand and of course never when belly flying. I would contact them and see what they advise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #6 September 2, 2002 Wings has great customer service....I love my wings. just call Heather over there and she will help ya out right away. cheers Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonko 0 #7 September 3, 2002 I have wings container. Here is a simple test for you: try to open your reserve flap and see how far you can go. If you are able to rise the whole flap, then your rigger has probably failed the step 7 on page 34 of Wings manual. If you can pull only the tongue off the pocket and see just the pin - then it should be OK to go for Wings customer service. bsvillem life is what you make it to be http://www.youtube.com/villu357 http://www.flickr.com/photos/skybound Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
