stuartjl 0 #1 August 27, 2003 I have just ordered a Safire2 and Icarus recommend psyco packing over the normal pro-pack? Can anyone tell me why this is? What the benefits? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swanee 0 #2 August 28, 2003 I pyscho pack my Safire 1 simply because it is the manufacturer's recommendation. I would caution you strongly against going against any manufaturer's recommendation for packing. Advantages for me? quick, easy and easier to manage the ZP fabric when it's new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpot 1 #3 August 28, 2003 QuoteI would caution you strongly against going against any manufaturer's recommendation for packing. I've pro-packed my Safire 1 for over 650 jumps now with absolutely no concern. The only reason this method is recommended is that the founder of the manufacturer created this method, and it is therefore his own (and adopted by the company) personal PREFERENCE. Youz jumps it, youz pack it ANY WAY YOU WANT! (including considering psycho-pack) There are proponents, and opponents to either method. My .02 -Grantcoitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebbesen 0 #4 September 6, 2003 Icarus actually recommends Pro-packing the Omega and the Crossfire... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #5 September 7, 2003 QuoteIcarus actually recommends Pro-packing the Omega and the Crossfire... Actually, when I demo'd the Crossfire2 at Rantoul I asked Simon about that. He told me that psycho-packing it would be fine.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #6 September 7, 2003 Exactly Kris, my one jump on the Xfire I was told the same thing....psycho is recomended for all of Icarus canopies now. they just havn't changed the web site.... marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #7 September 7, 2003 QuoteActually, when I demo'd the Crossfire2 at Rantoul I asked Simon about that. He told me that psycho-packing it would be fine. Agreed. On the rare occasions that I do pack, I psycho pack my CF2 and it opens just fine. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroundZero 0 #8 September 7, 2003 Psycho packing any canopy is an easy way to put it in the bag... Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpot 1 #9 September 8, 2003 Has anyone who REGULARLY does this, had/found any concerns over line-burn to any of the canopy's skin? Line burn has been relayed to me as the primary concern with utilizing this pack method, due to the way the canopy keeps pressure upon the lines as it unrolls/is pulled out of the d-bag. Supposedly S-folds do not present the same consistent contact/pressure. Looking for actual experience / input here. Although I like the way my canopy opens, and the ease of the pack job utilizing the psycho-pack, I don't regularly do it for just this reason. Any hands-on experience/observations from anyone who REGULARLY psycho-packs? THANKS! -Grantcoitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #10 September 8, 2003 This will probably become one of those never-ending preference debates... here's my $.02: I've found that getting a brand new ZP in the bag is a lot simpler using the psycho-pack. However, after the ZP is "broken-in," I go back to pro-packing. I am old-school and still believe the best prevention against malfunctions is line order and line tension. IMO, the psycho-pack does not maintain either. I've only owned Icarus canopies. Well... that's kind of a fib... My rounds were Paracommanders, Sparrows, etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
