Base pouch clarification

[flyinfishman 0]

Are you supposed to mate the shrivel flap all the way to the top of the hook velcro on the suit?
If not, why install velcro that far up on the suit so that it would rub on your backpad after deployment?

I only ask because I've read suggestions to place a piece of pile velcro on the part that will rub against your rig after deployment.

Do you mate the top of the shrivel flap up to the bottom of the container, or go up to the end of the hook velcro and double back down to the container?

thanks for any input!
JIM

[Tonto 1]

The length of the velcro on the suit is to accomodate those who use a small rig.

Start mating the shrivel flap at the entrance to the BASE pouch. When it reaches your rig, mark that point, and ensure the hook velcro is covered by a seperate piece of pile velcro beyond that.

There is always a bit of "slack" where the bridle makes the jump to your rig.

Remember that the use of the shrivel flap reduces the effective length of your bridle considerably, so make sure it's long enough.

The PC is VERY prone to coming out when you are walking. Keep a hand on it when you're moving around. It's VERY difficult to put back in yourself when it comes out - and there are few people familiar or even comfortable with the concept of a pilot chute not mounted on the rig.

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[unclecharlie109 0]

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The PC is VERY prone to coming out

...if you fold the PC with the wrong proportions.

Regardless of your PC size you should be able to find a way to proportion your folded PC "dildo" so that it fits snuggly in the pouch.

(ok, unless you are jumping a drogue ;)

J

[Tonto 1]

"Long and thin, will it stay in?
Short and fat is where it's at!"

Regardless of how you fold your PC, a vertical non spandex pouch will never hold the PC as well as a horizontal spandex pouch.

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[flyinfishman 0]

Thank you sir!
JIM