freeflygoddess 0 #1 April 8, 2004 Ok I have a question for those riggers out there. My reserve was packed on December 11th and so it is up on April 9th. However, I am pregant now and the fatigue has set in and I have grounded myself until after I have my baby(ies). So my question is, can I skip repacking it until I am going to jump again? If so, would it be a good idea while I am not jumping to send off my canopies to PD for check ups, or can my local rigger, who just now got his master rigger do it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #2 April 8, 2004 Your reserve only needs to be in date if you are jumping. I would wait till you are ready to jump again before repack. It would be a waste of money. I would hope a MASTER rigger could do all the neccesary inspection for both main and reserve. You may want to ask your rigger about storing your gear for long periods of time. It's better to store it unpacked. Ask your rigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #3 April 8, 2004 Congrats on the baby! DO you know what you are having yet? Yes, you can wait to have your stuff repacked until you are ready to get back in the air. It's not a bad idea to have your gear thoroughly inspected by your rigger, but really they should be doing that every repack cycle already. Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #4 April 8, 2004 To add to what has already been posted, this is a perfect time for your gear to get what I call a "fine-toothed comb" inspection. Yes, your Rigger should be giving it a good going over already when he repacks it. This can be done as a "stand-alone" inspection, not connected to a repack. Have him check the trim on your main and the condition of the lines . . . if it needs a reline, now is a great time for you to have it done. Have him check your CYPRES for upcoming service and battery change . . . you'll want these updates to coincide with your next "get back in the air" repack. Have him check things like slider grommets on the main, rapide links or slinks, collapsible pilot chute, BOC, closing flap grommets, slack retainers,etc. All of these things wear out over time and are easy to replace. The end result will be your favorite rig that you have always loved, tuned up and ready to "get some" when you are able to get back in the air. Meanwhile, there's a good thread on storing your gear HERE Congrats in advance . . . I pray you will have a safe delivery and a healthy baby.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
