kelpdiver 2 #1 May 12, 2005 So for those of you who float between multiple DZs, do you always use one place for reserve repacks, or pick the one convenient to the location/time frame when you need it done? I can see positives to both sides- continuity of one versus backstopping each other. For what I got going on in June, there's definitely a convenience factor in dropping it off at a different place. Do riggers take this as a personal afront? (I have no reason to think there's a difference in quality/competency between the options available, though I'm not sure how I'd accurately identify a delta) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #2 May 12, 2005 I doubt anyone would get butt-hurt about it, esp if you are on the road or busy. Sure, I would rather use a particular rigger, but seeing as he is 12 hours away now, I used a well-respected local one for my last repack. My $0.02.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 May 13, 2005 Personally.. extablish a relationship with several riggers in your area and determine which one you feel is the best. Look at who goes to PIA and learns new things, look at who puts money into equipment, even look at who is taking on mentors. Factors like that can help fill in the details of just how great a rigger really is. I've seen some riggers work that I'd be afraid to pack my main let along my reserve. On the otherhand I know a few riggers that are top notch riggers that take their time to educate themselfs on all the new gear and rigging techniques every chance they get. Not all riggers are equal and the last thing that should happen is a mal on your reserve.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #4 May 13, 2005 QuotePersonally.. extablish a relationship with several riggers in your area and determine which one you feel is the best. Look at who goes to PIA and learns new things, look at who puts money into equipment, even look at who is taking on mentors. Factors like that can help fill in the details of just how great a rigger really is. I've seen some riggers work that I'd be afraid to pack my main let along my reserve. On the otherhand I know a few riggers that are top notch riggers that take their time to educate themselfs on all the new gear and rigging techniques every chance they get. Not all riggers are equal and the last thing that should happen is a mal on your reserve. What he said. And one more thing, you have to feel comfortable about your rigger and his/her abilities. He/she could be the best rigger around but if you don't feel warm and fussy about him/her find someone else. jmo SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #5 May 13, 2005 I don't get offended by someone taking there rig somewhere else. I can't do all the gear that I'm asked to anyway. But what that means is that when the alternate rigger is not available, (he's a part time resident) and someone comes to me who floats between riggers, they are NOT first on my list to fit in. My regular, long term customers who care about who does their rig get first shot at the time I have available as a part time rigger. If I can fit someone else in I will. I have several part time customers that bring their rig to me once a year or 18 months for a "good" inspection. Then take it to who ever for the rest of the time. This means I get stuck doing the minor maintenance that others won't do or don't notice. Velcro, broken stitches, worn out parts, etc. And, since I didn't do it last time I have to inspect things that could have been changed more closely. When I'm the only rigger that works on it I know that some things have been inspected several times and couldn't have changed (like line rotation) and so don't have to look as hard at them. I couldn't care less if someone takes there rig elsewhere. If they've been a long time customer I wonder and ask them why. If they were unsatisfied I want to know it. Usually it's convenience.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #6 May 13, 2005 get your rigger's ticket, then - wherever you are, there's your rigger - seriously I agree with the above comments. Just because someone is a rigger doesn't mean you shouldn't check out their credentials and their work. I encourage people to watch me inspect and pack their rig at least once, so that they can see what's involved, and how seriously I take my work.Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
