base695 0 #1 May 18, 2005 Hey All I want to test jump a large canopy but have a small container and remember somebody mentioning the use of a "foil" (I think thats what its called) for such a purpose. Basically its a bit of box shaped fabric the shape of the bottom of your container but bigger with grommets etc. that fits around the harness laterals. You whack it on and can fit a bigger canopy into your rig. (Probably not recommended for freeflying but what the heck.) So can anyone help....am I dreaming or does such a thing exist and any advise on where to get one from? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bseriesboosted 0 #2 May 18, 2005 my advice is to find somone at your dropzone that has a container that the canopy will fit in and test jump it correctlyPruitt Skydive The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chizazz 0 #3 May 18, 2005 I agree. He has 59 jumps. He must be correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #4 May 19, 2005 Just put it in a paper grocery bag and do a hop & pop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chizazz 0 #5 May 19, 2005 Nah, just hold onto the ends of the lines and do a hop n pop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #6 May 19, 2005 sounds like a 1 way ticket to a high speed malfunction to me. there has gotta be an old container lying around that you can use?"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chizazz 0 #7 May 20, 2005 nah, not if you tie the lines around your wrist. then you couldn't accidentally let go. Could also stuff it in a backpack... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #8 May 20, 2005 QuoteHey All I want to test jump a large canopy but have a small container and remember somebody mentioning the use of a "foil" (I think thats what its called) for such a purpose. Basically its a bit of box shaped fabric the shape of the bottom of your container but bigger with grommets etc. that fits around the harness laterals. They seem to be extremely rare, and produced only on a custom basis, whatever their name may be. I saw some members of the Australian style & accuracy team at the 2003 World Championships with such add-on main containers. The new container went around the backpad and main lift webs, using large areas of velcro to stay fastened. It provided a new bottom flap (plus BOC) and side flaps. The original top flap and pin cover flap of the rig stayed in use. The original side and bottom flaps were just tucked away underneath the main d-bag as far as I could tell, but I didn't inquire about exact positioning. The add-on containers' construction looked quite professional. This arrangement allowed the jumpers to convert one rig (and one Cypres) between accuracy jumping, and style or fun jumping with smaller canopies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #9 May 23, 2005 Quote The new container went around the backpad and main lift webs, An obvious correction to my own post: The new container went around the backpack and lateral webbing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites