Zoter 0 #1 August 14, 2005 (guess who's buying a new rig.....2 posts in a week in gear and rigging...lol) I am getting a new 'Wings'......as I will be trying some birdman in the near future....I was thinking of getting dynamic (open) corners on it... Couple of questions..... 1) Are there any 'problems' with open corners when not specifically needed??......I mostly freefly but will be bird'manning' soon... 2) If you DONT get the mod....is it a big job ( ie local rigger or back to the factory) to modify the rig....I hear its a pretty simple job....but would like 'e'pinions from those who know/have done it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #2 August 14, 2005 Re ? #1: I don't know of any specific problems... but find it strange that "back in the day" the corners of most pack trays were not "over sewn" like they are on rigs today... now comes bird-suits and "open corners" like its a new thing... well, its not, really. Re ? #2: If you do not get the mod... I'd think it would be at least a master rigger's chore or back to the the factory. You may want to ask before ordering your rig if the mod can be done post-production. I'd think it could, but it may be pricey. It would be good to know how much and how long before you order the rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #3 August 14, 2005 I would say packing is slightly more difficult. But it's worth of it, I definitely recommend open corners. Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #4 August 14, 2005 Quote1) Are there any 'problems' with open corners when not specifically needed??......I mostly freefly but will be bird'manning' soon... Here's what I was told by an experienced rigger: If you're pin comes out the pack tray will normally be 'holding' the dbag/canopy tightly enough that it won't come out. But with open corners the same cannot be said and you'll have an instant horseshoe. Quote2) If you DONT get the mod....is it a big job ( ie local rigger or back to the factory) to modify the rig....I hear its a pretty simple job....but would like 'e'pinions from those who know/have done it... Sunrise forgot to do the mod on my Wings but it took my rigger all of 2 minutes. It's a trivial job. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #5 August 14, 2005 My GF and I have 5 rigs, 4 of which have corner mods. She does a lot of freeflying and Birdman, I do a lot of AFF and Birdman. We have no problems. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #6 August 15, 2005 QuoteMy GF and I have 5 rigs, 4 of which have corner mods. She does a lot of freeflying and Birdman, I do a lot of AFF and Birdman. Help me out in understanding this thread. Are open pack corners preferable for wing suit jumping? If so, why? Is the burble so big that the pilot chute may not extract the bag from a container with closed corners? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #7 August 15, 2005 simple search of these forums will yield lots of answers instead of us dredging up info that has been talked about ad nauseum... http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=897108;search_string=wing%20suit%20mod%20container;#897108 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=176293;search_string=dynamic%20corner%20mod;#176293 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=683600;search_string=dynamic%20corner%20mod;#683600 Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #8 August 16, 2005 There are burble issues, but these can be overcome by good body position and a slightly longer bridle. The open corners allow the bag to be extracted out of the back (bottom) of the container. Packing is preferably pin to grommet. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #9 August 16, 2005 QuoteThe open corners allow the bag to be extracted out of the back (bottom) of the container. I see: because of the forward speed of a wing suit, the bag isn't extracted straight up, perpendicular, as with most disciplines. Thank you Tonto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
