ntrprnr 0 #1 October 3, 2005 Prelim: My rigger already told me it's ok, and I trust him - just curious as to other thoughts... My rig arrived - an Infinity custom built for me. Built for a 209/210. I've been jumping the Saffire 2 229, and am just not 100% sure I'm ready for downsize yet. Rigger said it's totally not a problem to put the 229 in that. It'll close a little tighter, but shouldn't pose any problems at all. Just curious as to other thoughts. Again - I trust my rigger - just asking. Thanks. :)_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 October 3, 2005 QuoteRigger said it's totally not a problem to put the 229 in that. It'll close a little tighter, but shouldn't pose any problems at all. Depends on where you are. In drier climates you will HATE putting that 229 into the dbag, especially if it's a newer canopy. You'll also not enjoy closing the rig, and the pack jobs will probably look like crap. In more humid climates it won't be as bad but it's still not ideal. Keep an eye on the stiffeners in the main flaps. They can break due to the extra force required to close the container when you're putting something too big in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 October 3, 2005 As Lisa said, you'll probably HATE getting it in the bag. I have a canopy that's a size bigger than the mfgr.'s recommended max canopy size and it's a bitch to close. You might find one of these helpful. I can get my container closed much more easily when I use it than when I use a pull-up cord."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #4 October 3, 2005 If I can fit a (main) canopy into my Infinity and close the container and I don't see anything I shouldn't (like the d-bag, the mid-section of the closing loop, or stitches showing between pieces of cordura being pulled apart) then I'll jump it. Repeatedly. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #5 October 7, 2005 Come on down to the Pro Shop and jump this puppy!!! I fit it in there easier than I thought. (I thought it would be damn near impossible.) It is definetly safe but probably a major pain in the ass for anyone but me!!! By the way how were the brake lines since I adjusted them? Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdrenalineBluez 0 #6 October 7, 2005 I was in virtually the same situation. I had an infinity built for a Safire2 189 and at the time had a Safire2 209 demo to put in it. It was a pretty new demo so getting it in the bag was a pain. (I eventually wussed out and turned it over to the DZ packers) It was a tight fit but it went in there. The closing pin felt pretty tight too and caused me some concern at first. However, senior folks and the rigger instilled some confidence. On the upside when I did get the 189 it was a breeze to get in the bag compared to stuffing the 209 in there... Go jump it until you are ready to downsize... "Uh oh! This is gonna hurt!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #7 October 7, 2005 A new packer-in-training at my dropzone that I consented to packing my rig, sort of wussed out to a senior packer when he came to my rig. It was the tightest rig he had encountered. (No offence to packer of course, no names are mentioned... I'll just wait until he has packed for some more time) (Sabre 170 in a container that seems sized for a 150. Yes, it was hell and torture at first. Now I'm okay with it. I think when I eventually downsize to a 150, it'll be pure heaven) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #8 October 7, 2005 QuoteA new packer-in-training at my dropzone that I consented to packing my rig, sort of wussed out to a senior packer when he came to my rig. It was the tightest rig he had encountered. (No offence to packer of course, no names are mentioned... I'll just wait until he has packed for some more time) I've had very experienced packers in a dry climate refuse to pack for me because my main is a tight fit in my container (the same main packs up nicely in the container in more humid climates). It wasn't that they couldn't close it, it was that it took them longer to pack it than it took them to pack smaller rigs. And I'm a good customer - I set my own brakes, unstow my own slider, cock my own pilot chute and I tip. Just an fyi for those who plan to use packers until they downsize to what actually fits in their container... and yet another reason I don't think that buying a container sized to fit something smaller than what you intend to put in it is a good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
