mattyblast 0 #1 January 17, 2006 (I did a search for this one & couldn't find a thorough answer, so here goes) Is a container that has been converted from ROL to BOC just as safe & functional as a container that has always been BOC?"DOOR!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybeergodd 0 #2 January 17, 2006 Absolutely...the only real difference is the addition of the BOC pouch....maybe the old ROL velcro has been removed or just covered with strips of pile.You should have no worries at all jumping a rig converted to BOC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #3 January 17, 2006 Converting it to a BOC, may not make it suitable for vertical flight. If you plan on sit flying or going head down, you may need to make other mods or wait until you can get a more modern rig. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #4 January 17, 2006 Quote(I did a search for this one & couldn't find a thorough answer, so here goes) Is a container that has been converted from ROL to BOC just as safe & functional as a container that has always been BOC? ____________________________________ I've done many conversions like that and no problems. As long as the Spandex pouch and elastic at the throat of the pouch, securely holds the folded pilotchute. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,110 #5 January 17, 2006 >Is a container that has been converted from ROL to BOC just as safe & >functional as a container that has always been BOC? In terms of the pouch itself - yes, for the most part. There is a tiny piece of bridle exposed between the pouch and right flap that is generally covered by _another_ flap in BOC designs, but that is a very minor issue. The bigger issue is that older rigs are typically the ones that need converting, and older rigs often do not have good pin protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #6 January 17, 2006 If you don't plan to freefly with the rig in question you may want to think about not converting it to BOC. If you aren't freeflying there is nothing wrong with/unsafe about the ROL location. Pay attention to detail when packing (ie don't wrap the bridle around the lateral or leg strap) and ROL deployment will work just fine. I know a few people (non-freefliers) who won't jump BOC at all. Their reasoning has to do with horseshoe malfunctions. In a typical horseshoe the main container is open and the bag is deployed. With an ROL it's simple to find and deploy the main p/c, which should clear the horseshoe (leaving you to deal with whatever mess the main is going to be). With a BOC, the p/c is in the pocket on the bottom flap of the main container. No telling exactly where that bottom flap is going to be as you're trying to get that p/c out. If you always use packers or may do some sitflying with the rig I'd suggest doing the mod. If you always pack for yourself and won't be freeflying with the it you can save yourself $50-60 (depending on who's doing the work) by not doing the mod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
