kansasskydiver 0 #1 February 16, 2006 I'm looking to get my riggers ticket. Looked on USPA and the events here on DZ.com but didn't see any courses listed. Anyone know of a list of dates or somewhere I could go for a course? I'm in KS, so somewhere near if at all possible, KS, OK, MO, NE, TX, CO, IA, IL etc Thanks<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #2 February 16, 2006 Check out the Para-Concepts course at Skydive Chicago. I think there is one there soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #3 February 16, 2006 Where do I find info? I went to the message boards and there is just a post about the mirages<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #4 February 16, 2006 Their website. I believe it is http://www.para-concepts.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #5 February 16, 2006 MRVS runs a rigger course. I know they just finished up one within the last few weeks. I don't know when their next one is scheduled. "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt91078 0 #6 February 16, 2006 Para-Concepts Senior Rigger Course at SDC from 9-16 April Link to their course information: http://www.para-concepts.com/rigging-course.html Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #7 February 16, 2006 Hmmm that's a bad week for me to miss class... Any 3-5 day classes?<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thepollster 0 #8 February 16, 2006 QuoteHmmm that's a bad week for me to miss class... Any 3-5 day classes? So you want a rigger ticket, but you aren't willing to do things properly and not rush. I fear for your customers. You will need to do 20 pack jobs with a lot of crawling around. That alone will probably take 4-5 days. Plus sewing, other secret knowledge, and testing takes time. Unless you already have the pack jobs, but then you wouldn't need the course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #9 February 16, 2006 For the first four days of the course I took I spent between 14 and 16 hours a day working on stuff (mostly packing). I wish I had prepared more than I had, as it was pretty rough trying to get things done in just a week. I don't think it's possible to have a course any shorter than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #10 February 16, 2006 QuoteHmmm that's a bad week for me to miss class... Any 3-5 day classes? hehehe....it took me 4 years....Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #11 February 16, 2006 Quote QuoteI'm looking to get my riggers ticket. Looked on USPA and the events here on DZ.com but didn't see any courses listed. Anyone know of a list of dates or somewhere I could go for a course? I'm in KS, so somewhere near if at all possible, KS, OK, MO, NE, TX, CO, IA, IL etc Thanks Skyworks will be running one the first week of June. You can contact me for details. Thanks, MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 February 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteHmmm that's a bad week for me to miss class... Any 3-5 day classes? hehehe....it took me 4 years.... ________________________________________ Took me, three years! My instructor, lived about 3-hrs. from me and we had to set-up week-ends. Mostly during the summer months. I felt like a real apprentice! I got to sleep on a mattress on the floor of his sewing room. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #13 February 16, 2006 I was lucky; full-time student, and the range of gear was much smaller, so I and a friend got all of our packing done in about 4 months. It's not hard when you're using a military chest rig (you want that with or without a pilot chute), and pretty much all back rigs except for pilots' packed about the same. Well, except for the SST; even in those days it was different But yeah, several months of scheduled visits for supervised packing, then sewing instructions. It's an important job, and worth taking the time to let the information absorb before going to the next step. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #14 February 16, 2006 QuoteSo you want a rigger ticket, but you aren't willing to do things properly and not rush. I fear for your customers. You will need to do 20 pack jobs with a lot of crawling around. That alone will probably take 4-5 days. Plus sewing, other secret knowledge, and testing takes time. Unless you already have the pack jobs, but then you wouldn't need the course. I'm sorry for being ignorant on the subject, however I am not a rigger and have no knowledge of how long a course generally takes. I am a full time student and work as well, so taking a week off of school isn't an option towards the end of the semester. It's not a question of me wanting to put the time into it or not, I just simply didn't know how long the courses run. So, Excuse the f* outta me, I'm just trying to help our club out with a bind right now.<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #15 February 17, 2006 QuoteI was lucky; full-time student, and the range of gear was much smaller, so I and a friend got all of our packing done in about 4 months. It's not hard when you're using a military chest rig (you want that with or without a pilot chute), and pretty much all back rigs except for pilots' packed about the same. Well, except for the SST; even in those days it was different But yeah, several months of scheduled visits for supervised packing, then sewing instructions. It's an important job, and worth taking the time to let the information absorb before going to the next step. Wendy W. __________________________________ Min was primarily packing and doing repairs. I knew, before going, how to sew. My instructor saw that and kept givingme 'practice work', that he would get paid for. Hey! It all worked and I learned a bunch. P.S. I'll take that with a spring loaded pilotchute... Thankyou! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #16 February 17, 2006 If I was you I would I would try to all or most of the packjobs done and out of the way and then go to a course. Do you know how to get a hold of Paul Sodaman? I know he is still living around that area but I don't think he is still around skydiving after leaving KSUPC. But he is a master rigger still last I knew and an alumni.~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
