everymansaved 0 #1 November 3, 2006 Hey all, I recently bought a pull out Javelin, and have experimented with a few ways of packing the pilot chute, but due to the incliment weather up here in Alberta, I have yet to be able to jump it. So far, The Javelin manual says "loosely fold" the pilot chute, but doesn't go into any more detail. So far, I have tried a few methods. I have tried bringing the apex down to the base down the centre of the p/c, and spreading the fabric back up to the top, so all you see is mesh. I have tried laying it on the floor, mesh up, and bringing the center of hte mesh down to the edge, and then folding it in half to hide the mesh, then roling it all up. Like I said, I haven't jumped it either way, but I'd like to get some opinions about how other people do it. I haven't even been out to the DZ to ask the only guy out there who jumps one, but I'd like to hear what everyone else thinks. Thanks in advance!God made firefighters so paramedics would have heroes...and someone can put out the trailer fires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 November 3, 2006 deleted because I can't read. "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
MB38 0 #3 November 3, 2006 QuotePlay around with it, see what gets you a fit that you like in your BOC pouchHe's referring to a pull-out deployment system, not throw-out.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #4 November 3, 2006 Huh? Dude, the reason a pull out is better is because you don't have to fold it! Just grab it on the mesh like you are grabbing a mushroom at the top of the stem, now pull the fabric down so the mesh is protected. Good now your done, stuff it below the bottom flap with the bridal near the bottom right hand corner. Have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #5 November 3, 2006 QuoteQuotePlay around with it, see what gets you a fit that you like in your BOC pouchHe's referring to a pull-out deployment system, not throw-out. And that'll teach me to read. "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
FreeflyGoat 0 #6 November 3, 2006 I'll just elaborate on what andrew had to say. I S-fold the bridle on top of the main bag at the upper part of the pack tray. I then grab the bridle right under the pilot chute and move my hand upward twords the top of the pilot chute till I reach the fabric. This results in the "mushroom" shape. I then take the "mushroom cap" of fabric and bring it down over the mesh and center line. Place this on top of the bridle. For my Mirage - I then close the bottom and top and one of the sides. For the last flap I make sure the grommet tab on the pilot chute is pulled down lower than the rest so it sticks out from under neath the last flap as I close it. It's very important that this tab protrudes out from underneath the flap and not stuck up under it. Also watch when people give you a pin check cuz someone will try and help you by sticking the tab up underneath the flap not knowing they could give you a hard pull or a total. Stow the pin bridle. On deployment extend your arm all the way out before chunking the pud to make sure you have pulled the pin. Have fun LONG LIVE PULL-OUTS!!_________________________ goat derka jerka bukkake jihad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
everymansaved 0 #7 November 3, 2006 That's another way I'd toyed around with, so I guess I'll go with that, thanks! Sean LRGod made firefighters so paramedics would have heroes...and someone can put out the trailer fires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
