PLFXpert 0 #26 January 14, 2006 Oh my gosh! Ha! I was a bit more naive--as he was the one that explained canopies to me and how well they work even if you were to not fold it and just crumple it up and shove it in (NOT that you'd want to try it). But, what he hadn't explained yet (as this was only our third day together, and only my 2nd month out of AFF) was the difference between an eliptical and a square. I knew something was funny when the pilot radio'd down laughing and asking everyone to please keep an eye out for BillyZ's canopy.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #27 January 14, 2006 I bet you the WHOLE ride up and the WHOLE freefall he was thinking "I have a reserve....I have a reserve" BTW how did it open???Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #28 January 14, 2006 He was DEFINITLEY made fun of for doing anything to get the bootie There wasn't a cutaway, I'll say that. But, he was walking a little funny from the opening for an hour or soPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #29 January 14, 2006 <-- Spent $7,000 + on packers so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #30 January 14, 2006 how come so many hot chicks don't have to pack?? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meloo09 0 #31 January 14, 2006 I did my one pack job for AFF and then found a packer to marry. So lazy am IWhat you do speaks so loud, I cannot hear what you say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #32 January 14, 2006 Karen made me learn to pack. So I've gotten pretty decent at it. Most of the time I pack for myself; sometimes, I will indulge in packers when I'm feeling lazy."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
karenmeal 0 #33 January 14, 2006 QuoteKaren made me learn to pack. So I've gotten pretty decent at it. Ok.. now you can say thank-you for forcing me to pack for myself. I may be a packing-nazi, but I'm doing it for peoples own good. -Karen Edited to add: Krisanne, it makes me so happy that you've gotten good at packing! "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #34 January 14, 2006 QuoteKrisanne, it makes me so happy that you've gotten good at packing! Me too. I had a damn good teacher. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyinghonu 0 #35 January 14, 2006 As soon as I was actually ABLE to get the canopy in the D-Bag in under 45 mins. , I was packing for myself. That happended around jump 40, so I have A LOT more packing in my future. "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites squirrel 0 #36 January 14, 2006 the only two reserve rides my wife has had has been on jumps where she used a packer. i used the packing time to inspect and re-inspect my gear. i can easily get 7 jumps in a day, while packing my own rig, and helping my wife pack hers...not quite sure why people dont do it themselves. laziness will get you killed. coarse, i also do all the work on my car and bikes. no offense against anyone, but i feel i put more direct attention into my work, because it is my life. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tbrown 26 #37 January 14, 2006 I do my own packing. Most of the packers we have locally are good, so I wouldn't worry about using any of them, but I'm CHEAP. The thing that gets me though is that I've known a few jumpers who have a couple hundred jumps and are developing into good skydivers, but they don't know how to pack. Then, when they finally do start packing, they're really scared of their own pack jobs. In the middle of packing they'll stop me and ask, "Is this okay ? Do you do it like this, or like that ?" I'll take a look and they're doing just fine, it usually looks neater than my packjobs. I do my best to answer their question and assure them the thing's going to open just fine, but I can see the anxiety on their faces. Truth is, you just have to jump your own packing for maybe half a dozen jumps before it starts sinking in that you're doing just fine with it and that somehow thhe damn thing is opening every time. I think everyone needs to pack enough of the time to have that confidence. "Pack for jumpers, they will make the next load. Teach them to pack and they will jump all their life." Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites squirrel 0 #38 January 14, 2006 and, there are simply the times when a packer is not available. would hate to miss a load waiting on a packer. and, it is nice to be able to pack in the field. as in an off landing, simlply lay it down and pack it up in 10 minutes, makes the ride home alot easier, and if have to hike it back...well a packed rig on your back is alot easier than one blowing around in the wind. i carry a pull up cord in my pocket for such events. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #39 January 14, 2006 How about: "I think experienced jumpers who can't/don't pack are lame". _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites squirrel 0 #40 January 15, 2006 didnt want to come out and say it...buy yeah, thats it. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites littlejohn 0 #41 January 27, 2006 you looked terrified bro. good idea having her do that all day your boy little johndeath before dishonor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rwieder 0 #42 January 27, 2006 I really hate packing. I know some think this is lame, but i don't care. I'm no where near patient enough to pack.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gmittar 0 #43 January 27, 2006 QuoteOk boys and girls.... I have 700-odd jumps and a dozen packing jobs to my name... I think packing is just another sport, and I don't want to participate on it... What's your opinion? I can't agree more. I detest packing, and when it got to the point a couple years ago that it made jumping not worth it, I decided that if I wanted to keep jumping, I needed to stop packing. Of course, I get all kinds of crap for it at my small DZ because we don't have any dedicated packers except for the students and tandems. Now it gets to the point where I have to beg for a pack job, plus pay for it, and I'm just not interested in doing that. Sorry folks, if that's what i have to do, I'll take my business elsewhere. |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,584 #44 January 27, 2006 Those of you who hate packing -- how many of you have the tightest, coolest rig around, with the main stuffed into it as tight as can be? If you buy a rig that's reasonably sized for the main, it's way easier. It's also a lot more comfortable, because you're not wearing a brick on your back. I'm as lazy as the next guy, but I'd much rather pack for myself, partly because I like the openings, and partly because I'm even cheaper than I am lazy when it comes to packing. 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 skychick312 0 #45 January 27, 2006 QuoteI have 700-odd jumps and a dozen packing jobs to my name... Do you really have a dozen pack jobs Jorge?!?!? I dont believe it!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Be the change you wish to see in the world! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dqpacker 7 #46 January 27, 2006 I love it when people pay me to pack their rig, but everyone should know how to pack. You should know how everything works. Also I hate it when people lay their shit down and expect us to drop what we're doing and hop on their's. Also when they drop their stuff, don't ask us to pack it up and come running up at the now call bitchin that their stuff isn't packed. Make sure your stuff is packed or will be packed before the five minute call and if it isn't you should be able to pack it yourself. I also don't mind helping someone get it in the bag, for a small fee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GTAVercetti 0 #47 January 27, 2006 QuoteThose of you who hate packing -- how many of you have the tightest, coolest rig around, with the main stuffed into it as tight as can be? If you buy a rig that's reasonably sized for the main, it's way easier. It's also a lot more comfortable, because you're not wearing a brick on your back. I'm as lazy as the next guy, but I'd much rather pack for myself, partly because I like the openings, and partly because I'm even cheaper than I am lazy when it comes to packing. Wendy W. My canopy fits my container. I still hate packing. But I refuse to pay for it. That would push each jump to frickin 29 dollars a jump. And that is unacceptable.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dougiefresh 0 #48 January 27, 2006 QuoteBut I refuse to pay for it. That would push each jump to frickin 29 dollars a jump. Every 4 packjobs cost about the same as a jump. Screw that. I only pay a packer when I'm competing, so the team can dirt dive without time pressures.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,584 #49 January 27, 2006 I have a 7-cell 135 "jammed" into a contained and bag sized for a 150. That's just about perfect, as far as I'm concerned . 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 sundevil777 102 #50 January 27, 2006 I don't like the way so many packers are very rough on containers while packing.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. 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flyinghonu 0 #35 January 14, 2006 As soon as I was actually ABLE to get the canopy in the D-Bag in under 45 mins. , I was packing for myself. That happended around jump 40, so I have A LOT more packing in my future. "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #36 January 14, 2006 the only two reserve rides my wife has had has been on jumps where she used a packer. i used the packing time to inspect and re-inspect my gear. i can easily get 7 jumps in a day, while packing my own rig, and helping my wife pack hers...not quite sure why people dont do it themselves. laziness will get you killed. coarse, i also do all the work on my car and bikes. no offense against anyone, but i feel i put more direct attention into my work, because it is my life. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #37 January 14, 2006 I do my own packing. Most of the packers we have locally are good, so I wouldn't worry about using any of them, but I'm CHEAP. The thing that gets me though is that I've known a few jumpers who have a couple hundred jumps and are developing into good skydivers, but they don't know how to pack. Then, when they finally do start packing, they're really scared of their own pack jobs. In the middle of packing they'll stop me and ask, "Is this okay ? Do you do it like this, or like that ?" I'll take a look and they're doing just fine, it usually looks neater than my packjobs. I do my best to answer their question and assure them the thing's going to open just fine, but I can see the anxiety on their faces. Truth is, you just have to jump your own packing for maybe half a dozen jumps before it starts sinking in that you're doing just fine with it and that somehow thhe damn thing is opening every time. I think everyone needs to pack enough of the time to have that confidence. "Pack for jumpers, they will make the next load. Teach them to pack and they will jump all their life." Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #38 January 14, 2006 and, there are simply the times when a packer is not available. would hate to miss a load waiting on a packer. and, it is nice to be able to pack in the field. as in an off landing, simlply lay it down and pack it up in 10 minutes, makes the ride home alot easier, and if have to hike it back...well a packed rig on your back is alot easier than one blowing around in the wind. i carry a pull up cord in my pocket for such events. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #39 January 14, 2006 How about: "I think experienced jumpers who can't/don't pack are lame". _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #40 January 15, 2006 didnt want to come out and say it...buy yeah, thats it. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlejohn 0 #41 January 27, 2006 you looked terrified bro. good idea having her do that all day your boy little johndeath before dishonor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #42 January 27, 2006 I really hate packing. I know some think this is lame, but i don't care. I'm no where near patient enough to pack.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmittar 0 #43 January 27, 2006 QuoteOk boys and girls.... I have 700-odd jumps and a dozen packing jobs to my name... I think packing is just another sport, and I don't want to participate on it... What's your opinion? I can't agree more. I detest packing, and when it got to the point a couple years ago that it made jumping not worth it, I decided that if I wanted to keep jumping, I needed to stop packing. Of course, I get all kinds of crap for it at my small DZ because we don't have any dedicated packers except for the students and tandems. Now it gets to the point where I have to beg for a pack job, plus pay for it, and I'm just not interested in doing that. Sorry folks, if that's what i have to do, I'll take my business elsewhere. |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,584 #44 January 27, 2006 Those of you who hate packing -- how many of you have the tightest, coolest rig around, with the main stuffed into it as tight as can be? If you buy a rig that's reasonably sized for the main, it's way easier. It's also a lot more comfortable, because you're not wearing a brick on your back. I'm as lazy as the next guy, but I'd much rather pack for myself, partly because I like the openings, and partly because I'm even cheaper than I am lazy when it comes to packing. 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
skychick312 0 #45 January 27, 2006 QuoteI have 700-odd jumps and a dozen packing jobs to my name... Do you really have a dozen pack jobs Jorge?!?!? I dont believe it!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Be the change you wish to see in the world! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #46 January 27, 2006 I love it when people pay me to pack their rig, but everyone should know how to pack. You should know how everything works. Also I hate it when people lay their shit down and expect us to drop what we're doing and hop on their's. Also when they drop their stuff, don't ask us to pack it up and come running up at the now call bitchin that their stuff isn't packed. Make sure your stuff is packed or will be packed before the five minute call and if it isn't you should be able to pack it yourself. I also don't mind helping someone get it in the bag, for a small fee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #47 January 27, 2006 QuoteThose of you who hate packing -- how many of you have the tightest, coolest rig around, with the main stuffed into it as tight as can be? If you buy a rig that's reasonably sized for the main, it's way easier. It's also a lot more comfortable, because you're not wearing a brick on your back. I'm as lazy as the next guy, but I'd much rather pack for myself, partly because I like the openings, and partly because I'm even cheaper than I am lazy when it comes to packing. Wendy W. My canopy fits my container. I still hate packing. But I refuse to pay for it. That would push each jump to frickin 29 dollars a jump. And that is unacceptable.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #48 January 27, 2006 QuoteBut I refuse to pay for it. That would push each jump to frickin 29 dollars a jump. Every 4 packjobs cost about the same as a jump. Screw that. I only pay a packer when I'm competing, so the team can dirt dive without time pressures.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,584 #49 January 27, 2006 I have a 7-cell 135 "jammed" into a contained and bag sized for a 150. That's just about perfect, as far as I'm concerned . 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
sundevil777 102 #50 January 27, 2006 I don't like the way so many packers are very rough on containers while packing.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
