eightate8at8 0 #1 October 13, 2009 Infinity I33, main canopy is a 'Chute Shop' ZP 155 sqft. What are suggested sized rubber bands I use, small 3/8" x 1 1/4" or large 3/8" x 2"? I'm guessing stowing either double or single is going to come up? Three closing single then the rest double or? Thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertt 0 #2 October 13, 2009 I use single-wrapped, small rubber bands for just about everything, so that's one opinion. At any rate, it should be pretty quick to try one type and change if that's not suitable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain1976 0 #3 October 13, 2009 The last 2 canopies I purchased from PD came with a bag of small bands, so I figure thats what they recommend. I also use the single wrap method an its pretty secure, but I use the mediums on the locking stows since those first 2 can be a bitch sometimes.You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiteQwill 0 #4 October 14, 2009 QuoteThe last 2 canopies I purchased from PD came with a bag of small bands, so I figure thats what they recommend. I also use the single wrap method an its pretty secure, but I use the mediums on the locking stows since those first 2 can be a bitch sometimes. Same here. Bigger on the locking and smaller everywhere else."Fail, fail again. Fail better." -Samuel Beckett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #5 October 14, 2009 Have your rubber bands tight enough for the size of your lines.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #6 October 14, 2009 Without knowing what type of lines it is hard to say what size stow bands to use. I would recoment asking your rigger and have explain the size and the reason. Chute Shop is now called Parachute Systems and they do not make a ZP.Exe in a 155. They do make a 150 sq. ft. one though. This is a rather obscure canopy, is there any particular reason you bought it? SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #7 October 14, 2009 Without knowing what type of lines it is hard to say what size stow bands to use. I would suggest you ask rigger and have him explain the reasons for the different stow band sizes. Chute Shop is now called Parachute Systems and they to not make a ZP.Exe in a 155. They do make a 150 sq. ft. one though. This is a rather obscure canopy, is there any particular reason you bought it? SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eightate8at8 0 #8 October 14, 2009 I can confirm it is a 155. I haven't looked for a serial yet but yes the logo patch is a Chuteshop 155. Now aren't there three types of line, micon dacron and spretra? Or am I making one of those up based on other words? Ha. Then I know there's 5xx and 8xx and whatnot.. Why did I get this canopy? Why not, I got a steal on it from my dzo. Lines are good as new on it as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #9 October 16, 2009 QuoteWhy did I get this canopy? Why not, I got a steal on it from my dzo. Lines are good as new on it as well Have you ever jumped it? And of course the DZO would have no vested interest in selling the canopy. I guess I am cynical because I have seen so many low time jumper taken advantage of you those that should be looking out for their interest. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryRay 0 #10 October 16, 2009 use the black ones :PJewBag. www.jewbag.wordpress.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #11 October 16, 2009 QuoteNow aren't there three types of line, micon dacron and spretra? Actually there are more than 3. You have nylon, Dacron, spectra (microline is a brand name for spectra), vectran, HMA and Kevlar. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caldwellbuilder 0 #12 October 17, 2009 If the first two are sometimes a bitch, get a stowlikeapro tool and get relief! Later, Will Caldwell D-5598Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites eightate8at8 0 #13 October 17, 2009 QuoteQuoteWhy did I get this canopy? Why not, I got a steal on it from my dzo. Lines are good as new on it as well Have you ever jumped it? And of course the DZO would have no vested interest in selling the canopy. I guess I am cynical because I have seen so many low time jumper taken advantage of you those that should be looking out for their interest. Sparky My DZO has always looked out for me, he isn't the type to not care.. The canopy is actually bigger than gear I've jumped, so it's not like I was jumping a 190 in school and am jumping a 155 just because it was a good deal. It's all good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites glgflyer 0 #14 October 17, 2009 Sorry, this has nothing to do with the thread, but how in the hell do you use this [In Reply To] feature?? I can't figure it out for the hell of me! Sorry for being so ignorant but if you don't know something I guess you have to ask. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #15 October 17, 2009 As the worlds greatest, most talented and dearest packer, i suggest 16.3 wraps of seal thread. Its way better for the environment.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
eightate8at8 0 #13 October 17, 2009 QuoteQuoteWhy did I get this canopy? Why not, I got a steal on it from my dzo. Lines are good as new on it as well Have you ever jumped it? And of course the DZO would have no vested interest in selling the canopy. I guess I am cynical because I have seen so many low time jumper taken advantage of you those that should be looking out for their interest. Sparky My DZO has always looked out for me, he isn't the type to not care.. The canopy is actually bigger than gear I've jumped, so it's not like I was jumping a 190 in school and am jumping a 155 just because it was a good deal. It's all good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glgflyer 0 #14 October 17, 2009 Sorry, this has nothing to do with the thread, but how in the hell do you use this [In Reply To] feature?? I can't figure it out for the hell of me! Sorry for being so ignorant but if you don't know something I guess you have to ask. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #15 October 17, 2009 As the worlds greatest, most talented and dearest packer, i suggest 16.3 wraps of seal thread. Its way better for the environment.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
