turtlespeed 226 #1 August 25, 2004 My daughter wants to learn how to pack - She is 11 years old. I have heard of others learning early. She is strong enough. Before, my attitude was no - not for a while - but I might have flip flopped. feedback? opinions?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #2 August 25, 2004 I thought this was going to be about something else regarding dating...... I think it goes off of maturity level, and for who and what she will be packing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #3 August 25, 2004 As long as she is supervised, at least at first, I don't see any problem with it. She can come pack for me. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #4 August 25, 2004 My Canopy only at first. (You know - I almost put "Get your minds outta da gutter" at the top of the post - but thought - Nah - they will be mature enough - expecially since this is about my daughter.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #5 August 25, 2004 sad thing is that she can probably pack faster than me... NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #6 August 25, 2004 Yeah but we dont know its about your daughter until we open the thread and read the post.. And it is YOU after all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #7 August 25, 2004 How cute. But who's gonna teach her? I didn't think you knew how to pack. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #8 August 25, 2004 QuoteMy Canopy only at first. That is a great start and don't forget to pay her for her work. If she can understand the responsibility, I would assume she will find herself to be very busy in no time. I wouldn't have any problems with age in letting someone pack my main as long as I trusted them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #9 August 25, 2004 You never specified what kind of packing. Anyways, never too young to start. This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #10 August 25, 2004 I wouldn't have a problem with it as long as she has a decent attention span. I would jump my kids pack job. Edit: would help build self confidencePlay stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #11 August 25, 2004 teach her to trash pack first but all in all i think it's an okay idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #12 August 25, 2004 i've seen some really young packers... i think the youngest that i've ever let pack for me was 15, but it is your life, risk it in any way you chose....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #13 August 25, 2004 How does she handle frustration? At age 26 I still can't handle packing, it makes me want to light a match and... well... So if she is like me, which I imagine at that age she is, I would say wait a while. But WTF do I know....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
ozthebum 0 #14 August 25, 2004 Hate to be the downer on this thread, but remember to think about how it'll affect her if she accidentally packs you a mal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #15 August 25, 2004 I let an 8 year old "help" me pack one day. I'd set one brake and she'd set the other, then after putting the canopy on the ground, she'd roll on it to get the air out, then cock the pilot chute (which she needed some help with). I realized my closing loop really needed to be shortened when she was able to get it through all the grommets with only a little help. Then she helped fold and roll the pilot chute. I tore up my fingers learning to pack... if an 11 year old can do it, I'm impressed! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #16 August 25, 2004 Seriously: will she be able to close the main tray with a loop that is short enough?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #17 August 25, 2004 Powertool dude, powertool. With the proper grip, many could close a reserve with one.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #18 August 25, 2004 Quote My daughter wants to learn how to pack - She is 11 years old. I have heard of others learning early. She is strong enough. Hell yes let her pack!!! My brother and I were packing by the time we were six. That was the round days with two springloaded P|C's, 4 pin ripcords and pack opening bands. I think the only reason my parents had kids was for the packing. It will give and teach her responsibility and build her confidence. Just remember she might smack you!! Back then we didn't really have to worry about the openings, even with the old squares. But what the hell do I know, I haven't packed in three years and 1100 jumps since I returned and I still have zero cutaways, by the way what the hell is this pro packing??? Maybe I will learn some day? I say go for it, less work for you, its all good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites IMGR2 0 #19 August 25, 2004 I have been teaching my 8 year old to pack and she has some tunnel time as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pajarito 0 #20 August 25, 2004 I was sitting in and pulling tension on the harness for my Dad to pack his Para-Commander when I was about 5 years old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites goodnplentygirl 0 #21 August 25, 2004 My step dad tought me how to pack when i was 14, then he would drag me to th DZ with him and pay me to pack for him. I loved it. Ands it cool now that i jump, i dont have to worry about taking a packing class or anything cuz i already know! So yes, teach her! (make sure you pay her) my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tunaplanet 0 #22 August 25, 2004 Quotebut I might have flip flopped You're not becoming a democrat are you? Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 226 #23 August 25, 2004 Quote (make sure you pay her) [Hands over ears]La la la la la la la la la[/hands over ears]I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 1 #24 August 25, 2004 Teach her now. I suggest teaching her to flat pack first. ... though you probably don't know how.... 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
IMGR2 0 #19 August 25, 2004 I have been teaching my 8 year old to pack and she has some tunnel time as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #20 August 25, 2004 I was sitting in and pulling tension on the harness for my Dad to pack his Para-Commander when I was about 5 years old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodnplentygirl 0 #21 August 25, 2004 My step dad tought me how to pack when i was 14, then he would drag me to th DZ with him and pay me to pack for him. I loved it. Ands it cool now that i jump, i dont have to worry about taking a packing class or anything cuz i already know! So yes, teach her! (make sure you pay her) my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #22 August 25, 2004 Quotebut I might have flip flopped You're not becoming a democrat are you? Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #23 August 25, 2004 Quote (make sure you pay her) [Hands over ears]La la la la la la la la la[/hands over ears]I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #24 August 25, 2004 Teach her now. I suggest teaching her to flat pack first. ... though you probably don't know how.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
