riddler 0 #1 July 25, 2003 Now that my coach rating is complete, my next goal is the rigger's ticket. And I just happened to have a rig that expires tomorrow and was needin' a repack for WFFC. Our very own Gear Greenie, hooknswoop, was kind enough to sit with me for five hours(!) and laugh at my attempts to cram a springloaded pilot chute down to the freebag, whilst simultaneously jamming the skirt and mesh between the springs and pulling the pullupcord up with my teeth and trying to contain the whole things with my knees. The nice thing about packing this particular reserve is that I will be jumping it, so I'm sure that thought will be going through my mind if I'm ever spinning madly on my back with my hand on the cutaway cable. Cheers to Hooknswoop. It's cool that some people really care about the sport and try to make it better by giving up their time and energy. Now, only 19 more repacks ... Also, of my two rigs, one pin bent, so if you're going to WFFC, get your pin checked beforehand. And if you're a rigger, you might suddenly make some new best friends if you bring spare ripcords. My guess is at least a few pins will be bent during the tests there, but it's just a guess.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #2 July 25, 2003 Right on, Bro! Do I hear.....BEER? ? Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #3 July 25, 2003 QuotePacked my own reserve today You dummy Just kidding. A certain red head will now watch you incessantly Right on riddler. TimMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #4 July 25, 2003 Way to be Riddler. Now you've got some insight to what the riggers go through. I've wanted to be a rigger aso, but as I weigh it in the balance of raising a son, the time and effort so forth and so on, it's better that I keep paying the rigger to do it. There sure is alot more to rigging than what we first perceive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #5 July 25, 2003 Quote The nice thing about packing this particular reserve is that I will be jumping it, so I'm sure that thought will be going through my mind if I'm ever spinning madly on my back with my hand on the cutaway cable. So that means you're ready to try the Diablo? "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #6 July 25, 2003 QuoteA certain red head will now watch you incessantly That's the whole reason I do it - for the babes Plus I'm getting tired of being compared to Tim - "Tim did this, Tim says that, blah, blah" Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #7 July 25, 2003 QuoteSo that means you're ready to try the Diablo? You won't even try my Lotus - why should I try your Diablo? C'mon Bob, it's only a 150 Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #8 July 25, 2003 Congrats! BEER!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #9 July 25, 2003 Congrats. Since it's beer that you owe, I'll take a Corona please. I'll collect from you at the Convention. Are you jumping this weekend?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #10 July 25, 2003 QuoteCheers to Hooknswoop. It's cool that some people really care about the sport and try to make it better by giving up their time and energy. Yes, cheers to Hook. And good for you, too. QuoteNow, only 19 more repacks ... ...and learning to sew, and set grommets and snaps, and do acid and pull tests, and learn all the FARS, and.... Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #11 July 25, 2003 QuoteCongrats. Since it's beer that you owe, I'll take a Corona please. The Corona has been acquired and will be hand delivered to Rantoul on Monday. Estimated arrival time: Noon Cooling time: a few hours: Consumption time: TBD----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 July 25, 2003 So...you packed your own reserve. So.....if you also pack your main and have a mal.......will the thought of...."Damn.....hope I didn't make two mistakes today." Go through your mind? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #13 July 25, 2003 Quote*** That's the whole reason I do it - for the babes Plus I'm getting tired of being compared to Tim - "Tim did this, Tim says that, blah, blah" LOL..That's funny.. and thanks Congratulations on getting started. Your psychotically analytical mind will do well in that arena. TimMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #14 July 25, 2003 Heck I'll even let him pack my Mirage.....*innocent look* and it has nothing to do with the fact that I don't want to have to pack it. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #15 July 25, 2003 QuoteHeck I'll even let him pack my Mirage.....*innocent look* and it has nothing to do with the fact that I don't want to have to pack it. Of course, I believe you My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #16 July 26, 2003 QuoteAre you jumping this weekend? Sorry Mar - my sister is getting married today and I have family in from all over the world, so no jumping until we make it to Rantoul on Wed or Thur. See ya then!Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #17 July 26, 2003 QuoteHeck I'll even let him pack my Mirage..... Sure - I won't charge ya that much Seriously, I am looking for reserves to pack, so if you got any coming up after WFFC, I will be glad to help. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
