regulator 0 #26 March 13, 2009 Actually I'm spending close to 6 for my new rig with the cypres. But at what point in my post lead you to beleive that I seemed apprehensive to paying the extra 5 bucks? I mean seriously I want it done right that why I asked the question! I will pay the packers for a short time to pack my rig until I'm sure I know I'm doing it right and almost where I can do it with my eyes closed. At that point I'll forego the 5 dollar charge and start doing it myself. New VSE Infinity Container 2,350 New PD Reserve 1,090 New Cypres 2 1,450 (with shipping) Used PD Sabre2 190 1,550 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #27 March 13, 2009 Quotepeople would not bawk at it. BAWK!! BAWK! this made me laugh - similar to saying a position is a "mute" point - but much funnier thanks, have a great weekend ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #28 March 13, 2009 Quote Actually I'm spending close to 6 for my new rig with the cypres. But at what point in my post lead you to beleive that I seemed apprehensive to paying the extra 5 bucks? I mean seriously I want it done right that why I asked the question! I will pay the packers for a short time to pack my rig until I'm sure I know I'm doing it right and almost where I can do it with my eyes closed. At that point I'll forego the 5 dollar charge and start doing it myself. New VSE Infinity Container 2,350 New PD Reserve 1,090 New Cypres 2 1,450 (with shipping) Used PD Sabre2 190 1,550 Hi Got you Not even RAPLH can really sell a complete brand new rig for $3k. I was lowballing you by 50% WAGMe bad about the $5 for the rigger. I've got a bad case of OLD. IMO most packers are priceless and work their butts off for the $5. Use them if you need to, but sooner or later your going to have to take off the training wheels and jump your own pack jobs. t Some folks pack on their own or under supervision at a very early point in their jumping career. A lot will depend on the vibes on your DZ and your attitude. Might want to start a thread or poll on the subject to find out: "When did you start jumping your own pack "jobs . You might be surprised at the results. Beware of the wise ass got you's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #29 March 13, 2009 Quote Quote people would not bawk at it. BAWK!! BAWK! this made me laugh - similar to saying a position is a "mute" point - but much funnier thanks, have a great weekend I'm glad you enjoyed that At least I never use mute for moot!My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerd137 0 #30 March 13, 2009 I just paid $180 for a complete assembly and scotchguarding of the rig. I have a high-end rigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #31 March 14, 2009 It's normal to be a little worried about your pack jobs, but the best way to gain confidence in them is to jump them. Find somebody at the DZ who's willing to show you how to pack and answer your questions, then buy them beer, then take your rig home and practice during the week. I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #32 March 14, 2009 Quote I mean seriously I want it done right that why I asked the question! I will pay the packers for a short time to pack my rig until I'm sure I know I'm doing it right and almost where I can do it with my eyes closed. At that point I'll forego the 5 dollar charge and start doing it myself. If someone else is packing your rig, how do you expect to learn. You will be far off if you have someone watch your packing until you are more confident in your abilities that if you pay someone else to pack it."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #33 March 14, 2009 Quote Quote I mean seriously I want it done right that why I asked the question! I will pay the packers for a short time to pack my rig until I'm sure I know I'm doing it right and almost where I can do it with my eyes closed. At that point I'll forego the 5 dollar charge and start doing it myself. If someone else is packing your rig, how do you expect to learn. You will be far off if you have someone watch your packing until you are more confident in your abilities that if you pay someone else to pack it. Hi GrannyHow would you know you helpless little old grandmaHow may jumps did you have before you jumped your own pack jobR.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #34 March 15, 2009 Quote Hi Granny How would you know you helpless little old grandma How may jumps did you have before you jumped your own pack job Boy, I had to look that one up. It was jump number 10. Been packing my own ever since almost every jump. I spluge on a packer once in a while IF I know and trust the packer. Grandma I may be............ helpless I'm not. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #35 March 15, 2009 Quote Quote Hi Granny How would you know you helpless little old grandma How may jumps did you have before you jumped your own pack job Boy, I had to look that one up. It was jump number 10. Been packing my own ever since almost every jump. I spluge on a packer once in a while IF I know and trust the packer. Grandma I may be............ helpless I'm not. Hi Granny You got 3 strikes against youYour a grandma, a girl, and a ladyJumped you own packjob on skydive #10. Damn I didn't even have to take my shoes off to count that high. Granny Weren't you scared in case you made a packing error and your parachute didn't open correctly and got broken or something.One a serious note FWIW Packers are worth their weight in gold, if your at a boogie & want to make back to loads, temps are to high, hung over or just tired. To bad all packers weren't created equal. Buyer beware and don't complain if your not happy, just roll your own.R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #36 March 15, 2009 Quote Granny Weren't you scared in case you made a packing error and your parachute didn't open correctly and got broken or something. Yep! I was just sure that something was going to go wrong. My sigh of relief when that canopy opened so nicely could probably have been heard on the ground. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #37 March 15, 2009 QuoteWell I plan on getting a packer to pack the main for the first 20 times or so until I know that my pack job is good enough then I'll do it myself and start saving the 5 bucks each time for someone else to do it. Initially I dont think I remember enough from my packing class to be 'quite' good enough to pack it myself but thats why I bought a used main so when I do start packing myself, it will be easier and not as slippery. I'd like to challenge your thinking about whether your packing is "good enough". This is a very common fear among newbies who have just (and perhaps only) taken a mandatory packing class for their A license. They go on using packers until the day comes, at a boogie or someplace else, where the packers are so backed up that they simply have to pack themselves or start missing some good loads. At that point they're terrified about their pack job and whether it's even going to open. I know this, because I've helped a couple newbies in this situation at boogies, where they had to start packing for themselves and were scared shitless. Back in the day, "when parachutes were carved out of wood", we did our first pack job for our first freefall - usually our sixth jump. Talk about a double stress factor, even with our instructor helping us, we were scared. But in the end it was good, because we came away from the experience knowing we could not only pull the damn thing, but the damn thing actually opened, and the beer never tasted so good in all our lives. What you need to do is get a friend. You must have some friends by now who do their own packing. Ask them to help you, you'll be amazed how many of them would be happy to. Even if they just watch you and stop you to give you pointers, or stop you from making an obvious mistake. They won't let you screw up. So get some help and start packing now. After as little as 3 or 4 successful openings you will feel like you've got the whole thing under your thumb and you'll stop worrying about it. It's HUGE to have that kind of confidence, but you have to build it yourself. "Pack someone's canopy and they can jump once today. Teach them to pack and they can jump all their lives." Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan1 0 #38 March 16, 2009 I bought all brand new gear and had my rigger assemble everything. He charged $50 for reserve pack, $25 for inspecting and assembling and $5 for packing the main. So $80 and I gave him $100. He let me watch the whole process and I recommend you do the same, you'll learn a lot about your gear and feel much more confident in it. Just drink a few energy drinks before and during the process...cause it's long and can get pretty boring when you're just watching, but it's worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
