PACKING COMPETITION

[MotherGoose 0]

So after some discussion about packing times on my last thread, it occurred to me that packing is a largely unrecognized and unappreciated art form. Are there any event organizers for local, national or even world meets that would consider a packing competition to be part of their festivities ??

Honestly . . . why the hell not . . . there are obviously some truly skilled people out there and we should allow them to shine and be recognized and maybe even make a little bit of prize money !!

Let me know what you think.

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[ChrisL 2]

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So after some discussion about packing times on my last thread, it occurred to me that packing is a largely unrecognized and unappreciated art form. Are there any event organizers for local, national or even world meets that would consider a packing competition to be part of their festivities ??

Honestly . . . why the hell not . . . there are obviously some truly skilled people out there and we should allow them to shine and be recognized and maybe even make a little bit of prize money !!

Let me know what you think.

I know you couldnt pay me to jump a rig that was packed in a packing contest

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[MotherGoose 0]

Oh c'mon . . . packing WITH speed does not mean packing WITHOUT safety. Besides . . . these rigs would not be jumped after they would be opened on the ground and inspected by judges for potential mal's and mistakes and points would be deducted. I think it's a hell of an idea.

You think you understand the situation, but what you don't understand, is that the situation just changed.

[jakee 1,596]

Blindfolded packing. Fastest time wins, if you don't jump the packjob you're disqualified.

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[tdog 0]

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So after some discussion about packing times on my last thread, it occurred to me that packing is a largely unrecognized and unappreciated art form. Are there any event organizers for local, national or even world meets that would consider a packing competition to be part of their festivities ??

Honestly . . . why the hell not . . . there are obviously some truly skilled people out there and we should allow them to shine and be recognized and maybe even make a little bit of prize money !!

Let me know what you think.

Write the rules - and perhaps we will have it at our next CSL competition... (Most of our participants who are USAFA cadets that flat pack their government issued large rigs, so I don't know how many people we can get to participate, but it sounds fun...)

[Spizzzarko 0]

I can flat pack a big canopy faster than I can pro pack one. Flat packing is pretty quick, especially with the bigger f-111 canopies.

[MotherGoose 0]

Well the rules would have to be defined in detail, but basically I'm thinking that the packers would each get an equivelant rig with same size canopy. The packing style will be entirely up to the competitor (side, flat, pro, etc). With brakes already stowed, canopies would be laid out in similar heaps and at the onset, the packer would have to lay it out and pack it, howver they please in the fastest time possible, right up until the pin is inserted. Then, the judge(s) would carefully open each rig and deduct a set amount of seconds from the packers time for mistakes. There would obviously be different categories for entry (tandem, sport, student). The rules would be pretty straight forward.

You think you understand the situation, but what you don't understand, is that the situation just changed.

[JohanW 0]

Where can I volunteer my rig to be packed in a packing contest?
After which I'd have to jump it to have it open for the next round of packing of course

Johan.
I am. I think.

[tdog 0]

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Then, the judge(s) would carefully open each rig and deduct a set amount of seconds from the packers time for mistakes.

10 seconds for a partial mal - fixable
20 seconds for a spinner - fixable
30 seconds for a partial mal - chop required
40 seconds for a spinner - chop required*
50 seconds for a horseshoe
60 seconds for a total
60 seconds for a slammer

*Extra 20 seconds added for sub-100 sqft cross braced canopies

[milehighpres 0]

AWESOME IDEA MOTHERGOOSE....no we just need a place and a date. also icarus tandem canopies do not stow the brakes so there would be an advantage with that canopy. also the rigs would have to be the same since new canopies are harder (more slippery) than older( 1000's of jumps) on them. also after the competition there would be a great deal of learning from one another, learning diffrent ways and ideas on packing which would make everyone better as a whole....

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[MotherGoose 0]

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Where can I volunteer my rig to be packed in a packing contest?
After which I'd have to jump it to have it open for the next round of packing of course

You're a brave man . . . carry on

You think you understand the situation, but what you don't understand, is that the situation just changed.

[jakee 1,596]

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Then, the judge(s) would carefully open each rig and deduct a set amount of seconds from the packers time for mistakes.

That sounds like it could be quite subjective. Just jump them, if it mals, you're disqualified, add 15 or 30 secs for each linetwist or if you land saying "F*ck me that spanked open"
(I wasn't kidding about the blindfolds either)

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[monkycndo 0]

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Blindfolded packing. Fastest time wins, if you don't jump the packjob you're disqualified.

One more rule. Each contestant needs to have had at least 3 beers just prior to putting on the blindfold. Makes it more entertaining for the spectators.

50 donations so far. Give it a try.

You know you want to spank it
Jump an Infinity

[peregrinerose 0]

I don't think the rigs should be unpacked... they should be jumped by the person packing them, with the openings on video of course. It ensures realism, safety, and the video allows for additional points for judging.

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[MotherGoose 0]

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Then, the judge(s) would carefully open each rig and deduct a set amount of seconds from the packers time for mistakes.

10 seconds for a partial mal - fixable
20 seconds for a spinner - fixable
30 seconds for a partial mal - chop required
40 seconds for a spinner - chop required*
50 seconds for a horseshoe
60 seconds for a total
60 seconds for a slammer

*Extra 20 seconds added for sub-100 sqft cross braced canopies

This is good . . . we should definitely pursue this seriously.

You think you understand the situation, but what you don't understand, is that the situation just changed.

[MotherGoose 0]

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AWESOME IDEA MOTHERGOOSE....no we just need a place and a date. also icarus tandem canopies do not stow the brakes so there would be an advantage with that canopy. also the rigs would have to be the same since new canopies are harder (more slippery) than older( 1000's of jumps) on them. also after the competition there would be a great deal of learning from one another, learning diffrent ways and ideas on packing which would make everyone better as a whole....

thanks pres . . . I think this could really take off . . .

You think you understand the situation, but what you don't understand, is that the situation just changed.

[jakee 1,596]

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Then, the judge(s) would carefully open each rig and deduct a set amount of seconds from the packers time for mistakes....

*Extra 20 seconds added for sub-100 sqft cross braced canopies

That would be a pretty crap comp! You add time for mistakes and subtract time for optional added difficulty. Its the smallest time that wins, remember.

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[MotherGoose 0]

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I don't think the rigs should be unpacked... they should be jumped by the person packing them, with the openings on video of course. It ensures realism, safety, and the video allows for additional points for judging.

This is a sinister little twist to the plot . . . that'll keep the packers honest . . . no doubt !!

You think you understand the situation, but what you don't understand, is that the situation just changed.

[jakee 1,596]

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Blindfolded packing. Fastest time wins, if you don't jump the packjob you're disqualified.

One more rule. Each contestant needs to have had at least 3 beers just prior to putting on the blindfold. Makes it more entertaining for the spectators.

You think I'm kidding? Its been done....

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[Mostly_Harmless 0]

The NASCAR guys have competitions to see what team can build an engine the fastest. Why not have a competition to see what rigger can put a complete rig together int the fastest time (install cypress, reserve, main etc...)?

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[catfishhunter 2]

Already been Said but Blind Fold Packing Contests have been around for a long time or at least thats my understanding. You must close the Pack Job and retrieve a beer from the BOC and Down it before you stow the Pilot Chute (or after you stow it) winner is the first one done.

As for any other rules well you can add all you want but with a DZ full of people watching you can't really "Cheat" but not flaking the cells and lines etc...

The last one I watched the winner was done in less then 10 minutes. One person would have been even faster but broke the closing loop and by the time someone handed him a new one he was about 15 seconds behind the winner. I think he would have been done in less then 5 minutes.

Oh and I think all 5 guys jump the pack jobs cuz they was jumping the next morning and they sure wasn't in any condition to be re-packing the rigs that night or in the morning

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[yardhippie 0]

I used to know an Aussie that said he'd been in packing contests af few times. One of which was in a phone booth! AND the packer had to jump it to claim his time.

on a good day I can pack to make a 15 min call and have time to take a leak, get some water and be geared up andwaiting at the ropes when the plane pulls up, and have no spinners, slammers or mals.

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
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[MotherGoose 0]

I'm still thinking on a grander scale . . . like at least Nationals, and an actual serious competition with real prize money, no beers or screwing around.

You think you understand the situation, but what you don't understand, is that the situation just changed.

[phoenixlpr 0]

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10 seconds for a partial mal - fixable
20 seconds for a spinner - fixable
30 seconds for a partial mal - chop required
40 seconds for a spinner - chop required*
50 seconds for a horseshoe
60 seconds for a total
60 seconds for a slammer

Does not make nay sense. Packing fast does not mean that you make a mal. Opening a packjob does not show every problems.

You don;t know how good your packjob is useless use it.

[MotherGoose 0]

Yes phoenixlpr, there would have to be a set of master riggers as judges that could identify ( to the best of their abilities ) if there was a potential mal.

You think you understand the situation, but what you don't understand, is that the situation just changed.