new rig, what to inspect

[woodpecker 0]

I actaully did a search on the forums and got lost with so much information on new rigs....so I took my chances with a new post. I'm sure I'll hear it and sure this topic has been discussed hundreds of times though. This doesnt however change the situation.

I recieved my new custom ICON a few weeks back and wondering what to personally inspect on it. I've only jumped Javelin and military rigs before this one and could use the advice on

1) what do i need to look at being straight from the factory

2) what should i do before I jump it being its a different rig that I've jumped

3) any other advice (and I know to have my rigger inspect it, so we can skip that one)

Blue Skies

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[RossDagley 0]

If your rigger does a full inspection then your normal equipment checks will do. Whats the problem?

When you say its a different rig, is it a different canopy too? That would benefit from a hop-and-hop or two to learn the new canopy.

Other than that, the handles are in the same place, the Icon's a pretty standard rig (even if the 3-rings look a little funky) - go jump it and try not to get it dirty

[woodpecker 0]

I was actually just wondering if there was anything I

should check out on the rig for myself. Anything I

should look for when I get a new rig. Maybe I'm not

writing my question correctly. I'll try again:

I'm still a newbie and trying to learn all i can about

equipment. I read post after post on jumpers that

know DICK about their equipment and dont want to

be one of those people. So, in this pursuit of

knowledge, I'm wondering what I should check, look

for, etc. when receiving a new rig.

To answer your canopy question, same canopy. No

problems there. I also know how to self inspect a

new canopy. Leaned that when I bought it. Now its

the rigs turn.

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[wmw999 2,584]

Just familiarize yourself with it. Look at the stitching, where the strong (double W etc) stitching is, how the legstraps are attached, what the doubled-over ends look like.

Think about how they work; pack and unpack it a few times so that you know when to pull hard, and when you can just ease the container shut with a little twist. Think about how the bag will come out of the container, and how the pilot chute will inflate.

Look at how the reserve handle and 3-ring pad are set in. Does the 3-ring pad kind of lay flat against your chest, or do you want it to angle out a little so it's easier to grab? Is there cable between the pad and the ends of the housing that you can grab if you need to, or that someone's foot can grab (and therefore you need to protect).

Look at how the housings go around the shoulders, and anticipate where the friction points in the 3-ring cable are. If you take it out to look remember it should be cleaned and lubed monthly.

On the reserve, think about how easy or hard it will be to pin check in the airplane, and consider if you want to make sure your pin check is done before you get on.

The more you simply look at it, and think about the implications of each design decision, the more familiar you will be with it, and the more second-nature things will be when you need them.

You might also want to try to find a hanging harness and do a couple of cutaway practices as well.

Good luck with your new rig.

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[RossDagley 0]

Well my only rig is an Icon, and I just studied it - and as my past posts show, asked lots about how it (and rigs in general) are built. I'm pretty interested in the 'rigging' aspect.

I think all you can do is a regular gear check (although one mans gear check is another mans glance - mines pretty thorough).

Be nice to know the reserves hooked up etc, but only your rigger can tell you that

I'm sure someone with more experience than both of us will come along in a minute and give some proper advice!

Edit to add: wendy got there before me

[mjosparky 4]

Wendy,

That was an excellent post and should be read by everyone with a new rig.

Sparky

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[wmw999 2,584]

thanks
that means a lot coming from you

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[woodpecker 0]

Thanks to all who replied. Checked over the rig myself, and everyhting looks good. Now I at least have an idea of what to do when I first receive a new rig.

Thanks again....

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[jumpwally 0]

And don't forget a pic of said rig ! No pic ! then there is no rig...

smile, be nice, enjoy life
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[woodpecker 0]

Pick will be posted tonight (this afternoon for people in the states)

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?