steve1 5 #26 June 19, 2006 QuoteIf you intend to jump the 'comp' model at 180 pounds-make good friends with a orthopedic doctor! Save that canopy for history as it is, don't modify it. Find a Mk1 to jump.-Doc ............................................................. I appreciate the advice. I stood up the last Mk1 that I jumped a year or so ago. If I can modify this one to fall about the same, I'd love to make some jumps on it each year. I don't want a rig that I can't jump. According to Gary Lewis, by making these modifications to the comp model, it will be almost identical to a Mk1. The modifications are fairly simple. (shortening up the two long turn slots, and putting a data panel over the large drive hole in the back). The only real difference from a Mk1 will be that it will be short lined which can increase the rate of decent somewhat. Mr. Lewis says that if you weigh less than 190 pounds there should be no noticeable difference in decent from a MK1 (even though it is short lined). I've never jumped a short lined PC, so I don't have a clue if this info. is accurate. This canopy looks to be in really great shape and I hate to see it just sitting in storage someplace. I was jumping yesterday with a smoke jumper (skydiver-rigger) who says he is willing to do the work on it, and he wants to jump it also. Maybe he's crazy also, but I think I'll give it a try. With French jump boots and a good PLF...What could go wrong? If the landings are too rough I'll make a para-sail out of it....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #27 June 19, 2006 If the landings are too rough I'll make a para-sail out of it....Steve1 No, you won't! You'll sell it to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #28 June 19, 2006 I'll keep that in mind Ripcord4...Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #29 June 19, 2006 During the 70's I owned and operated 'Houston Parachute Service', in LaPorte, TX. Everytime that I ordered a new para-commander, for my own use, I would short line it 36 to 44 inches before the first jump on it. They performed so well that jumpers would buy them off of my back at the DZ. I was going through a new canopy a month, for a while! But, then again, that was thirty years and 30 pounds ago. Good luck with the modification. Let me know how it works out.-Doc-D-2785 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,466 #30 June 19, 2006 Hi steve1, As I mentioned, I converted a Mk I to a Comp PC and then back to a Mk I again (didn't like the Comp). If I remember correctly on a Mk I there are three small steering slots (maybe only two) and one large steering slot on each side. I think the Comp PC has one more long steering slot. I would recommend that you try to get a picture of a Mk I before you start changing things. Good luck, Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #31 June 19, 2006 Steve, PM me with your e-mail address and I can send you a scan of the various slot layouts of the different PC's. It may help your conversion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #32 June 20, 2006 QuoteSteve, PM me with your e-mail address and I can send you a scan of the various slot layouts of the different PC's. It may help your conversion. Thanks for the help. Gary Lewis's manual shows the slot patterns for the various PC's. (Even the Russian paracommander). It's really packed with info. I learned a lot by reading parts of it and am still referring back to it. It came with my PC when it arrived. I'm not sure where a guy would go to buy one, but I've seen them for sale on e-bay. It makes for interesting reading.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #33 June 20, 2006 Para-gear had the Gary lewis hand book for a buck for a long time, I think thay still do. As for doing the mod, what do you have to lose. If it slows it down to a MK-1, GOOD! If it don't well there is always water jumps. I'm between 200 and 220 out the door +/- a few lbs. I get nice soft stand up's on my MK-1 8 out of 10 times, I use a rear riser flair, I don't plan on a stand up, they just happen. I will say as I get older I like jumping my jumbo more and more, but I have no problem jumping the MK-1 as a fat ass. ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #34 June 21, 2006 Sounds like a water jump rig at the Prairie to me I will be jumping my ParaCommander MKII in the 3 pin container into Mc Gregor Lake.... I think we are planning on Thursday for the water fun with Tall Guy.. he is lining up a TERROR-Dactyl from Gareth.( Tall guy is friggin HUGE for a Dactyl) I also have the Papillion that I jumped into the lake last summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #35 June 28, 2006 Sounds good Jeane...My PC may not be ready to go since I need some work on the tape wells. My smokejumper rigger is busy on fires. Maybe I can get some quick work done on it at the Prairie. I'd love to jump your Pap if not. I'll bring the boat...Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #36 August 7, 2006 Well what did you think of my old ParaCommander MK II at Lost Prairie... I am not a big fan of OD GREEN but man that thing was responsive......and not a bad spot for those winds if I do say so myself. YOU.... better jump yours next year there....it is a heck of a lot of fun... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steve1 5 #37 August 15, 2006 I have to admit that is one nice rig! I was really jealous...... Hopefully my rigger will be done with my PC, before the boogie next year, and I'll try it out......Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slug 1 #38 August 15, 2006 QuoteWell what did you think of my old ParaCommander MK II at Lost Prairie... I am not a big fan of OD GREEN but man that thing was responsive......and not a bad spot for those winds if I do say so myself. YOU.... better jump yours next year there....it is a heck of a lot of fun... Hi A In My humble opinion that OD PC was kept in premo condition. Old in years but like new new in condition. If your going to jump it again in that same container Consider having someone sewing in some wider extensions. Closing that container was way to hard. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #39 August 15, 2006 It that YOU? Click on watch it ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #37 August 15, 2006 I have to admit that is one nice rig! I was really jealous...... Hopefully my rigger will be done with my PC, before the boogie next year, and I'll try it out......Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #38 August 15, 2006 QuoteWell what did you think of my old ParaCommander MK II at Lost Prairie... I am not a big fan of OD GREEN but man that thing was responsive......and not a bad spot for those winds if I do say so myself. YOU.... better jump yours next year there....it is a heck of a lot of fun... Hi A In My humble opinion that OD PC was kept in premo condition. Old in years but like new new in condition. If your going to jump it again in that same container Consider having someone sewing in some wider extensions. Closing that container was way to hard. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #39 August 15, 2006 It that YOU? Click on watch it ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #40 August 15, 2006 QuoteIt that YOU? /reply] No...I don't have ear rings or a hat like that....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #41 August 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteIt that YOU? /reply] No...I don't have ear rings or a hat like that....Steve1 *** BUT...You ARE a DANCER! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steve1 5 #42 August 15, 2006 BUT...You ARE a DANCER! Oh yes,....I'm still quite light on my feet for an old fart. I can still do a good "La-coo-cher-a-cha", but many say that my true talent lies in break dancing, moonwalking, and that sort of thing. It just all depends on how much I've had to drink before hand....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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
airtwardo 7 #41 August 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteIt that YOU? /reply] No...I don't have ear rings or a hat like that....Steve1 *** BUT...You ARE a DANCER! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steve1 5 #42 August 15, 2006 BUT...You ARE a DANCER! Oh yes,....I'm still quite light on my feet for an old fart. I can still do a good "La-coo-cher-a-cha", but many say that my true talent lies in break dancing, moonwalking, and that sort of thing. It just all depends on how much I've had to drink before hand....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #42 August 15, 2006 BUT...You ARE a DANCER! Oh yes,....I'm still quite light on my feet for an old fart. I can still do a good "La-coo-cher-a-cha", but many say that my true talent lies in break dancing, moonwalking, and that sort of thing. It just all depends on how much I've had to drink before hand....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
