Jimchamp1 0 #1 January 22, 2002 What is a packing mat? Is this important to have, and what purpose does it really serve? Do you recommend this one I gt a lisence? Why or why not?Blue Skies,Jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #2 January 22, 2002 A packing mat is usred to pack your rig of coarse. They are just a peice of mat (rug) with too snap or velcro straps that go aorund your risers when you pack. I will not pack without one reason being is that I spent too much money for my container to just drag across the ground. Fig ure when you pack your rig it may get pulled from time to time and if you pack like me , when I do my line stoes I pull the rig instead of walking to it, which means if I didnt have a mat my rig would get pulled across the ground and this could wear down your shoulder straps over even catch a handle on something and pull it. You dont need one but if your anal like me and want you container to stay in good shape I would suggest one,plus you can make your own ..just get a piece of rug that you rig fits on , make or find some strapswith snaps or velcro about 4-5 inches and sew them to the top of the rug parallel with each other and there ya go Mine is home made and I must say looks nicer thatn some I've seen for sale!!! Next time your at your DZ just look around the packing area and you'll see tham all over.jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #3 January 22, 2002 What Jason said! It's all about protecting your rig. The one I have also has a suncover - an additional rectangle of fabric that goes over the container to protect it from the sun while you're packing. The sun is nylon's worst enemy; UV light will not only fade the colors but can also degrade the fabric. When you're dumping $1200+ into a container being anal comes naturally! pull and flare,lisa-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
