reserve repack

[Skyrose7 0]

Quick question here. I have to get my reserve repacked on my "new-used" rig, and also have the cypres put in. I really would like to watch the whole process so I know a bit more about my rig. I would like to know what color my reserve is, etc. Do most riggers have a problem with this if I ask to set up a time when he/she can do it right there?
The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

[jayhfx 0]

i've watched mine be packed twice with different riggers. Wasen't really a problem just didn't ask a whole lot of questions.
peace

[polarbear 1]

Generally, it depends on the rigger. It is good for the skydiver to watch the reserve repack just for the reasons you stated. However, it is also important that the rigger not be distracted. Ask your rigger, I'm sure he will find some way to accomodate you.

[councilman24 37]

I usually encourage customers to watch at least once, but I don't usually want to pack a reserve the day it's opened. I prefer to let the wrinkles relax, especially if it's one that comes out like a brick. I also like to watch the deployment and examine the last pack job so I prefer to have the customer pull the rig when they drop it off. This also lets me take a quick look at the cypres and rest of the rig for any maintainance issues. All of this means for someone to watch I prefer they make two visits. I also tell them that they will actually get a better job if they don't watch. No distractions and I don't feel pressured to get it done. One customer promptly replied "Then I'll watch you pack someone else's." Some riggers charge extra for their inconvenience. I don't. If they won't let you watch, you might want to pick another rigger.

[Skyrose7 0]

I would do everything possible not to distract them. That is the last thing I want to do. I won't ask any questions, I just want to observe so I can learn more. Thanks for the info.
The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

[councilman24 37]

Don't worry too much about distracting your rigger and ask questions, you won't learn otherwise. I'm kind of kidding about a worse pack job if they watch. But only kind of. When no one's watching I can take my time, stop and think about how it's going, and often times open it up and redo it if I'm not happy with the way it went in or the way it looks. This is why I refuse to pack reserves anywhere but my house. Not the DZ, not outside at Quincy, etc.