PhreeZone 20 #1 October 15, 2002 I've started working on my ticket again and I'm looking for different rigging tips that I can work with to get the best results. Stuff like don't stuff the ears of a Javelin too full or the packjob becomes stiff or the putting the reserve risers on the sides of the Vector pack jobs. Anyone got any favorite tips or hints on various different containers?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #2 October 15, 2002 I've got dozens of rigging tips, even invented a couple of rigging tools. What would you like to hear? Be more specific in your questions. For example, I have not closed a reserve by hand in years. Instead, I slip an old B-12 snap (gate removed) onto a molar strap, then hang the molar strap diagonally across my shoulders so the B-12 snap hangs in the middle of my chest. The I tie the pull-up cord onto the B-12 snap. This leaves both hands free for steering flaps, temp pins, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geanky 0 #3 October 15, 2002 Can you post a picture of the tool...it sounds like and interesting idea. learn to fly in 3d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #4 October 15, 2002 You need to get to the PIA International Parachute Symposium for all the lastest tips, tricks, new stuff, etc. I've learned more about rigging at the Symposia than anywhere else. Go here for more info.http://www.pia.com/ The speaker schedule (just out) includes Derek Thomas on the Javelin, Rags Square Repairs, Dave Dewolf's rigging tips, Racer packing, two rigging forums, Ram Air Reserve Assembly, Speed reserve in Next H/C, Relative Workshop packing, Softie Pilot rig packing, etc, etc, etc. Speakers include Dave Dewolf, Nancy LaRiviere, Brian Germain, John LeBlanc, Bill Booth, Ted Strong, Norm Kent, Gary Peek, Derek Thomas, Bill Gargano, Rags Raghanti, Frank Arenas, John Sherman, Ty Bowen, Allen Silver, Gerard Fetter, Rusty Vest, and a bunch more, including me.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #5 October 15, 2002 Quote I have not closed a reserve by hand in years. Instead, I slip an old B-12 snap (gate removed) onto a molar strap, then hang the molar strap diagonally across my shoulders so the B-12 snap hangs in the middle of my chest. The I tie the pull-up cord onto the B-12 snap. This leaves both hands free for steering flaps, temp pins, etc. An excellent example of a tip I saw at the sypmosium (by you?). I use a handle made from a 1 3/4" diameter delerin rod with a slot cut half way through. By wrapping the pull up cord around the handle through the slot it locks off on itself and doesn't try to rotate. As good as larks head knoting the pull up cord to a handle but faster. I also have went the high cost way and bought one of Allen Silver's ratchet closing devices. Combines plate and ratcheted axel in one unit ... just two fingers on a socket wrench. With appropriate care not to tear a rig apart or get an excessive pull force. Also something I got at the sypmosium. But you don't expect us to give away ALL of our secrets, do you?I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
