grosfion 0 #1 August 1, 2003 I have the problem that I have a relative short container (Javelin NJ) so that you have to reach high up to grap your hacky. Another problem is that my hacky is very smal and has a long connection strap to the pilot chute. Last weekend I had a reserve because I could not grab the hacky sack... I have to say that I'm not the most flexible person. I was thinking to replace the hacky sack with this plastic tube.... Anyone had this problem too? Any ideas blues Marcus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #2 August 1, 2003 Marcus, I've jumped hackeys (borrowed rigs) but generally jup the plastic tube. I feel the handle style will make little or no difference in your ability to grasp it. May I suggest that some flexibility exercises are in order? After all, pulling is kinda important. some specific manouvers I practice before Most every jump is a lot of shoulder stretches... Stand feet shoulder width apart in a door frame, place arms in BOX position (90 deg, 90 deg) and lean forward. "Fall forward" or Arch and hold for 20 sec while concentrating on RELAXING. Repeat. Another stretch I do is to place my forearm in front of my chest (again 90 deg elbow) and gently pull /rotate with my opposite hand on the forward elbow until I feel resistance - hold 20 seconds. Yet another is the clasic 'windmill'. Slowly rotate each arm 10 times in as close to a propeller motion as you can as close to your body as you can. As you gain flexibility you will be able to bring your arm closer to your body. Do each arm forward and backward. Disclaimer here - I'm not a licensed "anything" re physiotherapy but these things help me. If you are serious about gaining flexibility, ask around and grab a 'qualified' personal trainer and have a session designed for you. Cheaper and safer than another reserve pull... Also, talk to your rigger about the specific setup you have - you may have a correctable situation, but any flexibility improvements you make will also make you a better skydiver. -Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #3 August 1, 2003 dterrick has already covered the stretching angle, you should see if that is effective first.... changing the style of handle wont give you any advantage if you cannot reach it. if stretching doesnt work, you may consider a larger rig or a ***(shudder)***..... leg mount..... good luck; RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
