Newbie 0 #1 October 1, 2003 and then reassembling it? I read that you should do this to keep them from maybe seizing up. I've only disconnected them twice so far - on my 6 month repack cycles when i cutaway and pull the reserve. Should i do it more frequently? I usually just flex them and "roll" the rings to check for wear and tear. Thanks "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpinDoctor 0 #2 October 1, 2003 There are loads of things you can be doing... http://www.dropzone.com/features/DereksGearTips.shtml----------------------- Connextion: British 8 Way Team www.bodyflight.co.uk ----------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #3 October 1, 2003 Quoteon my 6 month repack cycles when i cutaway and pull the reserve. 6 month cycle? IS that a UK thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #4 October 1, 2003 QuoteQuoteon my 6 month repack cycles when i cutaway and pull the reserve. 6 month cycle? IS that a UK thing? yeah "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 October 1, 2003 6 month repack cycle is also a Canadian thing. Disconnecting and flexing your 3-rings is a good habit. Do it at least once a month, especially at dusty DZs. As for rolling your rings, that may have been relevant to a bad batch of rings made during the early 1980s, but I have no idea why people do it anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #6 October 1, 2003 QuoteI usually just flex them and "roll" the rings to check for wear and tear. "Rolling" the rings can actually cause more wear than it prevents. By rolling the rings you're getting the oil from your fingers on the rings...which attracts dirt and grime...which leads to abrasion at the base of the riser. Flexing the risers (making sure that they haven't taken a "set" in any position) is always a good idea and should be done monthly...along with cleaning your cables. "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #7 October 1, 2003 QuoteQuoteon my 6 month repack cycles when i cutaway and pull the reserve. 6 month cycle? IS that a UK thing? also a swiss thing---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 October 1, 2003 QuoteQuoteon my 6 month repack cycles when i cutaway and pull the reserve. 6 month cycle? IS that a UK thing? Actually, now, its more of a case of the 4 month cycle being a US thing....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacqueslevrai 0 #9 October 1, 2003 Quotealso a swiss thing A french one too @+ en l'air et bon saut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy 9 #10 October 1, 2003 ...and Australian... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #11 October 2, 2003 so who has to repack different ?? only the US ?---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #12 October 2, 2003 6 Months reserves repacks are also the deal in South Africa Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RTB 0 #13 October 2, 2003 Quote6 Months reserves repacks are also the deal in South Africa And Sweden too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #14 October 2, 2003 I think the US is virtually the only place that has a shorter re-pack period. This is odd because (no offence here) generally speaking the US safety regulations re skydiving are far less stringent than other countries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #15 October 2, 2003 QuoteI think the US is virtually the only place that has a shorter re-pack period. This is odd because (no offence here) generally speaking the US safety regulations re skydiving are far less stringent than other countries. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> That is because repack cycles are cast in stone in US Federal Air Regulations. Changing an FAR is like mating elephants. It is done at a high level with lots of trumpeting and stamping of feet and takes two years before you see any results. Besides, the FAA is far too busy with the millions of terrorists flying through American skies (sarcasm) to worry about a few skydivers. On a practical note, it would be unwise for American skydivers in the busier states (i.e. California, Arizona and Florida) to lengthen their repack cycle, considering the high wear that their rigs experience between repacks. On the other hand, it makes perfect sense for Wisconsin skydivers to repack their reserves every 6 months, considering how many jumps they do each summer. Then you get into the whole dilemma of having one set of FARs for Northern States and a separate set of FARs for Southern States. That has not worked gracefully in the past. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites falxori 0 #16 October 2, 2003 Quoteso who has to repack different ?? only the US ? in Israel its 4 months too. O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shivon 0 #17 October 3, 2003 I definately think flexing the 3-rings is a good idea, and should be done every month. As a routine I put my rig on and practice my cutaway procedure while I do it. The important thing is to make sure you're putting the 3-rings back together properly. I suggest that you get a rigger to walk you through the process of flexing the webbing, cleaning / lubricating the cable, and reassembling. Last week I was on a load where one of the jumpers had his three ring system 'fall apart' while going through about 6,000. It was spotted by another jumper who was sitting behind him. It turns out that this guy is also a base jumper, and had been switching canopies back and forth on the same rig throughout the weekend. He didn't put the 3-rings back together properly. That would have been an interesting mal, with one riser cut away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WayneRATS 0 #18 October 3, 2003 alot to be said for flight line checks!------------------------ Can You Ere Me Now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kaerock 1 #19 October 3, 2003 It's a good idea to develop a maintenance routine. Flex your risers, untwist your break lines, check your loops, bands, rings, webbing, container, etc. Just because you may not be a rigger doesn't mean you shouldn't check your own gear. The more you inspect your gear, the more comfortable and knowledgeable you are about it, you can't beat that. -R Quoteand then reassembling it? I read that you should do this to keep them from maybe seizing up. I've only disconnected them twice so far - on my 6 month repack cycles when i cutaway and pull the reserve. Should i do it more frequently? I usually just flex them and "roll" the rings to check for wear and tear. Thanks You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
mr2mk1g 10 #14 October 2, 2003 I think the US is virtually the only place that has a shorter re-pack period. This is odd because (no offence here) generally speaking the US safety regulations re skydiving are far less stringent than other countries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #15 October 2, 2003 QuoteI think the US is virtually the only place that has a shorter re-pack period. This is odd because (no offence here) generally speaking the US safety regulations re skydiving are far less stringent than other countries. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> That is because repack cycles are cast in stone in US Federal Air Regulations. Changing an FAR is like mating elephants. It is done at a high level with lots of trumpeting and stamping of feet and takes two years before you see any results. Besides, the FAA is far too busy with the millions of terrorists flying through American skies (sarcasm) to worry about a few skydivers. On a practical note, it would be unwise for American skydivers in the busier states (i.e. California, Arizona and Florida) to lengthen their repack cycle, considering the high wear that their rigs experience between repacks. On the other hand, it makes perfect sense for Wisconsin skydivers to repack their reserves every 6 months, considering how many jumps they do each summer. Then you get into the whole dilemma of having one set of FARs for Northern States and a separate set of FARs for Southern States. That has not worked gracefully in the past. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #16 October 2, 2003 Quoteso who has to repack different ?? only the US ? in Israel its 4 months too. O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shivon 0 #17 October 3, 2003 I definately think flexing the 3-rings is a good idea, and should be done every month. As a routine I put my rig on and practice my cutaway procedure while I do it. The important thing is to make sure you're putting the 3-rings back together properly. I suggest that you get a rigger to walk you through the process of flexing the webbing, cleaning / lubricating the cable, and reassembling. Last week I was on a load where one of the jumpers had his three ring system 'fall apart' while going through about 6,000. It was spotted by another jumper who was sitting behind him. It turns out that this guy is also a base jumper, and had been switching canopies back and forth on the same rig throughout the weekend. He didn't put the 3-rings back together properly. That would have been an interesting mal, with one riser cut away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WayneRATS 0 #18 October 3, 2003 alot to be said for flight line checks!------------------------ Can You Ere Me Now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerock 1 #19 October 3, 2003 It's a good idea to develop a maintenance routine. Flex your risers, untwist your break lines, check your loops, bands, rings, webbing, container, etc. Just because you may not be a rigger doesn't mean you shouldn't check your own gear. The more you inspect your gear, the more comfortable and knowledgeable you are about it, you can't beat that. -R Quoteand then reassembling it? I read that you should do this to keep them from maybe seizing up. I've only disconnected them twice so far - on my 6 month repack cycles when i cutaway and pull the reserve. Should i do it more frequently? I usually just flex them and "roll" the rings to check for wear and tear. Thanks You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
