If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Local Rigger doesn't want to repack my chute
The local parachute packer doesn't want to repack my chute. He will in
fact do so but isn't happy about it. My chute is about 2-3 years old. It was included when I bought the glider. The objection is that the chute is a Strong. He says he has to pack it "upside down". Apparently it's a pain in the a**. Is this attitude toward Strong chutes common? I can certainly sell it and get something different, but why? I figure the thing is good for many years to come. On the other hand, if it's a hassle to get repacked and I have to wait longer than everyone else... maybe I should cut my losses. What's the experince of RAS ? Doug |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
I've owned a Strong for many years and never heard this complaint. In
fact, the riggers are all smiles when I write the checks. OC |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
At 00:00 20 February 2005, Doug Snyder wrote:
The local parachute packer doesn't want to repack my chute. He will in fact do so but isn't happy about it. My chute is about 2-3 years old. It was included when I bought the glider. The objection is that the chute is a Strong. He says he has to pack it 'upside down'. Apparently it's a pain in the a**. Is this attitude toward Strong chutes common? I can certainly sell it and get something different, but why? I figure the thing is good for many years to come. On the other hand, if it's a hassle to get repacked and I have to wait longer than everyone else... maybe I should cut my losses. What's the experince of RAS ? Doug What does it mean to pack it 'upside down?' Can we get an explanation and an opinion from a different rigger? |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
On 20 Feb 2005 02:01:09 GMT, Nyal Williams
wrote: At 00:00 20 February 2005, Doug Snyder wrote: The local parachute packer doesn't want to repack my chute. He will in fact do so but isn't happy about it. My chute is about 2-3 years old. It was included when I bought the glider. The objection is that the chute is a Strong. He says he has to pack it 'upside down'. Apparently it's a pain in the a**. Is this attitude toward Strong chutes common? I can certainly sell it and get something different, but why? I figure the thing is good for many years to come. On the other hand, if it's a hassle to get repacked and I have to wait longer than everyone else... maybe I should cut my losses. What's the experince of RAS ? Doug What does it mean to pack it 'upside down?' Can we get an explanation and an opinion from a different rigger? There is nothing magic about packing a Strong rig, whether it is a seat or back model. The rigger is either a newbie, or has some other agenda. Ted Strong is a icon in the industry, has great gear, and the packing methods are totally logical, available, and a natural operation to a knowlegable, competent rigger. Bill Zaleski FAA Master Parachute Rigger |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
I've had a Strong 303 for about 10 years---never a repack complaint! The
riggers have charged $5 more because it is more "complicated"(???). On the other hand, I am told it opens faster than others. So far, mine has just been an expensive, but very comforting, cushion. -- Hartley Falbaum ASW27B "KF" USA "Doug Snyder" wrote in message ups.com... The local parachute packer doesn't want to repack my chute. He will in fact do so but isn't happy about it. My chute is about 2-3 years old. It was included when I bought the glider. The objection is that the chute is a Strong. He says he has to pack it "upside down". Apparently it's a pain in the a**. Is this attitude toward Strong chutes common? I can certainly sell it and get something different, but why? I figure the thing is good for many years to come. On the other hand, if it's a hassle to get repacked and I have to wait longer than everyone else... maybe I should cut my losses. What's the experince of RAS ? Doug |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
I have my Strong repacked at the beginning of every season @ Lake
Elsinore, never a problem & costs $50. |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
The Strong external pilot chute opens fast, but requires
a different packing technique than some sport reserves. It's not harder, just different. A good rigger shouldn't have any problem with it. If your guy can't handle it, I'd say get a new rigger. He's either a newbie, or just lazy. Strong actually makes the canopies for several other brands. Their products are second to none. I own four of them. Never had a problem. Bob C. At 18:00 20 February 2005, wrote: I have my Strong repacked at the beginning of every season @ Lake Elsinore, never a problem & costs $50. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
If that rigger is not going to pack it for you send it to me. I will
pack it without any problems. The LoPo 26' canopy used by Strong is in production for over 30 years. They have made over 10000 of them without single failure or AD. Now, that's a record worth talking about. And if a rigger is not packing it because he cannot follow directions in the parachute manual...well, maybe he should not be rigging at all. |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
My Strong is repacked on schedule with Rigging Adventures at Cross Keys
in NJ. Affliated with FreeFall Adventures and a very large Strong customer. I think my last pack was ~$45. If it were me, I'd like to believe my packer was confident and capable. I don't get that sense with yours. Chip F. |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
I think I need to clarify.
As far as I know this is a competent rigger. He is not a newbie and has been packing chutes in this area for some period of time. He has the full conficence of the glider pilots I know. He does grumble about packing Strong chutes. I was just wondering if there is a widespread perception that Strong chutes are somehow difficult to pack. Based on my reading of the responses, there is something different about packing the chutes. There doesn't seem to be much indication that they are more difficult to pack. I've learned from RAS that it's important to choose words carefully. Any suggestion that the rigger in question is incompetent is merely my failure to do so. Doug |
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
What's Wrong with Economics and how can it be Fixed | What's Wrong with Economics and how can it be Fixe | Naval Aviation | 5 | August 21st 04 12:50 AM |
What's Wrong with Economics and how can it be Fixed | What's Wrong with Economics and how can it be Fixe | Military Aviation | 3 | August 21st 04 12:40 AM |
Parachute repack questions | Bill Daniels | Soaring | 20 | April 23rd 04 02:13 PM |
Local TV News ran an accurate story about airframe icing last night | Peter R. | Piloting | 5 | January 29th 04 01:01 AM |
Call your local TV station, get Wright Flyer on the air | Mark James Boyd | Soaring | 0 | December 17th 03 05:09 PM |