I cut a broom handle and hung it from my closet shelf. I use it as rig rack when I am not jumping. It's off the floor and in a climate controlled environment for any extended time.
I've been told to take the canopy out and stuff it loosely in a pillowcase or inside an old t-shirt. That way the fabric has rest from any potential stress inside the bag
Hi, Master rigger here. It is perfectly fine to keep your rig packed during an off season, in fact I would recommend it, just ensure you pack your pilot chute in a manner where it is flat. I have seen rigs that have stayed packed for 20 years and they still worked exactly as intended. There is no need for a bunch of extra stuff. In fact, it is just another way for stuff to potentially become damaged. Store your rig at room temperature in a gear bag or in a bin as she shows. If you're worried about the risers, disconnect the 3 ring assembly and massage the webbing on the risers. This is recommended every few months anyways.
Thanks for the video! Very useful as usual :) I would only add to read the owners manual for each type piece of your equipment. There are some differences depending on each brand for each piece. I agree on not opening the reserve, since it's designed to be packaged "forever" and repackaged every only 6 months. But for the main canopy in my case it's recommended by the manufacture to "Store your parachute unpacked in a cool, dry place in a lightproof container." This is even more relevant for canopies that have harder fabric materials.
Nice video. I have recently bought my own gear. The whole system has 80 jumps on it but the last time it was jumped was 2004. Since then the reserve was not repacked so it's good 15 years since somebody jumped in this gear. Going to bring it to the rigger next month, I am a little nervous what they will find in the reserve container...
I created a hanger in my closet much like most DZ’s have out of some simple pipe from Home Depot so my rigs can just chill on the wall in a gear bag I also have a bin that I put everything in for traveling by car. I’d like to see a great lockable hard bag that will hold 2 rigs for plane trips so I’d feel safe checking my rigs.
Hi, rigger here. You should massage the webbing as well. it is fine to leave it connected, just do what you mentioned every few months and your gear will stay in good condition.
Love your videos! I used to jump a bunch at Lake Elsinore in Southern California but I went uncurrent and I'm thinking about getting back into it so I've used you're videos as a pre re fresher course :) I was wondering, where are you from?!
Store it in a bin es ok but never forget that condensation may occur in there, so try to use a cotton bag and get the gear in and then all in the bin to avoid moisture ;D
In regards to the pilot chute spring: springs don't wear out under tension, for a spring, it doesn't care if it's under tension or not, they wear out when they're actively compressed and decompressed. It's the movement, not the static state
Maybe my baby is spoiled as I would never consider stuffing her in a bin. I am fortunate enough to have a 3 door wardrobe for my diving and skydive gear. My rig has its own section and is hung on a scuba BCD hanger that is very wide with extra padding so not to crease or kink the straps and tubes. Helmet (visor open and sat on a pan stand for air circulation) and logbook on the shelf, case with alti and GoPro on the bottom, jumpsuit hanging. No mice, no spiders no nothing and to be sure, I have one of those moisture collectors. BCD hangers have regulator hose hooks that are ideal for keeping the pilot chute off the floor. A little tip for helmet storage: Store it with a dryer sheet inside, smells great and as fresh as the new jump season.
Again, you want a temperature controlled environment like human comfortable. If there is only a little humidity, by keeping it in the cold you then can freeze certain components.
Hi, Master rigger here. I would absolutely not recommend storing your gear in temperatures like that. Keep your rig covered and store it at room temperature. The cold can affect the battery life of your AAD.
spring tension whether compressed or not doesnt reduce it's lifetime. its all about how many times you've released the potential energy. the same goes for gun magazines
I know this is a late reply, and you have regained your currency. That is a question for your coach or AAFI at that DZ. the specific dive flow should be based off of where you’re at in your solo student progression.
i was once told if the gear isn't going to used for 3 months or more to disconnect the RSL and remove the cutaway pad allowing the 3 rings be free rather than have them held in position
You can disconnect the 3 ring without removing the actual handle. I prefer this method to avoid causing unnecessary wear to the Velcro that holds the handle in place.
Hallo dear , well we going in to the winter rust in Belguim just for two months, in februari we starts again, i store my rigg in the bedroom in a special closset with a lot of ventilation
🔥💥Question: How do you store your equipment? Do you have an off season?
I cut a broom handle and hung it from my closet shelf. I use it as rig rack when I am not jumping. It's off the floor and in a climate controlled environment for any extended time.
@@tuttt99 Nice hack!!
live in a country that has no downtime
I've been told to take the canopy out and stuff it loosely in a pillowcase or inside an old t-shirt. That way the fabric has rest from any potential stress inside the bag
Hi, Master rigger here. It is perfectly fine to keep your rig packed during an off season, in fact I would recommend it, just ensure you pack your pilot chute in a manner where it is flat. I have seen rigs that have stayed packed for 20 years and they still worked exactly as intended. There is no need for a bunch of extra stuff. In fact, it is just another way for stuff to potentially become damaged. Store your rig at room temperature in a gear bag or in a bin as she shows. If you're worried about the risers, disconnect the 3 ring assembly and massage the webbing on the risers. This is recommended every few months anyways.
Would you throw silica gel packet or packets in the bin? So it stays dry.
I keep my pilot chute out of the pouch even between weekends. My rig have 1700 jumps and the pouch is still good.
I hope I can have one soon, so I treat it as one of my family.
Thank you for entertaining us about our favorite sport!
Thanks for the video! Very useful as usual :)
I would only add to read the owners manual for each type piece of your equipment.
There are some differences depending on each brand for each piece.
I agree on not opening the reserve, since it's designed to be packaged "forever" and repackaged every only 6 months.
But for the main canopy in my case it's recommended by the manufacture to "Store your parachute unpacked in a cool, dry place in a lightproof container." This is even more relevant for canopies that have harder fabric materials.
Great info. I heard about that for high-performance canopies but it's definitely not the norm for newer skydivers. :P What is your canopy?
Here is the best tip ever: Keep jumping and stay current!
Thanks Kate, nice video and advices...
Thanks a lot for watching! It means a lot to me!
about rubber bands.. how can rabber band affect th lines?! think u in advance
Nice video. I have recently bought my own gear. The whole system has 80 jumps on it but the last time it was jumped was 2004. Since then the reserve was not repacked so it's good 15 years since somebody jumped in this gear. Going to bring it to the rigger next month, I am a little nervous what they will find in the reserve container...
The time limit on a reserve is usually 20 years so you might have some left.
I created a hanger in my closet much like most DZ’s have out of some simple pipe from Home Depot so my rigs can just chill on the wall in a gear bag
I also have a bin that I put everything in for traveling by car. I’d like to see a great lockable hard bag that will hold 2 rigs for plane trips so I’d feel safe checking my rigs.
Nice you are well equipped for sure!
I pull my cutaway just enough to release the 3 ring and let the fabric rest. You don't want any memory forming.
Hi, rigger here. You should massage the webbing as well. it is fine to leave it connected, just do what you mentioned every few months and your gear will stay in good condition.
how do you guys clean your container? @skydive Vibes how about a video about it :)
Love your videos! I used to jump a bunch at Lake Elsinore in Southern California but I went uncurrent and I'm thinking about getting back into it so I've used you're videos as a pre re fresher course :) I was wondering, where are you from?!
Great stuff to see you back in the sky soon! I am from Quebec, Canada!
Elsinore is back open for fun jumpers and offering ground recurrency training at no cost. Just need to pay for the coach jump. Hope to see you there.
@@SkydiveVibes right on! Next time you're jumping so cal you should let me know!
@@mjhenderson0311 Wow I didn't know that, sounds really cool thank you for the heads up!
Got recurrency training done Sunday. It was great being back in the air.
Store it in a bin es ok but never forget that condensation may occur in there, so try to use a cotton bag and get the gear in and then all in the bin to avoid moisture ;D
What is an off-season?! We were jumping yesterday, it was -10C on exit, but hell yeah! Nice video nonetheless.
Haha it can be -40C here on the ground ;)
In regards to the pilot chute spring: springs don't wear out under tension, for a spring, it doesn't care if it's under tension or not, they wear out when they're actively compressed and decompressed. It's the movement, not the static state
Maybe my baby is spoiled as I would never consider stuffing her in a bin. I am fortunate enough to have a 3 door wardrobe for my diving and skydive gear. My rig has its own section and is hung on a scuba BCD hanger that is very wide with extra padding so not to crease or kink the straps and tubes. Helmet (visor open and sat on a pan stand for air circulation) and logbook on the shelf, case with alti and GoPro on the bottom, jumpsuit hanging. No mice, no spiders no nothing and to be sure, I have one of those moisture collectors. BCD hangers have regulator hose hooks that are ideal for keeping the pilot chute off the floor. A little tip for helmet storage: Store it with a dryer sheet inside, smells great and as fresh as the new jump season.
Very informative video! 2 thumbs up
Thanks!!
I go south in the winter at least once a month so no storing needed :)
What about storing it in the cold over the winter? Would the cold of -25 cel affect anything like the AAD?
Again, you want a temperature controlled environment like human comfortable. If there is only a little humidity, by keeping it in the cold you then can freeze certain components.
Hi, Master rigger here. I would absolutely not recommend storing your gear in temperatures like that. Keep your rig covered and store it at room temperature. The cold can affect the battery life of your AAD.
@@MrUSApatriot01 perfect, thanks. Just brought my rig inside. It's not that cold right now but january and february have really cold days.
Thank you! Very good information
No offseason in Texas!!! 🪂
spring tension whether compressed or not doesnt reduce it's lifetime. its all about how many times you've released the potential energy. the same goes for gun magazines
The blooper... 😍😍😍
Graduated AFF but not licensed. Weather isn’t allowing me to jump for the last 30 days. I know I have to do a recurrency jump. What’s the dive flow?
I know this is a late reply, and you have regained your currency. That is a question for your coach or AAFI at that DZ. the specific dive flow should be based off of where you’re at in your solo student progression.
Hey, I would advise to never store your PC in your BOC when you are not jumping the next day for the same reason you explained.
Thanks for reinforcing that!
i was once told if the gear isn't going to used for 3 months or more to disconnect the RSL and remove the cutaway pad allowing the 3 rings be free rather than have them held in position
Interesting point.
You can disconnect the 3 ring without removing the actual handle. I prefer this method to avoid causing unnecessary wear to the Velcro that holds the handle in place.
Why do you have 2 rigs? Is one for wingsuiting or something?
I only have 1 rig. I got a new one at the end of the season!
Hallo dear , well we going in to the winter rust in Belguim just for two months, in februari we starts again, i store my rigg in the bedroom in a special closset with a lot of ventilation
Thanks for sharing!
Her container looks so cool
Thanks mate!
jump in the north during summer in the south during winter ;)
I like your new hairstyle :)
Haha yea I probably shouldn’t be jumping that much when it’s 30•f but I don’t believe in off seasons lol
You're lucky!! Being too hot to jump is counter intuitive for me hahaha
if you're only jumping six months out of the year you might as well fire the reserve before storage as USPA requires a new pack job every 180 days...
I would still keep it packed and only fire it before repack to avoid damaging it.
Ummmmm, there’s no such animal as end of season or not jumping ❤️
For you I know!! Hahaha I need to start travelling south hahaha.
Skydive Vibes yes!!!!!! Please do!
I wish
I remove the rubber immediately