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If you have been around the sport long enough (5 minutes should do), you have probably spotted a parachute made by Performance Designs, Inc! They have a huge range of products and have been in the business of making parachutes for over 30 years now. Here is a great basic guide put together by PD, to help you know what a solid, good pack job looks like. Although not the only factor, a good pack job can really set the stage for a nice, smooth opening. And we really don’t know anything better than a smooth, sweet opening at the end of a great skydive!
We’ve set this document up so that you can save, download and share it with anyone that might want to improve their packing. We’ve also added some extra photos in the gallery below, for those of you that want to get your zoom on and explore in greater detail.
- PD Packing Instructions (click to download)
Check out the gallery below for some larger photos and different angles!
The skydive doesn’t end ’till you stand with 2 feet on the ground.
Just sayin’
;-)
As true as that might be, I sure hope your lovely opening happens at least a couple of thousand feet before your feet hit the ground!
where is the download-link? cheers
http://blueskiesmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Packing_Instructions_Ella.pdf
SW – yes – the link Paul posted :) It’s in the document highlighted in blue, and I’ve just added a “click here to download ” to make it stick out a bit more!
just came here for the boobs, moving on then….
Sorry Jonathan, packing is a serious matter. We can’t risk distractions.
This doesn’t show a zero P Saber II trying to reinflate as you try to put in the bag no matter how tight you try to wrap it up with the tail first, ands what to do about it.
Rick, this actually does show a Sabre 2 – but under immaculate control of its handler! A hot tip from the packing mat: pick your canopy up by the tail, and squish the air out before you flake and fold. Lot easier to get rid of air through the nose than squish it out through the tiny holes at the seams :) Good luck taming the beast!
Loved this article. The format. The quick and easy tips. The photos. Simply everything. Thanks for sharing.
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