norman Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Dear all, I have just received a Sup Air combined cockpit/reserve bag. Does anyone know who would be the best guy to transfer my reserve from it's present bag to the new unit? Do we have someone we take our reserves to? Any advice gratefully received.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Simon Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Ah! I wondered if the solution was going to be simple - I didn't know it would be that simple.... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbg Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I didn't think Simon could........ but I might have dreamt that bit. If he can that's fantastic news for the club (but not an excuse to try your reserve! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvingair Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hey Norman; could you let us know how this went? It looks like a novel idea, compact and organized, right there handle for tossing...oh shit this is an European forum eh...how do you get rid of your reserve over your way "throwing" your reserve I meant to say. I want to know if you find it bulky for launching and how you mounted your bridle - if ya don't mind, thanks. Marko D, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hey Norman;could you let us know how this went? It looks like a novel idea, compact and organized, right there handle for tossing...oh shit this is an European forum eh...how do you get rid of your reserve over your way "throwing; your reserve I meant to say. I want to know if you find it bulky for launching and how you mounted your bridle - if ya don't mind, thanks. Marko D, Canada Hi Marko, I am new to this game but I will answer your question as best I can. Perhaps others more knowledgable will step in at some stage. Yes, tossing is good in Europe (for laughs), throwing might produce less red faces in polite company. Launching with the reserve/cockpit combo would be much the same as with (our normal) lap hung reserves. It bobs around a bit but is tolerably located. Very handy to get at if you need to with either hand as the handle/ripcord is centrally located and pointing ahead. The bridle has a choice of mounting using this method, either the main riser karibiners (low hang - European style) or routed through to mallions at the shoulder/main harness. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesplat Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hi Norman, Just to let you know I talked to simon about transfering your reserve into your new sup'air container. He said it shouldent be a problem as its just changing one outer container for another and not really a re-pack as such ( the reserve stays in its inner deployment bag ). He reckons it will be about Tue coming when he will be back and starting training again which I believe matches in with your plans to be at the field flying. Hope that helps. Take care mate and I bet you are making them engine noises . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Thanks Col, Yes, I did look at doing just that myself but as it is seriously safety related item I just wondered what would go through my mind as I threw it for the first time. I also wonder whether it will fit. Although Sup Air say it will fit any reserve, mine is a 200kg jobby and I have my doubts looking at it. Still, we will find out when Simon returns. Engine noises? mental preparation matey! - wandering around the garden on the mower rehearsing.... Thanks for taking the trouble Col, I hope to see you on the 18th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 All, To confirm. I do not have any reserve packing training. I am going to GIN for 2 days just as soon as I get the time. As Colin says, Packing a reserve and moving it into another container are very different. I personaly would not let anyone other than me do my reserve container. If you want it done by someone close to you Norman you can go and see Gilo, he will be happy to help you I am sure. NOTE: The reserves I sell come PACKED BY GIN STAFF, I dont touch them. Ref, Re-Packing course, as I say as soon as I get the time I am going to GIN for two days (as invited) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 Thanks Simon. Noted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Note to close and info for others. Simon has managed to squeeze a quart into a pint pot and got my (200kg) reserve into the Sup Air container. Now I can gaze lovingly at my toys as I carve a large shape in the sky.... one day. Thanks Simon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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