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Testing, and repacking my own reserve

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:41 pm
by Primal Flight
I tested out my reserve, to see how much distance it needs to open. Not the most scientific, but still usefull data.


One of the commenters suggested I re-pack it myself, so here I go. I plan on doing more tests after each re-pack, and when I am confident with it, then I may fly with it (or sell it, since I have another newer one)

(click on the pix to see them oriented correctly)

Step 1, airing it out.
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step 2, seperating the lines
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Step 3, folding it up
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Here are my results....I ran out of rubber bands, and it certainly doesn't look right. I will probably test it like this and compare it to the above video.
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Re: Testing, and repacking my own reserve

Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:49 am
by Ripmanridin
Gonna have to try this. Do you know where I can get rubber bands?

Re: Testing, and repacking my own reserve

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:29 pm
by Primal Flight
Ripmanridin wrote: Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:49 am Gonna have to try this. Do you know where I can get rubber bands?
Don't think they are special. was just going to get some from publix or office supply store.

but I will be 3D printing something to help. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2089699
I'll print you one too