Services.
Reserve Inspection and Repack
This is the FAA required scheduled inspection and repack of the reserve/container. If you are not maintaining your 3-ring release, then we recommend including this every repack. This is a critical system which needs periodic maintenance to ensure it works flawlessly when needed. The container manufacturers recommend this be done on a monthly basis.
If you decided to have us repack you main at the same time, we will visually inspect the deployment bag, bridle, pilot chute and lower brake lines for common problems and report any recommendations. (We recommended a full main inspection at least once a year. A full main inspection is much more detailed and provides a full detailed report showing you the state of your canopy). A main inspection is required after a cutaway to ensure there is no damage.
IMPORTANT: We are more than happy to let you practice your emergency procedures when leaving your gear for a repack but ask that your gear is correctly stored in a gear bag after pulling to prevent any damage to the equipment and avoid additional expenses.
Any risers that have been left disconnected at the 3 ring will require a main repack to ensure they are not twisted. So. if you pull the cutaway and don’t want a main repack then ensure you correctly re-assemble the 3-ring release or we will perform 3-ring maintenance and a main repack.
A detailed record is kept of every repack including photos to document the repack and tools.
- Normal Service - 1 week (80)
- Expedited Service (72 hours ) +20
- Super Expedited Service (under 24 hours) +40
- Consecutive Returning Customer Discount - 5 dollars
Main Inspection
While cutaways are rare, when they do happen a full main inspection should be performed to ensure that the main canopy is free of damage and good to go before repacking it up. But we recommend a main canopy inspection once a year to have a set of experienced eyes look in-depth at your canopy and ensure any small issues don’t become big ones. The inspection includes a detailed report.
- 30
3 Ring Maintenance
This is a maintenance that you should be doing regularly between reserve repacks. All the manufacturers recommend this is done regularly to ensure the release works correctly.
- 10
Main Repack
If you leave your canopy unpacked or the cutaway has been pulled. It will be returned packed and ready to jump. If you get a main repack at the same time as reserve repack – we will do a quick inspection of pilot chute, bridle, deployment bag and lower brake lines allowing you to avoid any problems and downtime and giving you piece of mind. A great opportunity to have some experienced eyes on your gear and take care of any small issues before they become big issues.
- 10
Main Canopy Assembly
If you’ve bought a new canopy and need it installed onto risers and into your container. A full continuity check is performed and if the canopy requires slinks due to condition of existing one or simply because they were not provided. The slinks will be tacked in ensuring that the tab doesn’t keep sneaking out of the risers and you bridle/bag will be swapped over. Does NOT include cost of new slinks)(
- 35
- 40 with repack
New Gear Full Rig Assembly
Buying a new rig or piecing together components for a “new to you” rig. We will get it all assembled and ready to jump. This includes assembly and repacking of both reserve and main.
- 130
Pre Purchase/Pre Sale Gear Inspection
Buying or Selling a new canopy / complete rig and want a full inspection report. This ensure you know are getting what you expect and that the equipment is airworthy or saves the cost and hassles of sending equipment across the country to the buyer for issues to become apparent that can jeopodize a sale. We provide a full inspection report with any issues documented clearly.
- 30 single component
- 60 Complete system
Removal / Install AAD outside of gear assembly
AAD’s can be added/removed between repacks only by the rigger that did the repack. Removal or reinstalling requires opening of the reserve pack and resealing.
- 20
Rig dis-assembly
Selling part of your rig. Make sure that it is disassembled correctly. Canopies are placed on cards to make it easier for re-assembly.
- 25
AAD Maintenance
If your AAD needs to be serviced then we can remove the unit, send to the manufacturer and reinstall upon its return. For Cypres units there is a +- 6-month window for servicing, so we can schedule this when you’re not jumping as much For Vigil units, they must now be returned to the manufacturer @ 10 years for a mandatory battery change. Temporary AAD may be available to keep you in the air while your AAD is being serviced, although we try to schedule this maintenance over the winter when the weather is not condusive to jumping.
- Varies
Container Wash
Is your rig looking a little tired with ground in dirt?. Containers do get dirty and sweaty and this service can make a tired looking rig look years younger. This also makes your rig more appealing when you are wanting to sell your rig.
This requires full disassembly to wash the container and the price includes disassembly/reassembly and repacking of both canopies. So why not show your rig a little love at your next repack. (Typically, this takes a minimum of 1 week and should be scheduled when your due for a reserve repack)..
- 140 which include main/reserve repack
Replace lost data cards
The packing data card is a critical piece of documentation for your gear. Make a copy of the data card and ensure you don’t lose it.
- 10
GoPro Handcam Glove
If you need a handcam glove for your GoPro then we are able to fabricate custom gloves for gopro camera with are low profile and easy to use.
- 70
G3 Helmet cutaway
If you are mounting a GoPro camera on any helmet you need a was to easily release the helmet in the unfortunate situation that something becomes snagged. Unstable premature deployments, canopy collisions all can occur to the unsuspecting jumper and expecting something to break or you to be able to find and locate the clip when hanging from you helmet is not good plan. The cutaway allows the chinstrap to be rleased by a single pull of an easy to locate handle.
- 30
Repairs.
The following are a list of the common repairs that jumpers bring to us.Install Slider Keeper / Slider Locks
You have a slider keeper and want it tacked more permanently to your container.
- 20 you provide keeper
- 35 (including keeper)
Butt-strap Bungee
If you’re going to be free-flying then a leg strap bungee is a must have. If you rig doesn't have the attachment loops we professionally install a butt strap.
- 25
Canopy Patching
You discover a hole in you canopy. Don’t leave damage to get worse – it can turn a small repair into a large costly one. Price varies depending upon the size and location.
- varies
Repair Broken / Missing Stitching
Sometimes stitching breaks and starts to unravel. Get it taken care off and repaired immediately to avoid further damage.
- varies
RSL Install
If you don’t have an RSL on your rig we highly recommend them. Almost every single jumper can benefit from having an RSL on their rig as an additional safety feature. An AAD is NOT a replacment for an RSL - they are complimentary safety devices.
Installation requires the reserve pack to be opened and outside of a reserve repack this can only be done by the rigger who packed your reserve without a need for a new repack. Your rig may already be set up for an RSL or may require modification to the container and/or main risers. Talk to us and we can get you set up with this important safety feature.
- varies
Lower Brake Line Replacement
One of the most common wear points on main parachutes is the lower brake lines. Every time you control your parachute you are rubbing this lower line against the guide ring. They fuzz up and weaken considerably much quicker than any other line on your parachute. Replaced as a pair.
- 30 lowers only (Icarus)
- 45 lowers and mid (PD)
Bridle Loop Repair
Take a look inside your deployment bag. The loops which attach your bridle to the deployment bag to wear out over time. If caught early this can be repaired which will save the expense of replacing a new bridle/pilot chute assembly which is much more expensive.
- 50
Canopy Reline
Main canopies last a long time but eventually the lines begin to wear out – in the PNW we would estimate 500 jumps for most Spectra/Vectran line sets. Spectra line sets can shrink sufficient to seriously effect canopy performance even before lines start breaking. Give your canopy a refresh and have a new manufacturer line set installed on your canopy. (There are many different line types and we can advise you prior to ordering the lines – typically allow 1-2 week from receiving lines from manufacturer). New slinks are required at reline (additional costs).
- Expedite to under 48 hours from line set arrival – extra 30
- 130 installation + cost of line set / slinks from manufacturer.
Deployment Bag repairs
There are many different types of repairs that we do on deployment bags. Dealing with issues early avoids more costly repairs later. Examples of this may be not addressing a damaged grommet which eventually tears the bag and requires patching and a replacement grommet.
- Overstitching broken/missing stitches – from 20
- Replace Grommet – from 20
- Patching Bag – from 25
- Binding Tape Repairs – from 20
- Velcro replacement on free bag – 30
Replace Elastic Keepers
Rubber bands on your rig damage webbing. We replace elastics with the correct elastic keepers just like the manufacturer sent on your rig when it was new. These will minimize damage to the webbing.
- 3 each
Replace BOC
If the spandex pocket is stretched or has holes or maybe the elastic is worn then your pilot chute pouch probably needs replacing.
- 90 at reserve repack
- 100 with reserve still in
Jumpsuit Hook Knife Pocket
All licensed jumpers should have a hook knife. If you want one sewn on your jumpsuit then we can take care of that.
- 20 if suitable pocket provided
- 30 to make pocket for knife.
Jumpsuit Bootie Repairs
If your booties are worn and falling apart but the rest of your jumpsuit is doing well then we can rebuild them.
- Varies
Leg Pad Covers
Whether you’re just starting out and having some rough landings or you’re an experienced swooping squeezing out the final few feet for distance jumps. We can build custom leg pad covers which avoid damaging your leg pads themselves and are easy to remove and throw in the washing machine – keeping you gear looking great.
- 60
Replacement Leg Pads
Leg pads getting old and tired, the padding just isn’t cutting it any more or the rig was built for someone who had different dimensions to you. We can install new manufacturer legpads or fabricate new ones for your rig. Why endure an uncomfortable canopy ride every time.
- Varies
Shop Hour
For all other work which isnt covered we charge a shop hour rate.
- 60
