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What clamps do you guys prefer to use for packing if any? I personally use the metal ones with orange plastic cover but I get the impression that the metal is going to scratch and damage the canopy material...are there any better options out there like some sort of plastic clamp?

These are my favorite.

I like the clamps Tom shows because the plastic doesn't slip off like the cheaper clamps. Also, the metal doesn't touch the canopy unless you take a huge bite, but that's not really necessary.

Nothing a drop of superglue cant fix!

this plastic ones made by Wolfcraft, don't know if they're available in US or not but here in Europe are almost in any hardware store. model name is Fz40 Spring Clamp 40Mm in case u wanna google it. they're really light and small and with a much wider opening than other clamps used for packing and also easy to carry with you when you jump(like in Brento for example when don't have enough time to pack and catch the second morning base bus and choose instead to do the packjob all relax up top on the grass and get to enjoy a beautiful view of the Dolomites while you do that)
here is some more specs:
Item Weight 2.1 ounces
Product Dimensions 5.3 x 3 x 1.2 inches

Shoe goo works great for that, too.

I am huge into multi-use tools. I prefer these. You really can't go wrong with a three-in-one packing clamp, tri-pod, anal bead combo. If you want, I will lend you a set of mine (slightly used).

I use these.

Super easy to carry. Adjustable pressure.

I got mine free!

You might even have some lying around.

HAHA.

The best base technique change I've ever made was eliminating clamps from my packjob.

I would make sure the clamp you use has a thick rubber piece on it, like the ones Tom linked to. I have seen some clamps (although I don't know how old they were) that were wearing through the rubber head because it was too thin.

I like these ones better. Paul showed me these at BD
http://www.wolfcraft.com/...clamp/s/p/index.html

I've seen people using this ones too. I think they're too big and take too much space in my luggage when traveling. If you're an american that packs with 16 clamps and 24 bungee cords then you need a separate carry case only for this shit.
I might actually downsize to this little fuckers pretty soon before I start packing without any clamps on slider up jumps(slidier down I think I will always use clamps)

If you want to downsize your clamps, try using rubber bands instead of clamps to hold the line groups. Just rubber band the packing tabs together with tailgate bands.

I generally use tools to pack parachutes for the same reason I use tools for other jobs. They make the job faster, more precise, easier, or more efficient.

In contrast to Newman's experience, I first learned to pack with no tools, and adding tools in made it much easier.

In my experience, beginners are best to start with many tools to over-control the pack job, and then remove tools as they become more comfortable packing. Using the tools to do some of the labor makes it easier to focus on the actual pack job, rather than on the wrestling techniques.

I have encountered many jumpers who seem to think that packing with fewer tools is somehow proof of their manhood--as if an enormous penis and testicles are the only tools a real man needs to pack. I honestly find it quite ridiculous when people act that way (and I know that not everyone who packs without tools does that).


Ian, you can "revive" the old tired clamp by taking the plastic head off and filling it with shoe goo, and then replacing it. The shoe goo not only attaches the plastic head firmly, but also adds an extra layer of padding.

http://youtu.be/I3byUdKaWz8

You say that now your have 50 jumps let's see after you have 500
Contrary to Tom I pack faster without

That Green & Black Wolfcraft clamp looks great,
but was unable to quickly find any for sale online
or determine what they cost --- little help please.

Three common sources for clamps here in the USA
Lowes (blue or green), Home Depot (orange), and
Harbor Freight (orange or tan) with the last ones
being my current favorite so far.

I take all of the rubbers off, remove the UPC stickers,
use a solvent to remove any glue or gunk, wash/dry
all metal and rubber bits separately, then re-assemble
with a drop of super-glue in each tip.

My Kit = 7 Clamps, 2 Pull-Ups Cords, 1 Stake

https://vimeo.com/38530405

Classic- HEY dont DPLP !

My penis makes a great packing weight

http://www.amazon.co.uk/...-Clamp/dp/B0001P19OK

better option:
http://www.justclamps.com/spring_clamps.htm
5 bucks per clamp... so at most six? IDK, I don't use them.
you're going for the 3" needle nose ones... scroll down a bit
These pictured:

Same.

Nice mine took 13.5 min condensed to 1:07

packing with clamps is for PuSsiES BIG!!!!!
HTFU and learn to pack without clamps beal, you NEED that

i WON'T live without it!

Although some people might say they pack faster with tools, I think most people could probably pack faster without. The rationale is more about control than speed. Not that you don't have an acceptable level of control without tools, I just know that I wouldn't with my low experience level.

As always, the right way to do it is the way you feel most comfortable.

I don't always use clamps, but these work pretty well.

Clamps work best when used properly...



BTW...
That's from the old school...
Compliments of the anomaly known world 'round as base515.

Great. Now I have stile project in my browser history.

My hands.
Tcs

to revive an old thread.

This is yet another use of my "carry-it-with-you" packing clamps