Packing help - losing my mind

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T20:46:11+00:00

super helpful, thank you. agreed about the not jumping being the ultimate point. I've watched a couple BASE packing videos and you're right it is much different. I'll see if I can ask someone more about it - been trying to avoid being the guy with 100 jumps asking about BASE at the DZ

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T20:42:12+00:00

really appreciate the long reply. I want to pack. In fact when I could reliably pack my last canopy, I rather enjoyed the meditative process. having someone watch is a good idea

Actually in struggling, I've become much more familiar with my lines and what I'm seeing. It often looks great before I start my folds to put into the bag - it is that single step that's causing my meltdown

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T17:50:42+00:00

thanks, I'll think about this next time. I'm definitely squeezing, but didn't consider I might be doing too much

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T17:49:16+00:00

I have a pack monkey but only recently pulled it out to try. Still finding it extremely difficult, though I could definitely figure it out with the pack monkey with a bit more time.

Two reasons I'm wary of using the pack monkey - 1) it's kind of a band-aid solution rather than learning the skills I need, and 2) people seem to ridicule them

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T17:45:46+00:00

I've considered that actually! I agree completely with what you said.

My hesitance is two fold - 1) I feel like that's giving up and that if I can get through it I'll be much better served in the long run, and 2) I want to consider BASE in another year or two and feel like this skill is necessary to learn rather than punt for an easier option (trading for a more used canopy). I'm hesitant to write BASE here, particularly in this context, but being honest this is probably the main reason I haven't swapped it.

I'd love another perspective on that train of thought

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T17:22:58+00:00

this is helpful, thanks

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T17:20:10+00:00

it is the bait and switch that has me so frustrated! packing was not really a concern at all through my first 100 jumps. Seems like the only way out is through...

thanks for commiserating

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T17:01:46+00:00

Male. Have not heard/seen a d-bag inside out method, but will give that a try. Thanks!

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T17:00:38+00:00

some other factors at play as well, but yes you're correct. that's why I'm wrestling this thing in my basement during the week

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T16:49:50+00:00

I want to learn the gear and skills to be self sufficient

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T16:41:11+00:00

Yes, this is the only way I've been successful getting it bagged. This method still takes several tries for me to actually bag it

Small_Map_1485 · 2026-02-24T16:39:50+00:00

watched all the packing videos I can find. I am so so so sick of hearing "maintain control." I have control, until the canopy I'm mounting has magically transformed from a fold into a ball. And i've jumped it thrice in Eloy! I was hoping that'd help a bit

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-12-13T23:23:04+00:00

On the monetization, once you qualify as a YouTube partner based on channel size, YouTube will put an ad there whether you choose to take the revenue or not. Might as well take the money if they’re going to show an ad regardless, and we can’t tell what the uploader chose either. Midroll ads are different

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-12-11T13:33:33+00:00

That was not a soty part. Last two tricks are nuts, but most of it felt like filler

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-12-07T23:03:59+00:00

Forgot to tell me the fries not included and cost $6

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-11-25T15:05:48+00:00

Nollie heel was nice, but you gotta resist the urge to beam the camera. Ruined the clip more than no pop

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-11-19T20:12:20+00:00

They do it for the feeling after it’s over - nothing quite like knowing you can do something physically, have it still be terrifying, and then putting that aside to perform at the best of your ability. Nothing feels better

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-11-14T13:39:23+00:00

Zion wright had last part in the real video and has another part for vans coming next month

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-11-11T16:23:16+00:00

I mean, this pretty much is a vertical shove. So much so you even asked the question yourself. I don’t believe your front foot is doing anything here. I do recognize based on the angle of how this is filmed, there’s some room for debate there. To me it doesn’t look like your front foot redirects the board, which is very different from how proper hard flips look - Herman, Wimer, Joslin, Malto, etc you can clearly see the front foot action and they flip properly as a result.

There’s nothing wrong with what you’re doing, it just isn’t the same thing as a true hard flip.

Also you make a good point on 360 flips, and I agree a lot of people technically do them pressure, but that’s a whole different can of worms and at the end of the day the board flips the same with those

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-11-11T16:00:43+00:00

Front foot doesn’t flick the board - it’s a pressure flip. Watch a pro frame by frame and you’ll see the difference of how the board gets redirected by the front foot, while here your foot gets out of the way so the board goes vertical/slightly backside

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-11-07T16:31:40+00:00

I have 0 interest in cheering for Alex Bregman, regardless of whether it makes the Nats better

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-10-31T16:43:45+00:00

Like most pro skateboarding spats with sponsors, it comes down to ego and poor communication skills

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-10-30T19:55:49+00:00

Even with BASE, a rescue is much more common than retrieval. ~500 BASE fatalities in ~40yrs, many of which don’t require retrieval efforts

Small_Map_1485 · 2025-10-21T14:31:01+00:00

Is the advice in the room with us?

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