Rigging Services
Parachute Reserve Repacks and Rigging in Gainesville and Palatka, Florida
Repacks, assemblies, and repairs for skydiving rigs, pilot bailout parachutes, and round parachute chest reserves, by Juan Arango, FAA Senior Rigger with back and chest ratings.
- 3 daysTypical repack turnaround, rush may be available
- Gainesville or PalatkaDrop off in Gainesville, FL or at Skydive Palatka
- Shipping welcomeWe accept shipped gear
- Back and chest ratedSport, pilot, and round parachute rigs
Service Price List
Clear, upfront pricing for the most common rigging services. For anything not listed, or for an estimate on a complex repair, contact us.
Skydiving and Bailout Parachutes
Repacks and packing for sport rigs and pilot emergency parachutes.
- Reserve Inspection and Repack$80
- Main Canopy Repack$15
- Full Assembly and Pack (Main and Reserve)$150
- Wash Container$100
- Reline Main Canopy$100 + lineset
- BOC Pouch$70 + pouch
General Services
Assemblies, AAD work, and repairs.
- Reserve Canopy Assembly$30
- Main Canopy Assembly$30
- AAD Install$10
- AAD ServicePer manufacturer
- Canopy Patch$60
- Hourly Repairs$70 per hour
Rush service may be available. Ask when you schedule.
Pilot Bailout and Round Parachutes
FAA rigger ratings are by parachute type. Juan is rated for back-type and chest-type parachutes, so his work goes beyond sport skydiving rigs.
- Pilot bailout rigs: back-type emergency parachutes for aerobatic, glider, warbird, and jump pilots. Many pilot rigs are seat-type, which needs a rigger with a seat rating.
- Round parachute jumpers: chest-mounted reserves, the setup most round canopy jumpers use.
- Same 180-day repack cycle, same 3-day turnaround, and the same drop off and shipping options.
Not sure which type you have? Send us the make and model and we'll tell you whether we can pack it.
How It Works
Contact us
Tell us what you need and when you need it back. We'll confirm the price and arrange drop off or shipping.
Drop off or ship
Bring your gear to Gainesville, FL or Skydive Palatka, or ship it to the address we send you.
Pick up and jump
Repacks are done in 3 days. We'll let you know when your gear is ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does my reserve need to be repacked?
Every 180 days. The FAA requires reserve and emergency parachutes to be inspected and repacked by a certificated rigger at least every 180 days, whether or not they were used. That applies to skydiving reserves and pilot bailout parachutes.
How long does a reserve repack take?
3 days. Rush service may be available, so ask when you schedule.
Where can I drop off my gear?
In Gainesville, Florida, or at Skydive Palatka. We also accept shipped gear. Contact us before shipping and we'll send you the details.
Do you repack pilot bailout parachutes?
Yes, if it's a back-type parachute. Many pilot rigs are seat-type, which needs a rigger with a seat rating, so send us the make and model if you're not sure which you have.
Do you repack chest reserves for round parachute jumpers?
Yes. Juan is chest-rated, so he can inspect and repack the chest-mounted reserves round canopy jumpers use.
Who does the rigging?
Juan Arango, FAA Senior Rigger with back and chest ratings. He is also a USPA AFF Instructor and UPT Tandem Examiner with more than 11,000 jumps.
Ready for your next repack?
Contact us to schedule or to get a quote on a repair.