Rigger and Repair Services - Western Parachute Service

We offer a variety of services including: inspections, repacks, repairs/maintenance, modifications/alterations, AAD service/coordination, and harness & container cleaning.

Whether you’re a pilot or skydiver (with a single parachute) or you’re a parachute center or flying club (with several parachutes), we will please you with our service and support!

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.

Rig Disassembly
Selling part of your rig. Make sure that it is disassembled correctly. Canopies are placed on cards to make it easier for reassembly.

3 ring release maintenance
This is a maintenance that you should be doing regularly between reserve repacks. All the manufacturers recommend this regularly to ensure the release works correctly. If you simply want us to take care of this between repacks then we can schedule to do this or we can show remind you how to do this simply maintenance yourself.

Replace BOC Pocket
Pilot chute pouches wear out over time – if its got a hole in or it is simply losing its elasticity and not holding the pilot chute securely in the pouch then its time to be replaced. A secure pilot chute is critical for any free-flyers to minimize the chances of a high speed premature deployment.

Pre-purchase Inspections
Buying a new canopy or rig and want a pre-purchase inspection to ensure that you are getting what you expect and that the equipment is airworthy. Canopy / Container (30) Complete System (60) Please chat to us before having gear sent to us.

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.

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.

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.

Bridle Attachment Repair
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.

Lower Brake Line Replace
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. They fuzz up and weaken considerably much quicker than any other line on your parachute. Note: The brake lines are replaced as a pair.

Repair Broken / Missing Stitching
Sometimes stitching breaks and starts to unravel. Get it taken care off and repaired immediately to avoid further damage.

Leg strap Bungee
If you’re going to be free-flying then a leg strap bungee is a must have.