Fin16 Skydiving Services, LLC

Fin16 Skydiving Services, LLC FAA Master Rigger. Sport, tandem rigging loft located at Skydive Shenandoah (Virgina)
Chest, seat and back rated. Fabrication and repair by appointment.

Pretty gnarly tear in the topskin of this canopy. It was a fun challenge to repair and I love stepping outside of comfor...
02/27/2026

Pretty gnarly tear in the topskin of this canopy. It was a fun challenge to repair and I love stepping outside of comfort zones!

Canopy repair isn't something riggers do on a daily basis so it becomes an uncomfortable skill. It's what we call a "use it or lose it" skill.

When was the last time YOU did a patch? Want to get more current on your rigging/ patching skills?

Drop me a message and we can arrange some "currency training" to get comfortable again.

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One of these things is not like the other 🥸🥸Tell me whats different and why this is an issue?
02/19/2026

One of these things is not like the other 🥸🥸

Tell me whats different and why this is an issue?

The loft is full of the Valentine's Day spirit! So many pink canopies; reserves at that! ❤️💜❤️What color is YOUR reserve...
02/12/2026

The loft is full of the Valentine's Day spirit! So many pink canopies; reserves at that! ❤️💜❤️

What color is YOUR reserve canopy?

Just a quick brush up on closing your container.....this is not the way to do it. All manufacturers have their way of cl...
02/10/2026

Just a quick brush up on closing your container.....this is not the way to do it. All manufacturers have their way of closing their containers.

Between the manufacturer's YouTube channels, websites and simplcallingng them, we can learn the manufacturer's recommendations on closing their containers.

This happens to be a Sun Path Products, Inc Javelin. Here's the link to their recommendation for closing the main container:

https://youtu.be/wMBhC88p4Tk?si=Iigb0y1pywisE_9i

When you're doing your monthly maintenance on your gear, be sure to check your cables closely.These pictures show a snag...
02/06/2026

When you're doing your monthly maintenance on your gear, be sure to check your cables closely.

These pictures show a snag in the coating to the cables. What could a snag like this result in?

Fun project 🪂😎Making leg pad covers for continuous leg straps 😎
01/24/2026

Fun project 🪂😎

Making leg pad covers for continuous leg straps 😎

My most requested repair/addition: the swoop pants/shorts/TI pants "butt patch" 🪂😊🪂😊
01/09/2026

My most requested repair/addition: the swoop pants/shorts/TI pants "butt patch" 🪂😊🪂😊

The loop is through the cutter! Hats off to the manufacturers that make our job easy😊Instructions posted clearly right o...
01/05/2026

The loop is through the cutter! Hats off to the manufacturers that make our job easy😊
Instructions posted clearly right on the section of the rig that it applies to 🪂👍🏻

Who did it better?? 🪂😬🔥What's an acceptable amount of "frizz/wear" on a reserve closing loop? ...
12/02/2025

Who did it better?? 🪂😬🔥

What's an acceptable amount of "frizz/wear" on a reserve closing loop?



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The next adventure 🪂😎🪂More info to come!
10/30/2025

The next adventure 🪂😎🪂
More info to come!

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143 Airport Drive
Raeford, NC
28376

Telephone

+12039828514

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