Leith Repack 2025

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

It’s back!

The essential reserve Chuck & Repack zipline returns in a new venue, featuring a 60m zipline with 20m take-off.
Without doubt, the best way to practice throwing your reserve – and then repacking under supervision.

Leith Chuck & Repack – 13 December 2025, FirstStage Studios, Leith, EH6 7AH

Timetable

08:30   Venue doors open

09:00   First Reserve Deployment

18:00   Venue doors close

Note: during the day the zipline operators and trained repackers will stop for comfort breaks and lunch, as required.

Cost:

SHPF members: £40:00 (SHPF members will receive registration priority)

Non SHPF members: £50.00 (other BHPA members)  *** as of 30/10/2025 we are no longer accepting non SHPF member registrations – see update below ***

UPDATE:  DUE TO HEAVY DEMAND, AS OF 30/10/2025, WE ARE NOW ONLY ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FROM SHPF MEMBERS. THE EVENT IS BEING HEAVILY SUBSIDISED BY THE SHPF AND LLSC AND THIS DECISION HAS RELUCTANTLY BEEN MADE TO PROVIDE AS MANY SHPF MEMBERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND AS POSSIBLE. IF THE HIGH DEMAND CONTINUES A FURTHER DECISION MAY BE MADE TO CAP ATTENDEE NUMBERS.  ALL REGISTRATIONS MADE PRIOR TO 30/10/2025 WILL BE HONOURED.

Note: only current BHPA members can attend due to BHPA insurance requirements.

How do I register and pay?

Complete the online registration form and submit asap. We may have to limit numbers, so registrations will be taken on a first come basis with potentially a waiting list.  Payment must be made before the event.

To make a payment

Make a BACS payment to the following account:

Account Name: Scottish Hang Gliding & Paragliding Federation

Sort Code: 80-02-28

Account Number: 00428340

When making a BACS payment add a reference in the format BHPA number/Surname e.g. 22638/Jones

To check on the status of your payment refer to the Repack Attendee List and Payment Tracker spreadsheet.

Event Info

The Leith Chuck & Repack is an opportunity to practice reserve deployment in a dynamic situation and then repack the reserve, observed by trained re-packers. Or should you choose, you can send off the reserve for professional re-packing.

Participation is open to pilots who are current BHPA members (membership will be checked) with registration priority given to SHPF Scottish club registered pilots.

What is involved?

A 60m plus zipline will be installed in a vast film studio space. The zipline will feature a take-off platform at a height of 20m, with a run-out to about 5m above the floor.

The zipline will be installed by the licensed team that has installed all previous ziplines at Ratho. But…this is a new location and system for using the zipline so the process may have to be adjusted as the day progresses.

Please always follow the instructions of the organising team.

When it’s your turn:

1. Get onto the scissor lift as directed. This will then be lifted up to the zipline.
2. You get into your harness, checking all closures.
3. Your harness will be connected to the zipline by the team.
4. When they are happy with all connections etc, you will be told you are OK to go.
5. Step off into the void…if using a pod harness a way of being settled in the pod will be investigated.
6. As soon as you are moving, locate the reserve handle, pull firmly to release the reserve and in a continuous motion throw it away from you. Remember to RELEASE the handle so that the reserve travels as far as possible.
7. The reserve should inflate, and you will come to rest at the lowest point of the zipline.
8. When you come to a halt, you will be lowered to the ground and disconnected from the zipline.

Once on the ground:

1. Breathe
2. Gather in your reserve.
3. Don’t forget to collect your reserve container bag which will be under the zipline.
4. Find a space to layout and repack your reserve. There will be a number of repacking stations marked by plastic sheeting on the floor.
5. Repack reserve, with guidance if required.

Where is it?

FirstStage Studios, 31 Bath Road, Leith EH6 7AH

Googlemaps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RyYCZ76XW5n2hpF87

At the security gate, confirm your name and follow directions to the parking – which is plentiful.

Follow signs into the building and Stage B.

There are WCs and basic tea/coffee making facilities in the hall.

Within 5-10 minutes’ walk there are cafes and shops.

What equipment should I bring?

Ensure you have the following with you:

1. Harness with carabiners and reserve fitted and connected.
2. Reserve repacking manual, harness manual and any repacking aids you may have (line pegboard, weights, rubber bands etc)
3. Helmet & gloves
4. It might be useful to wear your usual flying kit, including gloves, to replicate the conditions of a real-life deployment.
5. Warm clothes – the unheated studio will be cold in December.

For any event or payment queries please e-mail: treasurer@shpf.co.uk