On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:58:15 PM UTC-7, John Foster wrote:
On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 1:25:53 PM UTC-7, Charles Dutch wrote:
Before I go into the retail market, I thought I'd check the used market.. I'm looking for a;
1) Chair-style parachute (Softie Long, or a Strong 305 Cross-Country are two that are at the top of the list)
2) Wing stand
3) One-man rigger with a narrow wing cradle.

For a wing stand I know some folks (me included) who use these from Home Depot. I glued a rubber mat to the surface to give a little extra padding as well.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-F...9934/100618242

I've used these, even with LAK-12 wings. However, I perhaps over-tightened one of the elevation locking handles (LAK-12 wing is heavy after all) and the handle broke. Other than that, they are pretty stout, fold flat and are stable on flat ground. However, I prefer more positive locking systems in general for regular use and these when doing other things.

YMMV

Frank Whiteley