Rigger Depot

[YoungMedic]

The Rigger Depot

With custom gear in as little as 3-5 days, finding quality equipment is easier than ever. Check out our products, and let us know how we can serve you. You won't be disappointed.

www.theriggerdepot.com

Anyone order from them before? I sent a message but I have not heard back.

 

[Kermit3D]

Yes, I like what they have to offer. You can see that they're passionate people, even though it's a niche market.
In the "info" section, there's some really interesting stuff.

For example:

WWII Parachute Bailout Statistics

Based on a 1945 study detailing nearly 1,800 jumps conducted throughout the war, the following tables provide insight into what the average crewmen experienced while bailing out of various...

www.theriggerdepot.com

 

[MauldinFan]

I've been pondering getting a red group QAC harness from them, but have yet to confirm with anyone who has ordered from them as to how good and quick the stuff was.

 

[AllianceAAF]

First time commenter here.. I ordered from them just over a year ago and had no issues- great communication, fast shipping, and nice products.

However, I reached out to the owner Josh a few weeks back, about ordering something else, and never heard back. I even sent a follow-up last week. I'm unsure what to make of it, given how well he communicated last time I ordered.

 

[MauldinFan]

I'm unsure what to make of it, given how well he communicated last time I ordered.

Thanks for the info.
Almost all of these outfits are one man operations, so this can (and often does) happen from time to time.
I sure hope he's back in operation soon, as I still would like to order that harness...

 

[Chandler]

It looks like the outfit does a lot of film production work -- maybe they're working with "Masters of the Air" and are behind with correspondence?

 

[YoungMedic]

Yeah I expected something of that nature. I'll stay tuned and keep you posted

 

[foster]

I ordered several times with Rigger Depot, and I have been impressed with the product and quality. I have two harness replicas, and I also sent an original seat chute rig which was restored professionally. Based on my experience, I would definitely recommend them!

A friend who is not on VLJ had been corresponding with the owner throughout 2018-2020 and he passed along that film work was keeping the owner very busy with production and projects, and I do not know if this is still the case.

 

[MauldinFan]

Masters of the air is long done with the production. It's been a couple of years since the last things were made for that series and I know of no AAF themed predictions going on right now.

 

[warguy]

I ordered a kit bag from them a year or so ago. I had emailed them twice and never heard back, but then Josh contacted me saying the emails had ended up in his spam. He was super nice once we connected and the bag is exceptional. You might try sending him a few emails in case that is what is going on again.

 

[ShanghaiJack]

I've been in awe of their gear for years,
but I've never pulled the trigger on a
chute. But they are oh so tempting.

 

[VeraVoulik]

I've some of their gear and a soviet pl3 repro harness made by them. He's not too much on quick-answer-side but all his stuff is spot-on.

 

[MauldinFan]

I contacted him last night with the form on his site and he emailed a response overnight.

 

[YoungMedic]

Ok I tried to email him directly too, no luck as of yet. might need you to be a middle man

 

[MauldinFan]

Just got this yesterday, a AN6513 Harness, made by him, with original hardware.

I'll be wearing this at the Olympia airshow in June when we get to see the B-17G coming!