HELP! Putting the (Lastolite) Gennie back in the bag

I have a Lastolite 6' x 4 ' reflector bought second hand, it fits in a 24''
diameter bag (supplied with it). Having taken it out I can't now figure out
how it goes back in (there's a surprise!). I have some smaller ones which I
have mastered but they only need one 'twist', this one seems to need more.

Can anyone please help and either tell me how to or point me to somewhere
that can.

Thanks
James

I think Lastolite's site has some help, but here goes:
Don't lay it flat, start with the long side upright. Try to pretend it's a
circular one, and do what you do woth them. Aim to bring together the
opposite corners, top right/bottom left or vice versa, doesn't matter. Take
hold of the top corner and bring it down to the bottom corner. Twist the
bottom corner towards the reflector, ie. inwards. At some point it will
collapse into 3 hoops, honest. Then try again. Rinse and repeat. It's more
difficult to explain than to do. I regularly use an 8'x8'. The first time I
had to stuff it into the car as-is. You get the hang of it.
me88 wrote in message
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I have a Lastolite 6' x 4 ' reflector bought second hand, it fits in a
24''
diameter bag (supplied with it). Having taken it out I can't now figure
out
how it goes back in (there's a surprise!). I have some smaller ones which
I
have mastered but they only need one 'twist', this one seems to need more.

Can anyone please help and either tell me how to or point me to somewhere
that can.

Thanks
James

I think Lastolite's site has some help, but here goes:
Don't lay it flat, start with the long side upright. Try to pretend it's a
circular one, and do what you do woth them. Aim to bring together the
opposite corners, top right/bottom left or vice versa, doesn't matter. Take
hold of the top corner and bring it down to the bottom corner. Twist the
bottom corner towards the reflector, ie. inwards. At some point it will
collapse into 3 hoops, honest. Then try again. Rinse and repeat. It's more
difficult to explain than to do. I regularly use an 8'x8'. The first time I
had to stuff it into the car as-is. You get the hang of it.
me88 wrote in message
...
I have a Lastolite 6' x 4 ' reflector bought second hand, it fits in a
24''
diameter bag (supplied with it). Having taken it out I can't now figure
out
how it goes back in (there's a surprise!). I have some smaller ones which
I
have mastered but they only need one 'twist', this one seems to need more.

Can anyone please help and either tell me how to or point me to somewhere
that can.

Thanks
James

I think Lastolite's site has some help, but here goes:
Don't lay it flat, start with the long side upright. Try to pretend it's a
circular one, and do what you do woth them. Aim to bring together the
opposite corners, top right/bottom left or vice versa, doesn't matter. Take
hold of the top corner and bring it down to the bottom corner. Twist the
bottom corner towards the reflector, ie. inwards. At some point it will
collapse into 3 hoops, honest. Then try again. Rinse and repeat. It's more
difficult to explain than to do. I regularly use an 8'x8'. The first time I
had to stuff it into the car as-is. You get the hang of it.
me88 wrote in message
...
I have a Lastolite 6' x 4 ' reflector bought second hand, it fits in a
24''
diameter bag (supplied with it). Having taken it out I can't now figure
out
how it goes back in (there's a surprise!). I have some smaller ones which
I
have mastered but they only need one 'twist', this one seems to need more.

Can anyone please help and either tell me how to or point me to somewhere
that can.

Thanks
James

On 18/12/04 12:50 pm, in article
, "me88"
wrote:

I have a Lastolite 6' x 4 ' reflector bought second hand, it fits in a 24''
diameter bag (supplied with it). Having taken it out I can't now figure out
how it goes back in (there's a surprise!). I have some smaller ones which I
have mastered but they only need one 'twist', this one seems to need more.

Can anyone please help and either tell me how to or point me to somewhere
that can.

It's a complete bitch. I used one and always tried to remember how it folds.
Trouble is, it happens so quick, you don't see it!

Good luck - you'll need it!

On 18/12/04 12:50 pm, in article
, "me88"
wrote:

I have a Lastolite 6' x 4 ' reflector bought second hand, it fits in a 24''
diameter bag (supplied with it). Having taken it out I can't now figure out
how it goes back in (there's a surprise!). I have some smaller ones which I
have mastered but they only need one 'twist', this one seems to need more.

Can anyone please help and either tell me how to or point me to somewhere
that can.

It's a complete bitch. I used one and always tried to remember how it folds.
Trouble is, it happens so quick, you don't see it!

Good luck - you'll need it!

It's a complete bitch. I used one and always tried to remember how it folds.
Trouble is, it happens so quick, you don't see it!

Good luck - you'll need it!

....and be careful your brain doesn't fall out. Mine did.

It's a complete bitch. I used one and always tried to remember how it folds.
Trouble is, it happens so quick, you don't see it!

Good luck - you'll need it!

....and be careful your brain doesn't fall out. Mine did.

me88 has just emailed me with news of complete success after 3 tries. Boast
boast Seriously though, you might want to print out my excellent
instructions. Trying to remember how to do it is a BIG mistake. Just
practice the flick. And mind your fingers and other delicate bits.
teflon wrote in message
...
It's a complete bitch. I used one and always tried to remember how it
folds.
Trouble is, it happens so quick, you don't see it!

Good luck - you'll need it!

...and be careful your brain doesn't fall out. Mine did.

me88 has just emailed me with news of complete success after 3 tries. Boast
boast Seriously though, you might want to print out my excellent
instructions. Trying to remember how to do it is a BIG mistake. Just
practice the flick. And mind your fingers and other delicate bits.
teflon wrote in message
...
It's a complete bitch. I used one and always tried to remember how it
folds.
Trouble is, it happens so quick, you don't see it!

Good luck - you'll need it!

...and be careful your brain doesn't fall out. Mine did.