kaerock 1 #1 February 24, 2004 I was wondering if anyone actually uses beeswax on control lines, or on any lines for that matter. Does it help them from getting chewed up? Does it help them slide through the guide ring? -R You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #2 February 24, 2004 about a year ago, a buddy of mine got a south african container/reserve and main. I noticed that the main had some stiff lines, with something on them. The rigger I was with told me that it had beeswax/parafin (?) on all the lines. I was told that it helped in cutting down wear and friction. I'm sure were spectra.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #3 February 24, 2004 I would direct this question straight to the manufacturer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeeeeeFly 0 #4 February 24, 2004 I have also heard of Silicone being used on lines. Has UV resistance and wear resistance as well. G "The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #5 February 24, 2004 Just my amateur opinion but isn't putting wax on string basically making a candle...and then applying heat in the form of friction to it be running a slider down the lines? I would think the wax would help cause link shrinkage....anyone with a chemical engineering and physics degree got a real idea?JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #6 February 24, 2004 Another problem is wax holding desert grit on the lines, abrading them even faster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerock 1 #7 February 24, 2004 I don't know what the ignition point for Spectra or bee's wax are off-hand, but I'd venture to think that I couldn't turn my canopy fast enough to cause the lines rub on the guide ring enough to ignite. The initial question concerned the LOWER steering lines specifically, therefore, slider friction is a moot point. -R QuoteJust my amateur opinion but isn't putting wax on string basically making a candle...and then applying heat in the form of friction to it be running a slider down the lines? I would think the wax would help cause link shrinkage....anyone with a chemical engineering and physics degree got a real idea? You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerock 1 #8 February 24, 2004 Yea, this would be a major consideration even if you didn't jump in a dusty place. Every packing mat I've seen has been pretty full of junk. I'm not sure how sticky bees wax actually is once it's on the lines, so it could have no effect for all I know. -R QuoteAnother problem is wax holding desert grit on the lines, abrading them even faster. You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #9 February 24, 2004 IF you do a search, Archers use a special wax for their vectran bowlines. I have used this as a test and it worked great, except it took forever to treat a whole line set. The wax has a UV inhibitor, as well as a repellant for sand and dirt. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 February 25, 2004 Beeswax and parafin wax are both 'dirt magnets'. I've seen it done on an old Pegasus... nasty! I've used pure Silicone (the same as used on cypres loops) on lower steering lines and it seems to work real well. Doesn't seem to attract this ol' West Texas dirt, either. It cuts-down on fraying. Hope this helps Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #11 February 26, 2004 Ask the manufacturer, do not recommend anything that the manufacturer would not approve of, C.Y.A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 February 26, 2004 I appreciate your in-put. It's all good! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #13 February 27, 2004 Replied to your post but meant mine as a reply to all of them. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #14 February 27, 2004 No problem! It's still good advice! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeeeeeFly 0 #15 February 27, 2004 So after reading this post I contacted a number riggers and companies. Sandy Ried George Halloway PD Icarus ect... Anyway most of them did not recommend any such modification or application, but they really had no input as to why one would not do this. So i contacted companies that manufacture liquid crystal polymers and aramid lines. And they had the exact opposite feeling and did not see the problem with doing such maintenance. So I figure it is up to the person who is jumping the equipment and what their issue is with it. G "The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
