efs4ever 3 #1 February 27, 2004 Replaced after the factory plastic fell off. Fairly sturdy and readily available around halloween.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 February 27, 2004 What did the factory say about this alteration?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #3 February 27, 2004 QuoteReplaced after the factory plastic fell off. Fairly sturdy and readily available around halloween. Yeah, that's really gonna boost the students' confidence! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #4 February 27, 2004 QuoteReplaced after the factory plastic fell off. What do you mean "fell off"? Skydiving parts are not supposed to "fall off." -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 February 27, 2004 QuoteWhat do you mean "fell off"? Skydiving parts are not supposed to "fall off." The new style "ball" handles on the Sigma Drogues are held on by a screw from the inside. It should be part of every instructors gear check to give the handle a tightening twist if they find it to be a bit loose. I have seen them come off if allowed to un-thread themselves.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #6 February 27, 2004 I second that. Is it ok to add that. Looks cool though. I bet it doesn't ease their fears lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 February 27, 2004 In his defence, the factory can advise how they like, but with Tandem Gear not being experimental any more, I don't see anything ilegal about it. It's the same a switching from a "pipe" to a "hackey" If it's attached in the same manner as the original screw on ball, I don't see a problem. Doesn't look to be a snag hazzard.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDave 0 #8 February 27, 2004 If it works that's fine but it does not seem too professional to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #9 February 27, 2004 Student's get a kick out of it, actually.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDave 0 #10 February 27, 2004 To each his own Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #11 February 27, 2004 It is a plastic "shot glass" sold at Walgreens during Halloween. It's sturdy and has a very nice grip. The only concern I have is someone stepping on it in the packing area and breaking it. (That's why I bought six of them) It's attached the same way the other one was with a nut and small bolt. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 February 28, 2004 We actually had one start to crack, before a replacement could show up from RWS (it took 6! weeks), it broke and fell off on a jump. We just used about 2" of a sawed off wooden broom handle and attatched it with a screw. We even called up RWS and talked to them about it. They thought it was a pretty unique and handy idea. Infact, look for it on next year's Sigmas Thankfully, the real replacement handle came in and we were able to fix it correctly, as the manufacture had originally intended.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #13 February 28, 2004 Reminds me of a time a rigger apprentice asked me to supervise him packing a Phantom 24 reserve into a Warp III container. While examining the canopy, I noticed some rust-coloured stains that resembled little devils' heads. Further questioning revealed that the stains were made by the original owner's blood when he went in! My apprentice bought the rig off his widow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #14 February 28, 2004 QuoteFurther questioning revealed that the stains were made by the original owner's blood when he went in! Darkly humorus. I know of a few poeple jumping "bounce" rigs. A couple of them think the gear is lucky now.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billbooth 10 #15 February 28, 2004 The theory is that no rig will bounce twice. There was a four way team in the 70's that all jumped "bounce rigs". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDave 0 #16 February 29, 2004 Stand next to a tree that got struck by lightining and you are all set! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #17 February 29, 2004 One of the best stories I've ever heard was about a buddy's reserve. The reserve was in a rig that bounced. The rig was messed up pretty good, so the reserve got put in another container. That container bounced. Then after the rig was passed on to another guy, he jumped it for a while, and the it was burnt up in a van fire. Excecept the reserve survived, was checked out and then given to my buddy wo put it in his 1st rig. As far as I know he jumped it untill he sold his gear and left the sport. He swore he'd never have an incident as long as it was on his back. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
