Zoter 0 #1 April 12, 2004 Im jumping a Thomas Sports Teardrop Superfly...its new.I had it custom made for me. I have noticed that although when packing the riser cover (inparticular left one) everything slots into place fine .... but when I get out ( RW or Sitflying) and look over half way through the dive I can see my cover flapping around !!...this happens more often than not. I have spoke to a rigger and there is nothing 'wrong' with the setup and the rig fits me well.... Anybody got any thoughts or experiences like this ?? I do wear my chst strap...reasonably tight....if that makes any difference....but I dont think it does... Im looking to start some HD flying soon....but cant even contemplate that until I can get this problem fixed... Thanx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 April 12, 2004 I have the same problem on my Javelin J1 ('93 mdodel) I find that I need to put a stong curve in the harness at the shoulder as I close the flap. I I just leave it sitting on the ground as I close it, it will pop out. So give it a try, pick up[ the rig with your right hand and lift it up about a foot, making the shoulder curve, then tuc the flap.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #3 April 12, 2004 Sometimes this is caused by packing the reserve container too thick across the top. I would have to see the Teardrop in question to give you an exact answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ringheathen 0 #4 April 12, 2004 My old Javelin had that problem, but stayed closed if tucked in properly *after* putting the harness on. YMMV. Make sure your toggle keepers are top notch. -Josh If you have time to panic, you have time to do something more productive. -Me* *Ron has accused me of plagiarizing this quote. He attributes it to Douglas Adams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #5 April 12, 2004 i had this problem on my old javelin. my rigger and i looked at it and found the problem was the hard peice of plastic in the cover was shaped into a curve from wear. So we just bent it back the opposite way and its been staying tucked in. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #6 April 12, 2004 hmm...have heard that from at least one other person. I'll address that specifically with my local rigger....seeing as Im not due a Reserve packjob for a coupla months Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
