migliore 0 #1 November 17, 2004 My main closing pin is starting to show small signs of wear and I was curious if it is possible for a rigger to replace the pin without replacing the entire bridle/pilot chute. It is not a retractable pin bridle. Shane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 November 17, 2004 Yes. If you need a closing pin you can get one Here or your rigger might have one.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #3 November 17, 2004 I would suggest having it done soon. Even the smallest of burr can cause your pin to wear through your bridle attachment... trust me on this one, I know. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #4 November 17, 2004 It is a 5-minute job for a Master rigger to sew a new pin on your old bridle. ... maybe 10 minutes if it is a kill-line bridle. Definitely replace a rough closing pin early as the repair will save you hundreds of hours of anguish over frayed closing loops, premature openings, tails torn off of airplanes, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
migliore 0 #5 November 17, 2004 Thanks. I'll get it done soon. Shane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #6 November 17, 2004 QuoteIt is a 5-minute job for a Master rigger How long does it take for a Senior rigger to perform the same job?My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrochute 2 #7 November 17, 2004 LOL.all joking aside,it is imperative that whoever does the job,that it is done correctly.incorrectly installed pin could come off the bridle leaving you with a pilotchute in tow.make sure your rigger is a good one. i'm a rigger myself(over 25 years) and i will tell you,there are riggers out there that i wouldnt let pack my lunch,let alone my rig.make sure you work with a COMPETANT rigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #8 November 17, 2004 QuoteMy main closing pin is starting to show small signs of wear and I was curious if it is possible for a rigger to replace the pin without replacing the entire bridle/pilot chute. It is not a retractable pin bridle. Hey Shane, I have pins in stock and can take care of that if you're out here this weekend... MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 November 17, 2004 QuoteQuoteIt is a 5-minute job for a Master rigger How long does it take for a Senior rigger to perform the same job? 12 minutes. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #10 November 17, 2004 Ok.. so If i take 5 or less, where does the other 7 go? I'm glad you appreciated that one My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 November 17, 2004 Quoteso If i take 5 or less, where does the other 7 go? It's beer drinking time. THe REAL reason people become master riggers.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
