bkoch 0 #1 December 16, 2004 Hey again folks, Sorry to post another question so soon after my last one, but I just retrained in July, have been trying to get at least ten jumps a month in, and trying to get as much information on updated safety information in this sport. I appreciate reading the different perspectives... I do ask my rigger for advise too, but I like to see what others think as well so I can make informed decisions. I was wondering why people jump with Mini-risers if there is another option that is stronger and more reliable? My gear that I bought used this past summer has mini-risers that are the updated and reinforced type 17. Are the reinforced mini's as strong as the larger risers? I read Bill Booth's article on DZ.com called - Do skydivers care about safety? and I really wondered if there is any other reason than looks to have mini risers? If larger risers are stronger and safer than reinforced mini risers I will probably switch to those sometime soon. I'd be interested in hearing what folks have to say about that. I know this is a public forum, and I do ask a lot of questions to the folks at my DZ as well, I just like a variety of perspectives. Ciao, Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #2 December 16, 2004 Hey Brad. Yes. Large risers are stronger. But mini risers are more than strong enough to do the job. I usually recommend large risers to people with a very high wing loading. Mini risers will allow you to pull your slider down and collapse it. It is also easier to use your risers for manuvering your parachute. Talk to Brad the rigger there in Hollister. He should be able to address your questions. You can also PM me anytime or come to Byron for a full Q & A session... .... and a few skydives! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #3 December 16, 2004 QuoteI usually recommend large risers to people with a very high wing loading. Hi Bonnie... did you mean with a very high suspended weight?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #4 December 16, 2004 QuoteQuoteI usually recommend large risers to people with a very high wing loading. Hi Bonnie... did you mean with a very high suspended weight? Actually that is exactly what I meant. I should just slow down and articulate instead of speed typing.... Thanks for that! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
