jheadley 0 #1 March 26, 2005 I've got these covers over my soft links and I was wondering how you get them off, so I can pull my slider down behind my head. (pic attached) Also, I've heard that pulling your sider down doesn't actually help performance unless you jump at least a 135 or smaller. I jump a 170 right now, but when I look at pictures of my canopy in the air, it seems like pulling the slider down would help it to stretch out more. So what is the deal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropzonefool 0 #2 March 26, 2005 Yes you can remove them,(BUMPERS) and the slider will continue further down the risers. Beware this could block your view of your toggles or worse knock one loose. Be heads up and familiar with canopy control and use of rear risers.I don't know about the 135 size, but collapsing your slider AND loosening your chest strap will allow the main canopy to open/stretch more. To accomplish this shrug your shoulders inward while you tug at the chest strap buckle. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygirlz 0 #3 March 26, 2005 Hi! You just have to open the slinks and remove the slider bumpers. If you are not sure how to install them again, check out the webpage of Performance Design, there you can find the installation guide. Or ask an experienced jumper on your DZ. It's quite easy, but making a mistake could put you on the reserve... Of course you could also try to cut the bumpers to remove them, but I personally consider this too dangerous. You could damage your risers and / or lines! blue skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jheadley 0 #4 March 26, 2005 Well i found the slink installation guide so I took the slinks off, took the bumpers off and put the slinks on with no problem! Now I just need to do a line check to make sure everything is all square. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 March 26, 2005 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Personal_Galleries/airtwardo&image=banner.jpg&img=&tt= Quote collapsing your slider AND loosening your chest strap will allow the main canopy to open/stretch more. Quote I still like the OLD way better...but you rarely see a slider like mine anymore... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jheadley 0 #6 March 26, 2005 Ha, I know a guy who still jumps with a split slider. He's 75 years old! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 March 27, 2005 QuoteHa, I know a guy who still jumps with a split slider. He's 75 years old! Quote Now you know TWO! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #8 March 27, 2005 And do not forget the 200 (+ or-) military demo jumpers who use the splits every day! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #9 March 28, 2005 QuoteAnd do not forget the 200 (+ or-) military demo jumpers who use the splits every day! Yes, lets look to the parafoils for the cutting edge in technology!! Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 March 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteAnd do not forget the 200 (+ or-) military demo jumpers who use the splits every day! Yes, lets look to the parafoils for the cutting edge in technology!! Quote If it works...don't fix it! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #11 March 28, 2005 And I wont fix my non split slider! Hell, I'll even give up my drawstrings. I dont use them anymore! Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #12 March 28, 2005 QuoteHell, I'll even give up my drawstrings. I dont use them anymore! Quote Don't yer pants fall down? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #13 March 28, 2005 Yeah and my wingloading keeps going up. Damndest thing! Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
