wonderwoman07 0 #1 December 24, 2005 Hi, I know there have been discussion about this before, but i haven't quite found the answer I need. I'm 5'1" and have proportionally short arms, i'm about to order a new Wings and was wondering what riser length to get. My rigers suggested something shorter so that I don't have a hard time reaching the brakes. Should I get 18", the smallest offered, or 20". Thanks! Blue Skies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #2 December 24, 2005 QuoteHi, I know there have been discussion about this before, but i haven't quite found the answer I need. I'm 5'1" and have proportionally short arms, i'm about to order a new Wings and was wondering what riser length to get. My rigers suggested something shorter so that I don't have a hard time reaching the brakes. Should I get 18", the smallest offered, or 20". Thanks! Blue Skies... You'll like the 18" better. Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #3 December 24, 2005 I have 18 inch risers and absolutely adore them. You'll have no problem reaching the slider or the brakes with that size risers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #4 December 24, 2005 18" seems to be the sweet spot. They should suit you well. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 7 #5 December 24, 2005 Quote18" seems to be the sweet spot. They should suit you well. Building three ring risers any shorter causes problems with the length of the release cables in the channels, it also affects toggle size (length) and placement. they are more trouble than they are worth to build any shorter, believe me I have a couple of 14" sets! Merry Xmas. Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #6 December 24, 2005 It depends on the flare point of your canopy. I found for my crossfire 20s worked better because it has a low flare point which meant hip level with 18s but with 20s it was waist level. Also my steering lines were as short as they could be while allowing me to use my front risers with no tail deflection until they were pulled down several inches. I'm also 5'1 with short arms and anything longer than 20s and I can't reach the slider.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonderwoman07 0 #7 December 24, 2005 thanks for the info so far, it sounds like i'll be good going with the 18" Will 18" affect my ability to fly w/ front risers? You mentioned it deflecting the tail or something? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #8 December 25, 2005 They shouldn't cause any problems with using your front risers. Where you can have problems is when you lengthen your lines so the tail doesn't get pulled down which lowers the flare point, and in my case lowered it so far my arms weren't long enough to finish my flare. This wasn't a problem for me on PD canopies just icarus ones which tend to have a lower flare point. So if you are thinking of getting a PD or have a PD then the 18s should be fine.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #9 December 27, 2005 QuoteI'm also 5'1 with short arms and anything longer than 20s and I can't reach the slider. I'm 5'1" as well. Ditto on this for me - but I found out the hard way Hooked up a pair of 22" risers and was climbing them to get to my slider. I have 19" and they work great for me. "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
