Zoter 0 #1 June 8, 2006 OK....so I have a new canopy with the slider bumper silicone material ( quite stiff) above the rapide links on the lines..... I have tried getting them over the links with brute force , but the material is quite stiff and I'm really struggling to get it over the link's barrel........ I know there must be an easier way of doing this ..! Can anybody offer me enlightenment on this simple...yet frustrating issue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #2 June 8, 2006 Hi, Place a pull up cord through the link. Heat the bumper slightly with a hair dryer. Run the pull up through the inside of the bumper. Then pull it into place. BS, MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #3 June 8, 2006 if you are in a cold environment it will be much harder, not that i am a rigger!!! but if you are in a room that is 25degC+ it will eb alot easier? my $0.2"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marinho 0 #5 June 8, 2006 QuoteOK....so I have a new canopy with the slider bumper silicone material ( quite stiff) above the rapide links on the lines..... I have tried getting them over the links with brute force , but the material is quite stiff and I'm really struggling to get it over the link's barrel........ I know there must be an easier way of doing this ..! Can anybody offer me enlightenment on this simple...yet frustrating issue? Here is what we do in our shop! Grap a cup with water and soap, mix it up and use the pull up cord like masterrigger1 mentioned. You just need to lubricate the slider bumpers with some thing. Simple like that!!! Cheers,Gus Marinho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #6 June 8, 2006 QuoteYou just need to lubricate the slider bumpers with some thing. I lick the rapide links right before I slide the bumpers on. (Sorry if that's an overshare. ) Anyway, seems to work pretty well. And I've had no complaints from either the links or the bumpers. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #7 June 8, 2006 Doesn't the soap leave a residue? I like visualizing the licking technique. I'm going stamp all my new assemblies as, "Licked by Bonnie". ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #8 June 8, 2006 QuoteI like visualizing the licking technique. I'm going stamp all my new assemblies as, "Licked by Bonnie". Stick a photo with that quote on your website and watch the sales soar !! Ok...but those rapide links taste all funny.....does anybody do a strawberry flavoured link? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 164 #9 June 8, 2006 QuoteDoesn't the soap leave a residue? I like visualizing the licking technique. I'm going stamp all my new assemblies as, "Licked by Bonnie". Might also try silicon spray lubricant (ACE hardware sells a good one). This is the same stuff that Booth recommends for cleaning/lubricating cut-a-way cables. (Be careful not to use the spray silicon adhesive!!) While this should work well, the imagery does not carry the same weight... Always remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magot 0 #10 June 8, 2006 so u dont know how to put bumpers on but u BASE jump. Thats just to funny. Do u u know how to pack or do u need help with that as well.TOSS MY SALAD I'm an invincible re-tarded ninja derka derka bakala bakala muhammad jihad 1072 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marinho 0 #11 June 8, 2006 QuoteDoesn't the soap leave a residue?Quote I don't think so Bonnie. I never had any problem with that. It's better than hurting my hand! Actually, I don't see silicone bumpers very often anymore, do you?! Cheers,Gus Marinho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 4 #12 June 8, 2006 QuoteI'm an invincible re-tarded ninja I find that easy to believe.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pendragon 1 #13 June 8, 2006 Quoteso u dont know how to put bumpers on but u BASE jump. Thats just to funny. Do u u know how to pack or do u need help with that as well. What a daft comment. Anyway, back to the subject, the way I was shown to get these on (by Clem, incidentally ) was to grab the silicone tubing in the left hand (with the top of the hand orientated towards the links) and with the right hand, take 3-4 wraps on the lines for leverage. Give a solid pull and, hey presto, they go on all the way. Enjoy that canopy dude! -- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zoter 0 #14 June 8, 2006 No way they were going on by brute force alone.....no way at all... I tried the soap idea.....just a tiny smidge on the top of the link and it works a treat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites magot 0 #15 June 10, 2006 Darren just get new bumpers that fit better. not the hard ones but the soft plyable ones. just ask your rigger for a pair. or better yet take them off someone elses rig at the DZ thats always good for a luaghTOSS MY SALAD I'm an invincible re-tarded ninja derka derka bakala bakala muhammad jihad 1072 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brianfry713 0 #16 June 12, 2006 Twisting the bumpers while pulling them down over the links seems to work for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
mjosparky 4 #12 June 8, 2006 QuoteI'm an invincible re-tarded ninja I find that easy to believe.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #13 June 8, 2006 Quoteso u dont know how to put bumpers on but u BASE jump. Thats just to funny. Do u u know how to pack or do u need help with that as well. What a daft comment. Anyway, back to the subject, the way I was shown to get these on (by Clem, incidentally ) was to grab the silicone tubing in the left hand (with the top of the hand orientated towards the links) and with the right hand, take 3-4 wraps on the lines for leverage. Give a solid pull and, hey presto, they go on all the way. Enjoy that canopy dude! -- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #14 June 8, 2006 No way they were going on by brute force alone.....no way at all... I tried the soap idea.....just a tiny smidge on the top of the link and it works a treat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magot 0 #15 June 10, 2006 Darren just get new bumpers that fit better. not the hard ones but the soft plyable ones. just ask your rigger for a pair. or better yet take them off someone elses rig at the DZ thats always good for a luaghTOSS MY SALAD I'm an invincible re-tarded ninja derka derka bakala bakala muhammad jihad 1072 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianfry713 0 #16 June 12, 2006 Twisting the bumpers while pulling them down over the links seems to work for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
