question regarding old risers?

[Buffdiver 0]

Ive had this rig for about 4 months now. When i first got it i noticed the elastic on the risers holding the toggles seemed a bit streched and worn out. The other day I had a brake fire on opening. Wasnt a big problem and was able to fix the problem quickly by unstowing the other toggle. I was curious to if it would be better to have the elastic replaced by my rigger or to just go ahead and by a new set of risers. The rig is a Jav and is about ten years old with close to 800 jumps on it. it has a new PD reserve and new lineset on the main. thanks for the input.

[mjosparky 4]

Replace the risers.

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[kenneth21441 0]

Replace the set as it will save you alot more in the long run. Esp with a set that has 800 plus jumps on them.

Kenneth Potter
FAA Senior Parachute Rigger
Tactical Delivery Instructor (Jeddah, KSA)
FFL Gunsmith

[riggerrob 643]

If your risers are worn out after 800 jumps, who old are your suspension lines?
Most types of suspension lines are "tired" after 800 jumps.

[riggergreg 0]

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The rig is a Jav and is about ten years old with close to 800 jumps on it. it has a new PD reserve and new lineset on the main.

Have your rigger look at the risers. They should not be worn out after just 800 jumps.

The toggle elastics are not that hard to replace.

[masterrig 1]

What Sparky and Rob said!


Chuck

[Buffdiver 0]

Thanks for the suggestions. My rigger currently has my rig i just havent had a chance to talk to him in about a week.

[masterrig 1]

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Thanks for the suggestions. My rigger currently has my rig i just havent had a chance to talk to him in about a week.

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Right there, is a good start. Hope, it works-out good for you.


Chuck