wings reserve closing loop length

[tsalnukt 1]

I can't seem to find the recommended closing loop length in the manual. Does anyone know what it is? it's a w-25 with a 218 in it. thanks

[NovaTTT 2]

My manual recommends starting with 3 ¼ " and adjusting as necessary.

Not specifically helpful, but it seems Sunrise doesn't want to get into specifics.

"Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

[Unstable 9]

....and adjust as necessary

In my experience and rigging at a Wings-overrun dropzone, the closing loop length is very particular to the type of reserve canopy and the rigger's packing style. For example, on our club rigs, I went from 100mm to about 93mm when we went from SharpChuter 245 reserves to Smarts.

=========Shaun ==========

[skydiverek 63]

Just don't make it too long:

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYIUjKGxagI

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[theonlyski 8]

I thought that that issue was only for completely internal PC systems, and that the wings/racer types wouldn't experience it?

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[skydiverek 63]

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I thought that that issue was only for completely internal PC systems, and that the wings/racer types wouldn't experience it?

Well, I do not know... Wings' and Javelin's reserve closing loop is mounted on the backpad, so it is the longest to start with! Check this post:

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3786414;search_string=wings%20rigger%20blamed;#3786414

[apogee77 0]

Wings tend to be a little inconsistent on container sizing. I've just had to learn what each one takes.

Will