Change grommet size at bottom of D-Bag

[Niek88 0]

Anyone has experience with changing te grommet on the bottom of the D-Bag to a bigger size?

Mine currently is a size 0 and would need to change it to a size 5 grommet. If possible I want to avoid buying a new d-bag...

Any info is much appreciated!

[gowlerk 2,275]

Yes, I've done similar mods. Any reasonably well equipped rigger can do that. You likely have bought a new generic pilot chute and bridle and need a #5 grommet to accommodate it.

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[Niek88 0]

Thanks!

I have bought a new Chernis collapsible main pilot chute, which doesn't fit with my older Atom D-Bag.

Would a rigger cut out the old grommet, and place a larger one in?

[riggerrob 643]

That #0 grommet looks easy to replace.
Just ask your local rigger to cut out the old grommet, cut a #5 sized hole and hammer in a #5 sized grommet.
A #4 grommet might work will your new bridle.

[JerryBaumchen 1,468]

Hi Niek8,

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change it to a size 5 grommet

I would recommend a #4 rather than a #5.

All of my NoStoBags use a #4; no complaints yet.

Jerry Baumchen

[Hooknswoop 19]

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cut out of the old grommet, cut a #5 sized hole

Or combine these 2 steps.

Derek V