skylord 1 #1 August 24, 2003 Hi all, I've got some questions I'm trying to figure out. I have done the best I can online, but I am a little confused. What is the difference between brakes, toggles, and risers? I am confused about their difference, technically, but I read here about using risers to flare if something happens with the toggles. If some of you more experienced divers could share some info, I'd sincerely appreciate it. Sorry if this is repetitive or obvious.....I'm planning on starting AFF in the next week or two at Elsinore. BobBob Marks "-when you leave the airplane its all wrong til it goes right, its a whole different mindset, this is why you have system redundancy." Mattaman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #2 August 24, 2003 Brakes are the very back lines. Toggles are at the end of the break lines, they are loops which you grab ahold of with and those are what you use to stear and brake (flare) with. The risers are what connects all the sets of lines to your harness. You will get a better discription in AFF training, and if you don't then don't jump cause your instructor is a fraud...lol... No serisously they will tell you all about everything. Don't sweat it. I wish I had pics to show you and point them out to you. Maybe someone else here does. Good luck and post back and tell us about your first jump! You of course will here lots about you owes us all a beer....just make sure I get one, that is the most important thing since I am the goddess of freeflying. Kathryn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkvapor 0 #3 August 24, 2003 QuoteI wish I had pics to show you and point them out to you. http://www.skydiveorange.com/parachute.htm http://www.kturby.com/skydive/groundschool/images/risers2.jpg edited: direct link doesnt work.. go to http://www.kturby.com/skydive/groundschool/groundsch.htm and scroll down.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenneth21441 0 #4 August 25, 2003 Try this link... it has a good photo of the canopy in action..... http://www.skydiveorange.com/parachute.htm thanks Ken..Kenneth Potter FAA Senior Parachute Rigger Tactical Delivery Instructor (Jeddah, KSA) FFL Gunsmith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
