How to tie on a toggle??

[Steve2 0]

I'm wondering what is the correct method to tie on a toggle with microline steering lines. I know this may be hard to understand without anything to visually look at. I just got a new hornet. On each steering line is an ink spot. I assume this is where the toggle attaches. On larger lines it is fairly easy to run the line through the toggle, around one side, through the hole, around the other side, through the hole, and then wrapping the excess around and around through the loops. (Is anyone confused yet?) With micro-line this doesn't work very well because everything can pull back through the hole. I think there needs to be a knot also to keep things from pulling free. I know I should have a rigger do this, but I live a long ways from the nearest one. I'd appreciate your advice on this. Thanks, Steve

[PhreeZone 20]

Best thing to do is tie it on for now and then finger trap it in place after a few jumps to make sure its at the right spot (I have to let out like 4 inchs on PD canopies for my tastes).
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend... ~3EB

[Steve2 0]

Eric,
Excuse my ignorance. Does finger-trapping mean sewing a loop? I talked to a rigger today on the phone and he mentioned finger-trapping the ends. The only problem was I wasn't sure what he meant. Thanks for your help. Steve

[AndyMan 7]

The object is to tie a knot with a loop. This is quite easy. Make a loop, tie a simple half hitch.
Now comes the hard part. The knot has two requirements:
The loop formed below the knot should be just larger then the width of the riser. This will allow the riser to fit through the loop, but won't give much extra for the line to move around.
Secondly, the mark on the line should be just basely visible above the knot. This ensures the correct length. Duh.
On my Javelin risers, pass the loop through the grommet, then feed the bottom of the toggle through the loop, locking it.
Lastly, finger trap the excess line inside the part of the line above the knot. It's dificult if you don't have a tool, but if you have some spare telephone wire you can strip the wire, make a big loop, and use this to feed one line through others.
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[billvon 3,092]

Andyman gave some good suggestions, and I would add that many experienced jumpers know how to do this. Get someone to take a look at your work before you jump it
-bill von