Rigging Supplies

[geanky 0]

I was looking for some rigging equipment specifically a pair of unscrewable bodkins, alum. finger trapping fids, Y shaped paddle and a solid positive tension device. Gear-store.com used to carry these but I was informed by them that they are no longer carrying rigging equipment, anybody know where I can find these items?

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[faulknerwn 38]

Try www.paragear.com -Paragear usually has an extensive amount of rigging supplies.

[PhreeZone 20]

you look at www.Paragear.com yet? They are the major rigging supplier I know of. www.Skykat.com is second.

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[councilman24 37]

Also http://www.aerostore.com/ but Para-Gear will have almost everything you need.

I don't think the unscrewable bodkins are available anymore. Call the Jumpshack. If anyone knows they would.

If your using aluminum finger trapping bodkins you need to go to the PIA International Parachute Symposium in Jacksonville this January. One of the best things I ever learned there (years ago) was how to use piano wire and a dowel rod for finger traping.

Also the best tension device I've ever seen is made by Allen Silver for the military. I bought one he had at the symposium at a discount. Last I knew I think he was selling them to the military for between $300 and $400. An axel on a frame with a ratchet and a wrench socket. I can rip any rig apart with it and it fits on the pilot chute cap.

Also I think it was Sandy Reid that was selling the Y shaped closing plate/packing paddle, but I'm not sure. Might try contacting Rigging Inovations. It is handy for Javelins and clones.

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