FreeFlyB 0 #1 January 20, 2003 Hey Folks..... looking for some help. I have a pull to the left under canopy. I'm flying a fully eliptical canopy.... have been for a while. I mentioned the pull to the left to some experienced canopy pilots... they said it isn't uncommon AT FIRST. It's way, way past at first now. Couple a hundred jumps on an eliptical easy... maybe more. I've demo'd several manufacturers canopies.... they ALL pull to the left on me. It isn't the canopy trim, etc. I've tried adjusting leg straps in every way imaginable. I'm frustrated. I always pull to the left unless I'm shifting..... over shifting weight to the right side. I have to do to much.... not comfortable.... not the answer. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks. BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #2 January 20, 2003 Have a rigger carefully inspect your harness to make sure it is symmetrical. If one main lift web or leg strap is shorter than the other, it can cause the built in turn you describe. Also check you risers. They also should be exactly the same length. Since you describe the problem as occurring on several different canopies, it isn't likely that they were all out of trim, causing a left turn or all had too many twists in the left steering line. Since you are harness shifting, and aware of your weight in each leg strap, it isn't likely that you are leaning crooked in the harness. Since it happens on different canopies, it has to be the harness, risers, or you. Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #3 January 20, 2003 Have you had any surgeries? No pun inteneded, but are you out of whack? I know for a fact that my right arm is a good inch to an inch and a quarter longer than my left because of shoulder repair - just a thought... -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlew 0 #4 January 20, 2003 pay attention to you how sit in your harness. At higher wing loadings on most elipticals it is REAL easy to turn just by leaning. In fact, i fly a lot of my pattern just by lifting one leg up a few inches. If you are just kind of hanging in the harness and not paying attention to how much weight you have on either legstarp, this can be a problem. Also, check your risers. They can streatch over time and one can get longer than the other and thus cause a turn. Have a rigger look at them if you dont know what you are looking for. hope this helps Z Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
