base698 20 #1 January 16, 2003 Is this possible? How much would it cost? I assume you'd need a new bridle and pilot chute if it is possible... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyz 0 #2 January 16, 2003 Are you talking about a pullout or a freefly handle like Mirage makes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #3 January 17, 2003 I have the Mirage freefly handle, it's nice but they also make a PUD that packs up real Clean. I'm gonna have my rig converted over next repack. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #4 January 17, 2003 QuoteIs this possible? How much would it cost? I assume you'd need a new bridle and pilot chute if it is possible... I dont' think you would need a new PC, you would have to add an extension to where the hackey currently connects. Keep in mind I have never done this and could be completely wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #5 January 17, 2003 The pull-out (pud) systems I've seen attache the handle to a lanyard, to the base of the PC. Bo handle on the apex of the PC. So for that system, a whole new PC would be required to switch. (I am converting a pull-out system to a throw-out, edti: which requires removing the velcro for the pud, building/installing a new PC, building/installing a BOC.). Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #6 January 17, 2003 Quote The pull-out (pud) systems I've seen attache the handle to a lanyard, to the base of the PC. Bo handle on the apex of the PC. So for that system, a whole new PC would be required to switch. (I am converting a pull-out system to a throw-out). Hook Alrighty then, 95 bucks will get you converted... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #7 January 17, 2003 Quotea whole new PC would be required to switch. Actually most of the time (not all the time) the original PC can be used. Depending on how the original handle is installed, the center line (not the kill line) may need to be replaced. You can attach a tab under the Pilot chute near the end of the bridle and slam a #0 grommet in it for the lanyard. Hey hook, how are you attaching the Handle to the top of the Pilot chute? There are a few methods and some I like, some I don't. PM me with that if you want. TimMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #8 January 17, 2003 I re-inforce the top of the fabric w/ type 12, use a sodering iron to make two holes, then tie the excess ends of the monkey fist handle in a square knot on the inside of the PC, the sew the two white tapes to the excess ends from the handle, so the knot can't un-tie. I guess it would depend on the PC, if you could convert it to throw out. Sounds eisier to convert to pull-out. I have built one, but I haven't converted one to pull out. Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #9 January 17, 2003 Gotcha.. I like that one. It's easier to convert to pull out. Since it's not very popular, we almost never have to. I designed and made my own. Much R&D (Rip Off and Duplicate) went into it. I added a few touches of my own. C-ya Tim My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #10 January 17, 2003 QuoteI guess it would depend on the PC, if you could convert it to throw out. Sounds eisier to convert to pull-out. I have built one, but I haven't converted one to pull out. They're easy enough to make field convertible too, as long as you start with a soft pud for your throw-out handle (also easily added). Just add a larkshead-able loop to the top of the bridle and you can larkshead on another looped piece of TY IV with a #0 and PUD bridle assembly on anytime you want. I have convertibles on all my rigs. I'd rather use a pull-out, but throw out seems to work better for me with my wing-suit. All are built on a 9 ft. bridle, keep away from 7 ft. bridles and throw-outs...bad juju. "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #11 January 17, 2003 QuoteThey're easy enough to make field convertible too, as long as you start with a soft pud for your throw-out handle (also easily added). Just add a larkshead-able loop to the top of the bridle and you can larkshead on another looped piece of TY IV with a #0 and PUD bridle assembly on anytime you want. That is an awesome idea. Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #12 January 17, 2003 ...and it's easy to do! "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #13 January 18, 2003 How cool I'm not quite picturing it so I'll have to think about it at home. I jump a pull out. I was considering putting a pouch on the bottom so When I get around to jumping a wing suit. I could change it. Now there's even more hope! Thanks TimMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
