masher 1 #1 March 3, 2003 When buying new gear (container, main & reserve), which bits come with with which pieces of gear? d-bag, PC, risers, freebag... Just wondering...-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 March 3, 2003 Container comes with reserve pc / freebag, main bag and pc, handles, risers and toggles____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #3 March 3, 2003 Yup, a main canopy is just that: the canopy and nothing more. Well, maybe soft links or french links for attaching the canopy to the risers, if the seller feels generous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #4 March 3, 2003 "d-bag, PC, risers, freebag... " From new, all these come with the container, plus both sets of toggles and all the handles. French links also normally come with the container. New risers come with their own toggles. When buying a new canopy (main or reserve) you normally only get the bare canopy. Some canopy manufacturers (Precision) may offer a PC with their mains. If buying second hand, you quite often get, say, a main canopy with a set of risers, toggles etc... Although your mileage may vary....-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPY 0 #5 March 3, 2003 The slider is part of the canopy. S-P =========================== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #6 March 3, 2003 20 years ago manufacturers agreed that canopy manufacturers would supply canopies with lines, sliders and connector links. At the same time, container manufacturers agreed to supply: pilot chutes, deployment bags, risers, toggles, handles and closing loops. If someone sells you a main on risers, he is being generous. If he sells you a main with risers, toggles, d-bag and pilotchute, he is being really generous! But you will probably need a rigger's advice to determine if that d-bag is compatible with your container. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPY 0 #7 March 3, 2003 Quote 20 years ago manufacturers agreed that canopy manufacturers would supply canopies with lines, sliders and connector links. At the same time, container manufacturers agreed to supply: pilot chutes, deployment bags, risers, toggles, handles and closing loops. And it makes sense: a canopy is designed and built with different parameters (planform, lines trim and lenght, type of lines, type and size of slider, ...) each one dependant of the others, so if you want a canopy that opens and flies well, everything must fit together. Same goes for the container: you want a rig with parts that are made to work together. S-P =========================== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #8 March 4, 2003 Cheers. Canopy = canopy & lines container = everything else-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #9 March 4, 2003 Canopy = canopy & lines & slider(as I was nicely reminded) container = everything else Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eames 0 #10 March 4, 2003 Canopy = canopy & lines & slider & links container = everything else Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #11 March 5, 2003 Quote Canopy = canopy & lines & slider & links container = everything else it's usualy best to just get new links....or even better...SLINKS!!!! Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
