wandrer 0 #1 August 2, 2003 i have some very basic questions about choice on my new rig i had no choices on my first used rig. i want mini risers but what is the diff. between #17 and #8 mini's also are hip rings worth the price and are kill line/colapsable/and centerline all the same type of pc with different names. i know these are all really basic question but i have never really had to worry about it. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinfoil 0 #2 August 3, 2003 Ok, I'll try and answer some of your questions. And remember, there are no stupid questions, only stupid people Type 17 webbing is 1 inch wide, while type 8 is 1 3/4 inches wide. Only type 17 is usually referred to as mini risers. Hip rigs, is really up to you, just personal preference. I would say don't let the extra $20 or whatever scare you. But try on an articulated harness, then try on one that isn't, see which you prefer then follow your heart :) And just as a side note, I’ve been told that hips rigs and make a harness stronger. Something to do with the rigs carrying the weight I suppose. I know that kill line and collapsible PC's are the same. Centerline, though, I don't know, a center line is the peace of fabric that goes from the top of you PC to where the mesh ends. Could also refer to a bungee PC, but I doubt it since bungee PC’s aren’t common. Hope that helps! BTW, what kind of harness were you thinking of buying? “- - Sumo is the greatest of sports. It has power, grace, speed and cluture. And most importantly, two fat bastards smacking the shit out of each other. ” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 August 3, 2003 QuoteBTW, what kind of harness were you thinking of buying? I'm hoping is a WINGS.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #4 August 3, 2003 I don't mean to jump on you or anything, but kill line and collapsible PC's are not the same thing. A kill line is a collapsible PC, as is a bungy line. They're just two different types of collapsible PC's. Bungy line are generally accpted to be worse than kill line, since they are prone to strech/shrinkage and therefore may not inflate properly. Kill line PC's are more reliable, but only if well-maintained, and be aware that they must be cocked (and checked) before every jump. I've never heard of a centreline PC, but it's feasible that it's brand name for a kill line. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
