Freefly Gear Question

[krkeenan 0]

I realize that "freefly-friendly gear" means slightly different things to different people.

My question is about velcro riser covers. Even though tuck tabs seem to be better, does anyone see a problem with properly-maintained velcro as a riser cover closure ?

kevin

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Seasons don't fear the Reaper,
nor do the Wind, the Sun, or the Rain...

[hookitt 1]

Yes there's a problem with it. It peels open. It's not freefly friendly.

What rig in particular are you referring too?

My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

[krkeenan 0]

Vector 2

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What rig in particular are you referring too?

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Seasons don't fear the Reaper,
nor do the Wind, the Sun, or the Rain...

[weegegirl 2]

hey. compared to you and hookit, i can't really talk with my jump numbers... but i freeflew an old jav with velcro riser covers for about 400 jumps when i first got started. i never had a problem, but had a lot of odd looks on my ghetto-gear-selection. however, a friend of mine with an old racer, that i believe she "properly-maintained" had a malfunction because of a riser cover coming open while HD this winter. scared her into buying a new mirage. just my thoughts.

[hookitt 1]

Just say no to the Vector 2 and freeflying. It will peel open. It is a great rig but the design is antiquated and not suitable for freeflying and freestyle.

Tim

My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

[GravityGirl 0]

There are some mods that people do to help the risers stay shut, but based on PERSONAL experience, it's like playing Russian Roulette.

So I have to ask you, "Do you feel lucky, Pu... I mean, Kevin?"

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