D22369 0 #1 September 15, 2003 for all the riggers in the house; what would happen if the cats eye on the brake lines were to be moved down towards the toggle an inch or more? would the opening characteristics change? I know the initial foreward speed would be higher. RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 September 15, 2003 The foward speed after opening would be higher, but more than likely the opening would be slower. Eclipse/Icarus tandem canopies are packed with no brake stows (full flight) this helps to slow the openings on thes monster canopies. One of the problems with having less/no brake stow is it can increase the tendancy for asymetrical inflation. This sucks when one side of the canopy inflates and attempts to fly around the other side of the canopy. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #3 September 15, 2003 I have a friend with an FX that was crushing him on opening. Simon had him move the cateye's up 6 inches (more brakes) and they have been soft ever since... So, it is a little contingent on canopy design... -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #4 September 15, 2003 Go and jump the canopy without the breaks stowed. Just do it up high... That'll at least give you an idea of what will change...of course it will be more extreme than simply moving the eye by an inch. Learning is fun! "...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
ZigZagMarquis 9 #5 September 16, 2003 QuoteGo and jump the canopy without the breaks stowed. Just do it up high... That'll at least give you an idea of what will change...of course it will be more extreme than simply moving the eye by an inch. Learning is fun! :LOL: You're not serious about that... are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #6 September 16, 2003 Ive heard a story about the opposite thing. Canopy with incorrect stow. The result was constant stall in opening, solution: open breaks. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #7 September 16, 2003 Quoteof course it will be more extreme than simply moving the eye by an inch. Learning is fun! heheh, I dont know if I need that much fun RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #8 September 16, 2003 Quoteheheh, I dont know if I need that much fun It's not really that big of a deal. The openings are (generally) just a whole lot slower...one of those things where you're sitting there, looking up, saying "open, open, open".... "...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
riggerrob 643 #9 September 16, 2003 QuoteIve heard a story about the opposite thing. Canopy with incorrect stow. The result was constant stall in opening, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Do you mean it will open like a PD-360? Hee! Hee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
