sammer 0 #1 November 20, 2003 I have a rig with a very short chest strap (1"-2" slack). Do I need to send it back to the manufacturer to have it lengthened or can a master rigger do this for me? I really don't want to deal with shipping it and not being able to jump for several weeks. Thanks, Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #2 November 20, 2003 A Master Rigger with access to a (very expensive) harness machine can replace it. You can also send it back to the manufacturer, whichever is cheaper & easier. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #3 November 20, 2003 Just a note- not all chest straps require the aforementioned "expensive" harness machine. Several just use bartacks (at least a bit less expensive) or even just straight stitching. Regardless, whomever does the work needs to have the appropriate machines, materials, experience and ratings to replace it, that's all! "...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
sammer 0 #4 November 20, 2003 Yes, if I remember correctly, my chest strap is just a single piece of type 17 that wraps around the right MLW and doubles back on itself (the entire length is actually doubled). It didn't look that complicated, but when I asked my rigger (a senior rigger), he said that he would not feel comfortable doing it. I'll ask around the DZ this weekend but will probably end up sending back to Sunrise. They will do it for free... I'll just be out the shipping and a week or so without the rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #5 November 20, 2003 FYI: A Senior Rigger cannot replace your chest strap. It's a modification and therefore not within their scope of practice. It's got to be a Master Rigger (or the Mfg.). "...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
Treejumps 0 #6 November 21, 2003 If it wraps the MLW it requires a harness machine. If you have an articulated harness (chest rings) it can be done with a straight stich and bar tack (or zig zag). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #7 November 21, 2003 QuoteIf it wraps the MLW it requires a harness machine. If you have an articulated harness (chest rings) it can be done with a straight stich and bar tack (or zig zag). It doesn't matter how it's built, it has to be re-built to the same specification as the original... "...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
