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On November 28, 2017 Jerry Bailey passed away. He started jumping around 1965 in Michigan. Master rigger and avid jumper always helped everyone, never had anything bad to say and was never mad. Good guy to the end. There are only a small number of people like Jerry was. Good Bye good buddy. Jim T

Is anyone working on an alternative to the slider? Seems like a company like PD would have the right people to come up with the next step. Sliders work OK, but have their issues like tearing up lines! You would have to get real lucky to move the sport forward by replacing the slider. If we didn't re-invent the wheel, we would have wooden wheels on our cars or better yet Flintstone wheels.

Z-Hills 1974

Should be an easy chore. You are right, considering the bridle. Safe mod.

One of the options we used was a vertical mounted BOC with an extended Hackey "bridle" to be brought to either side for use with either hand. Worked well on throw out reserve also. I doubt anyone will install that for you. We built the first BOC, not thinking it was a big deal. Also the only TOC. Our reasoning was, "if you could wipe your ass, you could pull your pilot chute". 1976

Go to faa.gov copy practical test standards. That will tell you how to focus on part of your teaching so he can pass the practical. The rest will be what he needs in the real world. Pipe up Terry, this is you. JIM

It is smart to use proven ideas of previous inventors or those who applied ideas meant for another purpose to skydiving. After taking 35 years off and looking at the present equipment, the harnesses and containers are just about the same as what we designed in the mid 70's. The canopies have gone through about 5 generations of development and are still on a fast roll. There are other accessories that are far from fool proof, like RSL, MARD, AAD, etc. That is good. That is how new stuff gets developed and becomes accepted. If it wasn't for the thinkers of the 70's, we would still be jumping with reserves on our chests. My point is: That "new" rig like the others on the market is not much different in design than the 70's rigs except for a few corners trimmed down and better colors and graphics. Is that it? Is this the final design of harness and containers forever. Manufacturers, riggers, and jumpers with no background in design and development should pool their ideas towards making rigs even better than this proven configuration and push the equipment forward. I have a few ides but it is too much for one person. The people who have been around for longer than a few years may understand the big picture. Rigging is more than packing and maintaining and following what is already documented. For those who have the foresight, thinking outside the box would lead to new designs that would become the norm. I know there are people on this forum who fit the bill. Not just the knowledgeable long time riggers. Perhaps my comments went over the head of the jumper with the shiny "new" rig. I am sure he will like it. Come on people, how about some new harness and container ideas no matter how dumb you may think they are? This is how it will move forward. Those are some of my "actual arguments". Just remember, It doesn't take much to work and it doesn't take much to not work. I don't consider this mindset a stupid jab.

Look's like pretty much a copy of everything else on the market. What is new?

I "unflared my legstraps or stacked them under the pads to get center line of pull further into crotch on my T-2. Big difference. Can now tighten leg straps around leg. Holds chest strap down at least 2''. Chest strap area is a little too active to move it down by removing and lowering. Now I can use chest altimeter if I choose, without eating it.

Hang it by the risers on the ground.

Besides the facts that dacron lines stretch badly, canopy packs up very large, won't make it back to the field unless you spot like you have a PC, and will draw a big crowd to laugh, all you have to do is pull down the toggles near the ground any you can stand up on one foot every time! Wish my modern canopy could do that. Old guy. Too bad canopy manufacturers today do not know how to incorporate that feature.

The FAA has a malfunction and defect form. Can't remember the number, been a while since I filed one for an aircraft. Parachutes should fall under the same rules as an accessory. A call to local FSDO will produce the form number, or maybe on faa.gov under forms.

Diaper tail?

What a place. Was there about 1975 and jumped with Hinckley people on the Freaknuts team. Saw Dead Duggan lead the dance of the flaming assholes. Reid was rigger there. I still have a copy of the "Sky Dieing" catalog. Priceless Jim T

Fast Harry always mentioned Mon-Yough in mid seventies.

I have held an IA (aircraft inspection authorization) for 25 years. I have noticed a strong parallel between aircraft repair procedure and parachutes. With aircraft there is a term called preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance. Any A&P mechanic can overhaul an engine because it falls under these categories and is in the maintenance manual required at a specific time. Obviously could affect the airworthiness of the bird. In most parachute manuals, line replacement is required when out of trim or when worn because of those damn sliders. On that note, perhaps the answer here would be that the PIA or FAA or manufacturers should adopt a " preventative maintenance or scheduled maintenance" attitude for parachutes. I do suggest factory line sets and approved parts for this kind of maintenance. Just a thought. Let's hear it Terry.

Lee, you are absolutely right about a harness/container project being a different animal with a different set of obstacles. TSO type testing is way better than just strapping it on like in the old days. Look at it this way, if he keeps posting photos of his "baby", the manufacturers will pick it up and do the proper testing because they can afford it and are familiar with the routine. Then they will claim that they invented it with a patent. Here we go again..... That will sour him and a bright mind will quit.

Jerold, you are doing wonderful stuff. Nice for a first copy. Just to look at the basic design, it appears to have the features of most of the rigs out there. Think outside the box when you get comfortable with this one. Can't wait to see your third rig from now. Remember, It doesn't take much to work and it doesn't take much to not work...

Shaun, Are they still using that reserve ripcord pin flap? Look's like the same pattern I made in the 70's. Some "manufacturers" can't think of anything new unless it is told to them.

I am glad to see that my stupid requests (threads) can bring opponents together.

I appreciate your reply. Thank's

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Located in US. Putting together rig for very small gal. Ripcord pocket mounted closer to container. I have many ripcords that are two inches too long.

I need two ripcords shortened. Probably at the handle end. Anyone know where I can send them to be shortened 2 inches, with a professional job?

17W15 ! A man's zig zagger.