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Do you suppose, if the rigger, did in fact go back in to shorten the loop, had he left the pull-up cord on the loop and pulled it just far enough to shorten it, could've avoided the 'situation'? Also, had the jumper been in a situation where he pulled the reserve handle, would the loop have pulled through the cutter without a problem? If, the cutter, cut the loop, I would think that there would be even less of a problem. I am not trying to take away from the fact that, the photo shows some pretty sloppy work. In rigging, neatness DOES count! I am asking questions to see what others think about it and possible consequences. Food for thought. Chuck
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No problem! It's still good advice! Chuck
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I appreciate your in-put. It's all good! Chuck
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Thanks! I must've missed something. Seems like, T.K. was at RW for some time. Chuck
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The 2-pin Cypres is also approved for the Strong Dual-Hawk Tandem system. Chuck
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I would recommend contacting The Relative Workshop and ask to speak with T.K. Donle or one of their riggers. They will be more than happy to help you. Chuck
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Beeswax and parafin wax are both 'dirt magnets'. I've seen it done on an old Pegasus... nasty! I've used pure Silicone (the same as used on cypres loops) on lower steering lines and it seems to work real well. Doesn't seem to attract this ol' West Texas dirt, either. It cuts-down on fraying. Hope this helps Chuck
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You might check with Sandy Reid at Rigging Innovations, he has an excellent checklist and I'm sure, would be glad to help you. It is thorough and easy to understand. Hope, this helps. Chuck
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This is what our DZ teaches, also. We use Rigging Innovations: Telesis, student harness-containers with Skymaster 230's - 290's. The Spring-loaded, main pilot-chutes are the (standard) Rigging Innovations. I recall ths (pilot-chute over leading edge) thing happening back in the old 2-pin student system days, also. Quien sabe? Chuck
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I've seen this happen several times over the years at our DZ. Not just with Mantas or Maverones. After watching the videos, this 'phenomenon' seems to happen when the static-line student leaves the strut in a 'big arch' position. The static-line gets to full extension and the student falls back and their feet appear to come forward. The pilot-chute goes back and under the the canopy at the center cell on opening. It appears that the situations I have seen, were caused by 'body position'. The students landed un-eventfully. I could see the strong possibility of a 'bow-tie', should the pilot-chute fully inflate and stay inflated. Chuck
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What Is With the Sue Threads?
masterrig replied to jmpnkramer's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Right-on, Kramer! Preach on it! Chuck -
Thanks! I had a 'brain-fart' and couldn't think of it. I appreciate your response. I had a jumper ask me about them. Chuck
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Best bet? Contact the manufacturer of the harness-container if, there are no instructions in the owners manual for 'trimming' release handle cable lengths. they are more than happy to help. Hope, this helps! Chuck
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I would suggest, contacting Performance Designs and Sunpath Products. Flaking, folding and packing of the canopy does effect the permeability/porosity of the parachute fabric. Stress on closing flaps can be reduced by 'working' the material of the bagged parachute, of course. The rigging depts. of the manufacturers can really give you the details and are more than willing to help Hope, this helps. Chuck.
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Do you know who makes the black 'hi-brid' stow bands? I don't know the correct name for them. They are rather new on the market. Thanks, Chuck
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I whole-heartedly agree with you! No rigger, may just put his seal on any pin if he didn't do the work and I'm not saying he 'legally' can. I surely would not put my seal on the pin of a parachute, harness-container that I did not fully inspect and re-pack. I was the 'victim' in a situation where I did in fact inspect and re-pack a reserve parachute, harness-container and the seal got broken at a later date. Someone, took the liberty of putting another rigger's seal on the pin. The rig was taken to a different rigger for inspection and re-pack. That rigger wrote a letter to the FAA charging me with 'Pencil-Packing'! Yes, the FAA, DOES ask some pointed questions! The name of the game is CYA! I'm not going to do anything outside of the FAR's in regard to my 'ticket' I worked too damned hard for it! Yeah, in the 'old' days, when the sport was new, a lot of things were done, but, we've grown and times have changed. Chuck
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There is a 'Field Test' according to Capewell Service Bulletin: CW03-01, where the pin does not have to be removed at all and may be performed by any certified rigger and duly noted on the packing data card. The Capewell Service Bulletin can be found on the various harness-container manufacturer's web-pages, such as Relative Workshop, Sunpath Products, Rigging innovations, etc. Hope, this helps. Chuck
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Cypres, wants the batteries changed at 2-yrs. This, is a definite thing. If, your rig has been in storage and the battery is over 2-yrs. old, I would suggest removing the battery from the Cypres. When you sell your rig, a new battery can be installed, then. Cypres batteries can leak, like any other battery. No sense taking chances and possibly ruining the rig. Also, the battery is to be replaced after 500 jumps (or 2-yrs.), according to the owner's manual. Hope, this helps. Chuck
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Rest, lots of rest and absolutely no S__ for 6-months
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Hey, Chile! What you describe, sounds like 'rodeo s__! Tell her, right in the middle and try to hold-on for 8-seconds! It's all good!
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Most manufacturer's, include cleaning instructions in their owner's manual. Poynter's Parachute Manual covers the cleaning of containers and canopies quite well, also. I would say, consult your rigger or contact the manufacturer. They are quick to help. I wouldn't ever consider taking a harness-container to a car wash! We have no idea what kind of soap and/or water they have. In spite of what their sign says. I do agree with washing the harness-container but, not every re-pack. There's nothing like getting a rig for I&R and get knocked-over by the oder from a rig that has never been washed/cleaned! Hope, this helps. Chuck
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Contact SSK-Industries. ssk@pia.com. Hope this helps. Chuck
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10-4! In looking closely, it really looks as though the lanyard 'is' routed under the Cypres cable. I realize, it is all black, the flap and lanyard, both. I looked real closely, again, at the picture. The lanyard goes from the cable, to the right, makes a 45degree angle up and under the Cypres cable. Do you suppose, that is why Sunpath moved it all to the left? To avoid such a situation, because it has happened? Chuck
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Sunpath, did in fact change the location of the snap-shackle to the left side of the harness-container and routing the Lanyard over the left shoulder. Am I seeing the picture you supplied correctly, that the RSL-Lanyard is routed under the Cypres cable? Chuck
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Un-believable! Can you imagine the phone calls to Pier.LTD for orders? Chuck