groundpounder 0 #1 November 2, 2004 Can people give me a clue as to how a relining is accomplished? It sounds like a line set is purchased and it's set according to the application. If this is so, I'd figure a resourceful person could figure how to attach it to the bottom-skin, risers....But then again, it seems like everyone needing a reline sends it to the mfg.er or their rigger. So, what am I missing. I am hungry for knowledge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #2 November 2, 2004 I have seen it done in person... (on a Precision canopy) all the lines are premeasured and tagged as to placement on the canopy. Remove old lines, attach new ones (hopefully in the right place) Personally, I would just send mine in and have the pros do it and give the canopy a thorough inspection while they were at it.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RTB 0 #3 November 2, 2004 Yes a resourceful person could probably figure it out but I wouldn't recommend it. If you really want to do it do it under the supervision of a rigger. When you get the bundles of lines and have a canopy in front of you, it is not going to look as easy as one might think. You could probably pack your own reserve too and it could work, but why risk it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 291 #4 November 2, 2004 Talk to your local rigger. For the least down time, I ordered a line set, and had my rigger swap it over for me. Cheaper than shipping my canopy, and was ready by the next weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #5 November 2, 2004 Also, you would need a good bar-tack machine. Knowledge of line-continuity and recommended length by the manufacturer of the finger-trapped end of the line. The process can be a bit frustrating the first time around and hard to re-do. A rigger or the manufacturer is your best bet Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #6 November 2, 2004 QuoteI'd figure a resourceful person could figure how to attach it to the bottom-skin, risers.... "You keep thinking Butch, thats what you're good at" SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundpounder 0 #7 November 3, 2004 thanks everyone so the lines are labeled...that's what I thought was the case. I mean, so are cables on my vcr, but that don't mean the picture comes up first time I try to play something! I guess there is a good margin for f**king up here. thanks for all the responses so far... full and plare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #8 November 3, 2004 It can be done by starting with a spool of line, and making the lines yourself (which I have done many times), but most riggers would say it isn't worth the hassle compared to buying a pre-made set from the manufacturer. It only takes a couple of hours to install a pre-made set. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundpounder 0 #9 November 4, 2004 can you elaborate on where the bar-tacking comes in? and what of line continuity and recommended length...is it not preset? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 November 4, 2004 The bar-tack is sewn to hold the finger-trapped end of the line in place. Some manufacturers may require the finger-trapped end of the line be a certain length (4" - 6" possibly). Line continuity is the proper placement of each line on the connector link. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundpounder 0 #11 November 5, 2004 gotcha. thanks very much for replying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
