fcajump 153 #1 March 13, 2005 I am looking for someone experienced in working with a Delta II (regallo wing, not a ram-air). Having pealed the line reenforsing off (can you say duck-tape?) I am thinking of relining it... Basic questions: I know the original lines are 1k-lb multi-core lines, but was the 1k necessary or overkill? I have it in white and will use it if/as necessary, but want to keep the original color and can only find it in 550. Does anyone have an original manual for the Delta II? (Looking for original line lengths) Thanks, JW Sr Rigger Jr Parachute Historian Always remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrochute 2 #2 March 13, 2005 the 1 k line was really the only thing available. even the early generation of ram airs used it.developement of dacron line occured in the early 1970s.your delta II is from around 1968 or therabouts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #3 March 13, 2005 Delta II opened brutally hard with the original OSI. Any lesser line would not stay in trim. Hopefully my Delta II will open softer with a slider, but I have no time to test jump it with the slider. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadwood 0 #4 March 13, 2005 I have the original manual for mine, but it doesn't have line lengths.He who hesitates shall inherit the earth. Deadwood Skydive New Mexico Motorcycle Club, Touring Division Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadwood 0 #5 March 13, 2005 <QuoteDelta II opened brutally hard with the original OSI. > Fortuantly, it usually didn't open.He who hesitates shall inherit the earth. Deadwood Skydive New Mexico Motorcycle Club, Touring Division Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #6 March 14, 2005 QuoteDelta II opened brutally hard with the original OSI. Any lesser line would not stay in trim. Hopefully my Delta II will open softer with a slider, but I have no time to test jump it with the slider. I cut the OSI down on mine, but the openings were always interesting. You might want to do what the Paradactyl did to slow openings and have two sliders. The normal one and the nose slider, which was basically a length of webbing with two grommets in it that joind the two outboard nose lines. The slider gets banded to the nose line. We did some more jumps on the Dactyl this weekend, but now it's back in the box, awaiting another special occaision. The Delta II, I sold to David Layne at skydive Mobile. He may still have it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #7 March 14, 2005 QuoteI am looking for someone experienced in working with a Delta II (regallo wing, not a ram-air). Having pealed the line reenforsing off (can you say duck-tape?) I am thinking of relining it... If you reline it, you better make sure to replace the lines in the correct color. If you get just one of those blue ones out of sequence, the OSI won't release. 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
gjhdiver 0 #6 March 14, 2005 QuoteDelta II opened brutally hard with the original OSI. Any lesser line would not stay in trim. Hopefully my Delta II will open softer with a slider, but I have no time to test jump it with the slider. I cut the OSI down on mine, but the openings were always interesting. You might want to do what the Paradactyl did to slow openings and have two sliders. The normal one and the nose slider, which was basically a length of webbing with two grommets in it that joind the two outboard nose lines. The slider gets banded to the nose line. We did some more jumps on the Dactyl this weekend, but now it's back in the box, awaiting another special occaision. The Delta II, I sold to David Layne at skydive Mobile. He may still have it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #7 March 14, 2005 QuoteI am looking for someone experienced in working with a Delta II (regallo wing, not a ram-air). Having pealed the line reenforsing off (can you say duck-tape?) I am thinking of relining it... If you reline it, you better make sure to replace the lines in the correct color. If you get just one of those blue ones out of sequence, the OSI won't release. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
