closing pin scratched

[browncow 0]

I have a javelin odyssey thats a couple hundred jumps old.I have just noticed that the main closing pin has scored/scratched the grommet on the flap and the outside edge of the pin is roughed up from this contact.The pin doesn't actually have any burs on it just a bit rough.My closing loop is ok,no excessive wear and i dont think the outer curve of the pin actually comes into contact with the loop on opening anyway.Is this roughing up of the pin normal.

[Tonto 1]

I don't think it's normal.

I've had several rigs, some with 1000's of dives on them and have never noticed pin/grommet wear. Are the grommets stainless or brass?

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[browncow 0]

stainless

[Tonto 1]

I think some high res pics should clear this up. Just had a look at my oldest rig, which has about 700 jumps on it, and you can see there has been contact - but I wouldn't refer to the pin as scratched.

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[councilman24 36]

Stainless or nickle plated?

I see dents and bumps but not usually "rough" like sandpaper.

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[riggerrob 558]

To smooth the pin, just rub it with emery cloth (fine sandpaper).

To smooth the grommet, ask your rigger to re-set it. If the grommet is really rough, it will have to be replaced.