Klampfi 0 #1 September 23, 2007 Hi all, I own an old atom gear from 1993 and this system comes with a bungee pilote chute system. On my last jump I saw that my pilote chute didn't collapse because the bungee cord was detached from the bridle. And here comes my question: There is a small strap on the bridle where the bungee cord should be attached, but how can i do that? Which kind of knot is used for fastening the bungee cord? Thanks, Martin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadbug 0 #2 September 23, 2007 Ditch the bungee and order a new colapsable. If you don't want to spend the cash on a new one, ask around your DZ, someone prob has a used one in good shape that they will part with for 30-50 bucks that would work with your main. DA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klampfi 0 #3 September 23, 2007 Thanks, but why should I buy a new one? There is only a open knot! Cheers, Martin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #4 September 23, 2007 PM me for a knot. I'm not going to tell you here because the length of a bungee cord on a bungee cord PC is critical. Too short and the PC won't inflate all the way. Either at all or at lower speeds. Also the quality and condition of the bungee is critical. It must be able to inflate at the speeds you wish it to. Whether or not it deflates isn't much of an issue as you've found out. Works like a normal PC then. Very few people use a bungee PC anymore. Yes it eliminates the failure to cock malfunction. But in an emergency aircraft exit you may not have enough speed to inflate it. On more complication on the decision of which parachute to use. I have one customer who has used a bungee for years and years. But he doesn't do hop and pops with it and takes very good care of his rig. Better bet is to remove the bungee altogether and use it as a non collapsible PC until you can get knowledgable help. We jumped them for decades. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klampfi 0 #5 September 29, 2007 Yes, you are absolutely right but in my case I already know the right length of the bungee and it's condition. I went to a rigger this week and he showed me how this knot works (see attachment). Cheers, Klampfi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #6 September 30, 2007 Bowline knot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
