taylor.freefall 0 #1 December 17, 2011 Purely out of interest but, in a nutshell, what is the difference between different riser lengths? I've researched old threads but they become confusing when people start talking about swooping - or maybe that's answered my own question to a certain degree, or maybe it's purely user height, ie reach, or something that simple. Either way, it would be interesting to know... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 December 17, 2011 Well, some risers are shorter and some are longer. That's basically it. Outside of competitive swooping, riser length is really important for someone's height (well, their arm reach). The longer the riser the longer the toggle stroke from full reach to full flare from the arms.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #3 December 17, 2011 Thanks Dave, I figured it must, well probably must be, that - at least now I know for sure ; ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #4 December 17, 2011 The thing with different riser lengths is it will tend to make you fly in circles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #5 December 17, 2011 That happens when I follow my nose... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #6 December 17, 2011 They also need to fit the rig. I used to see a lot of people wanting shorter risers to be able to reach the links but they were too short to be safe on rigs like a Vector II.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #7 December 17, 2011 QuoteThey also need to fit the rig. I used to see a lot of people wanting shorter risers to be able to reach the links but they were too short to be safe on rigs like a Vector II. Could you elaborate on this, please?Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #8 December 17, 2011 It was common when riser covers were only one sided to see toggles and excess steering line floating in the wind behind the rig. Sometimes even suspension line. Risers had to be long enough to ensure they were secured in the main container. Before dive loops became common people liked to be able to reach the links to use as a handle. This would lead to shorter risers. I'm sure someone better at searching youtube can find an example.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnSherman 1 #9 December 17, 2011 Risers can be any length the designer chooses. They certainly must consider the issues already mentioned, but their length should coincide with the line length. A Ram Air canopy has an arc with a point of concentricity at some point below the arc. The designer backs off this point to develop the overall line length then assigns a portion of this length to the riser. Longer risers shorter lines and vice versa. Ask the manufacturer what they reccommend for the correct length. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
