3mpire 0 #1 March 12, 2012 I did a search and came up with a single thread (http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2750316;search_string=Wingsuit%20with%20leg%20strap%20bungee;#2750316) from 2007 and was wondering if there has been any progress made in a detachable bungee for your leg straps which would allow a rig to go from freefly friendly (with bungee) to wingsuit friendly (sans bungee) configuration. Is this still a roll your own solution type deal, in which case I should just talk to a rigger, or does anyone out there market something that fits this use case? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roostnureye 2 #2 March 12, 2012 untie said bungee before wingsuit jump retie said bungee after wingsuit jumps works for me every time, its fast, efficient, and cheap!Flock University FWC / ZFlock B.A.S.E. 1580 Aussie BASE 121 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3mpire 0 #3 March 12, 2012 I will give that a try. the bungee on my rig had been tied for around ten years so I had to cut it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #4 March 12, 2012 I don't know the brand of rig, but I saw a jumper board the Otter in Eloy this weekend ahead of me, and instead of a bungee, they had a short length of tape (looked thinner then webbing) instead, with a quick release buckle on it. I think the jumper was German, so it may have been a Euro rig (or a after market add-on).Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #5 March 12, 2012 QuoteI don't know the brand of rig, but I saw a jumper board the Otter in Eloy this weekend ahead of me, and instead of a bungee, they had a short length of tape (looked thinner then webbing) instead, with a quick release buckle on it. I think the jumper was German, so it may have been a Euro rig (or a after market add-on). Wouldn't be difficult to do, but then you have a comfort thing to deal with (who want's to sit on the floor of the otter/skyvan etc with a shackle/buckle in their ass?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #6 March 12, 2012 My current rigs have removable ""bungees" made out of 2 softlinks, the ones with the metal ring. They are sown to the legstraps with the canopy-lines end. I undo the softlink to open the "bungee". After the wingsuit is on the rig, I do the softlink up again. I've also used a small french link: knot your bungee on one side of the rig as usual, and attach the other side with a small french link. Whether this works depends mostly on your rig: if you have the small loops for the bungee this is easy, if you have the long tube type loops you'll have to make a loop with tape or something, to attach the french link to. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #7 March 12, 2012 ...who want's to sit on the floor of the otter/skyvan etc with a shackle/buckle in their ass? Quote A DEMO Jumper! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3mpire 0 #8 March 12, 2012 Thanks everyone for the feedback, I've gotten a lot of ideas to work with. I'll post an update with results showing what I ultimately end up with. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #9 March 12, 2012 Quote untie said bungee before wingsuit jump retie said bungee after wingsuit jumps works for me every time, its fast, efficient, and cheap! this^^ i found the "tooth" of a fork to be a valuable tool to open up a firmly tight strap.. plus i get a reason to talk to the hot waitress! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #10 March 13, 2012 Quote Quote untie said bungee before wingsuit jump retie said bungee after wingsuit jumps works for me every time, its fast, efficient, and cheap! this^^ i found the "tooth" of a fork to be a valuable tool to open up a firmly tight strap.. plus i get a reason to talk to the hot waitress! Try using a Marlin Spike, it's much easier...and they just do what ya say, never have to talk to 'em. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronaldo 0 #11 March 14, 2012 There is another thread about this with some good ideas http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2750316#2750316Engineering Law #5: The most vital dimension on any plan drawing stands the most chance of being omitted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
