mrfalconfixer 0 #1 September 24, 2014 Has anyone used Chernis Collapsible Pilot Chutes? https://www.facebook.com/ChernisCollapsiblePilotChuteRyan 242196 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #2 September 24, 2014 mrfalconfixerHas anyone used Chernis Collapsible Pilot Chutes? https://www.facebook.com/ChernisCollapsiblePilotChute I have trusted him with a lot more than that! He bought the rights to make the Northern Lite container (a one man shop), which eventually became what is now owned by Kelly Farrington as VSE - the Infinity. No need to hesitate at all.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skez 0 #3 September 24, 2014 I got one a while back all good and got to choose pretty much any colour......have had no problemsFTMC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,154 #4 September 24, 2014 My go to supplier for p/cs. I sell about 5 of them a year to my local customers. No problems ever.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #5 September 24, 2014 Yes. I have been jumping one of Larry's pilot chutes for several months. Great quality. Works as it should. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #6 September 24, 2014 Didn't he take over for one of the other main PC makers?"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cambalectri 0 #7 September 24, 2014 I have a 24 '' Chernis Collapsible p.c. for a 120 main canopy, since early Spring, this year ! Excellent quality and construction. Just great ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #8 September 24, 2014 DougHDidn't he take over for one of the other main PC makers? I believe his design is based on the Cazer, but I'm unsure of what their agreement is. Either way Chernis PCs are Grade A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iambeav2 0 #9 September 27, 2014 All 3 of my personal rigs and my brother's 2 rigs all have Chernis Pilot Chutes on them, some pull out (I modded myself, but maybe Larry will make you one if you want it) and some throw out. That's 2 Infinity's, 2 Javelins, and 1 Mirage, ranging from 70 sq ft to 150 sq ft....it's not the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone...it's the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until someone appreciates it for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SStewart 13 #10 September 27, 2014 Yes, great quality. I have bought 5 or 6 so far. As mentioned Larry used to make the NL3/Infinity container and is a well respected long time pioneer in the sport. Can't go wrong here.Onward and Upward! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #11 September 27, 2014 is this the guy who has the ad in the classifieds under high speed dirt ?i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyBotten 0 #12 October 30, 2014 This just in; the Norwegian civil parachuting authority has grounded all Chernis PCs in Norway for inspection. We've had three incidents during the deployment where the tape coming of the confluence wrap at the point where the PC attaches to the bridle. Two of the incidents led to the PC being separated from the bridle, and barely hanging on by the kill line. For the affected PCs we've seen that only 3-9 mm of the tape was wrapped around and sewn within the CW. Chernis has been contacted on this, but no conclusion has been made yet. The service order is available in Norwegian here: http://nlf.no/sites/default/files/fallskjerm/dokument/so_2014-03_chernis_pilotskjermer_0.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 278 #13 October 30, 2014 The Google translation to English, messy but usable: https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=no&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnlf.no%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Ffallskjerm%2Fdokument%2Fso_2014-03_chernis_pilotskjermer_0.pdf&edit-text= One has to go to the original PDF for the photos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highspeeddirt 0 #14 October 31, 2014 No KEITHBAR. those are made By The Chute Shack. owned by a former ParaFlite rigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadwizard 0 #15 December 24, 2014 The three incidents resulted in normal opening and no injuries. All pilot chutes of the original order that have been returned have been replaced at no charge. The cause has been addressed and rectified. We stand behind our pilot chutes 100% . Larry Chernis 210-313-6342Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites roadwizard 0 #16 December 24, 2014 The Chernis Collapsible Pilot Chute is made by Larry Chernis in Castroville, TX 210-313-6342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites roadwizard 0 #17 December 24, 2014 NO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites roadwizard 0 #18 December 24, 2014 When Jim Cazer decided to retire from making pilot chutes he provided me with all the info to build high quality collapsible pilot chutes. With my experience in container manufacturing is was a good fit! Now that Jim has closed his shop I would invite anyone to contact me and take a look at what I make. Larry Chernis 210-313-6342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cambalectri 0 #19 December 28, 2014 Before Larry's main p.c. I tried two different main pilot chutes from various serious manufacturers; and one coming with the rig, I bought in 2014... I reduced the p.c. size as suggested by Larry and also the manufacturer of my main and I had suddenly, the best openings since many years.... I do not know why ! I can't explained why ! Size of a main p.c. may play an important role concerning the opening of a main !?!?!? At the moment, I am extremely happy with my Chernis Collapsible Pilot chutes... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiverek 63 #20 December 29, 2014 Smaller PC = less snatch force = less perceived 'first shock' = also less disturbed pack job when it leaves the bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cambalectri 0 #21 December 30, 2014 skydiverekSmaller PC = less snatch force = less perceived 'first shock' = also less disturbed pack job when it leaves the bag. Thanks, that makes sense ! I also had the opportunity changing the main bridle width and length on the same canopy and I had some interesting openings, however, some were not so nice, even with line twists !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fcajump 164 #22 January 5, 2015 Since the size of PC issue was brought up, I'll point out the other side of that coin... Years ago, Jim Cazer PC's were sold locally, but did not indicate their size (or appropriate main canopy size). Not knowing that there was a difference (and being new to ZP PC's), I got what was on the shelf. PC hesitation lead to a two out at an airshow. (long story but not an AAD scare) Talked to Jim and he sent me a larger one the next day and ensured that all future PC's indicated the size main they were intended for... I think the break point was around 170ft^2. Never had a problem after that. roadwizard looks to be down in the 120 range, so no problem there and a good idea. But to the other (larger/newer) readers, make sure you look at the whole issue, not just the solution that helped one person as a fits-all solution. JWAlways remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ronhend 0 #23 January 5, 2015 Just curious if anyone has talked Jim Cazer lately, wondering what he's doing these days. Jim was my instructor on my S/L jumps in 1976.Club then was Birmingham Parachute Assn. Ron ATP B-727 B767-757 CFI-II Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JerryBaumchen 1,333 #24 January 5, 2015 Hi Ron, Quotewondering what he's doing these days. It is my understanding that he is completely out of the parachute business. I 'heard' due to health. Last week I talked with the person who bought all of his sewing machines. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ronhend 0 #25 January 6, 2015 Thanks Jerry! That's kind of what I thought the case might be. It's been many years since I have seen or talked him. RonATP B-727 B767-757 CFI-II 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
roadwizard 0 #16 December 24, 2014 The Chernis Collapsible Pilot Chute is made by Larry Chernis in Castroville, TX 210-313-6342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadwizard 0 #18 December 24, 2014 When Jim Cazer decided to retire from making pilot chutes he provided me with all the info to build high quality collapsible pilot chutes. With my experience in container manufacturing is was a good fit! Now that Jim has closed his shop I would invite anyone to contact me and take a look at what I make. Larry Chernis 210-313-6342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cambalectri 0 #19 December 28, 2014 Before Larry's main p.c. I tried two different main pilot chutes from various serious manufacturers; and one coming with the rig, I bought in 2014... I reduced the p.c. size as suggested by Larry and also the manufacturer of my main and I had suddenly, the best openings since many years.... I do not know why ! I can't explained why ! Size of a main p.c. may play an important role concerning the opening of a main !?!?!? At the moment, I am extremely happy with my Chernis Collapsible Pilot chutes... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #20 December 29, 2014 Smaller PC = less snatch force = less perceived 'first shock' = also less disturbed pack job when it leaves the bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cambalectri 0 #21 December 30, 2014 skydiverekSmaller PC = less snatch force = less perceived 'first shock' = also less disturbed pack job when it leaves the bag. Thanks, that makes sense ! I also had the opportunity changing the main bridle width and length on the same canopy and I had some interesting openings, however, some were not so nice, even with line twists !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 164 #22 January 5, 2015 Since the size of PC issue was brought up, I'll point out the other side of that coin... Years ago, Jim Cazer PC's were sold locally, but did not indicate their size (or appropriate main canopy size). Not knowing that there was a difference (and being new to ZP PC's), I got what was on the shelf. PC hesitation lead to a two out at an airshow. (long story but not an AAD scare) Talked to Jim and he sent me a larger one the next day and ensured that all future PC's indicated the size main they were intended for... I think the break point was around 170ft^2. Never had a problem after that. roadwizard looks to be down in the 120 range, so no problem there and a good idea. But to the other (larger/newer) readers, make sure you look at the whole issue, not just the solution that helped one person as a fits-all solution. JWAlways remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronhend 0 #23 January 5, 2015 Just curious if anyone has talked Jim Cazer lately, wondering what he's doing these days. Jim was my instructor on my S/L jumps in 1976.Club then was Birmingham Parachute Assn. Ron ATP B-727 B767-757 CFI-II Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,333 #24 January 5, 2015 Hi Ron, Quotewondering what he's doing these days. It is my understanding that he is completely out of the parachute business. I 'heard' due to health. Last week I talked with the person who bought all of his sewing machines. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronhend 0 #25 January 6, 2015 Thanks Jerry! That's kind of what I thought the case might be. It's been many years since I have seen or talked him. RonATP B-727 B767-757 CFI-II Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
