uer16 1 #1 November 9, 2017 Would someone be able to measure approximately the size of an original Raven 2 (PIA 218 sq. ft I believe) slider? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #2 November 9, 2017 I have one unpacked . But it has the bikini slider is that what you want ?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
uer16 1 #3 November 9, 2017 Hmm didn't realize they have bikini sliders. The goal is to safely skydive it as a main. So the appropriate sail slider dimensions would be ideal. I think dimensions of the bikini slider grommet-to-grommet would be a good start (i.e. a sail slider of the same size shouldn't open any harder). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 41 #4 November 9, 2017 Just for fun, doesn't give you any useful info RIGGING ADVISORY CIRCULAR Issue Date: 18 August 1993 RAC No. 325 Rev. A SUBJECT: RAVEN RESERVE BIKINI SLIDER STATUS: RECOMMENDED http://www.parachutemanuals.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=41&func=startdown&id=405"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 20 #5 November 9, 2017 uer16I think dimensions of the bikini slider grommet-to-grommet would be a good start (i.e. a sail slider of the same size shouldn't open any harder). It is my opinion that a sail slider with the dimensions that Keith gives you would be a good start. It might open a bit fast still, but probably not too hard. All this assumes a canopy that has very few jumps on it. Once it gets hundreds of jumps the opening will probably start to slow down. To complete your education on this "bikini slider" stuff, read the advisory circular that Ian pointed you to. I imagine someone will provide a picture at some point. (Searching Google Images for "bikini slider" did not provide any pictures of sliders, but it did keep me occupied for a while.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 20 #7 November 9, 2017 BigMarkHere you go. Cool, what size Raven and what dimensions on the slider? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMark 1 #8 November 10, 2017 peek***Here you go. Cool, what size Raven and what dimensions on the slider? That's a pic from when I tried to sell it, it's somewhere in my garage with all the other poor unloved canopies. Just showing what a Bikini slider looks like when Scotty Carbone isn't preening around the Pool in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uer16 1 #9 November 13, 2017 Awesome info in the thread! Still would like to know the dimensions before jumping it with a slider from a Sabre though.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,093 #10 November 13, 2017 uer16Awesome info in the thread! Still would like to know the dimensions before jumping it with a slider from a Sabre though.. Exactly what model Raven 2 is it? By "original" do you mean not a -M, not a Super Raven, or the very first model? Is there a letter in brackets on the label? I have a couple Raven 2s here.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
uer16 1 #11 November 13, 2017 Wish I knew, it has a tailpocket sewn over the label. I *believe* it's not dash-M or Super Raven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,259 #12 November 14, 2017 Hi uer16, Quotetailpocket sewn over the label It has been many years since I have inspected a Raven canopy. I seem to remember that they had the TSO label sewn to a rib right at front edge. Look there and see what you can find. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,093 #13 November 14, 2017 I just dug out a Raven II (e). DOM Mar. 90 I measure the slider to be 16.5 x 28 inches.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
gowlerk 2,093 #14 November 14, 2017 JerryBaumchenHi uer16, Quotetailpocket sewn over the label It has been many years since I have inspected a Raven canopy. I seem to remember that they had the TSO label sewn to a rib right at front edge. Look there and see what you can find. Jerry Baumchen Well, that's one way to encourage him to inspect it!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
uer16 1 #15 November 15, 2017 gowlerk I just dug out a Raven II (e). DOM Mar. 90 I measure the slider to be 16.5 x 28 inches. Thanks! gowlerk Well, that's one way to encourage him to inspect it! Hah I wish, the label is clearly sticking out from under the tailpocket, around ~10% of it can be seen (the boilerplate warning text). That is a good point though, I do need to thoroughly inspect it before jumping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
