par 0 #1 July 23, 2004 I have problem with line twists. It occurs almost every third jump. Is it common to have them so often? What can i do to avoid them? Packing mistakes? Deploying in turn or what else? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
addicted 0 #2 July 23, 2004 I had exactly the same problem earlier this year. What I did "wrong" was that I didn't leave enough of the lines loose in the container, I often used one rubber band too much. (heh, not easy to to explain in a foreign language) I had linetwists on every fifth jump or so.. Haven't had it in the last 15... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
par 0 #3 July 23, 2004 i mean are there some packing issues i should sheck? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #4 July 23, 2004 You were just given one packing issue, stowing the lines - or in this case, too much of them. What else can cause line twists - uneven inflation of the canopy (which possibly could be the result of packing), body position, harness fit, the list goes on. If you can get someone to video your openings that would be helpful. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #5 July 23, 2004 1. Are the stows symettrical, 2. Are the bands the same tightness. 3. Are the risers even when placed in the main pack tray. 4. Is the suspension line slack tucked at the bottom of the reserve tray or is it at a 45 degree angle down from the reserve tray sides into the pack tray. 5. Are you a) placing your D bag in the container and rolling it so the suspension lines are towrds the bottom of the pack tray, or are you b) placing the D bag straight up and down (where the suspension lines would be at your back while wearing the rig). In either case, are the line stows a little too long so that they are catching the corners of the main pack tray upon exit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #6 July 23, 2004 What about body position upon deployment? Don't rule that out as a possible factor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #7 July 23, 2004 It had already been mentioned by Jimbo, so I assumed it would be rolled up in the information-gathering which may have been a mistake on my part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbinschmitt 0 #8 July 23, 2004 I had a similar problem with a few years ago with my then brand new Vengeance. I was convinced that I was doing something to cause this, but in fact once I sent back to PD they had to replace the line set since the wrong one was used when it was built. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #9 July 23, 2004 Another thing that can increase the chance of line twists is the location of the stow bands. On some rigs, mostly older, the loops for the stow bands are sewn on the sides of the bag, far apart. Most newer rigs have them on the flap, much closer together. On the flap is better, since, when the lines pull out during deployment, there is less rocking and less tendency for the bag to spin. When pulling out the side stows, there's a lot more leverage to rock and spin the bag. This is just one of many factors, but it's been a help to me to change over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdfreefly 1 #10 July 26, 2004 No problem, skip every third jump! Methane Freefly - got stink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
