coho21 0 #1 July 29, 2002 Well I just got my "Beer" rig this past weekend. It looked beautiful! I had the reserve repacked, demoed a main, and went jumping. Special thanks to everyone at Perris for such a good time. I was having one problem that was really irking me though. My right side riser cover kept coming undone. I think this was caused by the way the risers were sitting in the container. They seemed to be putting a lot of pressure on the outside portion of the riser covers. Does anyone know if there is a Mod. out there that can be done to extend the tuck tabs? They seemed to be fine in free fall but they would open whenever I tied my shoes or stretched out. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks. JensenJ YSD#0009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #2 July 29, 2002 That can be fixed by how the reserve is packed to a slight degree. Where the material gets stuffed can alter how the container fits.If it continues to be an issue, I'd have your rigger look at moving some material in the reserve tray to make it fit better.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #3 July 29, 2002 I have also seen how the risers are layed in the channel when packed that can put pressure on the tab and cause it to pop out. It might be something to try before opening a reserve. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #4 July 29, 2002 Good point Chris, Slinks seem to solve this type of problem on most rigs.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,434 #5 July 29, 2002 >Good point Chris, Slinks seem to solve this type of problem on most rigs. ?? Slinks reduce pack volume at/near the pack tray, not near the top of the riser covers. I've had this problem with a few Reflexes, and it's usually due to poor reserve material distribution and/or main risers that "bunch up" near the riser covers (due to twists, too much slack etc) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #6 July 29, 2002 When I had hard links on my canopy the links hit the bottom part of the reserve container and made the sidewall buckle and made the riser tuck tabs be under pressure the entire time. Once i reduced the pack volume with slinks the problem went away.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danger 0 #7 July 29, 2002 I agree with the comments stating it is probaly a result of the way the reserve is packed. Less fabric in the 'ears' of the reserve stopped my risers covers from untucking. Danger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coho21 0 #8 July 29, 2002 Ok. So on that regard is it customary for a rigger fix this free of charge?J YSD#0009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
