French Links and Lines

[Dannost 0]

Hi Pros:
Please straighten me out here. On a 7 cell, Triathlon, the A/B lines go on the outside of the risers/French links, right? And then the single (2) lines are the last to go onto the french links? Help!
Dan

ISAIAH 40:31

[Samurai136 0]

A/B lines goto the front risers, C/D lines to the rear risers. Start with the line on the stabilizer and work your way in towards the center cell. Once you have them on the link, no lines should cross over/ over lap each other.

If you are in doubt, take it to a rigger.

Ken

"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian
Ken

[riggerrob 558]

Yes.
When installing lines on links/risers, install the Maillon Rapide links on the risers with the openings facing inboard.
Attach the outer AB lines to the links first, then work your way inboard. The non-cascaded A and B lines (on the center cell) are the last lines installed before you close the links
Now repeat the process with the CD lines.
Tighten the links as far as you can with your fingers, then use a wrench to tighten them another quarter turn.
When attaching the steering lines, bemember to route them through the rear slider grommets AND the steering guide rings before slipping them onto the steering toggles.
The last step in assembling a canopy is asking a knowledgeable friend to double-check your work.

[Dannost 0]

RiggerBob, thanks a lot. I thought it looked right but wanted to check. Dan

ISAIAH 40:31