Riser Pressure?

[dharma1976 0]

Hey all, I just recently took a Stiletto 150 out for a test drive. So went to use the front risers and noticed that the pressure was way more than the Sabre 150 that I have been flying, is there a reason for that?

From what I have heard that is not how it is supposed to be.

Any ideas?

Dave

http://www.skyjunky.com

CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing.

[SkymonkeyONE 3]

Control lines might be too tight.

[dharma1976 0]

thanks I went and got the pd line chart for the canopy and will be checking the trim on the steering lines before I jump it next.

Cheers.

Dave

http://www.skyjunky.com

CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing.

[SkymonkeyONE 3]

The line charts will only give you a baseline. It has been my experience that the stock line-length is too short on Stillettos for steep front riser dives. My 107 (which I jumped for nearly six years) was way too "bucky" in risers until I added four whole inches to the control lines. Oddly, my 97 (which I jumped for about six months) was nearly perfect at the stock length. I added one inch over stock on it. Your mileage may vary.

[davelepka 4]

If you have any speed built up form a previous turn, that will make the risers feel 'heavy'. A Stiletto will carry speed from a turn longer than a Sabre, so that may have been a factor.

Also, riser pressure will build fairly quickly on a Stiletto, not to mention that it will probably build more overall speed than a Sabre, also adding to the riser pressure (I haven't jumped a Sabre for many years, but I think this is right).

I find if I am doing anything over a 270 for my approach, I need to be in deep brakes before starting my turn to be able to manage the riser pressure through the entire turn. For a 270 or less, I can begin from full flight (or a little faster), but even then, starting from brakes makes it easier.