Peej 0 #26 April 17, 2007 Badda-bing! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #27 April 17, 2007 The 1st one is very clear. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaylorC 0 #28 April 17, 2007 hmm very interesting. Chachi next time i see you up in pitt i wouldn't mind taking a look at this setup in person if you don't mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #29 April 17, 2007 out of curiousity, for those of you who use this set up how long are your risers?Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #30 April 17, 2007 Quoteout of curiousity, for those of you who use this set up how long are your risers? There was a prior tendency I noticed for people to use very long risers - and in so doing moving the ring further up the riser to allow the same feel. I'm using standard 20" risers from Mirage. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #31 April 17, 2007 QuoteI'm using standard 20" risers from Mirage. Ditto. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audwiz 0 #32 April 17, 2007 Quoteout of curiousity, for those of you who use this set up how long are your risers? 23 inch,...and still notice the difference... <<<< >>>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #33 April 17, 2007 I have NEVER seen any US competitor or "fun swooper" jumping this configuration either. Edited to add, though, that it seems like a reasonable idea and I guess I will try it out for myself to see how I like it. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #34 April 17, 2007 i know of a few people out here on the west coast (USA) that do this but they usually have the standard 20-21" risers. i have 23's and don't have any issues with performance reaching all the way to the slinks but it might be kind of interesting to try.Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #35 April 17, 2007 I jump 22's and don't have any problem reaching to full arm extension with the toggles over my hands. I am trying to visualize the potential benefit and can't really see any, but since it's so simple to rig, I might as well see for myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #36 April 17, 2007 QuoteI am trying to visualize the potential benefit and can't really see any, but since it's so simple to rig, I might as well see for myself. yeah, i'm in the same boat. let me know how it goesSlip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chachi 0 #37 April 17, 2007 i think this is something hard to describe but land once with it and i reckon you won't go back. taylor, of course you can take a look. i think sewing the ring on the riser is smarter though. it stops the possible slider grommet on metal and lays more flat for pulling down the slider over top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2shay 0 #38 April 17, 2007 How does it bypass the original brake ring?don't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #39 April 17, 2007 QuoteHow does it bypass the original brake ring? Check the picture of piisfish's post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2shay 0 #40 April 17, 2007 thats pretty awesome does anyone know how or where to get this done?don't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2shay 0 #41 April 17, 2007 Is it totally safe to have connected to the slink? I don't know!?!?!?don't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #42 April 17, 2007 Quote Is it totally safe Seriously?Nothing is totally safe. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2shay 0 #43 April 17, 2007 Okay, is there any concerns and if so what are they?don't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #44 April 17, 2007 Read the thread. All the concerns are mentioned. Wear on the slinks that may fail as a result, wear on the brake lines, damage to slider grommets resulting in accelerated line wear or damage, misrouting/mis stowing the brakes resulting in malfunction, etc, etc. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #45 April 17, 2007 My observation, and in response to Paul's comments about damage to slider grommets, is that this would probably not be a good idea for use with brass grommets, but stainless grommets would be impervious to damage from the rings on the slinks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2shay 0 #46 April 17, 2007 What if you put some sort of loop or something like a slink on to the riser and connect the ring to that rather than putting it on the slink that is connected to your lines? Just a thought, have no idea if that would be applicable.don't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #47 April 17, 2007 QuoteWhat if you put some sort of loop or something like a slink on to the riser and connect the ring to that rather than putting it on the slink that is connected to your lines? Just a thought, have no idea if that would be applicable.What if sewing a little piece specra line on the top of the riser as a "guide ring"? It would not be leaded in normal use anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #48 April 17, 2007 QuoteWhat if you put some sort of loop or something like a slink on to the riser and connect the ring to that rather than putting it on the slink that is connected to your lines? Just a thought, have no idea if that would be applicable. That's probably a better idea than running it through the ring on the soft link. The slider comes down and smackes the ring, that in itself does not cause any alarm. Any time the tab, or ring is outside of the riser, epecially to the outside, the slider grommet can mash against the portion of line wrapped around the ring. If it causes enough wear to fail the link, that would be bad. It's not a high impact area but it's not a lot of material holding the ring either. Also, sometimes the line running through the ring will also rub across the portion of line securing the ring in place. I honestly don't see TOO much of a problem, but give it is possible to fail that link prematurely, I would make it the way you suggested.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inertial 0 #49 April 17, 2007 Hey, didn't pack my canopy on Sunday so I could make some pictures, too. Nearly every swooper has it here in Germany. First time I saw the modification was in Empuriabrava December 2005 and got the mod the same day. Last time I was in Empuria some swoopers from the UK saw it and modified their canopies, too. It feels great when you are on your rears and just have your rears and the toggles in your hand (got 22 inch risers and my arms are stretched out to the end of the risers which I like most). A month ago I jumped a friend's rig which doesn't have the mod and it feeled so weird. Couldn't stretch my arms fully (well maybe longer risers will do the job, too). Our mod is a little different. We have the ring between the first loop of the sLink so it can't move around a lot. Don't see any reason for more wear on the steering lines. blues Tobi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
za_skydiver 0 #50 April 17, 2007 Any idea where i can get 2 of these rings from? I think it might solve some issues i have with pulling my front risers. Might as well give it a try.Some dream of flying, i live the dream... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
