Helopitts 0 #1 February 19, 2013 I am a newer jumper with 73 jumps and am jumping a Sabre2 210 that is loaded1.14. When I pull down on double fronts the parachute buffets and bucks, the same thing happens when I do front riser turns. Is this normal? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bofh 0 #2 February 19, 2013 Sounds like your brakelines are too short. See if the tail is pulled down as you pull on the fronts (it should not). If it does and you want to do anything about it, talk to a rigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #3 February 19, 2013 It does sound like short brake lines. At a safe height, and clear of traffic, do some front riser manuvers with your toggles in your hands, and look at the tail of the canopy while you do them. If there is tension on the brake line and/or it's actually pulling on the tail, the lines are too short. What's happening is you're pulling the front risers, which means 'go', and deflecting the tail, which means 'stop' at the same time. If this is the case, speak to a rigger. You may have extra steering line stored inside of your current lines, and they can just let them out to the proper length. If not, you'll need new lower steering lines, which will take more time to build/install, but shouldn't be very expensive. Truth be told, if your lines are older, you might just have the entire steering line replaced, top to bottom, just to be safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helopitts 0 #4 February 20, 2013 Thanks for the info!! I'll check it out on my next jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #5 March 4, 2013 Yeah. With your hands still in your toggles you should be able to pull down both front risers to your chest without deflecting your tail if you ever intend to use your fronts at all. It's very easy to let out your lower control lines. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites