BMFin 0 #1 March 28, 2003 I was wondering has anyone noticed how quickly Hornet line-sets (spectra 825) wear out ? I have a 120 Hornet (year 2002) with 250 jumps. For a canopy that has only 250 on it the lines are pretty worn out. (not that they need changing yet but still) We changed the ends of the steeringlines yesterday ´cause they were already too hairy.. Othervise the canopy is in good condition. BTW. I yesterday recieved my Mirage G4, wich is now with the rigger. I will try to post pics soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #2 March 29, 2003 How you treat a canopy affects the life of a line set. If you load your Hornet heavily (1.7), dump in a track and do lots of vigorous toggle turns on the way down, your Hornet may be due for a re-line after as few as 250 jumps. Lower steering lines are usually the first to stretch/shrink out of trim. For example, Aerodyne recommends replacing steering lines every 200 jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #4 March 29, 2003 Quote Ziggy That might be true. Actually I havent yet jumped the canopy even once. I bought it used. And Im now assembling my rig.. It could be very true that the canopy has sharp slider grommets etc. I will check this out .. Thanks ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #5 March 31, 2003 I've got a hornet, and very hairy lower steering lines. Mine are that way from the velcro fasteners. I need to get the velcroless ones. If they are a little hairy, I don't think this is much to worry about though..... Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #6 April 1, 2003 You already got it (mirage g4)? didn't you had the shippment date march 31st? So it was a little early How do you like it so far? "George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #7 April 1, 2003 Quote You already got it (mirage g4)? didn't you had the shippment date march 31st? So it was a little early How do you like it so far? yes.. It was a few days early. I havent yet tried how it fits me because it needs to be assembled first. It should be ready in couple of days. A lot of small improvements in the rig. I cant wait to see how it looks after being packed. I will post pics as soon as I get the rig home.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
