flyhy 0 #1 May 9, 2003 Hi. I'm just about to put new steering lines onto my canopy but haven't got a sewing-machine... Does it make any difference to make the stitching by hand as long as it's holding the fingertrap in its position? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #3 May 9, 2003 I'd be comfortable doing it, as a temporary fix, but I'd put some machine stitches in it as soon as I could. It would be good to have a rigger look at it before you jump it.... -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #4 May 9, 2003 Performance Designs recommends finger-trapping, then tying steering lines. A simple overhand knot will prevent the fingertrap from slipping out. And yes, a few hand stitches would also help in that scenario, just remember to use E-thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhy 0 #5 May 11, 2003 ... the line in the fingertrap is now actually too short to tie a knot in it... but I jumped it today and it seems to be alright. Maybe just no long term solution anyway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
