alexey 6 #1 June 24, 2003 Racer, total mal. When reserve was delivered for repack, was found some not-so-good things (see in attachment). Riser type 8, connector #5. As I think, there are some variants to prevention: 1. softlink 2. Bumper 3. Fixed connector Sorry for bad English...Lexa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #2 June 24, 2003 Interesting. Do you think the nut on the link ripped the riser during opening? This might happen if the link was oriented sideways, with the nut inside the riser. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbaur 0 #3 June 24, 2003 When the barrel is closed, it is off-center. The better choice is to orient the link with the long end toward the riser, lines on the short end. The photo shows the probable orientation upside-down. Slider bumpers would have helped maintain orientation, but the riser can be also be tacked to prevent link rotation. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #4 June 24, 2003 QuoteRacer, total mal. When reserve was delivered for repack, was found some not-so-good things (see in attachment). Riser type 8, connector #5. As I think, there are some variants to prevention: 1. softlink 2. Bumper 3. Fixed connector Sorry for bad English... Are you sure it's a Racer and not a clone? The reason I ask is Racers use type 13 webbing (7000 lbs)in their harnesses, the webbing pictured is type 8 (4000 lbs). Type 8 is thinner and therefore more susceptible to abrasion and / or tearing. I would check the link for trapped fibers in the barrel and any rough spots on it's surface also check the container for objects with sharp edges (raised grommets, exposed stiffener plates, etc). Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #5 June 24, 2003 Was that the main riser or the reserve riser? Racer's have ty XIII webbing for their harness sections, so if that's a reserve riser, it probably wasn't a Racer. (the pic was of ty VIII webbing) "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbaur 0 #6 June 24, 2003 I just looked at a couple Racers on the rack. The main lift web and front reserve risers are Type 13, but the rear reserve risers are Type 8 -- and checking the photo, it looks like there's a guide ring on the riser. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #7 June 25, 2003 QuoteI just looked at a couple Racers on the rack. The main lift web and front reserve risers are Type 13, but the rear reserve risers are Type 8 -- and checking the photo, it looks like there's a guide ring on the riser. Mark Your right I forgot about the rear risers, my bad. It's been a while since I've either packed or built one. Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
