mirage62 0 #1 July 16, 2003 This weekend we attempted to cut away a G4 Mirage for repack. The pull was very hard, I believe to be unpullable under canopy. This was a new rig. The owner had not cut the rig away when they recieved it. As a test we held the cut away cables with two fingers and where able to "hold" the cables fairly easily. We could find no kinks in the cables or the hard housings. We looked but did not find any dirt or grit that might have bound the cable. The rig is with a rigger now who'll do a better incepection than I can. The above is just for limited information. I curently own and jump a Mirage every weekend and love it.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #2 July 16, 2003 Was that while he was wearing the rig? Or was it laying on the ground?My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #3 July 16, 2003 QuoteAs a test we held the cut away cables with two fingers and where able to "hold" the cables fairly easily. What does that test? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #4 July 16, 2003 Ace Pure Silicone Lubricant, even when new. Eliminates the pull force issues if used every 30 days along w/ massaging the 3-rings and metal, capped, tacked riser inserts. Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #5 July 16, 2003 "What does that test?" (sorry I haven't figured out the quote thing) I thought that to be able to hold the cut away cables with finger preasure, while somebody pulled on the cut away handle was a good indication that it was binding. All the pulls were with someone in the rig, and we all took turns pulling from out side to. The cables had been lubed but by what I don't knowKevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLOfreefall 0 #7 July 16, 2003 Any objection to using a teflon based lubricant? I have that around the house for use on my bicycle. I've been cleaning/lubricating with that, and it seems to work well. What is it about the silicon spray that makes it your lube of choice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #8 July 16, 2003 I haven't tried any Teflon based lubricants, so I don't know. The Ace Pure Silicone Lubricant was recommended by Mr. Booth. I went and bought a can and it is amazing. It cleans the cables and leaves behind some slick silicone that is dry. It doesn't attract dirt and seems to keep the cables cleaner than using nothing at all or any other lubricant that leaves an oily film behind. I have tried a bunch of different lubricants and this stuff beats them all by far. Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #9 July 16, 2003 I'd use what the manufacturer recommends-period. The way I read this is that the hard pull is after the velcro has been peeled, so it seems to be a cable/housing problem. Please let us know if silicone fixes the problem. I have heard of this before, but not on new rigs. The manufacturer should be alerted also. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #10 July 17, 2003 I've been using the 100% silicone for years, great stuff. Teflon may cause a build up in that most that I've used were in a solution much as graphite is. I wipe down the cables until I no longer see any dirt on the rag, then coat the cables one more time. Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLOfreefall 0 #11 July 17, 2003 that is what I've been doing with the Tri-flow (teflon). Clean them up real good, and leave just enough to get me out of a pinch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
