sebcat 0 #1 February 15, 2012 Hello, I want a pair of cross connectors for this season. I'm thinking a piece of dacron line between the hard links (front/rear ofc), but I want to check with you guys first. I've never seen a cross connector up close. Anyone got pictures, measurements, tips to share? //Sebastian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #2 February 17, 2012 I've used pull up cord. It's also been years since I put my feet below someone's slider. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedundantRigger 0 #3 May 10, 2015 Bumping. Gonna make a few sets of cross connectors for the homies and myself. I figured I'd use some of the old bridles I have lying around. X connectors aren't rocket surgery but I still like to fish for wisdom anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IJskonijn 44 #4 May 11, 2015 A pair of strong pull-up cords tied securely between front and back hardlinks should do the job. That's what I had on my old L160 (rental), but I haven't gotten around to fixing it on my new (for me) canopy. Just be sure not to make them TOO short, ideally they should be nearly tight when flying the canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedundantRigger 0 #5 May 11, 2015 Sounds like it would be best to tie em on while under canopy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #6 May 14, 2015 RedundantRigger Sounds like it would be best to tie em on while under canopy? Might be safer to blow it up on the ground and have a friend measure the length. Or, if you prefer, go ahead and waste a jump ticket on a dive to tie on cross connectors. Bridal may be a little heavy (depending on the bridal) Remember you have to stow it when you pack it. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedundantRigger 0 #7 May 14, 2015 I was picturing we all do it together in a plane I got a bunch of them orange vigil pull-ups. They seem sturdy, for pull ups at least. I think they will work great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texascrw 1 #8 May 14, 2015 It would be a whole lot simpler, the next time the canopy is unpacked, to measure the distance inside the grommets on the slider. Front to back. They limit how far apart your risers can go. Measure and add whatever excess you need to tie them off. Have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedundantRigger 0 #9 May 15, 2015 Yes off course you guys are correct. I just let the stupid inn me emerge sometimes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellis 0 #10 May 15, 2015 texascrwIt would be a whole lot simpler, the next time the canopy is unpacked, to measure the distance inside the grommets on the slider. Front to back. They limit how far apart your risers can go. Measure and add whatever excess you need to tie them off. Have fun. Yes it limits how far apart they can go, but not how much apart they normally go. All my canopies, and all videos I have seen, the slider is not streched out front to back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #11 May 15, 2015 I'm not a fan of using pull-up cords for cross connectors. They might work ok to get you through the day, but they aren't a good permanent solution. I have personally seen cross connectors break that were made out of Type III tape (ribbon type pull-up cords), and have seen knots come untied. I have no idea what material the new kind of pull-up cords are made out of, but I wouldn't count on it being any stronger. 1" Type IV square weave is more than twice as strong as binding tape, it handles wear better, and when the formation gets heavy it is more comfortable for the personal holding the grip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sedwick 0 #12 May 16, 2015 I tend to agree. Use the pull up chords to figure out the length, measure, have a rigger make you a proper permanent pair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolhtairt 0 #13 May 18, 2015 My risers have cross connectors tacked on between the front and back, made of the same material as the risers themselves, but just one layer. Works great. Just tuck them in between the risers when packing them into the rig and you'd never notice they were there, if the color is the same, that is. They were installed by my master rigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #14 May 19, 2015 I gotta ask the OP.... Why cross connectors? What are you doing that requires a cross connector? Not a criticism, just curious... topJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedundantRigger 0 #15 May 19, 2015 Building planes! Makes it more comfortable and safer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolhtairt 0 #16 May 19, 2015 topdockerI gotta ask the OP.... Why cross connectors? What are you doing that requires a cross connector? Not a criticism, just curious... top To have something secure to hook your feet in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #17 May 19, 2015 nolhtairt***I gotta ask the OP.... Why cross connectors? What are you doing that requires a cross connector? Not a criticism, just curious... top To have something secure to hook your feet in. Really!?! Thanks, Captain Obvious. topJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolhtairt 0 #18 May 20, 2015 topdocker ******I gotta ask the OP.... Why cross connectors? What are you doing that requires a cross connector? Not a criticism, just curious... top To have something secure to hook your feet in. Really!?! Thanks, Captain Obvious. top Be a dick if you want to. Makes no difference to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitch 0 #19 May 20, 2015 pssstt.... dude.... read more and post less, and respect those who have blazed the trail you follow. Just say'n.... Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #20 May 22, 2015 what is the use for a cross connector ? I don't know what it is.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #21 May 22, 2015 topdockerI gotta ask the OP.... Why cross connectors? What are you doing that requires a cross connector? Not a criticism, just curious... top Craig, my knowledge and experience with CFS is dated. We used to assume that "stirrups" (front to back cross connectors) were very helpful for large stacks and planes. Is this not the case now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #22 May 22, 2015 A cross-connector is a strap that goes in between the front and back risers and keeps your feet from taking the slider back up the lines if the stack gets heavy below you. Gary - cross-connectors are still useful in big stacks, its just that no one does big stacks anymore. Its all diamonds.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #23 May 22, 2015 faulknerwnGary - cross-connectors are still useful in big stacks, its just that no one does big stacks anymore. Its all diamonds.. Got it. I always found that they were useful in even 2 stacks or planes, I suppose because back then we used a variety of canopies and wing loadings. Maybe everything is very balanced now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #24 May 22, 2015 . Got it. I always found that they were useful in even 2 stacks or planes, I suppose because back then we used a variety of canopies and wing loadings. Maybe everything is very balanced now. now that made me laugh out loud. " very balanced " crw jumpers good one Gary i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #25 May 26, 2015 nolhtairt *********I gotta ask the OP.... Why cross connectors? What are you doing that requires a cross connector? Not a criticism, just curious... top To have something secure to hook your feet in. Really!?! Thanks, Captain Obvious. top Be a dick if you want to. Makes no difference to me. Wow..... I bet you spent hours coming up with that retort! So scathing! Guess I won't make any more comments or suggestions here then. topJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
