MMakoto

Okay I accept that, slicker suspension lines = bad Idea. I'm a Portuguese speaker, that explains my grammar.

Just asking if someone had tried it, I'm not trying to be a test jumper, just trying to know a little more about it. So lets discuss about what you said: If the friction is too low on the rubber bands, just tight the rubber bands. The descending speed of the slider is mainly affected by the air drag not the friction of the lines, spectra are more slick, HMA more rough, no difference about openings. I could say the same about the thickens of the lines, thicker lines mean much more friction between the slider grommet and the lines. We now have more thin microlines (which reduces the friction), and no change to the slider speed. Look before say that someone is stupid you have to be certain of what you are saying, don't be a fool. when you say things like that is like saying that everyone that doesn't got 10 thousands jumps are not allowed to make suggestions of improvement, and every expert skydiver or rigger know everything that has to know about parachute systems and dynamics. You know you don't need to be a airplane pilot to improve something in an airplane. I don't know what is going to happen about the Teflon, that's why I'm asking here if someone tried it before. Maybe no one tough to use dry lubricants, that can be a good idea If someone used it and had a bad result so tell us so we can avoid mistakes Just watch your ego boy, Jesus...

Well yes, beeswax in the suspension lines will be for sure a bad idea. The only spot that it may be useful is in the part of the control lines close to the toggles to reduce fraying or burning , maybe some Teflon powder would help to neutralize the tackiness of the beeswax . I rather not test new strange combinations though, but hey if someone tested and found it useful why not? Good point, but the amount of powder is important, the idea is not to spray Teflon powder like hell. In some manufacturers manuals, they do recommend dry lubricant to clean the cutaway cables, but they are probably talking about the liquid emulsion types. Anyway the idea is to wipe all the residual powder after using it, leaving only a invisible micro coat that reduces the friction. (the powder needs to be very fine to allow such effect)

Hey, Just wondering, if someone have already Thought about using Teflon powder to help lubricate the cutaway cable (a bit of fine powder with silicone oil), maybe apply a little over the control lines to reduce friction (just the powder, or maybe a beeswax/Teflon blend) or maybe using the powder in the suspension lines to prevent tension knots(just the powder). As a mechanic engineer I know a Little about materials and lubricants, and as far my knowledge goes it cold be a good idea to use fine Powder Teflon (not the liquid solvent based ones). None of my rigger found a problem with that material, but none of them tried it. Not sure how long the powder alone wold hold in the suspension lines though (it can hold for several jumps by adsorption if the powder is fine enough).