Jumpervint 0 #1 April 8, 2004 Hello, Seems to me I've read here that a 2-pin Cypres can be converted easily to a one pin. Can someone confirm that for me? Thanks, Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 April 8, 2004 If it's a more modern unit with a field replaceable cutter, it can be changed easily by obtaining the desired cutter unit and swaping it out. If it's an older unit it needs to be sent back to SSK or Air tec. I believe SSK will do the swap from 2 pin to 1 pin for free, but someone ought to check. Also I believe there is an established procedure for properly using a 2 pin unit in a 1 pin container, but I don't have that information at hand right now.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USPA 0 #3 April 8, 2004 What would be wrong by simply using 1 cutter? (of the 2)The trouble with skydiving; If you stink at it and continue to jump, you'll die. If you're good at it and continue to jump, you'll see a lot of friends die... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 April 8, 2004 Nothing according to AirTec I believe. I just don't have the document at hand that states that it is an aproved procedure, as well as the aproved way to stow the unused cutter.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #5 April 8, 2004 QuoteI believe SSK will do the swap from 2 pin to 1 pin for free, but someone ought to check. Yup. It's free. They gain another cutter, you gain the 1-pin unit you were looking for. QuoteAlso I believe there is an established procedure for properly using a 2 pin unit in a 1 pin container, but I don't have that information at hand right now. Yup. You can simply coil the cutter and cable you're not using into the pocket for the excess cable. I have not physically done this, but know it to be an acceptable procedure. Someone here who has actually packed one that way may be of more help. You can get specific answers from the manufacturer: Service@CYPRES-USA.comArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #6 April 12, 2004 QuoteYou can simply coil the cutter and cable you're not using into the pocket for the excess cable. In the event of a fire, both cutters will activate, correct? Is there any chance that the heat generated from the cutter firing would be bad for the reserve container or CYPRES unit? If it's stored away in the cable pouch, it wouldn't have the immediate exposure to air for cooling that the other cutter does. I'm just wondering - I have no idea how much heat they generate, but I know that it's a small (contained) explosive charge that does the firing.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 April 12, 2004 The total charge is less then that of a .22 rifle shell. You can catch empty brass out of a .22 and its not warm enough to notice most of the time. The heat generated should not be a concern at all. I'd be more worried about the extra bulk streching the spandex pocket.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
