Bazza 0 #1 September 17, 2004 I have put together my new R.I. Talon FS container and have a question concerning the kill line configuration. The pilot chute with the kill line can assembled to (through?) the bag ready to link to the apex of my main. When I cock the pilot chute to the point of where the green is in the window, the bridle from the bag to the canopy bunches up. All items are connected as per manufacturer's instruction (even looks like the picture in the manual!). Is the 'bunched up' bridle totalling about 3" in length normal and the way it is suppoded to be? Anyone else have this happening? If this is the way it is supposed to be then I would suggest that portion of the bridle will wear much more quickly on the kill line. Comments anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #2 September 17, 2004 Call the manufacturer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #3 September 17, 2004 Yes that's normal. Take a good look at the system. The actual kill line is in the center of all that bunched up material. When it's all bunched up it's a useful pilot chute. When you extended the bunched up material, look at the pilot chute end. It will pull the center of the pilot chute toward the bridle And fold it inward collapsing it. Hope that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pms07 3 #4 September 17, 2004 It sounds as if you've got it correct. Think about how a kill line functions and it'll make more sense. As far as wear issues, this system will last for hundreds or thousands of jumps...with little to no maintenance. Regular inspection of all components and wear points is prudent however, as with all kill line systems. A more conclusive answer, perhaps, would be obtained by calling Sandy or Brenda at R.I. Free advice is often worth exactly what you paid... pms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 0 #5 September 17, 2004 Contacting the manufacturer is in the works. I am soliciting others' opinions and experiences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 0 #6 September 17, 2004 Yes, I believe it is functional. However, I have another rig where the kill line and bridle are independent of each other from the bag to the canopy apex. Therefore when the PC is cocked the excess bridle, while slack, does not bunch up and can be s folded into the bag or stowed on a small elastic if one would prefer. the new one looks messy and is bulky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #7 September 17, 2004 I'm guessing your other rig is not from Rigging Innovations? What you are seeing is standard for Rigging Innovations. This is an area where manufacturers vary as to the terminal attatchment to the main. With the other configuration, the leash and exposed bridal will spin up rubbing against each other . This only happens if you fly your canopy really fast.... Ken"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #8 September 17, 2004 Ah... I see... I like the independent one's too. As far as wear, keep an eye out where the bridle exits the inside of the D-bag, and the loops the rapid link attaches too near the D-Bag as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 September 17, 2004 QuoteAh... I see... I like the independent one's too. As far as wear, keep an eye out where the bridle exits the inside of the D-bag, and the loops the rapid link attaches too near the D-Bag as well. Replacing the Rapid link witha Soft link (specificaly a Slink from PD) has reduced this wear in the past for me.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #10 September 17, 2004 Do you sell single Soft Links? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 September 17, 2004 Nope, but I had an old set.......---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #12 September 18, 2004 QuoteYes, I believe it is functional. However, I have another rig where the kill line and bridle are independent of each other from the bag to the canopy apex. Therefore when the PC is cocked the excess bridle, while slack, does not bunch up and can be s folded into the bag or stowed on a small elastic if one would prefer. the new one looks messy and is bulky. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes, but if you are not keen enough to stow the excess in a rubber band, it is likely to wrap around canopy fabric and tear it. R.I.'s lower kill line is for the lazy or busy or clue-less who have better things to worry about than the finer points of bridle packing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatbomb 0 #13 September 20, 2004 QuoteR.I.'s lower kill line is for the lazy or busy or clue-less Yeah! I love it --- Swoopert, CS-Aiiiiiii! Piccies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
