midgetdivet 0 #1 January 7, 2005 Is Type I nylon sufficient to replace a main PC kill line?--gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterk 0 #2 January 7, 2005 What would happen if it broke? Nothing. You would have a non-collapsing PC... Right?--------------- Peter BASE - The Ultimate Victimless Crime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #3 January 7, 2005 I have no idea about that material, but you have bigger problems if the kill line shrinks than if it breaks. It's easy to check for a shrunken kill line, but not everybody does. I didn't till I had a PC in tow. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #4 January 7, 2005 better yet, use a shoe lace.... but don't use yours...yours are too small, since they are on kid shoes. Go to the adult section and get some adult size shoe laces, those will be long enough.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #5 January 7, 2005 Is there a reason you don't want to replace it with original equipment equivalent? The original line that's in there isn't expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marinho 0 #6 January 7, 2005 The kill line should be replaced using the same material used by pilot chutes manufacturers. On this case you'll need to contact a rigger that has a bartack or zigzag machine. He/her will use a 725 spectra line. Kill lines should be replaced after 400+ jumps or when it shows signs of shrinkage or damaged. Kill lines can also affect the openings so have the line replaced is a good and cheap investment. The cost (at least at our service department) is $10.00. Blue Skies. Augusto Marinho Rigging SolutionsQuoteGus Marinho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #7 January 7, 2005 As was suggested. Get the pilot chute to a rigger and let the rigger replace the kill-line. He'll know what to do. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites linestretch 0 #8 January 16, 2005 ok, here's the funny part.......midgetdivet is a rigger!my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #9 January 16, 2005 Oops! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
masterrig 1 #7 January 7, 2005 As was suggested. Get the pilot chute to a rigger and let the rigger replace the kill-line. He'll know what to do. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #8 January 16, 2005 ok, here's the funny part.......midgetdivet is a rigger!my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
