phoenixlpr 0 #1 June 2, 2010 Can you make this trick? That's what I got after a fast grab on my toggles. I felt lucky when I could fit a single finger in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 June 2, 2010 nice knott. Just FYI, there was a time when people used knotted rope to pull on. If you are ever in a situation again where you dont have a "loop" dont frett just pull on the string You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #3 June 2, 2010 That's a good one. I get an overhand in the steering line now and then, but not in the toggle itself. As for holding it, you could just put the wad in the palm of your hand, make a fist over it, and run the line out between the top side of two of your fingers, like holding the old-fashioned wood dowel toggles. That's what I do sometimes when I'm in a hurry to steer, and I don't have a few seconds to thread my fingers into the inside of the loop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydivesg 7 #4 June 2, 2010 Wow ....... nice. I have the toggles by UPT with the fabric finger on the top and the straight pin on the bottom. And I'm very careful how I stow my brakes and the excess steering line. I think I'd be hard pressed to end up with your ball of crap.Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iopenhi 0 #5 June 2, 2010 QuoteCan you make this trick? I'm a frayed knot.You can't make chicken salad out of chicken manure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 June 2, 2010 QuoteThat's a good one. I get an overhand in the steering line now and then, but not in the toggle itself. As for holding it, you could just put the wad in the palm of your hand, make a fist over it, and run the line out between the top side of two of your fingers, like holding the old-fashioned wood dowel toggles. That's what I do sometimes when I'm in a hurry to steer, and I don't have a few seconds to thread my fingers into the inside of the loop. I hold like that nearly all of the time, especially with gloves on (no chance of getting my hand stuck in the loop).. And my Speed Glider has a very large loop and a plastic Toggle (like your old wooden one) - if I remember, I'll send a photo (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #7 June 2, 2010 QuoteQuoteAs for holding it, you could just put the wad in the palm of your hand, make a fist over it, and run the line out between the top side of two of your fingers, like holding the old-fashioned wood dowel toggles. I hold like that nearly all of the time, especially with gloves on (no chance of getting my hand stuck in the loop).. Yep. Some people really jam their hands in the loops so tight that they can't get them back out easy and quick. I've always had a problem with that technique. I just put three fingers in my loops, so that there's a loose fit, and I can quickly pull them out if necessary in order to do something else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #8 June 3, 2010 Quote Quote Quote As for holding it, you could just put the wad in the palm of your hand, make a fist over it, and run the line out between the top side of two of your fingers, like holding the old-fashioned wood dowel toggles. I hold like that nearly all of the time, especially with gloves on (no chance of getting my hand stuck in the loop).. Yep. Some people really jam their hands in the loops so tight that they can't get them back out easy and quick. I've always had a problem with that technique. I just put three fingers in my loops, so that there's a loose fit, and I can quickly pull them out if necessary in order to do something else. AND it gives you a few inches extra at flare time... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #9 June 3, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote As for holding it, you could just put the wad in the palm of your hand, make a fist over it, and run the line out between the top side of two of your fingers, like holding the old-fashioned wood dowel toggles. I hold like that nearly all of the time, especially with gloves on (no chance of getting my hand stuck in the loop).. Yep. Some people really jam their hands in the loops so tight that they can't get them back out easy and quick. I've always had a problem with that technique. I just put three fingers in my loops, so that there's a loose fit, and I can quickly pull them out if necessary in order to do something else. AND it gives you a few inches extra at flare time... Not everyone needs a few extra inches to get the job done."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 June 3, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote As for holding it, you could just put the wad in the palm of your hand, make a fist over it, and run the line out between the top side of two of your fingers, like holding the old-fashioned wood dowel toggles. I hold like that nearly all of the time, especially with gloves on (no chance of getting my hand stuck in the loop).. Yep. Some people really jam their hands in the loops so tight that they can't get them back out easy and quick. I've always had a problem with that technique. I just put three fingers in my loops, so that there's a loose fit, and I can quickly pull them out if necessary in order to do something else. AND it gives you a few inches extra at flare time... Not everyone needs a few extra inches to get the job done. It's always nice to have an inch or two in reserve, Just for that final pushYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 June 3, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote As for holding it, you could just put the wad in the palm of your hand, make a fist over it, and run the line out between the top side of two of your fingers, like holding the old-fashioned wood dowel toggles. I hold like that nearly all of the time, especially with gloves on (no chance of getting my hand stuck in the loop).. Yep. Some people really jam their hands in the loops so tight that they can't get them back out easy and quick. I've always had a problem with that technique. I just put three fingers in my loops, so that there's a loose fit, and I can quickly pull them out if necessary in order to do something else. AND it gives you a few inches extra at flare time... Not everyone needs a few extra inches to get the job done. If yer not using all that's available to ya...you end up doing a lotta SOLO jumps. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
