Squeak 17 #1 March 9, 2006 I (as some of you will know) not long ago bought a brand new M308 Vetor3 Micron well about 6-8 weeks ago the Monkey fist collapsed, on inspection I found that the Monkeyfist centre is notbning more than a pingpong ball. I was very surprised. The pinpong ball has cracked and collapsed. I would have thought somthing solid like a styrofoam ball would be a better choice. Has anyone else had this problem? If so what was your experience with getting it rectified. I emailed Rossi weeks ago and have had no real result other than we're on it. I took less time to build and recieve my whole rig. I also PM'd Bill but have had no reply. The Monkey fist is now in a state where I won't jump the rig, so my rigger has it and will have to get a different one to fix the PC. I'm not happy about being out of pocket and not being able to jump my rigYou 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
redramdriver 0 #2 March 9, 2006 QuoteMomkey fist collapsed so did mine when I changed the helieum in the key! hahaha...so just in case..mine has the small styrofoam ball, or just go back to a hackey...problem fixedSo, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #3 March 9, 2006 If its pretty much trash...maybe try injecting it with expanding foam as a temp repair? bad idea ...but I am feeling cocky tonight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #4 March 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteMomkey fist collapsed so did mine when I changed the helieum in the key! hahaha...so just in case..mine has the small styrofoam ball, or just go back to a hackey...problem fixed This is not bonfireYou 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
johnny1488 1 #5 March 9, 2006 I've got probably 800 jumps on monkey fists I got from Skycat (kelli) and the have held up great. Not sure what the core is on hers. Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conquest150 0 #6 March 9, 2006 you are not jumping an original monkey fist. we manufacture the monkeyfist pilot chutes at my home dropzone and we use the little yellow styrofoam balls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 March 9, 2006 Quoteyou are not jumping an original monkey fist. we manufacture the monkeyfist pilot chutes at my home dropzone and we use the little yellow styrofoam balls. I'm jumping the Monkeyfist that came with the PC on the Vector from RWS, I have NO idea where they source their Monkey fists from. (as far as "origina" goes, monkey fists have been around for a VERY long time used for trowing lines in nautical applications).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
riggermick 7 #8 March 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteyou are not jumping an original monkey fist. we manufacture the monkeyfist pilot chutes at my home dropzone and we use the little yellow styrofoam balls. I'm jumping the Monkeyfist that came with the PC on the Vector from RWS, I have NO idea where they source their Monkey fists from. (as far as "origina" goes, monkey fists have been around for a VERY long time used for trowing lines in nautical applications). As far as I know Monkey Fist in regards to skydiving has only been around for a dozen years or so. At least that's when it was first pitched to my company in the mid 90's. We ulitmatly chose not to run with it. Go figure? Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #9 March 9, 2006 QuoteI've got probably 800 jumps on monkey fists I got from Skycat (kelli) and the have held up great. Not sure what the core is on hers. I make this with those yellow foam practice golf balls. They get the crap compressed out of them by the time I'm done with the tightening process.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazydiver 0 #10 March 9, 2006 Mines got a wooden core. I'm surprised its taking them so long to rectify this problem. Pilot chutes and monkey fists are a dime a dozen to make and sell. Cheers, Travis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigger_john 0 #11 March 9, 2006 QuotePilot chutes and monkey fists are a dime a dozen to make and sell. I'll take 6 dozen at that price._________________________________________ Nullius in Verba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 March 9, 2006 Quote. I'm surprised its taking them so long to rectify this problem. Me too Especially since all other aspects of my dealing with RWS have been great, but this one has gone on far too long, so long that I have had to get my local rigger to fix it instead, costing me more moneyYou 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
dorbie 0 #13 March 9, 2006 Just mention skyhook in the thread and you'll get a hit from Mr. Booth, there. Any second now.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base689 0 #14 March 10, 2006 > as far as "origina" goes, monkey fists have been around for a VERY long time used for trowing lines in nautical applications EXACTLY!!!!!! That's the origin of the so-called "monkey fist" (in my language it's called "lines thrower"). And in nautical application a monkey fist/line thrower has got NOTHING INSIDE, in the sense it is made up from the very centr by the same rope that, with the right "path" goes along up and around, up and around up to reach the final diameter. I haven't got myself a monkey fist (I use the "old" plastic tube") but honestly it's really SCARY to know that monkey fists: 1) are NOT made completely from rope 2) have got something really collapsible/fragile on the inside And the above (to place a ping pong ball on the inside) is only for saving labour time. I do understand that perhaps manufacturing a monkey fist completely with rope could come out too heavy, but, then, a good (and sound) way to keep it light would be to place an "uncollapsible" core in the inner. An "uncollapsible" core could be a sort of expanded-hard-plastic-foam, which is light, slightly compressible but for sure NOT collapsible. Just my 0.02€Stay safe out there Blue Skies and Soft Walls BASE #689 - base_689AT_NO_123_SPAMyahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #15 March 10, 2006 QuoteAn "uncollapsible" core could be a sort of expanded-hard-plastic-foam, which is light, slightly compressible but for sure NOT collapsible. "What's inside of Monkey Fist handle?" THREAD here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1501286#1501286 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
