fcajump 164 #26 December 30, 2009 QuoteIt can get tangled, but in this case (I'm guessing/assuming) that it was the G-load. Wonder if its time to re-invent the brake toggle stow line?... OLD time riggers/jumpers and those who pack tandems (at least SE) know what I mean... is a loop that goes through the cats-eye though which you lock the toggle top. Don't know how well they would help for un-stow pressures like this, but might be worth looking into for h/p canopies... Just $.02 JWAlways remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #27 December 30, 2009 Quote OK sorry another dumb one...brake fire what is that? That's another way of saying "I pack poorly." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #28 December 30, 2009 QuoteQuoteIt can get tangled, but in this case (I'm guessing/assuming) that it was the G-load. Wonder if its time to re-invent the brake toggle stow line?... OLD time riggers/jumpers and those who pack tandems (at least SE) know what I mean... is a loop that goes through the cats-eye though which you lock the toggle top. Don't know how well they would help for un-stow pressures like this, but might be worth looking into for h/p canopies... Just $.02 JW Simple. Stiffer toggles. If they won't release, they're too soft. I made my own for that very reason. The white loop you mention will wear out too quick with HMA, Vectran, or Spectra. plus the need to pull the toggle down past the cateye on occasion will be required.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 164 #29 December 30, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuoteIt can get tangled, but in this case (I'm guessing/assuming) that it was the G-load. Wonder if its time to re-invent the brake toggle stow line?... OLD time riggers/jumpers and those who pack tandems (at least SE) know what I mean... is a loop that goes through the cats-eye though which you lock the toggle top. Don't know how well they would help for un-stow pressures like this, but might be worth looking into for h/p canopies... Just $.02 JW Simple. Stiffer toggles. If they won't release, they're too soft. I made my own for that very reason. The white loop you mention will wear out too quick with HMA, Vectran, or Spectra. plus the need to pull the toggle down past the cateye on occasion will be required. Good points. JWAlways remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #30 December 31, 2009 QuoteJanna, a couple of questions for you since I jump all winter in KS and N. TX. What type of reserve handle; soft or silver? How do you grab your handle; two hands, one hand, hook thumbs thru D? TIA and glad you made it out of the MAL This is one way to get around losing the cutaway pud. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linebckr83 3 #31 January 2, 2010 I had the same toggle fire 2 jumps in a row at couch freaks this year. I have a natural tendency to grab my risers during deployment to stop a spin if one half of the canopy inflates before the other, so once the spin from the brake fire starts I use the opposite rear riser. Once you're flying relatively straight, the set toggle usually releases pretty easily."Are you coming to the party? Oh I'm coming, but I won't be there!" Flying Hellfish #828 Dudist #52 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
