Using a flexible cable to close the container instead of a pin

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...But many rigs now have loops that originate on the first flap to close. This unfortunately does not allow for much adjustment if a smaller canopy is installed in a rig made for a larger one.

Creating new problems scares me and I don't understand the mentality that allows that.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

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Creating new problems scares me and I don't understand the mentality that allows that.

I would say, "exchanging a known problem for a potential one."

Since all we hear nowdays is downsize, downsize, downsize, there are a number of rigs with closing loops that originate on the first flap that are never going to be able to be made tight because they contain a canopy smaller than the design size.

Sure, there is potential for trouble, but if a person is careful with the installation and maintenance of a flexible cable pin, it could make their rig more secure. It has certainly done so with my rig.

There is a thread around here somewhere with Bill Booth stating that the RWS (UPT) will not offer such a pin, and I don't blame him, because it is not suitable for most skydivers. Fortunately most new rigs have good pin protection (good flap closing design), so many people with rigs that don't close tightly will probably still be OK.