jimwallace 0 #1 August 26, 2009 Does anyone have information on how to convert the brake lines on a Parafoil 282, from the daisy chain to the cats eye type. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #2 August 26, 2009 Why do you want to do it? You just loose the possibility that you can adjust you break setting for opening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dks13827 3 #3 August 26, 2009 brakes brakes... adjust your brake lines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #4 August 27, 2009 Thank you for your valuable contribution for this discussion! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerolim 7 #5 August 27, 2009 It is quite easy, first you mark place on brake line where you want to have cat eye, then you must cut a new piece of Dacron -> measure long cat eye loop should be and add 14 centimeters to it. Finally finger trap 7 cm from marked place up the line, leave Dacron parallel to brake line for length of cat eye, and finger trap 7 cm down the line. Bar tack 1 cm from insertion point. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #6 August 27, 2009 QuoteWhy do you want to do it? You just loose the possibility that you can adjust you break setting for opening. Once you figure out where the best opening position is on the brake stow, why not have a cat's eye for it? The daisy chain method is time consuming, and can cause problems. I've had 'em bind up so tight on opening that they won't release, no matter how hard you pull. The only downside is what? Having a tiny little "bump" that goes through the steering line riser ring as you work the brakes up and down? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #7 August 27, 2009 Quote Once you figure out where the best opening position is on the brake stow, why not have a cat's eye for it? The daisy chain method is time consuming, and can cause problems. I've had 'em bind up so tight on opening that they won't release, no matter how hard you pull. Are you in a hurry? Accuracy is a classic disciplines. BTW. What do you think you most people sets his/her bakes on the ground/floor? Quote The only downside is what? Having a tiny little "bump" that goes through the steering line riser ring as you work the brakes up and down? Sure, we could even have several cat eyes like some BASE jumpers does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #8 August 27, 2009 Quote Are you in a hurry? Accuracy is a classic disciplines. Classic discipline practitioners still have to hurry to pack sometimes, just like any other skydivers. Quote What do you think you most people sets his/her bakes on the ground/floor? I don't understand the question/point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
