skymik 0 #1 December 12, 2010 hi I wanted to know what you think about the Magnetic Slider Retention Device like Sky Tie and if is in according whith the harness constructor. thankshttp://www.skymik.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #2 December 12, 2010 I much prefer his "ferma slider" style of "slider-catcher" sewn to the risers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #3 December 12, 2010 QuoteI much prefer his "ferma slider" style of "slider-catcher" sewn to the risers. i've sewn my skytie to my rig.. i like it!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #4 December 12, 2010 Which now means it will try to tow your main if you cutaway after stowing the slider. The reason is slips onto the flap is so that it can slip OFF when you cutaway. I suggest UNSEWING it now. While the force will probably release the main it may delay it enough to increase the chance of an entanglement.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellis 0 #5 December 12, 2010 Well, that means i has to not only find the freebag but also the main. Duuuh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #6 December 12, 2010 QuoteWhich now means it will try to tow your main if you cutaway after stowing the slider. The reason is slips onto the flap is so that it can slip OFF when you cutaway. I suggest UNSEWING it now. While the force will probably release the main it may delay it enough to increase the chance of an entanglement. While I DO agree with you wholeheartedly, I have chopped it on the ground, turning to run for a swoop and chug, and did not even feel the tension when it released, so I very highly doubt that the magnets will keep the main around. I would honestly say that the elastic around the flap probably has a better chance of hanging up on the tuck tabs. /tis just my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #7 December 12, 2010 QuoteWhich now means it will try to tow your main if you cutaway after stowing the slider. The reason is slips onto the flap is so that it can slip OFF when you cutaway. I suggest UNSEWING it now. While the force will probably release the main it may delay it enough to increase the chance of an entanglement. those ball-/rubberband-thingies that are so popular around will create more force than the magnets ever will, in each and every direction..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #8 December 12, 2010 Quote Quote Which now means it will try to tow your main if you cutaway after stowing the slider. The reason is slips onto the flap is so that it can slip OFF when you cutaway. I suggest UNSEWING it now. While the force will probably release the main it may delay it enough to increase the chance of an entanglement. those ball-/rubberband-thingies that are so popular around will create more force than the magnets ever will, in each and every direction.. And turning to a dead trap if a break line got snagged on opening.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #9 December 12, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Which now means it will try to tow your main if you cutaway after stowing the slider. The reason is slips onto the flap is so that it can slip OFF when you cutaway. I suggest UNSEWING it now. While the force will probably release the main it may delay it enough to increase the chance of an entanglement. those ball-/rubberband-thingies that are so popular around will create more force than the magnets ever will, in each and every direction.. And turning to a dead trap if a break line got snagged on opening.... it's right on the yoke, and if not in use, usually rests between my back and the rig.. now that would be a REAL shot in the dark!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petejones45 0 #10 December 13, 2010 Quotehi I wanted to know what you think about the Magnetic Slider Retention Device like Sky Tie and if is in according whith the harness constructor. thanks its a neat concept but i would never put or buy a rig with magnets on it because magnets and electronics do not work well togetherLook out for the freefly team, Smelly Peppers. Once we get a couple years more experience we will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future! BLUES! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #11 December 13, 2010 Quote its a neat concept but i would never put or buy a rig with magnets on it because magnets and electronics do not work well together That must be why MRI machines never caught on. "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #12 December 13, 2010 QuoteQuotehi I wanted to know what you think about the Magnetic Slider Retention Device like Sky Tie and if is in according whith the harness constructor. thanks its a neat concept but i would never put or buy a rig with magnets on it because magnets and electronics do not work well together Did ya miss the part where Bill Booth talks about using magnets on his vectors? They have put magnets directly on digital altimeters and every day they check the data, with no loss. IIRC its about the same strength magnet as in the vectors riser covers (feels about the same to me) and he said those wont even damage digital video on tape media in most cases (if not all)"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
theonlyski 8 #13 December 13, 2010 Quote Quote its a neat concept but i would never put or buy a rig with magnets on it because magnets and electronics do not work well together That must be why MRI machines never caught on. That shit is funny... I don't care who you are!"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
koppel 4 #14 December 13, 2010 I am aware of at least one person that it happened to here in Australia, a jumper with 10,000+ jumps. I would add the caveat that the jumper in question is less than regular with the stowing of the excess of brake line. Probably preventable but still in the realms of possible. I prefer the idea of the magnetic retain to the loop and ball but a half-hitch is still feasibly possible. My solution? RDS I like my canopy... ...it lets me down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #15 December 13, 2010 Quote My solution? RDS which opens up a whole other can of worms.. maybe in another couple thousand jumps from now on! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetbrick 0 #16 December 19, 2010 bill booth talks about riser covers and magnets http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSVRSIicQDk&feature=related Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #17 December 19, 2010 i use ball-rubber thingy and I personally believe that rubber band won't break away when it is snagged. I strongly believe that even with full weigh underneath one ball and rubber band it will still hold on in some cases and hinder your cut away procedure. weigh out your percentage and act accordingly. i still use rubber band/ ball thing.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waldschrat 0 #18 December 26, 2010 Quotebill booth talks about riser covers and magnets http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSVRSIicQDk&feature=related I am sure Mr. Booth make the slider retention on his chute with his red beard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
