20_kN 0 #1 February 7, 2018 I noticed that Aerodyne uses colored webbing on their canopies to indicate the different line groups. Being a novice packer I found that feature to be really useful. I suspect it wont matter later on when I get better, but starting out it's sure been easier. I dont have colored webbing on my canopy and I was considering using something like a colored Sharpie to color the attachment points for the different line groups. I was thinking I could color just the excess webbing that is past the bar tack since that webbing is just excess and doesent appear to be structural in any way. Ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #2 February 7, 2018 Quote I dont have colored webbing on my canopy and I was considering using something like a colored Sharpie to color the attachment points for the different line groups. I have seen this done several times and I'm sure you will find someone here that will tell you it is or is not allowed. I won't go there. I will say in all honesty that with just a few more packjobs under your belt they will not be needed whatsoever. You will be surprised at how quickly you will outgrow the need for colored attachment points. =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,192 #3 February 7, 2018 I've seen others do exactly that for the same reason. Sharpies seem to work well and don't seem to cause damage. Most people aren't as careful as you and just colour the tab. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mxk 1 #4 February 7, 2018 I suspect that you are pulling the slider out and over your shoulder when packing. Leaving it down makes it much easier to identify line groups. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,314 #5 February 7, 2018 I like this video because it has a top down view into the canopy to help the novice with "seeing" the lines from their perspective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JiAegc8EOwNobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neversurfaced 0 #6 February 7, 2018 I was strongly chided many years ago for marking the center point on my nylon static caving ropes with sharpies and told that the chemicals degrade the nylon. Not sure if there is any truth to it whatsoever, but it did seem to be a widely-held taboo at the time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuai43 7 #7 February 8, 2018 A little research.. "Effects of markers on canopy fabric and lines" http://www.dropzone.com/forum/Skydiving_C1/Gear_and_Rigging_F6/Effects_of_markers_on_canopy_fabric_and_lines_P184984 "Magic marker on my lines?" http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do%3Dpost_view_flat%3Bsb%3Dpost_latest_reply%3Bso%3DASC%3Bpost%3D77834=View+Flat+Mode#77834Every fight is a food fight if you're a cannibal Goodness is something to be chosen. When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man. - Anthony Burgess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 February 8, 2018 Yes, Aerodyne's coloured line attachment tapes make it easier to learn how to Pro-Pack. A few of my customers marked their LAT with toluene-based felt pens. Those canopies lasted hundreds or thousands of jumps. I never saw a difference in wear patterns or longevity. Similarly, I have repacked dozens/hundreds? of reserves with contact info written on wide, white bridles. Never saw any difference in wear patterns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #9 February 8, 2018 There have been other threads too on using markers. Someone would have to dig them out. (Eg, search for "sharpie marker" threads.) I don't recall all the conclusions, but generally a real Sharpie was considered fairly safe but not guaranteed perfect. There are certain markers certified safe ("Total Element Certified"), but few seek them out. Some common Sharpies but not others are considered acid free. However in practice many people don't worry too much about markers: Markers get used by riggers on reserve bridles , for colouring kill lines, for making marks on main & reserve lines when finger trapping them... ,,, and for making marks on main & reserve closing loops when adjusting each to a particular length. I don't know what's done at factories, but the average rigger will be using a regular Sharpie I bet. So I have no problem with colouring main canopy attachment tabs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuai43 7 #10 February 8, 2018 pchapmanThere have been other threads too on using markers. Someone would have to dig them out. (Eg, search for "sharpie marker" threads.) See two comments above.Every fight is a food fight if you're a cannibal Goodness is something to be chosen. When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man. - Anthony Burgess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neversurfaced 0 #11 February 8, 2018 kuai43A little research.. "Effects of markers on canopy fabric and lines" http://www.dropzone.com/forum/Skydiving_C1/Gear_and_Rigging_F6/Effects_of_markers_on_canopy_fabric_and_lines_P184984 "Magic marker on my lines?" http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do%3Dpost_view_flat%3Bsb%3Dpost_latest_reply%3Bso%3DASC%3Bpost%3D77834=View+Flat+Mode#77834 Yup... Bluewater ropes. Good pull. Looks to have been discussed more than a few times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
