skydiverek 63 #1 October 8, 2002 I know that they have to do with risers, but what exactly are they and what are they used for??? Does anybody have a picture of them? Thanks, Bart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 October 8, 2002 They connect the tops of the risers. They are a nice addition to CRW canopies to serve as a place to hook your feet under. On regular rigs they are mostly point less. They do prevent pulling your slider down.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #3 October 8, 2002 They use to use cross-connectors on some rigs in the old days. I remember seeing some student rigs that had a line going from the risers on the main to the reserve ripcord handle on you belly reserve. The cross connectors kept your main more fully inflated on cut-away. It also made for a faster reserve inflation after cut away. I know this sounds like a primitive system and I don't know how reliable it was. Cross-connectors were also used on the old belly reserves. Just in case one of your butterfly connectors came unhooked, your round reserve would still be inflated. Otherwise it would be like cutting away one side. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #4 October 8, 2002 Steve, you are talking about something completely different. Modern (since people starting doing CRW anyway) cross-connectors connect the front and rear risers on each side. The only purpose they are used for is hooking your feet in "plane" configurations. Without them, it's very possible for the top man to pull your slider back up your lines if he applies brakes, etc. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #5 October 8, 2002 Thanks Chuck, I know nothing about CRW. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
