viper101 0 #1 September 20, 2003 Newbie with a question. First some back ground: I just had my first reserve ride on my 69th jump. The reserve ride was in reaction to a broken left steering line. The canopy did not look right-didn't wanna risk landing it this time - I say this time because 2 months ago, on about my 58th jump, I broke my right steering line. I rode down with rear-risers at the time, as the canopy was controllable. When I sent it off to get fixed, my rigger told me the trim was in great shape for an older canopy (1989 PD 230) So how is it that I keep breaking my lines on a canopy with good trim? It seems that the opening is really hard in both instances, but that might just be because of the line break. That snaps it around a bit. I always put the slider up, and flat pack it the same. I'm certain this is my fault and is a packing problem of some kind. I'd appreciate perspectives anyone has on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #2 September 20, 2003 What type of lines does it have?, Micro-lines or Dacron? Do the slider grommets have any dents, burrs, or sharp edges? How many jumps does the line set have on it? Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #3 September 20, 2003 I would venture to say that if the 1st breakage was due to wear, then the rigger should have replaced both steeringlines. Old school logic. take care, space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viper101 0 #4 September 20, 2003 Slider grommets are new, just had them replaced after previous break in July. Lines are microline. I believe the line set probably has 300 jumps on it. They are still in very good shape overall. You're right getting them both replaced may have been wise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #5 September 20, 2003 Micro-line steering lines with 300 jumps on them is usually 3+ inches out of trim. This can cause harder openings, putting more stress on the steering lines. The steering lines take a lot of force during opening. They also wear a lot with the friction on the guide rings on the back of the rear risers. If these rings aren't smooth (Stainless Steel is best) they can really wear on the steering lines. The cadium plated guide rings can be especially harsh to steering lines as the plating wears off. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #6 September 20, 2003 I would like to add that those of us on the ground when Jeff opened thought it was a very loud opening. Short and abrupt. Unfortunately, I didn't take a very close look at the lines on his main after it was recovered.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
