kallend 2,027 #26 May 16, 2007 QuoteDid a WS jump on my BirdMan GTI. Deployed went to unzip right leg and the zipper head ripped off once again. I was not applying too much force and this is the 2nd time this has happened. Am I doing something wrong or is this a common occurrence? This is the 2nd time in my total 8 WS jumps. The "puller" on one of my BM suit leg zippers broke off. I replaced it with a paper clip.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #27 May 16, 2007 a keychain ring works best, John. They are also great because they are super-simple to attach a pull-up cord to when used for a legwing zip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #28 May 16, 2007 Quotea keychain ring works best, John. They are also great because they are super-simple to attach a pull-up cord to when used for a legwing zip. Yes, no doubt. However, I was on a 5 minute call at the time, suited up, and a paperclip was all I could find. The original puller appeared to be made of a zinc/aluminum die cast alloy (aka "shit metal"). Certainly not a high grade product.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #29 May 16, 2007 Plus the professor has a kilo of them in his desk drawer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #30 May 17, 2007 Yea we thought of that as well however the metal thingy that the pull thingy attaches to is what is broken so no place to attach anything.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #31 May 17, 2007 Quote They were metal-toothed and around number 10 sized. Large sliders. I had them installed at the local korean laundry (those are everywhere in Fayetteville, NC). They still work perfectly last time I asked. I've cut my arm with a zipper on opening up.... I can post pictures tomorrow. It was just a plastic zipper on a PF suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #32 June 22, 2007 I am still waiting for the zipper. Is there another source if Birdman doesn’t ever send it?I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waldschrat 0 #33 June 22, 2007 Yes, your lokal outdoor or yachting (with rigging) shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
