phoenixlpr 0 #1 August 13, 2009 I have a Bird-Man PC with leather handle and long bridle. I got a knot on it 3x from 19 WS jumps. Can the handle replaced with e.g. a practice golf ball or something similar? Any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #2 August 13, 2009 Yes. A piece of PVC/Plastic tube, often found on student ripcord handles can be used. Recommend you place a piece of noodle foam inside of the handle and either glue it in place and/or cover the ends to keep from having a finger getting caught in it. If you search this topic, we had a pretty lengthy discussion on it a few years back and there are some pictures in the thread that may help you if my memory serves me correct."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #3 August 13, 2009 QuoteYes. A piece of PVC/Plastic tube, often found on student ripcord handles can be used. Recommend you place a piece of noodle foam inside of the handle and either glue it in place and/or cover the ends to keep from having a finger getting caught in it. Also, make sure the attachment tape goes THRU the handle's opening, exiting at both end - that way, there is no way for the bridle to get under the handle from the side. The best designs have that, PLUS a third attachment in the middle of the PVC, going thru it, down, to the PC. Worst PVC designs have just this third middle attachment, leaving the sides exposed to bridle "under wrap". Hacky or monkey fist is worse idea (see attached). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsane 0 #4 August 13, 2009 I replaced my hacky handle years ago after Moonglo's PC malfunction. It's a short piece of PVC with webbing end-to-end to prevent knotting and a foam insert. Hairspray makes a great glue to hold it in place. The old thread is here. Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #5 August 14, 2009 I've bought a half dozen of practice golf balls for 1.35 Euro. They can make a perfect handle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LetsGoOutside 0 #6 August 14, 2009 Quotepractice golf ballI have this on mine and it works great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #7 August 17, 2009 QuoteI've bought a half dozen of practice golf balls for 1.35 Euro. They can make a perfect handle. And a perfect hitching post. Internal handles are the best IMHO. I don't wingsuit but I have a internal floating in my PC. a 35mm film pot. Still had a knot in my bridle on one occasion but it was after opening. One needs to pack the PC in a way that the bridle is extracted rather than presented. Combine this with a fast PC deployment and that would give one the best scenario for FF knot avoidance. Hope this helps. Take care, space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #8 August 17, 2009 I pack my PC with Brian German's method. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #9 August 17, 2009 QuoteI pack my PC with Brian German's method. +1 but i dont think it will avoid a bridle-knot..“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
skydiverek 63 #10 August 17, 2009 QuoteI pack my PC with Brian German's method. Which version of this method? He offers two: 1. Bridle in the mesh 2. Bridle in the fabric Rest is the same. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCeYlY_6io&fmt=18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #11 August 18, 2009 1. Bridle in the mesh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyIndian 0 #12 September 8, 2009 Quote1. Bridle in the mesh Out of interest, why Bridle in the mesh and not fabric? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
