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  1. Airviking
    Funny you should mention that...I was gonna save that for a different thread. I did a search under "snap", and found a thread about snap-retained toggles, and they did mention that the snap should mount to s separate layer of webbing so as to not compromise the integrity of the riser. That is however not how mine are constructed. But the risers are used but show no signs of badness around the snaps, so I'm willing to say that they are OK. Perhaps the holes for the snaps were formed with an awl, rather than punched. I believe you have my stapler.
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    Thanks all, There's no extra pocket or loop for mounting a rubberband to. Dave, yeah, I thought about just attaching a small rubberband to the ring, but didn't want to introduce rubber into the brake line mechanism that might interfer with steering function. Short-term I'll figure something out. May even be sort-term enough that the stow band -over-riser may work. Long-term, I'll have a shi-shi little pocket sewn on each one. I believe you have my stapler.
  3. Airviking
    Used but in good shape. See pics. I believe you have my stapler.
  4. Airviking
    I bought a set of mini risers with snap retainers for the toggles (no velcro). It is not clear to me how to stow the brake lines. There isn't even an attachment point for a rubberband. What's the thought? I believe you have my stapler.
  5. Airviking
    .................................................................... That depends upon how much you HATE your rigger. Even Nancy LaRiviere (Manager of the Racer factory) curses riggers who try to stuff 1o pounds into a 5 pound Racer, saying that it defeats the original virtue of the Racer design, which was softer and more flexible and more comfortable than its competitors. Even back in the mid-1990s, I used to avise customers to LIE when ordering Racers, saying that they had a Raven 215 reserve, when they really owned a Raven 181, just to make my job easier packing their reserve. Yeah, I decided to take the Fury out of the picture for that reason. I believe you have my stapler.
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    Thanks, That's good info. Yeah, we'll see how the inspection looks, and then I'll decide what to do. Again, I'm 90% sure that what I saw was a free-bag. I don't mind having something less than modern. Nor do I mind a hard landing. (Can't be any worse than the ragged-out Stratostar I used to own.) But I don't want to get stuck with something that is clearly questionable from an integrity standpoint, and end up having this discussion every 180 days. (Not to mention the risk of a blowout) I believe you have my stapler.
  7. Airviking
    Yeah, and the data panel. And the slider. All kinds of ways to reduce pack volume, ehe? I believe you have my stapler.
  8. Airviking
    Well, the Fury pack volume is 527c.i., and the racer resrve container is 500. Will this be an issue? I believe you have my stapler.
  9. Airviking
    Alright, so I've got two reserves, and the plan was to keep the "Hyndai" and sell the "Toyota" for budgetary reasons. But it's sounding here like the Hyundai's due for the scrapyard. Anyway, the better reserve is a Glidepath Fury, DOM 1989. I believe you have my stapler.
  10. Airviking
    Until today, I'd never seen the inside of a reserve container, but it looked like a free-bag to me. Just like a main DB, except the lines stow in a velcroed pocked. I believe you have my stapler.
  11. Airviking
    Where'd you go Rob? Looks like you got cut off mid-sentence. So, I guess my two questions are: 1. Is it airworthy? 2. Is it legal? GQ's statement about not repacking their older stuff: Was it in the form of an official release of some sort, or was it just a casual statement? Like I mentioned, this reserve has been kept in-date up to now. I believe you have my stapler.
  12. Airviking
    I'm in the process of piecing together a rig for cheap. I've got a container that'll work, and an awesome main, and 2 reserves to choose from. Brought it all up to my local rigger, who went on a rant about old gear, and how it should all just be thrown in the dumpster. (Last time I spoke to him about gear, it was to get his opinion about a rig that was available for $1,200 because the owner was through skydiving and just wanted to cash out. When the rigger heard the price, he went on a rant about cheap gear, and how it should all be thrown in the dumpster.) The offending piece of gear is a reserve, Security X210, DOM: 1984. The chute has been inspected and repacked frequently up to now. Assuming it passes inspection, is there any reason to think that it is not airworthy? I believe you have my stapler.
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    I looked at the picture, and the problem is sooo obvious: You've got a big fat black line in the form of carpet tape running exactly where you don't want people to walk. That line just screams "FOLLOW ME!!!". If you were to run black lines the other way, or better yet, a criss-cross pattern in the suspension line area, it would cut the traffic way down. I'm not sure how to do this. That's all I got. I believe you have my stapler.
  14. Airviking
    Maybe you should be propositioning females. I believe you have my stapler.
  15. Airviking
    A few thoughts: This is the time of year when EVERYBODY in the NE talks about change. Doing something enjoyable and exciting for a living is only a dream for most of us. I haven't done it in 30 years. I don't hate my dayjob, but often wondered how I could make a real living doing something I feel passionate about. That said, you've been living the dream. Welcome to the Real World. I'm betting you're gonna appreciate skydiving a heluva lot more as a fun jumper. I believe you have my stapler.
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    God, how I would love that! I've seen that, and the only down-side is that a skydiver can't invite someone they know to see how a parachute is packed. That's why I'm thinking that the exclusion should be limited to unescorted whuffos. I would tell a friend that they're welcome to join, just please don't touch or step on anything. That's all it should take. I believe you have my stapler.
  17. Airviking
    A tee-shirt is something any whuffo can relate to. Not so with suspension lines. They just need to be informed. I believe you have my stapler.
  18. Airviking
    Being a whuffo doesn't automatically make a person stupid, just ignorant about all things skydiving. I would suggest posting some very conspicuous signs stating some simple rules that apply in the packing area. Most whuffos are interested in learning stuff about skydiving, so if you give them a little reading to do about the badness of grinding dirt into the lines, most will probably adhere to the rules. If the problem persists, then add a sign stating that unescorted whuffos are not allowed in the packing area. I believe you have my stapler.
  19. Airviking
    Thanks. The back plate on the Saphire supports a disk spring that provides friction and preload to the entire assembly, That said, I can't run anything across the inside of the unit. I believe you have my stapler.
  20. Airviking
    You are correct on all accounts: The hole pattern is square, rotating the back plate makes it very difficult (but not impossible) to access the adjustment wheel. And I might be able to have at the housing with my trusty Dremel. But I discovered a different approach: Instead of rotating the back, just rotate the face. The face is keyed to the crystal (which in turn is keyed to the housing) by way of a small notch at 12 o'clock. If I just make a notch at 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock, I can rotate the face 90 degrees, and I'm done! I believe you have my stapler.
  21. Airviking
    I was surprised when I saw all that fancy nose treatment on a YouTube psychopack vid. "Packing Made Simple" doesn't show any difference in how the nose is handled for pro versus psycho. I believe you have my stapler.
  22. Airviking
    The altimeter was used and didn't include any alternate mtg means. It's a cheesie bit of kit, and only includes a simple wrist strap, with nothing to hook over the fingers. But I heard that these altimeters perform well, and I think it will be an awesome chest-mounted unit if I can mount it to a cushion cleanly. I'm gonna take the back off to see what I can learn. Too bad they didn't make the back so it could be rotated 90 degrees. Adding another loop to correct the orientaion is the first thing that comes to mind, but I think the assembly will get a little tall and wobbly with the stackup. But it's easy enough to try. If I can't find a simple approach, I'll design a new back plate, and have our prototype shop knock it out. I believe you have my stapler.
  23. Airviking
    Paragear call it Cushion Mount. See attachment. I don't believe it will be a simple installation because the altimeter straps run the wrong way. I'm wondering if there is a standard solution. I believe you have my stapler.
  24. Airviking
    I bought a used Saphire altimeter, and I'm thinking of chest-mounting it by way of a chestmount cushion. The strap on the altimeter comes out top and bottom. (12 o'clock and 6 o'clock) Is this compatible with a standard chest mount pillow? I believe you have my stapler.
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    I believe you have my stapler.