Static line pilot chute

[guest]

Question for the smart guys. I want to static line my pilot chute instead having someone hold it, since I'll be going last. How many wraps of fishing line and what strength of line do I use on the french link? Or do you suggest a different material for the static line? The container is a Vision and I weigh 180 geared up. Thanks :P

[guest]

Hey bro!

Make sure your PC is attached to your bridle/shrivel flap, otherwise I doubt seriously that your PC is big enough to slow 180lbs down before impact....seriously though, I prefer break cord for my S/L jumps. I've seen fishing line break prematurely on more than one occasion resulting in a lower than desired opening...this could be a real BIG issue as most S/L jumps are LOW already. Break cord seems to be very consistent if you use a correct knot, and cheaper than fishing line too. HOWEVER, I know 2 VERY experienced jumpers (over 700 jumps each) who both ONLY use fishing line. So its one of those things you should gather as much info as possible, then make a decision based on your personal parameters. Good luck but IMO fishing Line = BLACK DEATH!
stay low bro,
mom:7

[imported_Tom Aiello]

>How many wraps of fishing line and what strength of line do I use

I've never used fishing line, so I wouldn't know about that.

>on the french link?

Why are you putting it on a link? And where in the canopy-shrivel flap-bridle-PC chain is that link located? I'd recommend putting it on the PC attachment loop of the bridle.

>Or do you suggest a different material for the static line?

Absolutely. How about break cord, available from any of the BASE gear manufacturers? Since there is a purpose built, tested cord, manufactured for this purpose, why use anything else?

A while back, I wrote up a "how to static line" guide for some of my friends. Drop me an email if you want the whole thing.

--Tom Aiello
tbaiello@mac.com

[guest]

break cord is the way to go your rigger can order it for you we use 80lb. any comments?

[Tokemon]

the real question comes at the grocery store when the bagger asks:
"Paper or plastic?"
I've heard plastic bags, cut into strips works OK. of course, that comes from down under.
Peace out,
Thomas:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

[guest]

No down here we use electrical tape.
3 or 4 wraps. Does the trick every time.:o