Folding the nose

[dexter]

Hey, I had some questions regarding the way you are packing.

How do you fold the nose for different delays? Up until now, I have done all of my jumps slider down (off). I am interested in how the way you prepare the nose will affect the openings.

I realize that there is little information in the manufacturers manuals on this and I'm not even sure what questions I need to ask on this topic. If any of you have information you think could help, please share it with me

Stay safe out there! ---Dex
dexterbase@hotmail.com

[d-dog]

First, grab your ears with both hands. Then, moving towards the center of your face, bring your hands together. In the middle, you'll find a protrusion with two holes in the bottom of it. That's your nose!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

I think it would be hard to describe nose folding tricks in writing. I also, personally, don't believe that nose folding tricks can safely slow down slider down openings. However, I don't know if smarter folks than I have better data on that.

Peace and happy holidays,

D-d0g
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[dexter]

ha ha. That was funny dude. Thanks. I'm glad someone still has a sense of humor.

Stay safe out there! ---Dex
dexterbase@hotmail.com

[mmasek]

I do not fold the nose more than what is described in the BR owner manual: 1 fold.

I wanted to do more folds for long delays, and you can add another S fold if you wish according to BR.

Anyway, even for the longest delays I am making e.g. Arco or La Mousse (10-12 secs) I do not change my packing and it works fine.

[dexter]

I do believe that the way you fold the nose has a profound effect on heading performance. If the canopy initially pressurizes through the crossports instead of the nose (end cells) you will have better chances of an on heading opening. So by this logic, a packing method which delays exposing the end cells to the airstream until the canopy has begun to pressurize will be a good thing.

I also personally feel that slider off deployments have a better chance of opening on heading than slider up deployments. I think there is more left/right separation in the lines which allows the canopy to immediately open on heading.

When there is a slider sitting at the stabilizers, there is a pivot point where the lines are all held closely together. The canopy is more vulnerable to other factors that could affect the heading (such as wind, PC oscillation, etc.) Of course the most critical time during the deployment sequence as far as heading is concerned, is the phase between canopy extraction and line stretch. I DO, however, feel that the canopy can still be turned off heading after you've reached line stretch.

I still think the way the nose is prepared is critical on a slider up jump as well. The canopy pressurizing through the crossports will reinforce whatever heading you're on at line stretch.

Is my logic totally skewed? I know I've gotten off the topic a little.




Stay safe out there! ---Dex
dexterbase@hotmail.com

[TVHigley]

Dex-
I know you live in my area, and I can help you with many of your questions. Please give me a call and I can help you out. My # is (206)523-4294
-TODD