Is there a size limit for safety using a JL chute release? I wouldn’t think so, but was wondering if others have tried it on big chutes, say 6-10 feet in diameter.
I have experimented on my bench with a 15" thin-mil nylon chute. It seems like it should work with a suitable-sized band. At least, on the bench it pops open nicely, and seems to stay secure in the bundle. I haven't actually flown with it yet though.has anybody used it on a small parachute say 12 to 15 ".......?
You know Neil....after I posted that, it dawned on me that I could use a 18 to 24" chute as the altitude would be 100-200 ft when it deployed,so it still wouldn't drift all that far.I have experimented on my bench with a 15" thin-mil nylon chute. It seems like it should work with a suitable-sized band. At least, on the bench it pops open nicely, and seems to stay secure in the bundle. I haven't actually flown with it yet though.
has anybody used it on a small parachute say 12 to 15 ".......?
On the little chutes, I like to wrap band around bundle and the JLCR. This way a std band works.
boatgeek: by wrap ban , do you mean wrap a rubber band around the bundle ....I can't visualize what you mean? Can you elaborate?I've used the JLCR in a 38mm tube with a 12" chute.
Definitely do this. It also helps keep the JLCR from hanging up on the inside of the tube.
Just curious, what did you use to wrap the 'Chute with ?I've used it on a 70" chute with no problems
I make my own nomex blankets. So I can make them any size I want. But a 12" blanket would work. I use a silicon band in place of the rubber band. I Z fold my chutes and Z fold the shroud lines and put them in between a fold in the chute. Then roll it up in a nomex blanket. The blanket is attached to the shock cord below the chute.Just curious, what did you use to wrap the 'Chute with ?
I make my own nomex blankets. So I can make them any size I want. But a 12" blanket would work. I use a silicon band in place of the rubber band. I Z fold my chutes and Z fold the shroud lines and put them in between a fold in the chute. Then roll it up in a nomex blanket. The blanket is attached to the shock cord below the chute.
I buy yellow nomex aramid canvas duck fabric on Amazon. It's not as thick as commercial Nomex blankets. But I haven't had a burn thru. And for $11.32 for 62" x 36" you can make a lot of blankets. I also sew shock cord protectors out of it too.Can you recommend a good source for Nomex or do you just scour the Internet?
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