edwardw
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I was outside on a nice windy (10-15 mph) Colorado day and was testing out what I call a reefing ring. I'm sure other people have tried it but here it is. I wanted to know what you all think - if you have done it before and if it's worth a shot.
I took a 32" parachute and found that a 3/8 ring fit all the lines inside nicely. I pulled all the lines through and put them within 1/2" of the attachement to the chute. I folded the chute and wrapped the lines around it. I attached a 8 ounce weight the the chute.
When throwing it in the air the chute opened a lot more stable - it inflated then the ring went down the lines allowing a nice profile with little or no wobble.
When tried w/out the ring the chute snapped harder and wobbled on the way down.
I think sky divers use this concept with the square of fabric on their lines to keep from hard openings.
What do you all think? Comments, suggestions, snide remarks ?
Edward
I took a 32" parachute and found that a 3/8 ring fit all the lines inside nicely. I pulled all the lines through and put them within 1/2" of the attachement to the chute. I folded the chute and wrapped the lines around it. I attached a 8 ounce weight the the chute.
When throwing it in the air the chute opened a lot more stable - it inflated then the ring went down the lines allowing a nice profile with little or no wobble.
When tried w/out the ring the chute snapped harder and wobbled on the way down.
I think sky divers use this concept with the square of fabric on their lines to keep from hard openings.
What do you all think? Comments, suggestions, snide remarks ?
Edward