Don't use pliers to ever tighten malions, always use the correct size spanner, using pliers you can create a sharp edge that can eventually wear through lines or reserve equipment.
Thank you so much for all the information and expertise you have shared over the years. I’ve learned a lot from your videos and it really has helped my flying, and safety.
A spanner is better than pliers for tightening the maillon. The 'quarter turn' depends on how much your fingers can tighten - just turn enough to secure the maillon a little. O-rings or rubber bands are preferable over tape, and only use non-adhesive tape like electrical tape that grips onto itself by stretching (no tapes with glue!)
A parachute rigger I use has repacked my reserves on a couple of occasions. 10yrs experience repacking skydiving canopies. A maillon was used on the first. And, the second ( a new harness ) the bridles were threaded through each other and the larkshead cinched tightly. To stop the larks head slipping apart and becoming loose it was tagged with a strong linen thread (sewn) . Whether a maillon or larks head is used, attention to detail is key.
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Greg, don't use pliers for the maillons, pls. Use a hex wrench. And not "a quarter turn"... a damaged thread is to be avoided. Use a drop of loctite, e.g.
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Don't use pliers to ever tighten malions, always use the correct size spanner, using pliers you can create a sharp edge that can eventually wear through lines or reserve equipment.
yeah good point, it was not the best tool to use, I had lost the spanner but I am very gentle with them here
Thank you Greg for all your professional contributions to this sport.
Thank you so much for all the information and expertise you have shared over the years. I’ve learned a lot from your videos and it really has helped my flying, and safety.
A spanner is better than pliers for tightening the maillon. The 'quarter turn' depends on how much your fingers can tighten - just turn enough to secure the maillon a little. O-rings or rubber bands are preferable over tape, and only use non-adhesive tape like electrical tape that grips onto itself by stretching (no tapes with glue!)
A parachute rigger I use has repacked my reserves on a couple of occasions. 10yrs experience repacking skydiving canopies.
A maillon was used on the first. And, the second ( a new harness ) the bridles were threaded through each other and the larkshead cinched tightly. To stop the larks head slipping apart and becoming loose it was tagged with a strong linen thread (sewn) . Whether a maillon or larks head is used, attention to detail is key.
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Hello Greg Im a big fan of your paragliding skills and im also fond of this mind blowing sport.
I want to know that is there any good chance that i can get a good quality glider on cheaper rates or on installments because i cant afford it once. I wanna fly , its dream of my life, very very big dream. Thanks
I want to know who died your hair Greg, they've done a canny job.😉
adhesive tape make dyneema sling weak!
Ask petzl!
this tape is not adhesive. It grips itself when stretched.
self fusing silicone tape
Is that an adequate reserve maillion?
MAnufacturers probably have recommended WLL for attachment points, just make sure that it is not weaker than the webbing and you're likely good to go.
As an aircraft mechanic I cringe when pliers are used to tighten nuts or bolts. Even a adjustable spanner is better.
fair point Tormod, I usually use a spanner, it wasn't nearby when recording
Greg, don't use pliers for the maillons, pls. Use a hex wrench. And not "a quarter turn"... a damaged thread is to be avoided. Use a drop of loctite, e.g.
Loctite is fine but these maillons are only structural if tightened correctly. So don't just rely on loctite
Snug it, and yes use wrench as pliers could cause a burr which could cut into a line...
Can U add a German subtitle? 😅
I offer this for all the videos on my website
Washing lines?! In soap???