Vauxscott Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Ive recently upgraded to a Bailey and Id like to mount a reserve. How have other people done it? I have a Gin front mount with the clips on the sides but I cant see a sensible way of mounting it? I do like how the Bailey has the velcro channel for the bridle and the carabiners in the harness though... Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) I have a Bailey 175, which I believe has a very similar frame to the V3. I have my reserve front mounted with two maillons to the harness, either side of the buckle. I have the right hand side maillon tight (the side where the bridle runs up under the velcro) and the left side just finger tight so I can detach it easily to get into and out of the harness. This could be made easier with a small carabiner. It serves only to hold the weight of the reserve container and hold it in place during deployment. Note: the reserve bridle should be connected to the harness with maillons, not carabiners. The potential shock loads are high and would require big carabiners. Edited October 6, 2016 by ptwizz Added note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vauxscott Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Thanks for the reply, Ill look ate getting a pair of mallions to try out. The carabiners are whats supplied when new, they can be seen in the owners manual. Surely they must be up to the task? Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I am referring to the connection between the reserve bridle and the harness. This connection is made under the Velcro flaps. Quote "The carabiners are whats supplied when new". Supplied with the paramotor or the reserve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi k Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Like Pete says when/if you deploy the chute the Shock thru the fixings is extreme, so personally i'd want Maillons and Not Karabiners at the pull force is greater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vauxscott Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Im sure thats what came with the Paramotor from new. Ill get a pair of mallions, having carabiners fail with the shock load would be a mild inconvenience... Im away from home just now but Ill get some pics up when Im back. Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just to be clear: Carabiners are used to attach the harness to the wing, maillons to attach the harness to the reserve bridle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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