pauldeakin Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I know that hook knive will easily go through lines, but will it go through risers? Has anyone tried it? Just though it would be useful to know, because if you ever find yourself in water, being dragged by wing in the current, face down, hook knive in hand, can't release buckles, just a few seconds of breath left. Are you wasting your time trying to hack through the riser? Paul D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Yea just slide your hand up the riser to get all the lines together and cut the lines. then swim away Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I know that hook knive will easily go through lines, but will it go through risers? Has anyone tried it?Just though it would be useful to know, because if you ever find yourself in water, being dragged by wing in the current, face down, hook knive in hand, can't release buckles, just a few seconds of breath left. Are you wasting your time trying to hack through the riser? Paul D I've bought some hook knives that I was going to market to the group if anyone was interested. They're not dedicated 'riser' knives, but I tested one on the very thickest toughest webbing (off a scuba dive harness) that I could find, and with a firm pull, went through it like a knife through butter. Lines will be a doddle. They come with a load of spare blades too. I'll get a photo or two posted up if anyone is interested. They don't come in a fancy pouch or anything, but have a hole for a lanyard that I've sewn a webbing loop into, and they will only be a fiver posted within the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Yea just slide your hand up the riser to get all the lines together and cut the lines. then swim away Pete b Hehe, you make it sound so easy. Panic stricken with a face full of freezing water can make even the most mundane task perilously difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I'll have one of those off you Phil Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coggie49 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Yes please, put me down for one. pm your address and i'll get the dosh in the post. Thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Pete is a little like the stig, A robot almost.... no fear, calculated, althought a little on the 'dwarf' side? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Pete is a little like the stig, A robot almost.... no fear, calculated, althought a little on the 'dwarf' side? SW Well you let the cat out of the bag well and truly, now everyone will know i have a white helmet Pete ( the dwarf stig) b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Hmmmm, dwarf Stig, Mini-Stig, Stiggette, Stiglet, DemiStig, Stiggle, HypoStig, Take your pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 LOLOL, Must be that time of night SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I like Stiglet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irm750 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 At the risk of coming over all Lemmings, how about para-stig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 At the risk of coming over all Lemmings, how about para-stig? It's already been done - ask SimonW for the photos or checkout August's TopGear Magazine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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