Steve Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I want to put my reserve on the side so I can use a better flight deck on the front. I have a Parajet Volution mk2 but the Parajet zip on pocket container doesn't fit my version. Any suggestions of a side mounted container which will fit well to the Volution gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Cheers Pat, I've just realised my Skyline could be adapted to side mount it. I have to say that cable tying the reserve on looks a bit scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Yes, I thought that. But two things , you can use the clips they provide aswell (actually the clips don't look nearly as manly as a few heavy duty cable ties.) and secondly, obviously this is only the container not the reserve itself. All it's got to do is hold the weight of the reserve and stay put if you have to tug the handle. BTW,the clip is that plastic luggage type fastener you can see in the middle and there's another at the LH end, a bit more hidden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 I'd make up some 20mm webbing straps with three bars slides to hold it on for peace of mind. I wouldn't fancy trusting something designed to tidy cables in a crisis (they can get brittle after a while too). Are the Fastex type clips for front mounting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Well, as I say, they are a lot stronger than what they give you to put it on with, it's how it was recommended to me at the school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 I've seen cable ties break during the winter, I'd seriously reconsider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Well, they're in addition to the clips, so should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 That is one big bodge of a reserve attachment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Do you have photos of the bridals and mailons attaching to the harness??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Don't know what to say really and don't want to start a spat between "experts"............but this is how my instructor installed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I have checked this mounting and it is way better than some I have seen for sure. The only job is to secure the outer bad and hold the weight of the reserve. Patrick's set up will hold about 50x the weight of the reserve. if were getting tarty, then yes it could be made to look tidy but please do tell me where the safety issue is Morgy?? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Patrick, I trust that you will understand that it is very easy for people to criticise others. (more so when via pictures on the internet) For some reason, your reserve 'although safe as houses' looks a little messy maybe we can add some tinsel or fluffy fur to tart it up a bit to keep people happy. I have seen it in the flesh.... I am happy that it is suitable and safe. The person who started the Big Fat Repack (or two people) are both very very good friends of mine... they have both flown my compact with a very similar set up on more than one occasion so I think that says it all. One of those people started the big fat repack because his dad died due to a failed reserve deployment. I can put you directly in touch with both of those people Patrick ( I am happy too ) You need to be confident when flying and I hope this does not effect yours. See you soon ! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Simon, I'm quite happy and I don't want any tinsel or fluffy stuff! I'm no expert , in the Paramotoring field, but I am an Engineer with 35 years experience. The bag needs to be fixed to support its own weight (including the weight of the reserve), not be dislodged by the normal use of the paramotor including lugging it in and out of transport, to offer enough resistance to have the handle pulled without becoming dislodged and finally to be fixed in a way that will not allow accidental deployment of the reserve. It's fixed with the clips provided for the purpose and for good measure it's fixed with a further 3 pairs of cable ties. That would seem adequate to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 In that Photo the Reserve vertical is only attached with one clip (centre) the others are attached via cable ties. If this is not the case "i take it back" but that does look like a bodge... and unsafe... Cable tie's are not very good with the cold and do become brittle and can wear easily without you knowing... There are many places to attach a reserve "i have mine attached too the swing arm.. BUT lower down. Having it that high IMO will get in the way.. It also stops you getting your arms tucked in on an XC.. If your happy with it Thats all that matters i guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Morgys, thanks, I'm OK with the fixing stuff, but interested to understand, what you mean by lower down. You have yours suspended from the arm but on longer straps or webbing? Any chance of a photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I know from vast miles on a Parajet Macro with a reserve fitted in this place (same set up exactly) that it does not cause any getting in the way issues With this combination of kit, it works perfectly Patrick, I think Morgy is using a different Paramotor hence the 'lower down' comment. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Fine, I've haven't noticed mine getting in the way, I must say, but was just interested to see what he meant. By the way, because it is difficult to judge just from the written word, and to be clear, none of this , the comments or counter comments have had any affect on my confidence or caused me any concern, it's just the engineer' s inquisitive nature and I treat it all as part of the learning process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hi Sorry for the late reply.. I was waiting for a Volution to come in to show you the set up on a Machine the same as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatPux Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Thanks, Morgy. That is a lot lower, isn't it. I really don't find mine getting in the way, so will probably stick with it as it was set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Each to there own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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