frosty100 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Hello all. Has anybody side mounted a reserve chute on the bulldog moster 185? My service guy has said that this might not be possible due to the high hang points set up my motor has. He said that front mounting might be the only option.....and one I don't fancy. Thanks Dave. Edited January 23, 2018 by frosty100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russe11 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hi Dave I have the Bulldog Moster with side mounted reserve. Fits fine. It ideal on the side. Does not get it the way and easy to reach. Never had to pull it yet so can't say if it works ok but motor has been back to Clive at Bulldog in the past and he has never said i should move it. Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosty100 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thats brilliant thanks Russell. I have done endless web searching for vids etc but found not much at all. I am going for a lightweight 160kg chute and like you....hope it never has to leave the container. Thank you once again. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jackson Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hi Dave, I have mine side mounted. Left hand side and throttle in my right hand. It seems to work well to me. Not mine, but identical setup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosty100 Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Thats great, thank you for the pic too. I was struggling with this as didnt want it in a crap place. Dave. What are your thoughts on the bulldog, high hangpoints and fiddly cage? Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosty100 Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 I have managed to top mount the reserve now. I have manufactured an alluminium brace that fits between the two uppermost hoop support spars. This in turn is threaded through the loops on the bag straps, these straps are looped under the top member of the main frame. It looks quite neat up there out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hullaeroparamotorclub Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Just seen this post I have mine mounted on the left arm and find it works great on my bulldog moster on my previous paramotors I had my reserve in a front mount and it bashed against your legs so I do prefer it mounted on the side arm, how are you getting on with the cage now I love the way it packs down into a small bag I had previously had a paramotor that had a similar frame so I had no problem with Clive's design he has had a purpose bag made for them now I still can't believe that the whole cage and spars pack away into such a small bag, my first paramotor had really big sections so they were a bit cumbersome to transport cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyalot33 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hi Dave Having a side reserve is no problem at all on the bulldog frame .,if you need a hand with it I'm sure your local Bulldog dealer will help you ... Or feel free to call us here . Clive M Clive @ CMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybound Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hi Dave, As others have already said, it's fine and my preferred mounting place. As suggested it may pay to visit a dealer for second oppinion and double check your instulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi Dave, Side mount is no problem with a suitable container. Whatever position you choose, it is very important that it is installed correctly with the correct length Y bridle and the routing does not interfere with any future deployment. Mine is side mount on the left, but I do think front mount is the best place for all of them. Some people find that it bangs against your legs when launching, so I usually advise to clip it up higher for launch then once airborne re-position it. I went side mount only due to competition flying where a map board needed to be on my lap etc. Be careful of fitting top mounted reserves as there are some situations that would make it very hard to deploy with G forces making your arms very heavy to lift above your head. Also ensure, if you do go for this option that you have a double handle (like Micky mouse ears) so you can deploy either hand. Your local Bulldog dealer will be able to help and advise on this and other Bulldog related questions and do a proper hang test and check your set up to ensure you're getting the very best out of it. The Bulldog is very easy and quick to assemble, (probably the most easiest) so don't know why you find it fiddly? it takes just a few minutes to put together unlike 20-30 minutes some other set ups take. Again if you're finding things tricky, then your local Bulldog dealer will be able to offer advice and help. If you have any pictures of your set up, post them up so we can help. Best regards, Chilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosty100 Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hello all and thank you for your advice and comments. The picture is of the unfinished product. I have fitted 2 rubber lined p clips to the end of the alluminium rod which fit nicely to the cage spars. There is no fouling of the netting as the rod simply passes through the mesh holes. The reserve webbings are fixed to the shoulder straps with sticky velcro and fixed to the Karibiners. I would not be able to tolerate a front mount banging on my legs etc. I have gone for the double handled bag as you can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jackson Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I've always wondered about reaching/finding a reserve mounted up there in a 'brown moment'... I'm sure the same could probably be argued wherever you hang it! Looks like a job well jobbed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyalot33 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Any chance I could get a photo from the side view please ? Thanks Clive Www.cmparamotors.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosty100 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 I will post a side and rear view tomorrow when I get near it Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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