[roc-chat] Re: Tether setups

  • From: Gregory Lyzenga <lyzenga@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:27:44 -0700

On Jun 21, 2012, at 8:10 PM, John Howard wrote:

> Just found a new type of Tether device for parachute deployment today.
> 
>       http://lkal32.blogspot.com/p/cable-cutter.html
> 
> Looks interesting!  Any thoughts as an alternative to the "Tether" or "Tender 
> Descender"
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> John


Looks good for reefing and releasing a main chute, but it doesn't have the 
ability to carry a large load like the Tether.  It can basically hold a load up 
to the tensile strength of a cable tie.  A Tether can hold several hundred 
pounds IIRC.

                                - Greg

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