How To Adjust and Set Brake Lines on a Paraglider

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Жыл бұрын

The brake lines on a paraglider are just like the steering wheel in your car, getting it adjusted to fit the pilot is a critical safety factor!
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@drewmortenson Жыл бұрын

Ya know, I've avoided shortening the brake lines on my mojo pwr 2 since I trained under you last summer simply because I'm afraid to mess with my controls and I've never been good with knots. This video just convinced me it would be worth it to at least try and see how the difference feels.

@liftedppg4370 Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes Drew! And enjoy that new glider feel 😄

@nignogcity Жыл бұрын

Mark it with a sharpie to make sure you shorten them uniformly

@teddyuroskie72 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a 2D control line setup video? Love this stuff!

@liftedppg4370 Жыл бұрын

Yessir, it’s in progress! Going to talk about installation and safe operation. Thanks Teddy! 😄

@tango_sierra8608 Жыл бұрын

I second this! And maybe when you think it’s good judgement to take that step to 2D. Also including what changes need to be made in flight, and more importantly- launching and landing now that 2D is tied in! Love the videos you can tell you are made to teach

@liftedppg4370 Жыл бұрын

@@tango_sierra8608 love it TS, I’ll be sure to include it!

@DarrellMalick Жыл бұрын

I have exactly this problem with my new wing! Thank you!

@liftedppg4370 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to be of assistance!

@tango_sierra8608 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if you’d be for this but I would love a video on energy management- specifically wingovers or assymetric on a beginner glider. How to safely start learning them. I would love to see someone explain it better and be on a beginner glider (I’m on a spyder) with a proper video angle showing weight position, hand position and glider position all in the frame so you can see all the inputs/outputs in the video and grasp it better. Especially when it gets bigger and outside brake is introduced. Have yet to see a video on a beginner wing that has all of this in frame to better absorb what’s going on for the beginners. I think a simple 360 cam ontop of the cage or stick zip tied to a swing arm out front would cover all that. All that would be left is some great instruction/explanation from a talented teacher….. To add to this the 360 infront for inputs and a chase cam in back showing where you are in the “swoop/dive” of the maneuver would be best. Confused on when to let up on brakes in the pitch axis and I think chase cam would show that best

@liftedppg4370 Жыл бұрын

Yessir, it’s on the list as a potential subject, but it will need to be very carefully produced with a clear disclaimer. Improper energy management is how many pilots in this sport meet their end, and I would not want to be the reason why someone was pushing limits they were not ready to and went splat. I think with enough thoughtful treading on the subject and plenty of warning, along with the camera gear you mentioned, I would feel comfortable with it. Thanks Tango!

@tango_sierra8608 Жыл бұрын

@@liftedppg4370 exactly! On the same token- a video with proper disclaimer and then proper tips- can also save some pilots from those deadly situations. People don’t understand they don’t know what they don’t know until it’s too late. I understand the apprehension to wanted to teach the subject online, without a SIV, etc- but at the end of the day there are more people blindly learning this stuff dangerously than there are learning it safely through proper steps. Sad but true haha so I think proactive, well disclaimed, videos on the subject do more positive than negative. Just my opinion! Hope you decide to put that one out! Keep up the great content regardless

@tomtomlinsonppg2756 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you Micah. God bless Brother. 💯👍👍

@davespeer3293 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff Micah!

@MrRaleighman123 Жыл бұрын

You always provide informative videos. Thanks.

@liftedppg4370 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, happy to help!

@FlyBabyFlyPPG 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Micah.

@bitcoinbeast 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, but what about tip steering toggs? I have some I need to install

@rule1dontgosplat Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s amazing that basically two inches makes such a difference. (Giggity) My brakes feel a bit mushy on my new glider too. I guess a good way to test it without re-tying would be to grab the rope just above the toggle knot, and see if it feels different?

@liftedppg4370 Жыл бұрын

Yes, but be aware that grabbing just above the toggle knot is actually quite a bit considering you’d be bypassing the toggle altogether (about 6 impressive inches 😏)!

@rule1dontgosplat Жыл бұрын

@@liftedppg4370 good advice. Thanks! I'll mess around with hand position until I figure out if I need to make a permanent change.

@kevinrobson7912 Жыл бұрын

I've been meaning to do this on my Dudek Solo for a while. I've heard of other pilots shortening the brakes by 4-5". Ideally I'd like to test out a few lengths, and was wondering about 3d printing some small loops or cylinders to wrap the brake line around and shorten it that way temporerily, with different sizes shortening the lines by different amounts until the right length is found. I've probably not explained that very well, but have you heard of anything similar? It would allow testing different lengths before committing. Thanks

@liftedppg4370 Жыл бұрын

That sounds really interesting. Would you have a cleat to keep the line from slipping out? Personally I find it easy enough to tie it at different lengths, but it might be neat to be able to adjust on the fly (hah)!

@kevinrobson7912 Жыл бұрын

@@liftedppg4370 I haven't quite worked it out yet, but yes it would need to be locked in place so the line couldn't come out. You also wouldn't want to lose it into the prop either. It's more likely I'd use two pieces bolted together rather than something you could adjust in flight, my skills definitely wouldn't be up to that. If you don't think it's a rediculous idea I'll have a look into it. Thanks

@liftedppg4370 Жыл бұрын

@@kevinrobson7912 I definitely think it’s worth a shot, would love to see a prototype installed!

@curtislavoie2242 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, I’m on a brand new Solo as well. My brakes have a ton of slack. I would guess about 5 inches. I’m thankful for this video explanation and I’m about to take mine in a few inches.

@kevinrobson7912 Жыл бұрын

@@curtislavoie2242 I managed to 3d print some toggles to take up the slack, but haven't got around to testing them yet. If they work I should be able to experiment before making a final adjustment using this video. Just finding time now ...

@wayneherron6511 Жыл бұрын

So you are telling me I should get in a few flights in before I set the brake lines? I am still considering which type of machine to buy. If I get a high hook-in machine, I can Leave the lines the way they come?

@liftedppg4370 Жыл бұрын

Either way, you can leave the lines the way they are set and be OK, but if you feel like they are loose you might cinch them up a bit. And if your kiting harness mimics your clip in points on the motor well enough that will give you a good idea. Thanks for your support Wade!!

@wayneherron6511 Жыл бұрын

Still waiting for the snow to leave but I appreciate your knowledge and advice. Cheers