System information

The 3-Ring Release System
USE OF 1-INCH (TYPE 17)
RISERS
Type 17 risers (1” wide) are a high-performance
piece of equipment. High-performance translates
to low durability. We recommend inspecting Type
17 risers frequently for wear, abrasion, cuts,
burns or other damage. In particular, look on the
back of the risers for signs that the webbing is
stretching away from the grommets. Such separa-
tion is cause for riser replacement. Change the
risers between 200 and 400 jumps. If you own a
Microlined canopy and the lines are ready for
replacement, change the risers at the same time.
Most of all, remember that these are “high-perfor-
mance” components that yield low durability. If
you are worried about the durability of Type 17
risers, or will not take the time to inspect them
regularly, we suggest using the standard Type 8
(2”) risers.
USE OF MIRAGE SYSTEMS
ARMORED RISERS
Mirage Systems incorporated the use of our
Armored Risers Feb. 2000. There is an increasing
number of cases of breakaway release cables
malfunctioning because of line twists on high
performance canopies. Twisting risers can trap
the excess release cable inside the risers fabric
channel, inhibiting you from pulling the breakaway
handle. Mirage Systems designed risers with a
hard housing inside the channel on the back of
the riser to stow the excess release cable. These
Armored risers decrease the amount of cable that
is exposed and the hard housing reduces the
likelihood of the riser release cable entrapment
malfunction.
Care and maintenance for the Armored Riser
should include all the same procedures for non
Armored Risers, but should also include routine
inspection of the hard housing channel entrance
hole. Through normal wear the hole should not
increase in diameter. If the housing can be pulled
through the opening, the riser should be replaced.