Date: 01.08.2008
Manual
Revision:
XF 15
Page: 8
JO JO WINGS,
Chvalínská 2109, zip: 413 01, Roudnice n/L, [email protected]
JOJO
The performance of your canopy is greatly affected by how it is set up. The most effective thing that
you can change here is to reduce the
pilot chute drag. There are several systems available for col-
lapsing the pilot chute, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages. You should thoroughly in-
vestigate the options available and choose the one that is best for you.
How you use the canopy will effect the performance you get out of it. The slider drag may be reduced
by stowing it. On JOJO WINGS canopy models, a tie strap is installed on the slider for this. If you do
use this or a similar method, be sure the slider is re-set before you start to pack the canopy.
JOJO WINGS recommends that you leave the slider above the links. Some jumpers bring the slider
past the toggles, down to the bottom of the risers and stow it behind their neck. This does result in a
slight increase in performance, however, it is dangerous. If the slider should inflate or move from its
stowed position it can obstruct your vision.
Assembly
Your canopy should be assembled by a certified rigger. Before you begin, be sure the risers, tog-
gles, bridle, deployment bag, pilot chute, harness, container and other items are compatible with your
JOJO WINGS canopy and each other. Some toggles, for example, will not work properly on certain
type of risers. Assemble your system in accordance with the owner’s manual for your rig.
These instructions will work for Dacron/Micro/Spectra/Vectran lined canopies. However, we recom-
mend following the rig manufacturer's instructions for toggle attachment.
Two common problems that may happen if the toggles are installed improperly are:
A) The toggle knot getting caught on the guide ring, and
B) The knot slipping.
Be sure that your installation is safe. The container manufacturer's instructions may not be compati-
ble with this canopy.
Recommended attachment of Velcro-backed toggles on JOJO WINGS steering lines with finger-
trapped loops:
Route the steering line through the slider, then the toggle guide ring and then the toggle.
See
draw-
ing #1.
Thread the toggle through the loop in the steering line.
See drawing #2.
Pull loop up to the
toggle grommet. Note that the loop of the steering line is going through and around the toggle.
See
drawing #3.
#1
#2
#3
