Squirrel CRUX User Manual - Container Closure
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Always double check pin tension, orientation, and closure. There are many ways to pack a
container incorrectly. There is one best practice for packing and closing this container. The bridle
should be routed between the grommets, to the top loop, then the bottom. The pins should be
frowning to the right. In this configuration. With appropriate closing loop length, there should
be consistently low pin tension and minimal tendency to lock. It is imperative that you close the
container as directed.
1.
Route the bridle from the attachment point on your parachute between the top and bottom
closing loop from left to right. Make sure that the Velcro tab on the bridle is affixed to itself
and free of any twists or knots. Make sure that both closing loops have the washers installed
properly and that they are adjusted to the correct length to provide the correct pin tension
for the volume of your parachute.
2.
Insert the top pin through the top closing loop from left to right, frowning.
3.
The bridle must be flat and free of any twists. Locate and align the bottom pin. Insert the
bottom pin through the bottom closing loop from left to right, frowning.
4.
Check that both pins are “frowning” from left to right and that the ends of the pins are
pointing to the right.
5.
Fold the bridle slack between the top and bottom pin back onto itself along with the closed
Velcro fold. Both of these folds should occur between the top and bottom pins.
6.
Hold the Velcro tab and excess bridle between the pins with one hand, while you carefully
close the pin protector flap.
7.
Tuck the top of the pin flap and the right side of the pin flap around the left sideflap, tightly
covering the pins and bridle.
8.
Tuck the excess bridle under the right-side flap, out of the airflow, routing it towards the
BOC.