September 22, 2024
SOLD OUT for the 3rd and last time!
Hendrikus Bouwmeester < rik@flywithrick.com >has the plans and will be making them.
I can still provide bridles for aerotowing or static line towing that includes all lines and rapid links ready for the release of your choice.
ORDERING FROM USA
$20.00 each + $4.20 shipping.
ORDERING FROM CANADA
$20.00 each + $12.25 shipping (subject to change)
ORDERING FROM AUSTRALIA
$20.00 + $24.50 shipping
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BRIDLES for
Static Line and Aerotowing
All bridles are made from red 900-pound heat set and stretched braided dacron with hand-sewn loops in the ends. Measurements are what I've found to work; if you have a different need, give me a call.
Static Line Tow Bridle - aka: 2:1 Hewett Center of Mass Bridle for foot launch towing. SEE BRIDLE PAGE or STATIC LINE PAGE
Kit includes:
(A) Main line - 22' loop-to-loop.
(B) Waist line - 3' long, allows tying an overhand loop knot to keep the shackle, self-locking carabiner or whatever you choose, from sliding side-to-side.
(C) Keel line - 6' length of plain bridle material with one finished end, for you to tie however works best for your glider.
(D) Five (5) 1/4" rapid links
Kit does not include the waist bridle release mechanism (such as sailboat shackle) or release pull string as there are too many ways of setting this up. Custom bridles are available; please call or write with your specifications.
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Aerotow Bridle - 1:1 V-line for aerotowing via foot or dolly launch. SEE AEROTOW PAGE
Kit includes:
(A) Main V-line = about 8' loop-to-loop.
(B) Chest bridle is 3' long and attaches to one end loop of the main bridle with a larkshead knot or, if the release is placed at the keel, a secondary/backup release can be placed here.
(C) Keel line is a 6' length of plain bridle material with one finished end, for you to tie however works best for your glider.
(D) Three (3) 1/4" rapid links for at the bridle apex and attaching the main bridle at the keel,
(E) Two (2) 1/8" rapid links for attaching the chest bridle to the harness shoulder loops
Kit does not include the release pull string as there are too many optional ways of setting this up. Custom bridles are available; please call or write and let's see what can be done.
COST either bridle: $60.00 + $8.00 mailing to US addresses.
Note: Using PayPal is very simple. You do NOT need to be a member of PayPal to make a purchase. You may use a credit card like any other system. If your order is to be shipped outside the US, please let me know via email: peter@birrendesign.com PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOUR ORDERING BUTTON DOESN'T WORK!
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