REQ: Where to buy static lines?

[simple jumper]

I'm trying to put together a mannequin in full jump order. Anyone know where to find static lines and snap hooks, other than ebay?
Also trying to find a reserve parachute pack tray with vertical pull handle.
Any leads are really appreciated, thanks a bunch!

[LineDoggie]

I'm trying to put together a mannequin in full jump order. Anyone know where to find static lines and snap hooks, other than ebay?
Also trying to find a reserve parachute pack tray with vertical pull handle.
Any leads are really appreciated, thanks a bunch!


Have you tried Bob Bashaw?

He's a Retired Rigger who Makes Normandy T-5's Griswold Bag's you name it

http://www.vintageparachutes.com/pageDisplay.jsp?pageid=8463

[simple jumper]

Thanks for the link, neat stuff for sure but I'm going for modern use equipment.
Ebay seems to have what I need but seems many sellers are iffy about shipping up North.

[scuba]

How handy are you with a sewing machine? You could try making your own. If you have access to an industrial sewing machine, one with a walking foot than you are GTG. Otherwise even a household machine, if you go slow with a stronger needle and thicker thread should work too.

It is not actually that hard. I have been making my own dog leashes with climbing spec tubular nylon for the last two months.

[simple jumper]

Never even thought of that! Thanks!!!

[scuba]

Never even thought of that! Thanks!!!

One warning though, depending on the thickness of your material or how much work you are going to put through a household machine. It is probably going to die in the end. After making about two dozen leashes, the gearing in my household machine finally crapped out. I got it for free so I am not going to fix it. Right now I am making my new leashes with rivets and washers. All I need is a hammer and a plastic cutting board. Much faster, but cost more.

If you don't have a heavy duty sewing machine. Try talking to businesses around where you live, maybe like rent out their machine on site for an hour or two. The worst that could happen is that they tell you "No". Another thing to try and consider is a community college or school for fashion students. Often time you can rent out spaces at those places and use their equipments. Some businesses that have good sewing machines that you might want to consider rather than the traditional tailors or alteration places might be a place that does leather. Leather working place could be either bags and purses or a place that do tack, like saddles and stuff. Another good place to try is a shoe repair shop.

Good luck, just go and try it.