daisy chain or a lengthenable knot daisy chain as is conventional in the arts see u s pat nos 3 779 489 and 3 958 780 issued to matsuo on dec 18 1973 and may 25 1976 respectively lanyard 19 is terminated by a metal fastener such as a speed link 29 which is a metal connecting link which attaches lanyard 19 to an operating or control line 28 sometimes referred to in the claims as a 34 release line 34 as shown in fig2 link 29 is substantially wider transversely of the riser than the lanyard and prior to deployment of the parachute is in a position alongside riser 23 and between sheath 22 and the upper end of riser 23 a cross connector strap 31 is connected to link 27 and to a similar link on the other rear riser such that the separation of the rear risers is maintained a similar arrangement of course also spaces front risers 24 in order to prevent accidental release of the shroud control control line 28 is sewn to cross connector strap 31 the stitches used to secure control line 28 to cross connector strap 31 are easily broken by intentional operation of lanyard 19 referring to fig3 the placing of lanyard 19 between main riser 17 and sheath 22 is illustrated although exaggerated for the purposes.