460 0 #26 December 8, 2003 Catastrophic failure is always a possibility, usually as a result of poor rigging. I have a friend who jumped his canopy on a BASE jump just fine. Next jump, a skydive, it exploded. Not inspecting his canopy... Another friend jumped his raven on a BASE jump and it tore on the top skin center cell all the way to the front cell tape and the tail pocket. About pilot chutes, make sure you attach the bridle to the center line loop. This is a common mistake not doing this. Otherwise the tapes take the stress and can and will break. Also, measure your pilot chute. There is a lot of variability in sizes. My 42 measured 38 and my 38 measured 32. The primary BASE manufacturers have gotten much better about quality control now.Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #27 December 8, 2003 Quote Take into account the weight of your canopy and this discussion of which pilot chute is correct totally moot. Have you ever watched a smaller jumpers deployment to see how quickly it happens? Think about it. mmmm........ I think I did think about that - All i was saying was "generally" QuoteThere are other things to think about, with the closure system you are jumping and canopy size / weight - but generally I would say a 42 will and is more consistant and not much difference that a 46 Quote Did you fold the PC the same for both (ie mushroom as in your avatar?). Which size PC did you use on the low B you were telling me about? (the same B where Faber did more of a Jane than a Tarzan thing into the trees I believe. ) I always fold the PC in the same manner - except on 3 secs up high! - but I am so lazy that dont happen very often!! I have taken both the 46 and 42 off that low B - I generally will use the 46 though for anything sub250ft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #28 December 9, 2003 Quote Which size PC did you use on the low B you were telling me about? (the same B where Faber did more of a Jane than a Tarzan thing into the trees I believe. ) that B is lower than 250ft,i did neither Tarzan or Jane,it were my canopy playing cheata Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
