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leroydb

Canopy Opening: Placement of Tailpocket

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How would the placement of the tailpocket (bottom of conatainer vs mid) affect the opening of the parachute?

What are your theories on this subject?
Leroy


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It's going to be _very_ particular to your combination of container/canopy/pack job. I've seen people put the tail pocket as low as the bottom of the container, and as high as the warning label at the top.
-- Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
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It is kind of what Tom is saying, Everybody is doing some of everything.
Harness container Systems are still playing a game of Catch-Up, to
Wing Suit, BASE.
You either have the traditional square tray, box bottom or the new
Bi-Fold, corners that open up to a flat open mat.

If you think your Tail Pocket might snag the bottom of your tray
on deployment. Move it higher up in the tray.

I think some day a Wing Suit is going to be a, Hybrid.
Wing Suit and container as one. (we will see).:S

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