Liemberg 0 #26 March 30, 2004 QuoteStudent RSL's are now attached with a french link instead of a snap shackle. Is this standard in South Africa or just at your DZ? I ask because I replaced all snap shackles with french links in my student rigs 12 years ago after a similar incident at my place (except the guy in question was stopped by the AAD) I didn't get any followers in the Netherlands AFAIK. "Whoever in discussion adduces authority uses not intellect but memory." - Leonardo da Vinci A thousand words... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #27 March 30, 2004 QuoteIs this standard in South Africa or just at your DZ? It's standard in South Africa. I understand there could be some issues in a 2 out situation, but this is prescribed by National Safety and Training. In the 10 plus years since it was done, I've not heard of a negative side effect. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #28 March 30, 2004 The only real issue I would have with this setup would be if there were water hazards nearby, in which case I would want to be able to disconnect the rsl so I could get free of the main. I know chopping on the ground probably won't get the reserve out of the freebag, but with water swirling round I don't wan to take the chance. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #29 March 31, 2004 This happened to me last year on a mal and it scared the shit out of me. I had just had a two handed cutaway so I was a bit jacked anyway and I knew I was down and dirty. When My ripcord 'jammed' My initial reaction was disbelief. I remember deliberately looking at it to be sure I had the right handle (like there was any other handle) when it occurred to me through the adrenaline haze that there was a parachute opening over my head. My RSL had been disconnected by me. My response was to ask myself why? I have since reattatched it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #30 March 31, 2004 QuoteThe only real issue I would have with this setup would be if there were water hazards nearby. Cutting away is not recommended in a water landing senario. (PASA MOP's) tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #31 March 31, 2004 True, but then landing in water is also not recommended for normal jumps! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
