Kid_Icarus 0 #1 January 12, 2005 Just curious ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid_Icarus 0 #2 January 12, 2005 ...and why? Or methodology..... ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #3 January 12, 2005 I tighten my chest strap first because it is easier to forget it then the leg straps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 January 12, 2005 Chest Strap, because it sets the rig on my back where I want it to be. It's often recomended for smaller rigs.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nael 0 #5 January 12, 2005 QuoteI tighten my chest strap first because it is easier to forget it then the leg straps. Thats the reason I do my chest strap first too. I put my leg straps on first, but I dont tighten them until I've done up the chest strap.www.TerminalSports.com.auAustralia's largest skydive gear store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #6 January 12, 2005 Chest strap. With my rather large boobs, if i don't do the chest strap first, it doesn't fit comfortably. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #7 January 12, 2005 "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #8 January 12, 2005 Chest strap first b/c I like to be able to walk more comfortably out to the plane. I tighten them right before I board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #9 January 12, 2005 *Deleted cause i've decided not to stoop to the childish level of others* ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #10 January 13, 2005 Quote*Deleted cause i've decided not to stoop to the childish level of others* That says it all Sunny. Rest assured whatever you said I was thinking. __ That said, I tighten my chest strap first. Like others, I do it because it makes the rig sit nicely up on my back before I tighten up the leg straps. -A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #11 January 13, 2005 chest strap. mainly because you'll notice if your legstraps aren't tightened, but the rig doesn't feel too much different without the chest strap fastened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #12 January 13, 2005 chest strap, but primarily because i try to go through the same ritual everytime i gear up...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #13 January 13, 2005 I learned to paraglide before skydiving. I never thought about the straps until you asked the question, but my routine is exactly the same now with the skydiving gear as I learned in paraglding... (old habits die hard.) Legs first... In paraglidng, the legs you can unclip, not step into - so if you fly without legs you die. If you fly without the chest you most likely will live but hold on for the ride. So, legs on first, off last. I never go half way - it is all or none. Also, I find myself being real anal about making sure the legs are exactly even, because under a paraglider that can turn you on launch very easy. I suppose the same is very true on deployment under a canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #14 January 13, 2005 Chest strap. More comfortable to leave the leg straps loose while waiting to board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #15 January 13, 2005 I've always done the leg straps first, however someone recently pointed out to me that I should do the chest first for the reason that it's easier to forget the chest strap, so now I am starting to do the chest strap first, but sometimes I still get the legs first.. FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #16 January 13, 2005 leg straps first, then chest strap followed by a 3 & 3 check, three points of attachment, and three handles. RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #17 January 13, 2005 I thread the chest strap before tightening the legstraps, but I don't tighten the chest strap until the first light comes on. I don't need it to be tight in the case of an emergency, and I am much more comfortable with it not. I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salsa_John 0 #18 January 13, 2005 I like tight leg straps to prevent an obvious pain causing incident. As far as forgetting the chest strap.... Before I put on my gear I check: aad reserve card (1st time only - I currently rent gear) reserve closing pin and seal reserver cord for free movement main closing pin and flap Bridle routing Reserve and cut away hadles ( including cut away lines for proper orientation) legs including stiching and buckles PC chest, including stiching and buckles 3 rings RSL Before each jump I check: legs PC chest 3 rings RSL goggles helmet Before I go to the door i check: legs PC chest 3 rings RSL goggles helmet Overkill? Possibly, but I have no questions about my gear working. I only have to do things correctly. Yes mals happen. I want to prevent as many as possible SJ "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #19 January 13, 2005 QuoteI don't need it to be tight in the case of an emergency, and I am much more comfortable with it not. I would re-view that if I were you. You should be in exit mode as soon as you are in the plane: straps tightened, both legs and chest. Your call, but you are asking for problems...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #20 January 13, 2005 QuoteI don't need it to be tight in the case of an emergency, and I am much more comfortable with it not. ----------------------------------------------------- I would re-view that if I were you. You should be in exit mode as soon as you are in the plane: straps tightened, both legs and chest. Your call, but you are asking for problems... Last year when i was involved in an emergency aircraft exit. 2 of the guys in the 182 were NOT in exit mode and had to tighten their shit. Me and Michael were however ready to exit immediately. You are so right remi. You just never know when that will happen. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendejo 0 #21 January 13, 2005 You bring up a great point with your comments. I noticed last year in the CASL that a lot of the teams adjust their leg straps while in the plane at around 11,000 feet. I'm not sure where that habit comes from.... But its one that I wish people would do without! Pendejo He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #22 January 13, 2005 QuoteI would re-view that if I were you. You should be in exit mode as soon as you are in the plane: straps tightened, both legs and chest. Your call, but you are asking for problems... The chest strap is loose, but it is threaded. If load were applied to the chest strap, it would hold opening shock. I'll bring this up with my rigger this weekend, because you certainly have me questioning my belief. For reference, the difference between this untightened chest strap and how I tighten it for a RW jump (not too tight to ensure I can arch hard if needed) is approximately 4" of strap. I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fffff 0 #23 January 13, 2005 QuoteChest Strap, because it sets the rig on my back where I want it to be. It's often recomended for smaller rigs. I second that!!!!!! ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #24 January 13, 2005 I do my legstraps first, working my way up my body. Legstraps, cheststrap, helmet, goggles, rig, pin check. Bottom to top always works for me! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #25 January 14, 2005 If you jump a javelin Derek recommended to me that I tighten the chest strap first. I sometimes forget and have to loosed the leg straps and slide the rig up for a better fit. I'm not sure what it changes but the rig seems to sit higher on me if I do that first. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
