Dougiefresh 0 #1 April 16, 2005 Just had my first mal... managed to misroute the bridle and pack myself a PC in tow. Guess I should have practiced packing over the winter. I pulled at 4 and realized there was a problem within about 2 seconds -- when you don't feel the bag lift off your back, there's a problem. EPs were automatic and I was pretty calm. Went for red, got it first try. Went for silver, had to try twice cuz it was up in my armpit, but I was under a beautiful white canopy by 2.5k. Stood up the landing and found the freebag about 30 min later. It was my second jump of the season, so I managed to get a grand total of 1 jump between reserve repacks. Morals of the story: 1. stay current on both jumping and packing. 2. Don't let people rush or distract you during your packing, and 3. know your EPs. I did one of the three, and luckily it was enough.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #2 April 16, 2005 Glad you're ok!! Hey, now you've got that ride out of the way... Tell the rigger you need a shot from that bottle you'll be buying him/her... for "medicinal purposes"!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ixlr82 7 #3 April 16, 2005 Question 1: Did you land with the main still in the pack tray? If so... Question 2: Why would your reserve handle be up by your armpit when you are falling belly to earth (yes?) with nothing out but the pc? (serious questions-not implying anything) __________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 April 17, 2005 I did that once when I was a newbie. Was worried that the closing loop was loose so i tightened it up and hurried to the plane.... with a PC in tow just waiting for me. Got a pin check before exit too, but mis-route wasn't noticed. Pulled at 4000 and said "this isn't a slow opening". Tugged on the bridle 3 times and went straight to silver. Poof Ahhhh. Learned how to pack after that.Cheers ! Now don't do that again. I know you won't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #5 April 17, 2005 Quote Now don't do that again. I know you won't. Fuckin' A. It was one of those hard expensive scary lessons... the kind you do ONCE and never forget. ixlr82: I was only b-to-e from 4.5 to 4k. I was practicing my sit cartwheels and stand heading control on this jump. I did land with the main still in the tray. I don't know why it seemed like my handle was higher than usual, but then again, I've never reached for it in freefall before.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antidote 0 #6 April 17, 2005 Glad you're Ok dude. A PC in tow is not something that's fun to experience. Just how did you misroute the bridle? What container? Just curious Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #7 April 18, 2005 Congrats on saving your ass! "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #8 April 18, 2005 You kicked butt dougie. Glad it all worked out. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #9 April 18, 2005 Yeah, I totally kicked butt at trying to kill myself. I should get to work so I kick butt on packing. I f'in suck. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorangemd 0 #10 April 18, 2005 Glad you're ok. Mine's still out there somewhere. Today was the first day I jumped all my own packjobs unsupervised. Glad to feel each deployment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lainey 0 #11 April 18, 2005 Glad to hear you're okay Dougie And you shed not a single tear for the things that you didn't need 'Cause you knew you were finally free - Death Cab For Cutie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 April 18, 2005 QuoteYeah, I totally kicked butt at trying to kill myself. I should get to work so I kick butt on packing. I f'in suck. You don't suck. You're alive, thats proof you can handle an emergency. If you ever wanna go over packing with me, you know i'd do it for you. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
