nightjumps 1 #26 July 2, 2003 Now that I don't do. But if I don't see color, I make them undo and redo it. My thoughts are, if they have to undo and redo it, they'll remember for the next guy too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #27 July 2, 2003 Quoteright, considering the altitude... there was still a good safety margin... but I was taught these emergency situations shouldn't be dealt with too long...A hard pull isn't necessarily a 100% fucked situation until you hit your decision altitude. I believe that same thing about line twists, spins, etc. I think too many people go straight for their handles nowadays, and put too much faith into a reserve parachute that they probably didn't see get packed and have flown a handful of times, if ever at all. Though, I've been in a couple uberfucked situations, like risers under a wing with uncountable line twists leading up to a locked bag, that are definitely chopworthy at any altitude. Like this one time..."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #28 July 2, 2003 I do these three, as well. I think it's sort of a common courtesy, as well as a safety measure (most packers don't let my long ass brake lines hang out, as there is no pocket/velcro for them). I highly recommend against the use of pullouts on wingsuits. Especially on the Skyflyer 3. I can see getting away with it on the Classic or GTi, but there is a LOT of material on the S3's wings. Being that I still have the occasional hesitation even with my large PC and 108" bridle, I must strongly warn against the PUD/WS combo. One's luck just may wear out."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #29 July 3, 2003 [QUOTE] also cock my pilot chute, just so i know that its been done, but i always ask my packer to double check me, even when she knows i do these things.. [/QUOTE] can't you check that while you do a pin check? --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #30 July 3, 2003 ja, but then I didnt do it so...its just become part of my ritual..i try to do certain things the same way everytime, that way even when i cant consciously recall having done them (talking about a great dive while stowing brakes) i usually still have, and the packer checks them again...it only takes a half sec as i lay the canopy down and i look at the color when i do my pin checks too so... its good system for me, and i LOVE that the packer double checks it..she once caught me stowing my brakes above the ring...wasnt paying attention and did it wrong...could have been a 'fun' ride when the toggle fired..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GigaBuist 0 #31 July 3, 2003 Quote They say you get what you deserve when you use a packer. I overheard this at the DZ this weekend while I was hoping to see the winds die down so I could do a student jump. Packer to tandem student as he finishes packing one up: Don't worry! We ain't had a malfunction since I got off drugs! Somebody else (I presume the student, but I wasn't looking at them): How long ago was that? Packer: Yesterday! Needless to say... he's a hoot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lazyfrog 0 #32 July 3, 2003 well I guess the solution you chose was the good one... You're still there to talk about it ;-) but 1 thing we must remember is : Not Too Low---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jurgencamps 0 #33 July 3, 2003 could someone explain how a pretty minor impact (you hitting it) to the BOC can damage a cypress?? ---------------------------------------------------------- see page 15 of the manual: [url]http://www.cypres-usa.com/english_users.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scrumpot 1 #34 July 3, 2003 They are referring to ONLY installations where your control cable is routed along the outer edge of the soft-collar "yoke" area of your rig. Conceivably, for those when stowing their pilot chutes in such a configured rig/cypres set up, if they have the habit of pulling the rig UPSIDE DOWN with the yoke pressed against the floor, this COULD damage (crimp, bend and eventually snap) the Cypres control wire. I don't think it has anything to do with the "hitting" of the BOC in of itself.coitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rigging65 0 #35 July 4, 2003 Quotei have to say there is a hell of a large burble behind me in a wingsuit... That's true, but the newer styles have a leg vent in them that helps reduce that by adding a jet of air through the middle of the burble to help make sure your p/c gets out... A spring loaded pull-out...wow...I wonder how that'd work... "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
lazyfrog 0 #32 July 3, 2003 well I guess the solution you chose was the good one... You're still there to talk about it ;-) but 1 thing we must remember is : Not Too Low---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jurgencamps 0 #33 July 3, 2003 could someone explain how a pretty minor impact (you hitting it) to the BOC can damage a cypress?? ---------------------------------------------------------- see page 15 of the manual: [url]http://www.cypres-usa.com/english_users.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpot 1 #34 July 3, 2003 They are referring to ONLY installations where your control cable is routed along the outer edge of the soft-collar "yoke" area of your rig. Conceivably, for those when stowing their pilot chutes in such a configured rig/cypres set up, if they have the habit of pulling the rig UPSIDE DOWN with the yoke pressed against the floor, this COULD damage (crimp, bend and eventually snap) the Cypres control wire. I don't think it has anything to do with the "hitting" of the BOC in of itself.coitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #35 July 4, 2003 Quotei have to say there is a hell of a large burble behind me in a wingsuit... That's true, but the newer styles have a leg vent in them that helps reduce that by adding a jet of air through the middle of the burble to help make sure your p/c gets out... A spring loaded pull-out...wow...I wonder how that'd work... "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
