Chief 0 #1 July 18, 2002 Recently I was doing a sit fly, going rather well too - then I heard a flapping noise and found the pilot chute out with the bridle around my arm. Obviously, all turned out okay. I am having the p/c pocket re-sewn (tighter & closer to the body). Any other suggestions? This is a Javelin container. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 July 18, 2002 QuoteAny other suggestions? Keep your gear in good condition and leave as little bridal exposed as possible. I have a 95 Dolphin and I get a lot of looks when people see it and my Free Fly suit together. In almost 200 Free Fly jumps I have never had a premature deployment. *Knock on wood* Just take care of your equipment and make sure you pack it well and you shouldn't have any problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packman 0 #3 July 19, 2002 is it a ROL or a BOC ? "Trust your Rigger with your Life , but not your Beer or your Wife !" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packman 0 #4 July 19, 2002 Quoteis it a ROL or a BOC ? may need some new velcro on there. "Trust your Rigger with your Life , but not your Beer or your Wife !" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 July 20, 2002 Quoteis it a ROL or a BOC ? I hope no one out there is trying to sit fly with an ROL. That would not be too smart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 July 20, 2002 Deanna Kent did her freestyle routne for years on a Vector2 with an ROL and I've never heard that she ever had issues with it. The rig finally got converted to BOC about 2 years ago by its new owner. It just has to be maintianed a lot more then a BOC system.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 July 20, 2002 QuoteIt just has to be maintianed a lot more then a BOC system. Yeah....and I have a lot of Free Fly jumps on a 95 Dolphin. Am I increasing my risk. Hell Yes. Would I suggest someone else do this. Hell No. Can you fix almost anything with a Leatherman tool and Duct tape.......You get the point by now I'm sure....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 0 #8 July 20, 2002 This happened with a Javelin with a BOC pocket. Since then, I have replaced the BOC pocket and had it moved closer to the body. Thanks for the imput. Stay Safe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packman 0 #9 July 22, 2002 QuoteKeep your gear in good condition and leave as little bridal exposed as possible. I have a 95 Dolphin and I get a lot of looks when people see it and my Free Fly suit together.Quote if you have any bridle line exposed to the air on your dolphin ask a rigger about putting some velcro on it where it comes out of your main container to the BOC pouch. "Trust your Rigger with your Life , but not your Beer or your Wife !" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kurt 0 #10 August 27, 2002 When you have your next repack. Ask the rigger to check the pullforce of the pilot chute. min 2.27Kg(3lb) max5.45Kg(12lb) Ones you go out of the "normal" box position. The risk of a inadvertent opening is higher. Safety starts with a good gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chief 0 #11 August 27, 2002 Thanks, I had the rigger sew a new p/c pocket and add velcro to the bridle. All is well now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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 Go To Topic Listing
kurt 0 #10 August 27, 2002 When you have your next repack. Ask the rigger to check the pullforce of the pilot chute. min 2.27Kg(3lb) max5.45Kg(12lb) Ones you go out of the "normal" box position. The risk of a inadvertent opening is higher. Safety starts with a good gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 0 #11 August 27, 2002 Thanks, I had the rigger sew a new p/c pocket and add velcro to the bridle. All is well now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
