TomAiello 26 #1 July 1, 2002 I am aware of two cases within the past year similar to this one: http://www.blincmagazine.com/forum/board/3920.html Basically, the problem is one riser releasing on opening for no apparent reason. When reviewed, the gear appears to be correctly manufactured and assembled. Has anyone seen a malfunction like this? Does anyone know what can cause it? This is an extremely worrisome problem, as it is creating high speed malfunctions in a no-reserve environment. Can anyone help me out here?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #2 July 1, 2002 Maybe I'm missing something, or simply don't know enough about BASE jumping, but I've always wondered why base rigs were even manufactured with cutaway risers. I mean, if you have an off-heading opening & slam into the wall of a cliff and find yourself stranded on a ledge somewhere, I can see how it would be helpful, but otherwise.... what's the point? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3fLiEr 0 #3 July 1, 2002 errrr....... maybe if you want to swap canopies and not containers???...... or land in the water????..or snag a tree???? just my 2 cents! bsbd Mac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #4 July 1, 2002 BASE rigs are manufactured with three rings because there have been several BASE fatalities (offhand, I'd estimate five or so) related to drowning. Jumpers landed in water and could not cut away canopies. It's also handy to be able to cut away in a "jump and run" situation, or when hung up in a tree/lamppost/etc.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3fLiEr 0 #5 July 1, 2002 I have only seen this when the teflon cable is too short or the teflon is rigged through the grommet before the loop....... but those count as incorrect assembly........ so possibly dont answer your Q...... bsbd Mac PS) Liked the McConkey Vid at TF............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #6 July 1, 2002 Tom, Thanks for the answer on the justification for cutaways on BASE rigs. Like Merrick, I was thinking, "Why the hell would you want to cut away your only canopy?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #7 July 1, 2002 That's kinda what I figured, but never hurts to ask right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #8 July 1, 2002 Quote or the teflon is rigged through the grommet before the loop....... I'm trying to picture this but am having a hard time. Do you mean the grommet that is attached to the cutaway cable housing that the loop comes thru on the backside?I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3fLiEr 0 #9 July 2, 2002 Yeah thats right - it puts no tension on the loop that way!!..... bsbd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 July 2, 2002 Quote"Why the hell would you want to cut away your only canopy?" Uuummmm...to use the reserve on a Sorcerer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #11 July 2, 2002 Quote"Why the hell would you want to cut away your only canopy?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uuummmm...to use the reserve on a Sorcerer? Hey dumbass, see second meaning. Main Entry: on·ly Pronunciation: 'On-lE Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English AnlIc, from An one -- more at ONE Date: before 12th century 1 : unquestionably the best : PEERLESS 2 : alone in its class or kind : SOLE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 July 2, 2002 QuoteHey dumbass, see second meaning. Yep....thats why a Sorcerer is the only BASE rig I would jump. It has two!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #13 July 3, 2002 Do you really jump a sorceror? I'd be curious to ask you some questions about it. Can you drop me an email or PM?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
