rigging65

I think the point being missed here is that the FAA is only concerned about TSO'd components of a rig...that is, the Harness, Reserve deployment system and the Reserve Canopy. Other than that, you can pretty much do what you want, as long as the mfg. doesn't say you can't. Now, this doesn't mean that it would be smart to install a Cordura BOC. As an aftermarket part, I'm not sure it will work as well as if it were built in (as on the Reflex). Spandex does the job just fine. Just keep tabs on it. We replace BOCs all the time, it's not a big deal and it goes a long way to staying safe if you decide to jump a throw-out. Personally, this argument is just another reason I jump a pull-out...less maintenance... "...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..."

Contact Beezy Shaw at Precision, he'll be more than happy to help you out. (423) 949-4688 or beezy@precision.net "...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..."

I know this gets a bit off topic, but I've always considered the fact that in a PC in tow (with a throw out), you're trailing about 9 feet of bridle over your head when you kick your reserve out (either before or after cutting away). Does the free-bag clear the trailing PC? Does the main pop out afterwords?... That trailing bridle is creating drag. That drag may prompt a two-out after you put your reserve out. Now do we want cutaway-control of the main as it inflates or not? That's another discussion. This, to me, is scary stuff, and another reason why I opt to jump a pull-out. In a true total mal on a pull-out, there is much less chance of the reserve being snagged by anything, as there is little or nothing there to snag. Also, there is less chance of the main snaking out after the reserve deploys (no pressure on the pin as there is nothing out causing drag). True, the pin could still slip out as the container walls relax, but I've played with it and even with an empty reserve tray, a properly sized loop seems to keep the main tray closed. So, what does that tell us? Well, what I get from it is that there is a lot of freeky stuff that can happen if you're trailing ANYTHING behind you and you put a canopy out. As for cutting away first or second, I'm in favor of getting something over my head ASAP. The ground isn't getting any further away, ya know! "...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..."

Interesting, I did not know that. Is there a published reason why pull-outs have a restriction on them?? "...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..."

If you're worried about a horseshoe type malfunction, transition over to a pull-out deployment system. Much more difficult to have a horseshoe with the pull-out...reduces several other potential problems as well (IMO). You don't have to worry as much about how you "fold" the pilot-chute that way either. "...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..."