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    Correct. Because if the RSL was perfect for every emergency scenario, then there wouldn't be the need to even have the shackle in the first place, and located where we can reach it. They could just design rigs with the RSL permanently affixed in an out of the way location where it wasn't exposed. But the very fact that we do have an accessible and disconnectable RSL, is recognition of the fact by gear manufacturers that sometimes you might NOT want to use it. And thuse we have have the design that we do, and the option to choose whether or not to leave it engaged. Incorrect. The reason the RSL is detachable is so a post-landing cutaway can be performed if necessary without deploying the reserve, or for when an RSL-equipped rig is used for disciplines like camera work or CReW when an RSL is not recommended. Where do you people get this stuff???? It sure would be tough to pack a reserve if you couldn’t disconnect the main from the harness. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Almost all RC uses 2.4 GHz with DMSS. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Since he lost his 15 min of fame to a guy with a stack of cardboard boxes Jeb has started to wear a little thin. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    This is good advice. Fly your KA until you can't wring anything else out of it. It isn’t a race and there is no prize for being first to the ground. I watched JC Colclasure do things with a Sabre 190 that would blow your mind. It’s not the canopy that makes it work it’s the pilot. Last long enough to be that pilot. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Nope Nice tooth. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Is that the group Tim Long started and met in the Bomb Shelter? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    And where did you read these claims? Could you post your source? An employee for Argus by the name of William wrote this paper and a similar one about Vigil. Both are filled with inaccuracies, false statements and just plain lies. http://www.skysurfer.com.au/wiki/images/2/2d/CYPRES_AAD_FACT_SHEET.pdf The Cypres did not fail. It did just what it was designed to do, it cut the loop. The reserve did not deploy in time. That is a container problem not an AAD problem. Brook died because SHE did not deploy a canopy. A missing cutter would not be Vigil’s failure, it is a rigging failure. If the cutter was missing it did not cause the fatality. Failure of the jumper to deploy a canopy caused the fatality. Service Bulliten on M2. http://www.pia.com/piapubs/ServiceBulletins/SB_10_11_2013_Inspection_m2_AAD_EN.pdf Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    The trees in the back ground look like there is a +15 mph wind and the canopy enters the rotor wash just before the collapse. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    If you have the training cover the ABC’s and do nothing more but monitor. Even if you are a current Paramedic, without equipment and radio contact there is nothing more you can do. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    You didn’t mention what size and loading our Katana is. The fact you are asking the question should be all the answer you need. Not meant to be “shit” just an observation. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    The best way to deal with people like that is to knock them on their ass. That will probably take care of the quad chopper at the same time. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    There is probably a reason they don’t make them anymore. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    I think we agree on things. It just seems USPA Is dodging the issue. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    ????? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    I have always felt this was the best method, I learned as soon as I started on a pig rig. I went so far as to have metal handles on both sides. Hook your thumbs and it works great. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    We've got one. Not "in some ideal world," but here and now. It's the snap shackle on the RSL. If you have enough time to decide that you want a delay before your reserve opens, you have enough time to reach up and grab it. It's something that needs to be practiced, and I'll bet most jumpers don't practice it anywhere near enough (how often do we practice pulling the cutaway and reserve handles?). But it's a valid option. I do not believe it is a valid option. If, and that is a big if, a jumpers thinks of this move and then tries it the loss of altitude would unacceptable. Not to mention the chance of losing altitude awareness. I did a series of test for Capewell’s KAWARS canopy release. One test was a ground drag with one side already released. At 7 mph it was all I could do to locate, trap and release the other side. I knew in advance the task and did not the ground to contend with. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    He didn’t waste any time getting rid of that thing. Smart move. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Not many people here have even heard of Sandy much less met her. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    And I can probably find more with a little effort. Sparky http://www.pia.com/piapubs/ServiceBulletins/ProductServiceBulletin7.pdf http://www.pia.com/piapubs/ServiceBulletins/Pre-Report-Jump288-031011.pdf http://www.pia.com/piapubs/ServiceBulletins/PSB10_2013_06_14%20.pdf http://www.pia.com/piapubs/ServiceBulletins/VIGIL%20PSB-5%20CUTTER%2012.07.PDF http://www.pia.com/piapubs/ServiceBulletins/VIGIL%202%20WITH%2012.07%20CUTTERS.PDF http://www.pia.com/piapubs/ServiceBulletins/VIGIL%202%20LIST%20OF%20CUTTERS%2012.07.PDF http://www.pia.com/piapubs/ServiceBulletins/APF_Statement_17June2008.pdf http://www.pia.com/piapubs/ServiceBulletins/AUSTRALIAN_PARACHUTE_ASSOCIATION.pdf http://www.pia.com/piapubs/ServiceBulletins/BPA-Vigil.pdf My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Lee Thanks for bailing me out. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    I see nothing wrong learning the basics from the best in the world. You are right that they may not need a world champion CP to teach basic CC but they appear willing to take on the job where others have dropped the ball. While some of the present USPA instructors are capable of teaching basics there is no way of knowing who they are. D. Instructor Qualifications 1. USPA does not issue instructional ratings specifically for canopy coaching. With canopy control problems being the leading cause of fatalities in the sport for the last several years USPA’s lack of leadership in this area are inexcusable. It not like trend just suddenly appeared. I think it’s time for USPA to step up aggressively address this issue. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Where do you find these things? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    This statement pretty much says what I was talking about. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Thanks Rob. I will keep that in mind the next time I work a batch of Brazilian rigs. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals