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Pointers manual does not mention maximum pull force. The requirements are "the force required to open the container should no exceed 22 lbs" The direction of the pull falls under standard operating procedures found in any cotainer manufacturers manual and is not mentioned in that section of the pointers manual. The USPA S.I.M allso states that all handles should be pulled straight down in the same direction of the housing. When checking a product it should be done in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and standard operating procedures. If you pull against the direction of the housing you will damage it and the cost of replacing the housings is about $20.00.

The handle should be pulled straight down in the same direction as the reserve housing. Pulling it in any other direction can and will damage the brass cap on the end of the housing.

I will not comment on any of the other rigs out there, but I do know that the the Vector III M-series and Micron were designed with free flying in mind. They have the best pin protection and most secure bridle protection on the market( look how many other container manufacturers have copied there designs ). The riser protection also incorporates market leading designs with external and internal riser covers, Relative Workshop was the first to incorporate this in a container and have perfected it in their latest designs.