jrjny 0 #1 February 22, 2011 How often do you check your reserve pin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #2 February 22, 2011 I run through a total gear check every morning of jumping. If I have a little extra time before getting on a load or when I'm done packing I'll either check my reserve pin myself or ask someone to give me a full gear/pin check before loading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 45 #3 February 22, 2011 Why would one not check the reserve pin prior to gearing up on every single jump? Just wondering the thinking behind checking in the morning and not looking again. A lot can happen during a day of skydiving.Losers make excuses, Winners make it happen God is Good Beer is Great Swoopers are crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #4 February 22, 2011 QuoteWhy would one not check the reserve pin prior to gearing up on every single jump? 'Cause it takes a ton of time, duh!!! Who has 10 seconds to check a reserve pin before every jump when you're concerned about how good you look? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycamefalling 0 #5 February 22, 2011 I check mine each time before I gear up. Before the first jump of the day, I lightly tug on the excess rip-cord just enough while looking at the other side by the reserve pin to make sure that it creates tension.Speedracer~I predict that Michael Jackson will rise from the dead. And that a giant radioactive duck will emerge from the ocean and eat Baltimore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #6 February 22, 2011 Quote I check mine each time before I gear up. Before the first jump of the day, I lightly tug on the excess rip-cord just enough while looking at the other side by the reserve pin to make sure that it creates tension. Checking the reserve cable continuity from the handle to the pin is good practice, as well as checking the reserve pin before EVERY jump. Someone taught you well. www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skr 1 #7 February 22, 2011 > How often do you check your reserve pin? Before every jump. I have a standard gear check pattern that is the same for every jump. Over time it evolves, but between changes it's a rut that I can do even when tired, dehydrated, distracted, interrupted or whatever. I remember once at a long, hot midwestern boogie catching myself gear checking on auto-pilot. My hands were doing all the right moves, my eyes were aimed in the right direction, but my brain was not engaged. I was just going through the moves. That told me that I was dangerously dehydrated, as well as hot, tired, etc, and probably shouldn't even be jumping. Skr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyerer 0 #8 February 22, 2011 Every jump. No exceptions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoZ3r 0 #9 February 22, 2011 I miss the answer: "Once in a while".. To be fair, I don't do it often enough...If everything seems under control.. You're just not going fast enough..! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #10 February 22, 2011 QuoteI check mine each time before I gear up. Before the first jump of the day, I lightly tug on the excess rip-cord just enough while looking at the other side by the reserve pin to make sure that it creates tension. This. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrjny 0 #11 February 22, 2011 Just make sure your gopro is on before messing with the reserve pin. In all seriousness, I was only checking it once per jump day now I check it each jump at least. Interesting split between daily vs per jump. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavydude 0 #12 February 22, 2011 Once per day minimum when turning on Cypress, cord and housing check. Recheck if someone besides me has played with my gear or a creative (bad or flaling) landing. Normally not on succesive jumps as I would be concerned about wearing tuckflaps on Javalin by opening flaps every jump.(which is just a opinion) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 369 #13 February 22, 2011 Wow - at the time I checked the results, 58% of you only check it once a day? C'mon guys, that's a bit on the complacent side, don't ya think? All kinds of things can happen to a rig between the landing area and the loading area. Of all the things you check before every jump, I find it hard to believe that the condition of your last possible chance to survive wouldn't be one of them. Sure would suck to chop a mal and only THEN realize there's a problem getting a reserve pin to extract. Of course if you're using an AAD, there's always a cutter provided activation to save your ass. Enjoy the ground rush. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #14 February 22, 2011 Quote> How often do you check your reserve pin? Before every jump. I have a standard gear check pattern that is the same for every jump. Over time it evolves, but between changes it's a rut that I can do even when tired, dehydrated, distracted, interrupted or whatever. I remember once at a long, hot midwestern boogie catching myself gear checking on auto-pilot. My hands were doing all the right moves, my eyes were aimed in the right direction, but my brain was not engaged. I was just going through the moves. That told me that I was dangerously dehydrated, as well as hot, tired, etc, and probably shouldn't even be jumping. Skr Somewhere around jump #120 I did a tandem jump with a newly-graduated tandem instructor. Even at that low number of jumps I must have already settled into a routine because during the ride to altitude I caught myself several times checking things I wasn't wearing. (weird feeling!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deyan 31 #15 February 22, 2011 Quote I miss the answer: "Once in a while".. To be fair, I don't do it often enough... Hahaha You need the answer: " Once! After the reserve repack" Take care mate Voted for "Before every jump""My belief is that once the doctor whacks you on the butt, all guarantees are off" Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycamefalling 0 #16 February 23, 2011 Quote Quote I check mine each time before I gear up. Before the first jump of the day, I lightly tug on the excess rip-cord just enough while looking at the other side by the reserve pin to make sure that it creates tension. Checking the reserve cable continuity from the handle to the pin is good practice, as well as checking the reserve pin before EVERY jump. Someone taught you well. Why yes, they sure did. Now if only I could remember who taught meSpeedracer~I predict that Michael Jackson will rise from the dead. And that a giant radioactive duck will emerge from the ocean and eat Baltimore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #17 February 23, 2011 Quote Quote Quote I check mine each time before I gear up. Before the first jump of the day, I lightly tug on the excess rip-cord just enough while looking at the other side by the reserve pin to make sure that it creates tension. Checking the reserve cable continuity from the handle to the pin is good practice, as well as checking the reserve pin before EVERY jump. Someone taught you well. Why yes, they sure did. Now if only I could remember who taught me Ask your sister..... Oops, that didn't sound right....hahahawww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycamefalling 0 #18 February 23, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote I check mine each time before I gear up. Before the first jump of the day, I lightly tug on the excess rip-cord just enough while looking at the other side by the reserve pin to make sure that it creates tension. Checking the reserve cable continuity from the handle to the pin is good practice, as well as checking the reserve pin before EVERY jump. Someone taught you well. Why yes, they sure did. Now if only I could remember who taught me Ask your sister..... Oops, that didn't sound right....hahaha That made me LOL. She needs to get her ass out there and jump before she passes up her 30 days.Speedracer~I predict that Michael Jackson will rise from the dead. And that a giant radioactive duck will emerge from the ocean and eat Baltimore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #19 February 23, 2011 QuoteWow - at the time I checked the results, 58% of you only check it once a day? C'mon guys, that's a bit on the complacent side, don't ya think? I know several AFF instructors who only check it once a day. Personally I don't think that's setting the best example for their students, but they disagree with me on that point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #20 February 23, 2011 Quote Wow - at the time I checked the results, 58% of you only check it once a day? C'mon guys, that's a bit on the complacent side, don't ya think? All kinds of things can happen to a rig between the landing area and the loading area. Of all the things you check before every jump, I find it hard to believe that the condition of your last possible chance to survive wouldn't be one of them. Sure would suck to chop a mal and only THEN realize there's a problem getting a reserve pin to extract. Of course if you're using an AAD, there's always a cutter provided activation to save your ass. Enjoy the ground rush. Why should I check it? Reserve pin does not move. I don't check it more than once a day unless I get a bump. Thanks God, not all places have this excessive pin check culture. Quote Of course if you're using an AAD, there's always a cutter provided activation to save your ass. Enjoy the ground rush. That was a nice try to drive by fear....Did it ever work on grown ups? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 369 #21 February 23, 2011 QuoteQuote QuoteOf course if you're using an AAD, there's always a cutter provided activation to save your ass. Enjoy the ground rush. That was a nice try to drive by fear....Did it ever work on grown ups? Damn, dude - somebody piss in your wheeties? That's just a bit of delightfully dark skydiving humor, but it apparently swooped right over your head. Now go get a pin check.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kellja2001 0 #22 February 23, 2011 Interesting... I check mine as part of my packing process (i.e. when I finish packing), and at the start of any day (I have to turn my AAD on anyway...) So no, I don't check it *immediately* before every jump, but I do check it before every jump... Is that wrong? Sure someone could tamper with it (intentionally (bastard) or otherwise (whuffo/accident)) or it could be knocked, bitten by a dog, bent by a child etc. etc. but in that event, should I unpack my main to check no-one has put a shed-load of twists in? Where do we draw the line? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #23 February 23, 2011 QuoteInteresting... I check mine as part of my packing process (i.e. when I finish packing), and at the start of any day (I have to turn my AAD on anyway...) So no, I don't check it *immediately* before every jump, but I do check it before every jump... Is that wrong? Sure someone could tamper with it (intentionally (bastard) or otherwise (whuffo/accident)) or it could be knocked, bitten by a dog, bent by a child etc. etc. but in that event, should I unpack my main to check no-one has put a shed-load of twists in? Where do we draw the line? It's part of my 'EVERY TIME' routine while putting on the rig, check BOTH pins and the handle, flip it over and check both handles on the front, look for wear on the webbing at the tighten down hardware...sling it up and strap it on. 20 second investment on my health and well-being isn't a big deal. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,380 #24 February 23, 2011 >C'mon guys, that's a bit on the complacent side, don't ya think? How many incidents have resulted from, or been made more likely by, checking one's reserve pin once a day instead of once per jump? The one serious accident I was aware of involved a student who managed to open his reserve on the step of the aircraft. He had had three reserve pin checks, the last one a few minutes before exit. Broken femur, damaged aircraft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #25 February 23, 2011 Quote>C'mon guys, that's a bit on the complacent side, don't ya think? How many incidents have resulted from, or been made more likely by, checking one's reserve pin once a day instead of once per jump? The one serious accident I was aware of involved a student who managed to open his reserve on the step of the aircraft. He had had three reserve pin checks, the last one a few minutes before exit. Broken femur, damaged aircraft. The real question is, how many have been avoided by doing a quick pin check? As far as any certifiable fatalities cause by not checking a reserve pin...I don't really know, maybe none....but I am positive that that's one case of beer I never wanna owe! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 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
kellja2001 0 #22 February 23, 2011 Interesting... I check mine as part of my packing process (i.e. when I finish packing), and at the start of any day (I have to turn my AAD on anyway...) So no, I don't check it *immediately* before every jump, but I do check it before every jump... Is that wrong? Sure someone could tamper with it (intentionally (bastard) or otherwise (whuffo/accident)) or it could be knocked, bitten by a dog, bent by a child etc. etc. but in that event, should I unpack my main to check no-one has put a shed-load of twists in? Where do we draw the line? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #23 February 23, 2011 QuoteInteresting... I check mine as part of my packing process (i.e. when I finish packing), and at the start of any day (I have to turn my AAD on anyway...) So no, I don't check it *immediately* before every jump, but I do check it before every jump... Is that wrong? Sure someone could tamper with it (intentionally (bastard) or otherwise (whuffo/accident)) or it could be knocked, bitten by a dog, bent by a child etc. etc. but in that event, should I unpack my main to check no-one has put a shed-load of twists in? Where do we draw the line? It's part of my 'EVERY TIME' routine while putting on the rig, check BOTH pins and the handle, flip it over and check both handles on the front, look for wear on the webbing at the tighten down hardware...sling it up and strap it on. 20 second investment on my health and well-being isn't a big deal. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,380 #24 February 23, 2011 >C'mon guys, that's a bit on the complacent side, don't ya think? How many incidents have resulted from, or been made more likely by, checking one's reserve pin once a day instead of once per jump? The one serious accident I was aware of involved a student who managed to open his reserve on the step of the aircraft. He had had three reserve pin checks, the last one a few minutes before exit. Broken femur, damaged aircraft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #25 February 23, 2011 Quote>C'mon guys, that's a bit on the complacent side, don't ya think? How many incidents have resulted from, or been made more likely by, checking one's reserve pin once a day instead of once per jump? The one serious accident I was aware of involved a student who managed to open his reserve on the step of the aircraft. He had had three reserve pin checks, the last one a few minutes before exit. Broken femur, damaged aircraft. The real question is, how many have been avoided by doing a quick pin check? As far as any certifiable fatalities cause by not checking a reserve pin...I don't really know, maybe none....but I am positive that that's one case of beer I never wanna owe! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
