rhys 0 #1 October 27, 2004 i am looking at buying a rig and the reserve is a decellerater?(dunno if i know how to spell it properly) couldn't find it anywhere in the fourums. does anyone know of any good/bad information on them, they have a t.s.o. etc. and are made in south africa, i just read an article on tempo reserves and how the bar tacks can rip on them so i am a bit sketch!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #2 October 27, 2004 I had no problems with my D 120. I had a terminal reserve ride on it (and a brutal opening) and the thing was as solid as a rock. Tough as nails in my experience. If you want more info on them call up Piers Littleford (he now works at RWS) as he used to work for Chute Shop. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teason 0 #3 October 27, 2004 Also look into the angelfire. I believe the tape used for the line attatchments are sewn to the rib itself, no bartacks. It's basically an extension of the re-enforcing tape normally found on the canopy. Very overbuilt. (IMO overbuilt reserves are a good thing) I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 October 27, 2004 Nothing wrong with the Tempo, or the Decellerater. Big point is don't operate ANY reserve out side of it's design limitations.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #5 October 28, 2004 QuoteBig point is don't opperate ANY reserve out side of it's design limitations. Good point JP. That is why they have limitations listed on all reserves. Anytime you exceed those limits you are playing the fool. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ph8068 0 #6 October 28, 2004 I have 3 jumps on a Decelerator 150 loaded at 1.2 including one at terminal - no issues at all. Openings were snappy, and its got loads of flare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plucky 0 #7 October 28, 2004 I was on the ground a few years ago, when my buddy's decellerator 150 was accidentaly deployed by another jumper ... in terminal head-down! Even he laughed (although not much due to his cracked ribs) when he saw the video frame by frame with us. Reserve condition afterwards? Perfectly airworthy and still in his rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #8 October 28, 2004 you've had 3 chops 600 jumps?!?!? sounds like these decellerater reserves are all good then eh! cheers everybody!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #9 October 29, 2004 Quoteyou've had 3 chops 600 jumps?!?!? Hehehehehe! A couple more than that, huh Chirpy? Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #10 October 29, 2004 hehehehe - that's why we call him "Cutaway Paul". Not all of them were his fault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raistlin 0 #11 October 29, 2004 Ah, a Decelerator ride was the first cutaway I witnessed with me own eyes... the guy/gal had a lineover and went into a spin, but the reserve deployed on heading. Sorry, this is about as much as I can add :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ph8068 0 #12 October 29, 2004 QuoteHehehehehe! A couple more than that, huh Chirpy? You know what they say - always good to practice your drills Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
