brianfry713 0 #1 September 30, 2006 I was looking at the Skyhook packing instructions today: http://www.relativeworkshop.com/pdf_files/09109.pdf At the top of page 3, it says to remove the RSL guide ring to eliminate a chance for misrigging. That led me to thinking, well, what exactly would happen if the Skyhook lanyard was passed through the guide ring. The manual says it will cause a reserve total. I wonder if that was tested. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems to me that during a Cypres fire or main total mal the reserve would still open normally if deployed without the Skyhook activating it. The interesting scenario is the partial mal on the main that is cutaway. If the Skyhook was badly misrigged, in this case the jumper could be in tow behind the main attached only by the RSL lanyard and the reserve pilot chute. Possible solutions if you found yourself in the situation: disconnect or cut either the skyhook lanyard or the RSL lanyard. Prevention: rig it correctly. So if anyone sees a red Skyhook lanyard routed through the RSL guide ring (which shouldn't be there in the first place on a Skyhook equipped rig), make sure you have an rigger take a look at it. Just something to waste time pondering about. I might get a Skyhook in my Infinity once it's available and the testing is done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazydiver 0 #2 September 30, 2006 QuoteI might get a Skyhook in my Infinity once it's available and the testing is done. Don't hold your breath for that one. Cheers, Travis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,081 #3 September 30, 2006 Quote In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I might get a Skyhook in my Infinity once it's available and the testing is done. Don't hold your breath for that one. I think it will be sooner than you think. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #4 September 30, 2006 Remember, Bill announced that sport manufacturers will be allowed to use the Skyhook starting in either Jan. or Feb. of 2007. I forget the exact date.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #5 September 30, 2006 QuoteRemember, Bill announced that sport manufacturers will be allowed to use the Skyhook starting in either Jan. or Feb. of 2007. I forget the exact date. I'd check you facts on that. It requires an extensive reengineering for each rig to assure it works properly. The one manufacturer that was the farthest along had some setbacks due to a plane crash. "We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #6 September 30, 2006 I do know that the Military Javelins (MJ) currently have the Skyhook on them. I am not sure when it will find its way down to the sports rigs or other mfgrs as it does require some design changes."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 0 #7 October 1, 2006 I believe Mark from RWS told me Javelins may have them by the end of this year, if all goes well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #8 October 1, 2006 Allow me to rephrase... by "use" I suppose I didn't mean "start shipping rigs with". There's a pretty significant thread on the subject that includes a few guesses about how difficult shoehorning the Skyhook into certain rigs will be.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 October 2, 2006 QuoteI believe Mark from RWS told me Javelins may have them by the end of this year, if all goes well I'm still waiting for the former RWS to allow riggers in my country to retro fit the Skyhook to Sports Rigs, they can do Tandems but apparently not Sports rigsYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #10 October 2, 2006 MIrage said soon for the skyhook; Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #11 October 3, 2006 QuoteMIrage said soon for the skyhook; Soon is a subjective term RWS said they would soon allow riggers in OZ to retro fit the skyhook to V3s, that soon was over 6 months ago and still no wordYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #12 October 3, 2006 QuoteRWS said they would soon allow riggers in OZ to retro fit the skyhook to V3s, that soon was over 6 months ago and still no wordsoon is Relative scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #13 October 4, 2006 QuoteI do know that the Military Javelins (MJ) currently have the Skyhook on them. I am not sure when it will find its way down to the sports rigs or other mfgrs as it does require some design changes. Military Javelins are not sold as a TSO'd item (even if they are) and are sold by a company that is owned by both Sunpath and RWS. This makes transfer of technology much easier.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #14 October 4, 2006 The point being is that there were design modifications that had to be made to accomodate the installation of the skyhook into the MJ container regardless of the business arrangements the 3 companies have. Those same modifications will have to be made for other mfgrs containers before we see it in sport gear.That is of course after the financial compensation is agreed apon."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRBKV 0 #15 October 13, 2006 Hi! I have the answer from Dave Singer from Sun Path. There are no exact dates of Skyhook's release on Javelins. The project is in development. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites