what type of pilotchute handle do you have?

[highspeeddirt 0]

the post about pilotchutes knoting up got me wondering about the popularity of various handles.just tell me what you use. thanx

[everymansaved 0]

You forgot pull-out, the only "real choice"

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[pchapman 261]

Of course many people didn't really make any choice of handle -- they use whatever came with the rig.

Preferences translate into actual equipment only for those who bought a brand new rig, bought a new PC, or (very rarely?) actually had a rigger change handle types.

[JohnRich 4]

You also forgot "ripcord".

[piisfish 135]

and what about those who have several ?
I have a PVC tupe on my Talon/Safire and a freefly pud on my Wings/Neos

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[highspeeddirt 0]

i was only interested in what type of handles are in use. pull out , throw out or ripcord would be a different question.

[novacaine 0]

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and what about those who have several ?
I have a PVC tupe on my Talon/Safire and a freefly pud on my Wings/Neos

That is why I vote twice, some of rigs I am jumping are either plastic or hackey. (Keep in mind that I am using student gear... if that makes a difference or not!)

[Joellercoaster 6]

First rig (bought new, so I had a choice): Hackey.

New rig, after jumping someone else's and being really pleased with how it felt through gloves: Plastic.

It doesn't look as nice, but it just felt more positive to me. Other people's mileage will, obviously, vary.

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[JohnRich 4]

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i was only interested in what type of handles are in use. pull out , throw out or ripcord would be a different question.

A ripcord IS a handle.

[yeyo 1]

i use a freefly hackey (hackey with tuck tab)

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[Chrisky 0]

Freefly Pud on throw out BOC. Nothing ever moves, handle stays right where it belongs. Safest bet IMO. Custom newly bought rig (5 years ago that is).
If I'd buy a used rig now, I'd have my rigger retrofit a hackey with a pud.

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[JohanW 0]

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I was only interested in what type of handles are in use. Pull out, throw out or ripcord would be a different question.

A ripcord IS a handle.

I think a ripcord HAS a handle.

Johan.
I am. I think.

[woodpecker 0]

Hackey...new rig, my choice.

Never any issues (I also jump with gloves)

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