scotts 0 #1 July 29, 2008 2008-09 Para-Gear catalog pg 124. Ad for FreeZR helmet. I don't know how tight his rig was before exiting. His leg straps look loose too. The pic gives an idea of where your handles could be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #2 July 30, 2008 Mind sharing a picture for all those who dont happen to have the Paragear catalogue?The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #3 July 30, 2008 Someone at work brought that up. The tension of it isn't so bit an issue in RW, but upon looking at it more closely, it's not routed correctly. Wonder if he's still with us.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazmoDee 3 #4 July 30, 2008 Here you go......I'm behind the bar at Sloppy Joe's....See ya in the Keys! Muff 4313 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #5 July 30, 2008 Looks routed correctly to me; he just has it folded back over and stowed on the other side - which isn't uncommon. And your "I wonder if he's still with us" statement is a little melodramatic. Do you really think that if the guy had fallen out of his harness on this jump, that the picture would be featured in the catalogue?? C'mon... Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #6 July 30, 2008 Quotebut upon looking at it more closely, it's not routed correctly. Eh?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #7 July 30, 2008 QuoteLooks routed correctly to me; he just has it folded back over and stowed on the other side - which isn't uncommon. And your "I wonder if he's still with us" statement is a little melodramatic. Do you really think that if the guy had fallen out of his harness on this jump, that the picture would be featured in the catalogue?? C'mon... Canuck FWIW, that looks like a less optimal way to stow a chest strap. Just the way that it appears to help lift up the friction adapter which would make it less effective seems like a bad idea. No doubt it's never been a problem for anyone before.. just saying.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #8 July 30, 2008 QuoteJust the way that it appears to help lift up the friction adapter which would make it less effective seems like a bad idea. It doesn't really lift up the adapter, and OTOH forces the chest strap into an extra curve which ought to make it less prone to slipping (not that I think it matters either way).Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VTmotoMike08 0 #9 July 30, 2008 Maybe its loose because his shoulders are curled forward like he is tracking? But his legs are not out, so that might not be it. However, I bet it would be snug if he was in a more arched position. All chest straps do that: tight when shoulders are back in an arch, loose when shoulders are curled foward in a track. I aggree that the leg straps could be tighter, or it could have a better overall fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #10 July 30, 2008 QuoteLooks routed correctly to me; he just has it folded back over and stowed on the other side - which isn't uncommon. And your "I wonder if he's still with us" statement is a little melodramatic. Do you really think that if the guy had fallen out of his harness on this jump, that the picture would be featured in the catalogue?? C'mon... Canuck The melodrama was intentional. I looked at it again this afternoon, and saw it correctly.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotts 0 #11 July 31, 2008 With all the posts regarding "loose chest straps", I thought that this pic was a good example of where your handles may wind up, both now and if you were under canopy, had a fully loosened chest strap and needed to cutaway for some reason. It's also a good pic to check out to see if there's anything else that "just doesn't look right" to you. Use as a "cause and effect" learning tool. I should've been more clear on what I was trying to convey.(?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #12 July 31, 2008 He looks to be doing a hop and pop...there appears to be a canopy inflating behind his left leg. Perhaps some CReW, in which case I suppose he'd want a loser chest strap and legstraps for comfort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sagan 0 #13 August 1, 2008 I wish my handles were that close to me under canopy... take another look next time your in full fight with slider down and chest strap elongated... Mine are chest high and at least 3-5" away from my body to the side.-Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotts 0 #14 August 1, 2008 The canopy belongs to a different jumper. The pic posted doesn't show you the whole ad. You wouldn't do CRW w/ full face helmet, wrist mounted altimeter or a RW suit w/booties. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotts 0 #15 August 1, 2008 My handles are about the same as yours except i don't pull my slider down. Never found it comfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
