MikeFB2764 0 #1 April 21, 2005 I came across this photo (which is a nice shot, BTW) on the SDC website. http://skydivechicago.com/gallery/weekend_4_16/tube_deploy_2 In my opinion this seems "less" than safe. What do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #2 April 21, 2005 The tube, or the gas mask? If you're referring to the tube, somebody has to deploy with it. I wouldn't want it to be me , but I've seen it done (on video) many, many times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeFB2764 0 #3 April 21, 2005 Sorry. Yes, the tube, but I guess there could be concerns (though less) about the gas mask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wartload 0 #4 April 21, 2005 It looks to me like a swell way to damage everything from fingers to shoulder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #5 April 21, 2005 QuoteThe tube, or the gas mask? Quote I think he neans the toe mount smoke...which I personally have NEVER liked... I perfer the heel brackets much more! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #6 April 21, 2005 Malfunction waiting to happenMarc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #7 April 21, 2005 I've got plenty of jumps with a tube and deployment like that. No issues as long as the PC does'nt go up the tube. I don't see anything wrong with it.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeFB2764 0 #8 April 21, 2005 Have there been any incidents where the tube has interfered with the PC? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #9 April 21, 2005 Looks fine to me. Anyone EVER had a mal caused by interference with a tube? I've seen a tube pass between the lines of a canopy on opening with hardly any ill effect."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #10 April 21, 2005 Does THIS seem SAFE? The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #11 April 21, 2005 QuoteDoes THIS seem SAFE? *** Some ELSE caught in the act of dumping high! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wartload 0 #12 April 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteDoes THIS seem SAFE? *** Some ELSE caught in the act of dumping high! Brilliant! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #13 April 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteDoes THIS seem SAFE? *** Some ELSE caught in the act of dumping high! Brilliant! Probably still smells better than most jump planes full of jumpers. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inzite 0 #14 April 21, 2005 Oh my God!!! There are no traction pads in that bathtub. An accident waiting to happen. Seriously though, I'd be curious to find out if the same statistical adage applies to skydivers, that you're more likely to be injured in the bathroom. Considering our addiction, I don't know where you'd be more likely to be injured - in the bathroom or at the DZ (or possibly at the bar after the DZ). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #15 April 21, 2005 WFFC a few years ago, tube cause a deathMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #16 April 21, 2005 QuoteI don't know where you'd be more likely to be injured - in the bathroom or at the DZ (or possibly at the bar after the DZ). *** How about a bathroom AT the DZ! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #17 April 21, 2005 Well, thats only partially true. Had he tossed the tube and did his EP's he'd probally be here today but since he was unwilling to toss the tube he could'nt help his situation.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #18 April 21, 2005 QuoteWFFC a few years ago, tube cause a death Yeah, but that was because the guy didn't let go of the damn thing and do his EP's properly. I know the person that supplied him the tube to demo. Tubes are relatively safe as long as they're taller than the canopy during deployment (less chance for an entanglement) and as long as you're willing to get rid of it when the shit hits the fan. The guy that went in at Quincy was seen on video transferring the tube from hand to hand so as not to lose it while trying to figure out his EP's.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #19 April 21, 2005 I guess the person asking the question about problems with the tube needs to know this information.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #20 April 21, 2005 Yeah, what he said, search the freefly forum. There is no issue deploying with a tube if you know what you are doing. And generally longer is better, it just bounces off you canopy deploying. I have a handful of jumps with no issue. That being said....gas mask, smoke, and tube on one jump. That is a lot of variable, cumulatively, I would not add all those factors into one.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #21 April 21, 2005 LOL, i am guessing that the gas mask was necessary with foot mounted smoke canister and an upright flyers tube Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #22 April 21, 2005 D'oh!http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
