riggerrob 558 #1 August 13, 2010 PLEASE folks, this poll is ONLY for people who have had to deploy a reserve in an emergency. If you have more than one reserve ride, you may post multiple responses. For example, since I have 20 reserve rides, I posted 20 times, mostly for "Large metal D-Handle," but once for "Metal Martin Baker handle" and once for "Plastic Martin-Baker handle." Moderators ... is it possible to modify this post to allow people to vote more than once? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #2 August 13, 2010 2-pim clover leaf, chest mount times two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #3 August 13, 2010 I've got 18 total. 1 chest mount reserve handle (yeehaw), 1 soft pillow, probably a couple of regular D-rings, and the rest low-profile metal handles... The low profile is definitely my handle of choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #4 August 13, 2010 Big metal D - from a canopy wrap - jump 293. I now have a soft handle - doesn't really matter to me, it just came this way on the rig I bought. I dunno what I will get when I get a custom - low profile metal or soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 153 #5 August 13, 2010 3 times, all "big D"s Twice in stable terminal freefall (one hard pull, one PC in tow). Once from a spinner/chop. No problem finding/grabbing/pulling. JW PS - main deployment on the other hand has been: throw out hacky / pvc / monkey soft pillow pull out (chest) Martin Baker two pin (chest) Bent L ring handle (chest) Martin Baker - outboard MLW PVC ripcord - outboard TI / T student hip (plus drogue from both seats)Always remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #6 August 13, 2010 Cloverleaf 2pin top mount belly-wart. Plastic Martin Baker. Blast handle. large D. small D. I've jumped rigs will soft pillows but don't like them and wouldn't own one. I jump with gloves and I have large hands, pillow is just more difficult to grab fast...espically if it's dark. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 August 13, 2010 QuotePLEASE folks, this poll is ONLY for people who have had to deploy a reserve in an emergency. If you have more than one reserve ride, you may post multiple responses. For example, since I have 20 reserve rides, I posted 20 times, mostly for "Large metal D-Handle," but once for "Metal Martin Baker handle" and once for "Plastic Martin-Baker handle." Moderators ... is it possible to modify this post to allow people to vote more than once? Hmmm Cutaway # 1) Large Metal handle on Belly mount ( Homestead FL) 2) Large Metal handle on Belly mount ( Biscayne Bay FL) 3) Large Metal handle on Belly mount ( Homestead FL) 4) Blast Handle (Xenia OH) 5) Blast Handle (Richmond IN) 6) Pillow (Mesquite NV) 7) Small low profile metal handle (Orange MA) 8) Small low profile metal handle ( LP MT ) I got rid of my pillow after using it once and cold stiff fingers did not want to grasp the pillow so good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #8 August 13, 2010 Five using D rings - my own rig One soft pillow - borrowed rig RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydveraz 0 #9 August 13, 2010 Large metal D-handle Two times. Both were high speed mal's (cheap factory second pilot chutes!) Arizona only has two seasons, Hot and HOTTER! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #10 August 14, 2010 Two 2-pin T7A handles (chest mount) One blast handle (X-Bow) At terminal...OWW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #11 August 14, 2010 My only pillow reserve handle use showed me that not only was it harder to find but it was noticably harder to pull. I switched that rig immediately to a metal handle. The last thing you want after a cutaway is a reserve handle that is hard to find/pull. I would much rather have an obvious than have to rely on an AAD (which may not work in time especially after a cutaway.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #12 August 14, 2010 14 on a tandems style loop handle, 2 on a standard D ring, 10 on a pillow with a hard insert.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d123 1 #13 August 14, 2010 Large Metal & Small Metal. Found the small easy to get as well!Lock, Dock and Two Smoking Barrelrolls! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #14 August 14, 2010 Quote2-pim clover leaf, chest mount times two. Same here. Once at terminal on a hard pull a total on 4-pin mil-surp gear; once under a partial mal on a French Pap. None yet on modern gear . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #15 August 14, 2010 "My only pillow reserve handle use showed me that not only was it harder to find but it was noticably harder to pull." Unquote. All the more reason for an RSL or a Skyhook! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redramdriver 0 #16 August 14, 2010 Large Metal D. Tension knots after deployment.So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #17 August 14, 2010 Definitely if you have a pillow handle. I do lots of crw and wouldn't want an rsl for that nor a pillow handle! I'd rather just have a handle I could pull Actually the funny part is the time I had to use tge pillow reserve handle was actually on a total so a rsl or skyhook wouldn't have helped at all. Only an aad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #18 August 15, 2010 3 - All large metal D-ring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #19 August 15, 2010 Quote 3 - All large metal D-ring. ditto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NealFitz 0 #20 August 16, 2010 1- small metal handle- total malDudeist Skydiver #170 You do not need a parachute to skydive, you only need one to skydive again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #21 August 21, 2010 I only seem to be able to vote once. Need to add a cloverleaf on my Crossbow rig and 3 Metal Martin Bakers.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #22 August 22, 2010 I had a reserve handle that was just the cable swaged in a loop with some webbing tape over it and a velcro strip. the webbing wore through, thus the tape. worked great. wold it as is and as far as I know the owner left it like that. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #23 August 22, 2010 QuoteMy only pillow reserve handle use showed me that not only was it harder to find but it was noticably harder to pull. I switched that rig immediately to a metal handle. The last thing you want after a cutaway is a reserve handle that is hard to find/pull. I would much rather have an obvious than have to rely on an AAD (which may not work in time especially after a cutaway.) very good point from a very experienced jumper --- my point, especially if you jump a fully articluated rig where handles can shift around during a violently spinning mal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #24 August 22, 2010 I have had 6 reserve rides so far in more than 2200 jumps. 1) partial mal with a chest mounted reserve (Greenstar system) type of handle: Clover leaf sideway pull 2) partial mal whith a wonderhog : type of handle : blast handle with center post removed 3) partial with a wonderhog : type of handle : blast handle with center post removed 4) partial mal with a Vector 2 : large D handle 5) total mal with Vector 3 Skyhook equiped : large D handle 6) total mal with Vector 3 Skyhook equiped : large D handle (hope this is the last one ) Ergonomically speaking, I think the large D reserve handle handle is the easiest one to grab and pull. The fact that you can put your thumb inside makes the pull more positive. Note : I never had any problem with my blast handle since it is also an easy handle to find, grab and pull despite it has been deleted Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites