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nigel99

Teardrop Superfly - RSL

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I am interested in getting a few opinions on the Teardrops RSL routing.

An old thread here had discussions about it and I don't like what the manual shows. Maybe it is because I haven't seen the RSL setup on other pop-tops, but it looks like a snag hazard.

If anybody has photo's of a teardrop with an RSL fitted I would appreciate it.
Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

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IMO, if you don’t feel safe with the RSL routed as shown in the manual, simply remove it. Do not try to do it in a different way unless you get approval from the manufacturer!
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IMO, if you don’t feel safe with the RSL routed as shown in the manual, simply remove it. Do not try to do it in a different way unless you get approval from the manufacturer!



My rig doesn't have an RSL installed at the moment. Basically the lanyard is attached to a point right next to the reserve handle D ring (when installed). My risers dont have the RSL ring so fitting an RSL would involve buying new risers.

Summary of my concerns are

1) Snag hazard
2) I wouldn't like to have a finger/thumb in the wrong place during a cutaway (going by the picture only).
3) it is different to what I am used to (mirage G3 typically)

At my experience level and type of jump there is no reason not to have an RSL.
Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

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