Gary73 8 #1 Posted March 28, 2021 Has anyone heard about an AD or SB prohibiting the use of B-12 snaps on existing sport or emergency rigs? Just heard about a rigger refusing to I&R a rig with B-12s on the leg straps. I understand that some people don't like them, but an AD is a whole different matter. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,909 #2 March 28, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Gary73 said: Has anyone heard about an AD or SB prohibiting the use of B-12 snaps on existing sport or emergency rigs? Just heard about a rigger refusing to I&R a rig with B-12s on the leg straps. I understand that some people don't like them, but an AD is a whole different matter. Thanks! Was this rigger in New Zealand by any chance? No, there is no AD or SB. But it is possible that one of the many NZ authorities have a rule against them after an incident where one jumper managed to undo another's B-12 in freefall last year. Edited March 28, 2021 by gowlerk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryguy1224 11 #3 March 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Gary73 said: Has anyone heard about an AD or SB prohibiting the use of B-12 snaps on existing sport or emergency rigs? Just heard about a rigger refusing to I&R a rig with B-12s on the leg straps. I understand that some people don't like them, but an AD is a whole different matter. Thanks! Well, I prefer the B-11s over the B-12s. I wish they would bring those back. That little screw on the side so the B-11s could be tightened down was awesome... Maybe they will bring those back when the B-13s come out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfzombie13 307 #4 March 29, 2021 21 hours ago, Gary73 said: Has anyone heard about an AD or SB prohibiting the use of B-12 snaps on existing sport or emergency rigs? Just heard about a rigger refusing to I&R a rig with B-12s on the leg straps. I understand that some people don't like them, but an AD is a whole different matter. Thanks! some riggers choose not to mess with gear over 20 years old, or older than they are in some cases. maybe that was what was going on. my hear is almost as old as one of our riggers, but we have an old fart rigger who has been doing it for decades. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary73 8 #5 March 29, 2021 They're still making containers with B-12 snaps, so it's not an age issue. Probably just someone with a messed-up concept of professionialism. Okay, thanks everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
