RSL

[kaiser 19]

RSL tucked and stuck under the 3ring system? what’s the worst case scenario malfunction and outcome? 

RSL is installed wrong for starters, that’s why it’s stuck under 3 ring system. 
 

thank you 

[IJskonijn 38]

Do you have photo's of this particular situation? If the RSL is installed wrong in its entirety it should go back to the rigger rather than try to field-solve it.

In general I'd be worried about the RSL shackle or tab interfering with a proper disconnection of the 3-ring system. This gets worse if the shackle is hooked to the harness D-ring (then it WILL be in the way) and exponentially worse if connected to the riser in any other way than the RSL-ring on the riser.

I hardly ever use the RSL on my rig, doing mostly CRW and flag jumps. Mine is tucked away deep below the reserve risers, in the same space where the RSL lanyard runs (Paratec Next rig). Often I see RSL shackles connected to the release cable housing below the 3-ring system and tucked away behind the mudflap cover.