1969912 0 #1 October 22, 2005 On a student's first solo deployment, say during static line progression, does she/he toss out a pilot chute or use a "ripcord"? If a ripcord is used, at what point would one transition to the pilot chute method? thanks "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #2 October 22, 2005 Well, way back when I was learning, there wasn't a throw out pilot chute option. I suggest contacting the instructors at your DZ and asking what kind of equipment they are using. Some have the pilot chute, some have a rip cord where the pilot chute would be.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
simulacra 0 #3 October 22, 2005 I don't think that we'll ever stop using rip cords and spring loaded pilots during training at my dropzone. It's up to the licensed jumper to choose deployment method when they buy their own rig... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinseivLP2 0 #4 October 22, 2005 This is some thing you will have to ask at your DZ. Deployment method varies from DZ to DZ. I think that most are using a throw out pilot chute these days. When we used ripcords, we did a transition jump with the student a couple of jumps after they graduated. But, like I said, you'll have to ask your instuctor how they do things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #5 October 22, 2005 I am going through a tandem progression course. my four tandems where all rip cord released drogues, naturally. Then on level five, my first so called solo, although my instructor was clinging to my side, I was given a dolphin container with a standard BOC pilot chute through out. Like others have said, I am sure this varies from DZ 2 DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #6 October 23, 2005 I guess I was really wondering if they even HAD ripcords for modern gear. Looks like they do. Thanks, Jim "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #7 October 23, 2005 What does "dolphin" mean. I assume BOC means Bottom Of Container? thanks "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simulacra 0 #8 October 23, 2005 I guess it depends on the container, at my dropzone we use telesis, which can be equipped with ripcords and BOC's. The rip cord is connected via a plastic "tube" to the loop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #9 October 23, 2005 QuoteWhat does "dolphin" mean. I assume BOC means Bottom Of Container? thanks Correct on the BOC. dolphin is just a name brand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #10 October 23, 2005 QuoteI don't think that we'll ever stop using rip cords and spring loaded pilots during training at my dropzone. It's up to the licensed jumper to choose deployment method when they buy their own rig... Think its the same at ours too. It works fine. Excewpt for hesitation now and again. Its going to be a pain to have to readjust whats become natural tho when I eventually move on to own kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #11 October 23, 2005 At our DZ, you start out with ripcord rigs after your SL jumps. Then after you've done a few freefall excersises and you've shown you can get stable quickly after being unstable, so you'll probably PULL stable, you can transition to BOC. This is because it's safer to have a ripcord than a BOC when you might NOT be stable (less chance of the bridle to wrap around your body etc). ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilLurker 2 #12 October 23, 2005 I went through IAD instead of static line (your JM throws the pilot chuts as soon as you release from the strut). We did 5 of those, then went straight to BOC deployment by the student. I never jumped a static line once. 5 IADs then 5 second freefall, if all went well with your practice pulls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverchic 0 #13 October 24, 2005 We have a spring loaded pc on the two tandems but all our student gear is throw out pcs. The burble sometimes gets you on the first couple of jumps though!How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,075 #14 October 24, 2005 QuoteWe have a spring loaded pc on the two tandems huh?Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverchic 0 #15 October 25, 2005 The two sigma tandems we have we also use for our training tandems so the students have to be able to reach the handle. It's like a little golf ball on a spring that you pull.How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,075 #16 October 25, 2005 Oh ok... I'm with ya.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
