shah269 0 #1 July 12, 2011 Snivvle Snivvle...what to do? Very odd n00b question. I have finally downsized to my Triathlon 210. I've noticed that the Triathlon opens much slower and softer than the student Navigators I was jumping. So much softer and slower.....I actually have time to look up at the opening sequence and ponder the meaning of life and all that fun stuff. So the question is what should a guy do to ensure safe and stable openings when there is a snivvle?Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertt 0 #2 July 12, 2011 Since you asked, here's my 2 cents worth. First, hold a heading by looking at something out in the distance. The more you look around, the more chance to induce line twists. Second, count to 5, or maybe 7 or 8 with the Tri, just like you were taught in the ground school. That way, you keep track of time and don't spend the rest of your life looking up at a streamer.You don't have to outrun the bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydude2000 3 #3 July 12, 2011 How about give the rear risers a tug to speed up the opening and help the slider come down? Unless of course, you have a thing for Ground Rush Other than that, try to keep your body symmetrical. PULL!! or DIE!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #4 July 12, 2011 Text friends, or check FB...... better yet check your camera for the awesome footage you just shot lol. Stay stable on heading and be ready for anything. Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 643 #5 July 12, 2011 My rig has these comfy places to rest my hands. I think they call them 'cutaway' and 'reserve' handles. On a couple of 2500 ft tandem streamers, I found if I popped the brakes and flared that the canopy appreciated the assistance and I didn't have to get rid of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #6 July 12, 2011 Quote My rig has these comfy places to rest my hands. I think they call them 'cutaway' and 'reserve' handles. I know you are joking, but in case of a sudden abrupt open those are really bad places to have your hands... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #7 July 12, 2011 Smart ass answer, use the time to learn how to spell 'snivel'. Serious answer, you're talking about an extra 2 to 4 seconds over the opening time of a Nav. Just do what you always did, pay attention to the opening, and be ready for something weird to happen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #8 July 12, 2011 QuoteSnivvle Snivvle...what to do? I usually flip through a magazine__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 643 #9 July 12, 2011 sudden abrupt opening during a snivel? That's not a snivel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #10 July 12, 2011 Quote sudden abrupt opening during a snivel? That's not a snivel. Smart ass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #11 July 12, 2011 Quote How about give the rear risers a tug to speed up the opening and help the slider come down? Unless of course, you have a thing for Ground Rush Other than that, try to keep your body symmetrical. WILL DO! Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #12 July 12, 2011 I've pumped the brakes to get some to open properly. Make sure you pull them both, and evenly too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #13 July 12, 2011 what to do???? wonder about WHY you didn't PULL!!! , HIGHERjt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 1 #14 July 12, 2011 Quote I've pumped the brakes to get some to open properly. Make sure you pull them both, and evenly too. Your saying you pull your brakes prior to inflation?Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #15 July 12, 2011 Quote Quote My rig has these comfy places to rest my hands. I think they call them 'cutaway' and 'reserve' handles. I know you are joking, but in case of a sudden abrupt open those are really bad places to have your hands... So is looking up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 150 #16 July 12, 2011 I usually think about what I am cooking for dinner.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #17 July 12, 2011 QuoteI usually think about what I am cooking for dinner.... I've compiled grocery lists while filming 4-way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voilsb 1 #19 July 13, 2011 I unzip my arm wings.Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #20 July 13, 2011 Quote Quote I've pumped the brakes to get some to open properly. Make sure you pull them both, and evenly too. Your saying you pull your brakes prior to inflation? I had one that would not open until the brakes were released.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #21 July 13, 2011 Quote You're saying you pull your brakes prior to inflation? Yep, worked okay for me. Pretty strong snivel. You gotta make sure you watch your altitude and don't land a snivel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #23 July 13, 2011 Quote I unzip my arm wings. Now that's making good use of your time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #24 July 13, 2011 Quote Quote I've pumped the brakes to get some to open properly. Make sure you pull them both, and evenly too. Your saying you pull your brakes prior to inflation? Yeah...is that a good idea? I mean pulling rears sure...but brakes?Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,679 #25 July 13, 2011 QuoteSnivvle Snivvle...what to do? Recite the Periodic Table backwards.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
