autoset 0 #1 February 3, 2007 Can someone please explain exactly what are tension knots? what lines do they appear in more commonly? why do they occur? From an student perspective it seems pretty difficult for a carefully packed parachute to develop knots out of nowhere in its lines on deployment. Sorry for the noob question but I'm studying all kind of malfuctions that can occur and am having a difficult time finding info on tension knots specifically. Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,075 #2 February 3, 2007 Good question - symphony of discussion for your review. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2350688Nobody 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
SkyChimp 0 #3 February 3, 2007 What you are doing is the best thing for yourself. I am still new to the sport in my opinion and did the same research on every possible malfunction before I suited up for AFF level 1. Safety is paramount and I hope you always feel comfortable to ask anyone safety questions. Bravo Zulu to you!!!! Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
autoset 0 #4 February 4, 2007 Hey thanks for the info!! And yeah! I'm like a sponge right now trying to learn EVERYTHING about the sport, I love it! Just finished my AFF a few days ago and can't wait to try the wingsuit lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites