GeordieSkydiver 0 #1 October 25, 2004 I had my first malfunction this weekend at OFR6, after a pretty crappy pack job (by me) I had a tension knot in my righthand brake lines. Spun me into a flat turn, I tried to pump the brake loose, when that didnt work, I cut it away and landed the reserve. Didnt really even get excited about it till afterwards, I guess the training works! LeeLee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #2 October 25, 2004 QuoteI had my first malfunction this weekend at OFR6, after a pretty crappy pack job (by me) I had a tension knot in my righthand brake lines. Spun me into a flat turn, I tried to pump the brake loose, when that didnt work, I cut it away and landed the reserve. Didnt really even get excited about it till afterwards, I guess the training works! Lee I think I made a jump with you. I was the old guy in the orange jumpsuit complaining about the way you spoke english. On your cutaway, where you the one that downwinded the blue reserve? SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #3 October 25, 2004 That was me, were you the guy with the Daughter in Bristol? If so, nice to meet ya. I was so intent on watching my freebag and main go down, and looking up at my perfect blue canopy, that by the time I noticed the wind had changed, I felt a little too low to turn, so I downwinded it. Was a little fast, so I just skidded in on my Ass. No harm done. Lee Edited to add... Yes, I know I'm a dumbass.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #4 October 25, 2004 You don't sound like a dumb ass to me. Made a good decision to chop and a good decision not to make a low turn. Landed safely. Congrats and buy beer. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #5 October 25, 2004 You walked away from it, good landing. I was the guy that went after your fee bag. Your safety stow was still in it. I never get that lucky. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #6 October 26, 2004 QuoteYou walked away from it, good landing. I was the guy that went after your fee bag. Your safety stow was still in it. I never get that lucky. Oh, that was you? Thanks for getting my gear for me, by the time I got my rig off, all my stuff was back at Bob Celeyna's Trailer. I got it re-packed today at California City by Soko. Thanks again. LeeLee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #7 October 26, 2004 You looked like you had better sense than to hang with Bob Celaya. Actually, he is my ex-husband in law. Figure that one out. When you see Soko tell him hi for me. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmoney 0 #8 October 28, 2004 QuoteI had my first malfunction this weekend at OFR6, after a pretty crappy pack job (by me) I had a tension knot in my righthand brake lines. Spun me into a flat turn, I tried to pump the brake loose, when that didnt work, I cut it away and landed the reserve. Didnt really even get excited about it till afterwards, I guess the training works! Lee I had the exact same situation this weekend, but it was a line over. Oh well, at least it was NOT my first pack job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
