Two canopies open..

[Markj 0]

Hi people

I am reading the articles in the safety section about double openings, especially this section here:

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If the two canopies are both flying downward towards the ground (called a downplane), jettison the main. Note:Certain reserve static line lanyards may have to be disconnected so as not to foul the reserve parachute when the main is disconnected. Ask your instructor about the specifics concerning your system.

Can somebody please elaborate on what they mean where it says:
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Note:Certain reserve static line lanyards may have to be disconnected so as not to foul the reserve parachute when the main is disconnected.


How can it fowl the reserve?
thanks very much.

M.J

[billvon 2,416]

>How can it fowl the reserve?

Racer two-sided RSL's MUST be disconnected before cutting away the main; the RSL forms a big loop that can strangle the reserve. Most other RSL's will not cause the same problem, although it's always a good idea to disconnect the RSL before cutting away from a two-out condition (time permitting, of course.) It's just one more thing to foul.

[Markj 0]

O.k cool, see what you mean.


thanks for that.


M.J

[riggerrob 558]

To that end, Ray Ferrel (Action Air, Davis, California) has assured me that you can legally connect both sides of a Racer RSL to a single main riser, eliminating the worry of the RSL choking off the reserve.

[CrazyDave 0]

i know someone that had both chutes open during a static line jump..... he forgot about the time delay and pulled his reserve when he thought the main hadnt opened... then the main opened, apparently he had a very soft landing. the instructor told him not to do it again!

[JohnJ 0]

I think that instructor grew grey hair within a second.

[Markj 0]

Hehe, its amazing what some new students do, I saw a student cut away on her first SL jump because she had line twists, I think she thought she had a mal.

I think she was a bit shaken up.



M.J