tqsmile 0 #1 May 23, 2005 Was asked a unusual question from a static line student the last weekend and just wanted to see what your answers would have been. Q, why is the reserve above and the main at the bottom of the rig?TQ I am me and you are you, so deal with it!!! www.skydivepe.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #2 May 23, 2005 That's a good question. I can think of many "sort-of" reasons, but none that seem conclusive. Riser routing, reserve ripcord housing routing, and ability to incorporate a last hope rope jump out as possible reasons. I'd have probably told him that farts are somewhat caustic to canopy fabric, so they wanted your reserve as far away from your ass as possible. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,122 #3 May 23, 2005 There's a whole thread in the Trivia forum; one post is here. Lots of people who were around then participated in this thread. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
