F16Driver 0 #1 August 4, 2009 Tension knots on the left side. Acted like a really bad end cell closure. Tried to clear, couldn't. Cutaway. Lived. Beer! "I promise, I will never die." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #2 August 4, 2009 It's nice when the malfunction is something fairly simple and straight forward!Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #3 August 4, 2009 Good Job! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #4 August 4, 2009 Quote Tension knots on the left side. Acted like a really bad end cell closure. Tried to clear, couldn't. Cutaway. Lived. Beer! You didn't try hard enough to clear the tension knot. You just got scared. That's what your packer told me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadwood 0 #5 August 5, 2009 Care to share any more details like? Tandem Rig Mfg? RSL hooked up or not? Skyhook? And stability issues after the cutaway and before the reserve deployed?He who hesitates shall inherit the earth. Deadwood Skydive New Mexico Motorcycle Club, Touring Division Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadwood 0 #6 August 5, 2009 Oh and do you prefer the F100-PW-220/229 or the F110-GE-100/129/132?He who hesitates shall inherit the earth. Deadwood Skydive New Mexico Motorcycle Club, Touring Division Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F16Driver 0 #7 August 5, 2009 QuoteCare to share any more details like? Tandem Rig Mfg? RSL hooked up or not? Skyhook? And stability issues after the cutaway and before the reserve deployed? Strong. RSL. No Skyhook. No stability problems. "I promise, I will never die." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F16Driver 0 #8 August 5, 2009 QuoteOh and do you prefer the F100-PW-220/229 or the F110-GE-100/129/132? I like the GE products on the Viper. "I promise, I will never die." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F16Driver 0 #9 August 5, 2009 Quote Quote Tension knots on the left side. Acted like a really bad end cell closure. Tried to clear, couldn't. Cutaway. Lived. Beer! You didn't try hard enough to clear the tension knot. You just got scared. That's what your packer told me He's right. I do get scared easy. "I promise, I will never die." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F16Driver 0 #10 August 5, 2009 Oh, and I returned all the handles. I think the DZO's were more happy about that than the fact I survived. "I promise, I will never die." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #11 August 6, 2009 That is the EXACT same thing that happened on my first (I already bought beer for it- relax) tandem cutaway (well only tandem cutaway at that). And yes I kept my handles too. Same equipment- Strong, SETS 400, RSL no Skyhook. I found the canopy but not the freebag. I'm still looking for it http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hurrikanej 0 #12 August 16, 2009 seems to me the packer should have taken that extra 10 seconds to run up the brake lines after laying the chute down to cocoon. i have noticed plenty of times when the brake lines have gotten wrapped into the steering lines during the flaking and lay out, but this is not something a tandem parachute should ever be cutaway for especially when it is 100% avoidable with this quick step. hope you find the freebag, yet another advantage to the skyhook!Most call me honest; some call me an asshole; I guess the truth isn't for everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
