GoldBug

Right. And while the riggers may all know it, I'm just trying to make sure that the new guys here don't get confused about this discussion and think that it's safe to make fingertrap joints without any sewing or other means of securing the trapped line. That is all... Thanks!

Do you understand what the not-sewn technique is? Yes, a joint that is only secure when under tension, and lines are not always under tension, hence they can pull apart... I wonder why all the manufacturers stitch their fingertrap joints? Not to worry though! Let's make sure people understand that you're using the technique shown in the link below to secure the fingertrap so that it can't slide out. This method effectively uses the loose end of the line to stitch itself in place. Some people might think just slipping one end through the hollow core is sufficient. We've already had people die from brake toggles pulling loose from hard turns or flares, and we don't need more of that happening. Link: http://www.sidsrigging.com/articles/stitchless_fingertrap.htm

What's the worse that could happen if they pulled loose in flight?

I ran into Dickie and Jack at a POPS or Nationals competition held at Z-Hills about 10 or 15 years ago. They both looked the same, still best buddies, always cutting up with each other. The only odd thing was that Jack walked a little funny, as he had some nerve damage from getting the bends while scuba diving. That didn't impede his parachute accuracy one bit! I remember John and Angel, but can't recall what became of them... I just remember them as the most loving couple that everyone admired for their love of each other.

It's sitting on the tarmac in the latest Google satellite image available. Cool! https://www.google.lu/maps/place/2091+Goetz+Rd,+Perris,+CA+92570,+USA/@33.7636409,-117.2180112,456m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x80dc9f757401ca31:0x13ca8cb5a26a479b Is that the plane to the left of the hanger?

The canopy is backwards, he's about to land on a fence and neuter himself, the fog is so thick he made a bad spot, and he probably busted airspace restrictions being that close to a big city!

But... but... he's already got a cardboard and plywood cockpit mock-up! It's as good as done!

Yeah, wrists are where people take grips when they dock on a formation. So that makes it a bad spot for an altimeter. Put it further up the arm, on the back of the hand, a chest strap, somewhere else... Look around at what other jumpers are doing, and talk to them about it. See what they say.