kuwait_is_hell 0 #1 January 8, 2004 What are peoples' opinions on having a reserve static line fitted for someone of around 50 jumps like myself? I'm about to order a new rig and would like to know the pros and cons. In training you are told to leave a second or so between cutting away and pulling the reserve so that the main can fly clear of the area as the reserve is opened. Surely this won't happen if the reserve is opened by the rsl. Any advise appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 January 8, 2004 Do a search. it's been "debated" at some length ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 January 8, 2004 That's a HUGE can of warms. You might want to check the S&T articles elsewhere on this site and you might want to search the forums, since its been debated many times and you'll see all the different opinions out there in those threads (aka nothing new will be said). QuoteIn training you are told to leave a second or so between cutting away and pulling the reserve I've never heard that taught in a FJC, I've never even heard of anyone teaching that. Check the SIM to see what the USPA recommends. In the transition course I taught, I taught "look grab, look grab, peel pull, peel pull." Just like that. It just took you longer to say it then it takes to do it. Works like a champ.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cHoDaBoY 0 #4 January 8, 2004 Sorry but im not going to give you advise on wether to use the rsl or not But I will add that if you are purchasing a new rig you might as well get an rsl with it. It can always be removed if you deciede not to use it. I did just that, but if i want to remove it in the future i will. Q. Why do birds sing? A. Because they dont have to pack when they land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuwait_is_hell 0 #5 January 8, 2004 I see what you mean - thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #6 January 8, 2004 personally i wouldnt jump without one."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #7 January 8, 2004 I have over 500 jumps. If it were not for the fact that I jump camera, I would not jump without one. The pros list is real short. It's got one item: "It may save your life". The cons list is even shorter. At 50 jumps, an RSL is a no-brainer. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiverek 63 #8 January 8, 2004 Check here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=18 and here: http://www.relativeworkshop.com/products/pdt_skyhook.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dragon2 2 #9 January 8, 2004 Both my rigs have RSL's however since 80% of my jumps are either BirdMan or camera or CRW I elected recently to keep them disconnected rather then chance forgetting to do or undo one (hasn't happened yet), and to keep things the same. I also have had 4 reserve rides already (2 without RSL, an intentional and a lineover on a camera jump). If I would mainly do FS or FF or so, without camera's, I'd leave the RSL on. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
atsaubrey 0 #6 January 8, 2004 personally i wouldnt jump without one."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #7 January 8, 2004 I have over 500 jumps. If it were not for the fact that I jump camera, I would not jump without one. The pros list is real short. It's got one item: "It may save your life". The cons list is even shorter. At 50 jumps, an RSL is a no-brainer. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #8 January 8, 2004 Check here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=18 and here: http://www.relativeworkshop.com/products/pdt_skyhook.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dragon2 2 #9 January 8, 2004 Both my rigs have RSL's however since 80% of my jumps are either BirdMan or camera or CRW I elected recently to keep them disconnected rather then chance forgetting to do or undo one (hasn't happened yet), and to keep things the same. I also have had 4 reserve rides already (2 without RSL, an intentional and a lineover on a camera jump). If I would mainly do FS or FF or so, without camera's, I'd leave the RSL on. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
dragon2 2 #9 January 8, 2004 Both my rigs have RSL's however since 80% of my jumps are either BirdMan or camera or CRW I elected recently to keep them disconnected rather then chance forgetting to do or undo one (hasn't happened yet), and to keep things the same. I also have had 4 reserve rides already (2 without RSL, an intentional and a lineover on a camera jump). If I would mainly do FS or FF or so, without camera's, I'd leave the RSL on. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
