cvfd1399 0 #1 March 5, 2004 I am looking for a reserve that can clip to the front attachment points of a mt1-xx rig. It would be great if it was in working condition, but it doesn't have to. Any bites? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #2 March 5, 2004 What in the world would you mount a chest mounted reserve on the front of a MT1 XX for? You mean onto the equipment rings? I don't get it. Chuck Blue MFFJM (among other things) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #3 March 5, 2004 Yea just for the look. Something that would clip on to the 4 rings on the front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #4 March 5, 2004 QuoteYea just for the look. Something that would clip on to the 4 rings on the front. If you're just going for a look, just sew up a false pack and save yourself the risk of something going wrong and killing you. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #5 March 5, 2004 I have to agree with chuck. WHY? Besides I doubt you will find a curent (military)chest mount reserve that will allow you to clip into the equipment D rings on a HALO rig. They are situated slightly farther apart than on the conventional MC-1 series MLW."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #6 March 5, 2004 I just thought it would be cool to have one. I would NOT jump it, it would just be nice to be in good condition. Just got a pm I have one comming for 50 bux it is a 26' LoPo. He who dies with the most toys wins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #7 March 5, 2004 QuoteWhat in the world would you mount a chest mounted reserve on the front of a MT1 XX for? You mean onto the equipment rings? I don't get it. Chuck Blue MFFJM (among other things) JOKE: Import businessBig rig, little person, total weight capacity total value of cargo Get caught:Mandatory minimum, Bubba for a roomie for 10-15 yr's in a very small room. Rather work at burger king without Bubba. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #8 March 5, 2004 QuoteJOKE: Import businessBig rig, little person, total weight capacity total value of cargo Get caught:Mandatory minimum, Bubba for a roomie for 10-15 yr's in a very small room. Rather work at burger king without Bubba. Hell, if that's the case why not do it right and get either a rucksack or an Eagle equipment bag. I have put 2 rucks into one before and jumped it and that was a lot of weight"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #9 March 6, 2004 Hell, if that's the case why not do it right and get either a rucksack or an Eagle equipment bag. I have put 2 rucks into one before and jumped it and that was a lot of weight*** Hi Lou What's your guess at the total load capacity of the rig.? When you were working for uncle sugar dressed for a day at the office I assume you used one of those rope things so you didn't have to land with all those toy's Whats that rope/strap gizmo called and how is it stowed and released befor landing? R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #10 March 6, 2004 QuoteHell, if that's the case why not do it right and get either a rucksack or an Eagle equipment bag. I have put 2 rucks into one before and jumped it and that was a lot of weight*** Hi Lou What's your guess at the total load capacity of the rig.? When you were working for uncle sugar dressed for a day at the office I assume you used one of those rope things so you didn't have to land with all those toy's Whats that rope/strap gizmo called and how is it stowed and released befor landing? R.I.P. The canopy is rated for 360 lbs at 150 keas. The make a hybrid version called the MT-1Z, same canopy but with a ZP top skin that is rated to 450 lbs. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #11 March 6, 2004 QuoteWhats that rope/strap gizmo called and how is it stowed and released befor landing? It's called a HPT (hook Pile tape) lowering line. It's used for lowering the equipment prior to landing for both round and square parachutes. It is used in conjuction with a improved equipment attachment sling or "spider Harness" on HALO jumps. The only difference is the HALO lowering line is shorter so you don't get as much pendulum effect while it's hanging below you. Either an 8 or 15 foot lowering line can be used but the 8 is recommended for most equipment. It is made of one inch tubular nylon with a 9x7 inch nylon duck reatainer(stow pocket) sewn to the upper end. The flaps have HPT sewn to the edges. There is a metal(parachute harness) ejector snap with yellow safety release on one end(the yellow release lanyard is taped to the lowering line with one single piece of masking tape the length of the lanyard,leaving one to two inches exposed at the top of the lanyard) . This is what allows the jumper to attach the lowering line to the V ring located on the jumpers lower right side of the Main Lift Web. The one inch tubular nylon is S folded the length of the stow pocket and the sides of the stow pocket are wrapped around the tubular nylon and held in place with the HPT. Prior to landing the jumper will lower his equipment. First the Jumper loosens the ruck sacks shoulder straps so that they slide off of the legs freely. He will then release the right side ejector snap so that the ruck will fall free once the second one is released. When on finial approach and at 500 feet AGL the second ejector snap is released. Most jumpers allow the ruck to hang off of their feet by the ruck sack shoulder straps until 200 feet where it is fully lowered. To jettison the ruck(emergency) sack the jumper can pull the yellow lanyard to release the lowering line and ruck from the MLW. It is not uncommon to see guys leave the ruck hanging on their feet until just moments before landing and drop it when they are about a foot off the ground. It's harder to do this when you have a ruck over 70 lbs and it's not done at night for obvious reasons. At night a lowered ruck is actually a good tool to use as a guide for when to flare. Max weight is 360 lbs opening weight on the chute."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #12 March 6, 2004 Hi Lou The canopy is rated for 360 lbs at 150 keas. The make a hybrid version called the MT-1Z, same canopy but with a ZP top skin that is rated to 450 lbs. Sparky Joke Hmmm That's a extra 35 kilo's. Nice "safety magin" for a big boy. R.I.P. BTW Martha Stewart got in deep do do for $40k. 20-20 what was she thinking. "Poor" lady is going to get free room and board for a short time. I'm guessing she gets stuck with the top bunk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
