Superman32 0 #1 November 15, 2005 I'll be buying a rig with the skyhook and plan to eventually jump camera. Is it prudent to disconnect it as you would with standard RSL? Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #2 November 15, 2005 QuoteI'll be buying a rig with the skyhook and plan to eventually jump camera. Is it prudent to disconnect it as you would with standard RSL? When you are ready to jump camera (in about another 150 jumps or so maybe.. or even later) you can always re-evaluate that. Right now having an RSL / skyhook is a good idea, there is no reason not to have it on your gear. Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #3 November 15, 2005 Quoteplan to EVENTUALLY jump camera I agree no camera for me under 200 jumps, but the question remains -- Connected skyhook or disconnected skyhook with camera? Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 November 15, 2005 QuoteIs it prudent to disconnect it as you would with standard RSL? Yes.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #5 November 15, 2005 Check these threads: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=434821#434821 and http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=431532#431532 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #6 November 15, 2005 Most cameramen would not jump with the Skyhook. The inventor, and producer of the Skyhook thinks most cameramen are wrong. Of course, he is trying to sell them... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluewaterstream 0 #7 November 15, 2005 Quote Quote Is it prudent to disconnect it as you would with standard RSL? Yes. -jp- Wouldn't the specific camera setup and helmet be major factors to consider? What if someone is jumping a system that's virtually snagproof - like an FF2 with a lens that doesn't extend past the sidemount box or a bullet cam? I understand why standard RSL's, the SkyHook, and typical camera setups don't mix; but I can't help but wonder why a low-profile camera setup like an FF2 without a sight ring, without an SLR, and doesn't have the wide angle lens sticking out of the sidemount box shouldn't be used with a SkyHook. With this type of low-profile setup, would you say that it's OK to jump with a SkyHook? If not, why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 November 16, 2005 QuoteMost cameramen would not jump with the Skyhook. The inventor, and producer of the Skyhook thinks most cameramen are wrong. Of course, he is trying to sell them... _Am Now, now.....he does state, he doesn't jump camera.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #9 November 16, 2005 My thoughs on why I think he feels as he does here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1873574#1873574 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #10 November 16, 2005 I sent in this question to skydiveradio, since Bill will be on the program next week... If more people want to hear Bill answer this in his own words, here is the info from another thread on how to send in questions. Perhaps if more than one of us asks, the question will be asked... The question I asked, in case you have some sub or follow-up questions: QuoteI have a Vector with a skyhook. I am starting to think about flying a camera helmet, one with very little snag points, like the FF2. Traditionally RSLs are a no-no for camera helmets... What are your opinions as to the safety of a skyhook system with essentially a bulkier but almost snag free helmet??? Risks versus Rewards??? What are the biggest risks one faces with a skyhook RSL and entanglements of any kind? I know Bill HAS answered this many times on the forums, but a two way conversation between the hosts and Bill should yeild some more incite into why he thinks what he does... QuoteBill Booth will be our guest on Skydive Radio next week. We will be discussing topics such as the evolution of equipment and the new Skyhook RSL system in particular. If you have questions or comments for Bill you can email them to us at skydiveradio@gmail.com or leave them on our voicemail line at 206.600.JUMP(5867) and we will work them into the conversation. Please have your questions to us no later than Sunday night, November 20th. -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #11 November 17, 2005 You beat me to the punch Cookie composite d box and helmets dont seem to have many snag points. Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pararigger 0 #12 November 18, 2005 I have a Micron w/ the skyhook I jump a bonehead narrow camera helmet and I unhook my RSL everytime I jump camera, just taking a chance of a snag even with a cutaway system on my helmet, I still prefer to cutaway the main then pull my reserve. Have you thanked the rigger that saved your life! IAD-I, AFF-I, Coach, MFFI566 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
