grimmie 186 #1 August 5, 2008 I just returned from the Lost Prairie boogie. A great time was had by all as usual. However... I noticed one jumper boarding with a misrouted chest strap. Another had a reserve rigged wrong, with part of the reserve cable exposed. Another jumper had a poorly closed main flap, exposing some canopy line, right next to the pud. Get a gear check before you board the plane! And for the one millionth time people...WEAR YOUR HELMET FOR TAKE OFF!!!!!!!!! If a jumper politely asks you to put a helmet on, please do it! The spinny things on the wings don't always keep turning. A hard shell lid strapped to your chest won't keep your eggs from being scrambled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpot 1 #2 August 5, 2008 Quote A hard shell lid strapped to your chest won't keep your eggs from being scrambled. And if it's not even strapped () - may even scramble somebody ELSE'S eggs as well, when it becomes a PROJECTILE under such scenario! Seconded - "Lids ON" for T/O and landing!coitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Synapse 0 #3 August 5, 2008 I'm completely agree with you on the helmet issue... As for the incorrectly rigged reserve, that's got me stumped. Can you elaborate a bit? Was the reserve cable exposed near the reserve pin flap or am I completely off base with that? -synThey who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #4 August 5, 2008 It ran from the pin to the shoulder area, jammed and sticking out of the flap a bit at the top, above the tabs. The rigger was taken to task by the party involved. I should have taken a photo. Not the first time I have seen it happen. Moral of the story, know your gear and check it out, often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 August 6, 2008 Mega dittos on the helmet issue! I just survived a forced landing. A Pro-Tec reduced my head injuries to a mild concussion. they released me from hospital the same evening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fff3 0 #6 August 7, 2008 I think I would prefer to be knocked out when my skin ignites, but with my helmet safely secured as not to cause any undue discomfort to my smoldering/mangled mates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #7 August 7, 2008 Many jump planes have pounded in without igniting, check diverdriver's webpage out. I'd prefer to not get knocked out and escape the pending flames. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
