FallinWoman 1 #1 December 8, 2003 Marc got his reserve packed up for this weekend. Did a enjoyable solo headdown. Deployed his Safire...pulled his slider below his slinks. Went to hold his nose to clear his ears. Somewhere in there he dropped a toggle. Toggle and slider spun up and knotted...he did not have it cleared by 1500 ft. Peel, Pull, Punch. Watch the reserve handle tumble away.... Marc landed fine, near his main and freebag. Did I mention that this was his FIRST cutaway??? Case of beer to be brought to Chili party next weekend, along with a special gift for the rigger, who gets to pack the thing up again!!! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #2 December 8, 2003 Give Marc a big congrats from me on taking care of himself. I can't wait to see the two of you again sometime.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #3 December 8, 2003 now, I can't help but point this out. I'm not superstitious but it is a kinda funny footnote to this. Carrie and Brad were discussing the off landings they've endured and how annoying it was to get back, and Marc said, "I haven't landed off here yet." I said, "yeah I haven't either, but we better knock on wood." I banged on the bench and he just kinda chuckled. ...as luck would have it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #4 December 8, 2003 Always good to have a spare reserve ripcord and cutway handle. The freebag & PC is easier to find and more expensive, so I don't have a spare yet. Especially for those using an RSL, the reserve ripcord may be so kinked so that your rigger may refuse to reuse it (I think this is true, comments welcome).People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #5 December 8, 2003 Oh yes...it was very interesting that this was the first time I've landed out at Archway....and I lost my DAMN HANDLE...GRRRRR...last I felt of it was the cable of the ripcord slipping through my big ol mitts.... oh well...its a great skydive when ya walk away...but what really got me mad was the fact that this was the first jump on a VERY fresh repack... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #6 December 8, 2003 QuoteEspecially for those using an RSL, the reserve ripcord may be so kinked so that your rigger may refuse to reuse it (I think this is true, comments welcome). If I were a rigger, which I'm not, I would refuse to pack reserve cables that exceeded the maximum kink specifications for the type of cable used. I don't know if there are rules saying that a reserve kinked more than "X" shall not be packed, and I bet there's no clear line between "almost too kinked" and "definitely too kinked", but I'm pretty sure I've seen specs for reserve handles telling what cable they're made of, and specs for cable telling what they're supposed to look like to remain in service. I'd rather risk pissing someone off than risk killing someone. But, this is just talk, since I'm not a rigger. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #7 December 8, 2003 Glad to hear that you're Ok though!~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #8 December 8, 2003 Quote was very interesting that this was the first time I've landed out at Archway.... i guess ya owe more than one case 1st cutaway 1st time losing reserve handle 1st time landing out at archway hmmm..3 cases of beer buddy!!! glad your ok ya did good!!!!if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #9 December 8, 2003 Nope... Official BEER RULE #7: If more than one first is accomplished on a single jump, only one case of beer is required. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #10 December 8, 2003 (Looks at own offical list) nope dont see it on mine...nope dont see it.if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #11 December 8, 2003 QuoteCarrie and Brad were discussing the off landings they've endured and how annoying it was to get back, and Marc said, "I haven't landed off here yet." Interesting...I did not hear this little tidbit.....Sounds like he was just daring fate to hand him a cutaway.... I remember back to a Friday evening that my mom asked me what color my reserve was....I told her I wasn't sure....two days later I was sure as I deployed it....... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #12 December 8, 2003 Nice job man. One question....do you stow your slider or just collapse it and pull it down? By stow I mean is there a way to attach it to your rig(such as a velcro strip like I use). If so, did it pull free easily? Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #13 December 8, 2003 NIce job. Glad to see you kept your head in the game so to speak. I have yet to do that and really not looking forward to it. Be sure to give the rigger the beer he is owed. I am a Navy Rigger and it is custom if they use it they pay with gratitude. I have yet to have one of my packs used but it is a good feeling that what you did as an everyday job saved a life. It will make his / her day.Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #14 December 8, 2003 QuoteBe sure to give the rigger the beer he is owed. Medic gets off easy on this one....his rigger doesn't drink alcohol....so Marc is getting him a case of Diet Dr. Pepper..... Along with the case of beer for the first cutaway. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #15 December 8, 2003 Way to go Bro!!! Glad to read everything worked the way it should :)I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #16 December 8, 2003 Hey mike, I collapse it and roll it tight behind my neck. it never pops up with constant head pressure. problem was this time I lost that toggle then I leaned forward to try to get it at the same time the slider went up and the whole thing knotted up like a beehive hairdo. NOT fun. worked on it and worked on it. but with all the recent slink, steering line deaths...I wasn't gonna play that game for much longer. so i did what I did. oh and who ever says raves dont have much flare...there right!!!! Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #17 December 8, 2003 Quotebut what really got me mad was the fact that this was the first jump on a VERY fresh repack... Same thing happened to me on my reserve ride. I feel your pain, dude. -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycop 0 #18 December 8, 2003 Uh oh......... Definite loss of cool points for throwing away handle Uh...........on my first one I threw away both .....in between screams.......! Congrats and glad your safe!!! Blue skies!! "Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ira 0 #19 December 8, 2003 Medic, Sorry I missed that this weekend. Get that reserve repacked and ready to play for next weekend. Hopefully mother nature is kind to the Chili Party. Ira Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #20 December 9, 2003 QuoteMedic gets off easy on this one....his rigger doesn't drink alcohol....so Marc is getting him a case of Diet Dr. Pepper..... That's WAY too easy....when my own reserve pack job saved my butt, I bought myself MANY bottles of liquor.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddytheeagle 0 #21 December 10, 2003 Hi Marc, The first time I leave archway early, do I miss all the action . Guess I should 've stayed... Glad you're ok! Oh, I kept all my handles when I went for silver, and that includes the dummy ripcord (for a practice pull) Don't underestimate your ability to screw up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMO 0 #22 December 10, 2003 My only question is… Does the guy who recovers the Main and Freebag get the beer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #23 December 11, 2003 of course you get beer Jason!!!! thanks a ton for that!!! i was not having fun that day and you helped out a lot. I love archway!!!! Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
