A12 0 #1 July 18, 2002 I've seen some peeps at my DZ this past weekend and they were wearing necklaces (or chokers) that had the pin that the ADD uses to release the reserve chute I believe. I forgot to ask them before I left, but I was wondering if anyone has seen these somewhere (either online or in the MA area) Thanks If you want to fly, get out of the plane! My Homepage My Blogger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 6 #2 July 18, 2002 Adam There are at least two common necklace pieces, at least in MA. One is a curved pin a little less than an inch long, with a loop at the top. These are used for closing main containers. The other is a straight thingy about three inches long, worn horizontally. It's a tool used for closing mains. Should be easy to find at your local parachute shop or from a rigger. You want I should get you one or the other? (You supply the necklace.) HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #3 July 18, 2002 Pammi? Merrick? Care to point this guy in the right direction? did you mean this?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
skybytch 273 #4 July 18, 2002 Most of those necklaces use a curved pin, which is what holds the main container shut on most sport rigs. On a side note - it's best if the jumper pulls the pin that holds the reserve container shut. Waiting for the AAD to do it is bad form. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 July 18, 2002 The hot thing around our DZ is to have a cypres cutter on the necklace. On of the jumpers has a friend that has good ties at Airtec and he gets all the old fired cutters, and cutters from before its been converted to the field serviceable. He strips the electrontics and cutter and puts it on the necklace.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A12 0 #6 July 18, 2002 Wow, quick response, found what I wanted AND learned about the pin. Thanks for the information guys! If you want to fly, get out of the plane! My Homepage My Blogger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #7 July 18, 2002 One Adam-12 One Adam-12 see the lady about pin jewlery........click on Lummy's link......LOL Cheers A12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A12 0 #8 July 18, 2002 Just want to clear the air, I completely understand that you don't wait for the AAD to pull the reserve, its a backup device and thats it. If I look up and see a bag of shit floating above my head, I am cutting and releasing my own chute. I was just trying to describe the pin that I THOUGHT was the that pin. Just wanted to let everyone know that I had no intention of letting the AAD pull my chute. If you want to fly, get out of the plane! My Homepage My Blogger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #9 July 18, 2002 hey phree how can i get one of those necklesse? i have never seen one.if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #10 July 18, 2002 I've had a few requests for info on this.... next time I see the guy at the DZ I'll ask for more info but currently he's never mentioned selling them.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #11 July 18, 2002 Thanks!! just pm me when you find out. i appreciate it. if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 July 18, 2002 Phree, drop me a line when you find out about it, that sounds pretty cool.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luminous 0 #13 July 18, 2002 QuoteJust want to clear the air, I completely understand that you don't wait for the AAD to pull the reserve, its a backup device and thats it. Just wanted to let everyone know that I had no intention of letting the AAD pull my chute. "Just want to clear the air, I completely understand that you don't wait for the AAD to pull the reserve, its a backup device and thats it" mental image of little hand coming out of container at 1000ft to pull reserve handle. "Just wanted to let everyone know that I had no intention of letting the AAD pull my chute." mental image of A12 fighting with said hand screaming "NO DAMMIT, I'LL PULL IT!". 'In an insane society a sane person seems insane.' Mr. Spock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #14 July 18, 2002 QuotePammi? Merrick? Care to point this guy in the right direction? did you mean this? Hey Lummy, thanks, you rock! It's really good to know that there are people who like our necklaces enough (and service since I have found on here that there are a lot more then me who appreciate good service) to recommend us :) I miss a lot of threads now with the new job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #15 July 18, 2002 QuotePhree, drop me a line when you find out about it, that sounds pretty cool. Me too, me too... damn, we're gonna have to figure out a way to cause more Cypres fires... Hrm, lessee... on Dolphin containers the control unit is pretty easy to get at, just reset somebody's on the way up. j/k -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A12 0 #16 July 19, 2002 Just out of curiosity...is it possible that the used in the necklaces is used as the reserve pin on a student rig? I am almost positive that during my last gear inspection, I saw that pin and it was in the same place as the reserve "seal"...I was told I don't want the end of that pin showing... Either way, the first thing I do when I get to the DZ Sat is check out that pin...all confused now. If you want to fly, get out of the plane! My Homepage My Blogger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 July 19, 2002 You're thinking of the straight pins, the ones used for PUDs (pull-out) instead of BOC. They look similar to a reserve pin, I guess.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #18 July 19, 2002 http://skydivechick.tripod.com/jewelry.html I got mine pretty quick and for a great price.(and I got it while I was in Korea...no the koreans didnt make it, Pammi did! Its pretty sweet, When I get to vegas Im getting another!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #19 July 19, 2002 Quotehttp://skydivechick.tripod.com/jewelry.html I got mine pretty quick and for a great price.(and I got it while I was in Korea...no the koreans didnt make it, Pammi did! Its pretty sweet, When I get to vegas Im getting another! Hey JT!! Any chance you're coming to NC when you get back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #20 July 19, 2002 unfortunately not this year. once i get situated in Vegas I will be planning a trip to the east coast!! but it wont be for a whileMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #21 July 19, 2002 QuoteYou're thinking of the straight pins, the ones used for PUDs (pull-out) Blues! Merrick Sucks that you're not coming out to the east coast for a while JT.... maybe this time we can do something besides the ZOO-trick we did at OSC. LOL Man was that fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #22 July 19, 2002 maybe this time we can do something besides the ZOO-trick we did at OSC Yea I think I am in need of some tunnell time and alot of training though, before I get back to the sky!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #23 July 20, 2002 Quotemaybe this time we can do something besides the ZOO-trick we did at OSC Yea I think I am in need of some tunnell time and alot of training though, before I get back to the sky! You and me both, although I highly doubt I'll actually get any :) Speaking of...we're fairly close to the one in TN..anyone know if they do any actual training there or is it more just a 'tourist attraction'?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #24 July 21, 2002 although I highly doubt I'll actually get any :) (looks over shoulders for Merrick) anytime you need any you just call me. (looks over shoulders for Merrick) oops there he is ...gotta go!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #25 July 21, 2002 Quotealthough I highly doubt I'll actually get any :) (looks over shoulders for Merrick) anytime you need any you just call me. (looks over shoulders for Merrick) oops there he is ...gotta go! ROFL!! I really set that one up..lol. Whoops! I thought we had an ongoing 'agreement' for whenever you were back in the states anyway?? Sheesh, we've been together a while, I'm sure by that time he'll be plenty tired of me and won't even care haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
