dbattman 0 #1 April 21, 2007 Heading into the summer sjydiving season I would like to remind everyone to take those gear checks seriously and get their kit ready for heavy jumping. We had a jumper on the Texas recored lose a toggle on flare today. He's OK, a little banged up with some brush burn but let this serve as a reminder to the rest of us to check our equipment and invest in regular maintenance. It's cheaper than a hospital bill. When I hear this I'm reminded of another jumper I know who was not so lucky and had a long stay in ICU and recovery after a toggle snap under his VX. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #2 April 21, 2007 Okay, Toggles just don't "fall off" for no apparent reason. Would you care to elaborate?“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey 1 #3 April 22, 2007 Gene03, Your absolutely correct, that sort of thing doesn’t just happen. After most every small incident, it doesn’t usually take much of an investigation to determine the cause. I personally could write a book from what I alone have seen. From jumpers landing with the rear risers because someone forgot to thread the control line through the guide rings to having to buy a new main bag and PC because guess what. At this time of year, dbattman’s topic is a very good reminder to not let this happen to you. Especially if you have recently had or have completed some rigging on your gear as many probably have like a reline, new canopy, new risers, main pc, or anything. Ha, you don’t have to be a rigger to prevent this stuff from happening. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #4 April 22, 2007 Please keep this thread on topic . . . hijacking a thread with Bonfire-esque one liner jokes is not appropriate here. Thanks.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
