Royd 0 #1 April 1, 2007 When I opened, lines from the left risers were connected to the right lines. The slider was stopped about 3 ft. above the risers. I look up, see the mess and then there are about five seconds of level flight before it starts to spin to the left. My normal EPs have been one hand on each handle. My right hand was being forced back into my chest, and until I grabbed the cutaway with both hands, I couldn't budge it. Upon reflection, I have always packed with about 3 ft. of loose line laid in the packing tray. I believe that I wound up with a tension knot. On the up side, I landed 10 ft. from the peas and today was the day for my reserve repack. Also, everything fell in the airport, so there was no loss. What an April Fool's joke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSOK 0 #2 April 1, 2007 what was your 1st cutaway? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguila 0 #3 April 2, 2007 Glad to know you landed safely and recovered your gear! I saw you have a PD 160R. I also have one with about the same WL and have not cut away. Please, could you tell how well it flies and lands? Thank you!Gonzalo It cannot be done really means I do not know how to do it ... yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #4 April 2, 2007 Quoteuntil I grabbed the cutaway with both hands, I couldn't budge it. Did you peel the pad from the velcro before you brought your second hand over to help? The 'peeling' should be part of your emergency procedures.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
2shay 0 #5 April 2, 2007 glad your okay, do us all a favor and latch on to an s&ta or very sharp jumper about ep's and packing. Ask questions, a lot of em that is the only way to learn don't be shy about it.don't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #6 April 2, 2007 Royd!!!! Send me a pm. this is Randy fron Z-hills. we miss you man. you cannot receive pm's on this site for some reason.Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #7 April 2, 2007 Quotewhat was your 1st cutaway? Jump #74 I caused about ten line twists at 2,000 ft. It wrapped up in a hard spiral. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #8 April 2, 2007 until I grabbed the cutaway with both hands, I couldn't budge it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QuoteDid you peel the pad from the velcro before you brought your second hand over to help? The 'peeling' should be part of your emergency procedures. I practise it 4 or 5 times per jump. Maybe I need to actually peel the handle for real just to be sure that I am doing it right. BTW, at Palatka they actually teach the double handed method. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #9 April 2, 2007 Glad to know you landed safely and recovered your gear! QuoteI saw you have a PD 160R. I also have one with about the same WL and have not cut away. Please, could you tell how well it flies and lands? Since my main is 30 sq.ft. larger my biggest suggestion is to practise the flare as many times as possible before landing, because you are flying faster than with the main. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #10 April 2, 2007 How did you come to your decision to have such a [comparably] small reserve with a big main?I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #11 April 2, 2007 QuoteHow did you come to your decision to have such a [comparably] small reserve with a big main?I bought a used rig. Had I purchased new, it definitely would have been as large as the main. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
