CheshireKat 0 #1 April 5, 2015 New guy here. Witnessed a cut-away and reserve ride this weekend. Noticed that the reserve pilot chute and deployment bag drifted away from the reserve canopy as a separate unit. And got lost in the woods... So how come they're not attached to the canopy by the bridle like on a main parachute, so that they come back with you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #2 April 6, 2015 Prevents a possible entanglement with the jumper during deployment, especially if the jumper is unstable. Your last chance needs every chance. "Great, I didn't lose my pilot chute and freebag. Unfortunately They wrapped around my leg, and now I'm dead".My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcordell 2 #3 April 6, 2015 The reserve bag is called a free bag for this very reason. The majority of reserve canopies don't even have the ring in the center of the top skin that mains do. That ring is how the main pilot chute and deployment bag attach. The only one I can think of on the market that puts the ring on their canopy is the raven and that is to allow you to pack it as a main for a familiarity jump on the canopy. They don't believe the first time you fly your reserve should be in an emergency.www.facebook.com/FlintHillsRigging Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #4 April 6, 2015 obelixtim Prevents a possible entanglement with the jumper or still attached main during deployment, especially if the jumper is unstable or is entangled with his main. Your last chance in a sticky situation needs every chance. "Great, I didn't lose my attached pilot chute and freebag. Unfortunately They wrapped around my leg, and now I'm dead". Added a little more......My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
