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Help with Collapsible pilot chute

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Just got a demo canopy in and it came with a collapsible pilot chute. Having not used one before I'm looking for info on how to tell if its ready to jump. Specifically; How to cock it , how to test it etc.
Thanks in advance for you input
Blue ones
Jim

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It depends on the type - there are bungees and kill line collapsibles, and throwout vs pullouts. Each type is slightly different. In general, kill lines have to be cocked while pulling the apex away from the bag; they are cocked when the center load tapes are under tension. Bungees do not need to be cocked.

Generally the best thing to do is have a rigger or packer show you how to do it; that way you won't miss anything obvious.

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