shermanator 4 #1 October 3, 2006 Just curious what everyone does with their pull chord when they are not packing. after seeing someone do this, i started doing it myself.. I put tuck it inside the gap of the main pincover. has worked out well for me. havent lost it yet, but i only have done so for about 7 jumps.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 October 3, 2006 There are several places you can put one on a rig, but make sure it's someplace that makes sense and won't prevent the rig from working as intended. In any event, it's not a bad idea to always carry a spare with you while jumping. You never know when you might end up landing out and you want to field pack your rig for the trip back.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #3 October 4, 2006 Wings has pockets on the inside of the mlw...the right one has a tag with the container info and packing data card...I keep a pull-up and $20 in the left one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivefive 0 #4 October 4, 2006 My Jav has a little pocket on the bottom of the left leg strap.. I keep an extra in there... in case I don't land near my my packing toolIt isn't what it could be, or it what it should be, it is what it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 October 4, 2006 QuoteI put tuck it inside the gap of the main pincover. has worked out well for me. havent lost it yet, but i only have done so for about 7 jumps. Can you explain that for me? I don't understand where you put it. Really. I used to put one in my reserve flap with the data card but I lost a few and didn't want to increase the risk of it taking the data card with it. Yup, that means that the reserve pin flap opened in freefall a few times.I hasn't happened often but it happened more often when I had a Chord in there. Now, I one in each of my jump suits. I don't bother keep ing money with me b/c our outs are in the middle of no where.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #6 October 4, 2006 QuoteJust curious what everyone does with their pull chord when they are not packing. I tend to just lose mine. Somehow they then mysteriously show up in the dryer. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foggy 0 #7 October 4, 2006 QuoteJust curious what everyone does with their pull chord when they are not packing. after seeing someone do this, i started doing it myself.. I put tuck it inside the gap of the main pincover. has worked out well for me. havent lost it yet, but i only have done so for about 7 jumps. I would rather keep it in my jumpsuit pocket. Not a case of losing it but rather it slipping out of that main flap pocket and hanging around my pin. Ever leave a ball of string unattended? Foggy p.s. meant to say something about the guy who found the lost chord Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #8 October 4, 2006 Since you didn't mention my pull-up cord hiding place, I -had- to answer... I almost -always- have to wear my weight belt to keep up with the heavy guys, so I have it in communicating with the lead. Have my business card in there also, in case it is lost. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #9 October 4, 2006 I generally have one in each of my jumpsuit/ freefly pants pockets. I'm not too worried though, if i landed out and didn't have one i'd just use my shoelace. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #10 October 4, 2006 I use a packing tool, I keep it in my pocket. It's my second one - I lost the first one in freefall when I forgot to snap the pocket shut. Lets just say I'm glad it didn't catch me in the face on the way out. I use packing tools because pull-up cords were cutting my hands after about 5 packjobs in a day.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #11 October 4, 2006 QuoteWings has pockets on the inside of the mlw...the right one has a tag with the container info and packing data card...I keep a pull-up and $20 in the left one. Is that an incentive for when you land off for people to find you or emergency beer money. I used to keep £100 in my car in cash (well hidden) incase I needed it (used to go to a lot of remote places for work) but I kept spending it 'king will power. ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #12 October 4, 2006 people laugh sometimes at me for this, but ya know what... when theres one not to be found who do they come see? I fold it twice then roll it up and put a small rubber band around it. I keep it in the pocket of whatever suit, shorts, etc Im jumping. that way I also have a spare rubber band if i need one. I learned that trick from my rigger back in AR.Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #13 October 4, 2006 Steve, where on earth did the name "pull through chord" come from? I can understand using "chord" for "cord" because "chord" describes a canopy dimension, but "pull through" is interesting indeed. Of course in a way we actually _do_ pull it through the grommets as well as pulling "up". Now to answer your question, I make a little pouch that goes on the left "lateral" (webbing) of my rig. Attached is a drawing and picture of how to make it. The colors may seem strange because I used whatever color Velcro and webbing I had for this picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #14 October 4, 2006 Quotepeople laugh sometimes at me for this BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Nah, i'm kidding, that is actually a really good plan Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmarvin 2 #15 October 4, 2006 Your avatar and profile both show you jump an Infinity. Look on the back side of the ring covers. On one side is the data card pocket and the other is a pocket perfect for keeping pullup cords. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #16 October 4, 2006 QuoteQuotepeople laugh sometimes at me for this BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Nah, i'm kidding, that is actually a really good plan its ok. Im used to it by now. Just come see me when you cant find one so I can say [soup nazi] NO PULL-UP CORD FOR YOU! [/soup nazi] Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #17 October 4, 2006 haha, indeed, i did put 'chord' ... too many years in band I guess. Yeah, there is that extra little pocket, but thats where i keep a few dollars and my uspa membership card. for the person not sure what i meant about where i keep mine... on my rig, not sure about others,..underneith the last flap, that protects the main closing pin, there is some void empty space, that is closed in, and not in any way able to prevent the reserve from opening. the only thing it could do is slip out a little bit and maybe interfere with the main pin. but i havent had any slippage of the cord coming out yet. probably the day i do, i will be finding a new place for it. wow, did that description suck or what!CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #18 October 4, 2006 QuoteSteve, where on earth did the name "pull through chord" come from? I can understand using "chord" for "cord" because "chord" describes a canopy dimension, but "pull through" is interesting indeed. Of course in a way we actually _do_ pull it through the grommets as well as pulling "up". >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "Chord" is a miss-spelling. Pull-up cords were originally made of gutted 550 cord, which was fashionable for main suspension lines back when I was a student. "Pull through" is also a miss-spelling. Soldiers often use "pull-throughs" to clean rifle barrels. A "pull-through" is basically a heavy cord with a brass sleeve/weight on one end to drop through the barrel. The other end of a pull-through has a threaded piece of brass so you can thread on a steel brush or small square of cotton. Some solders prefer pull-throughs to gun cleaning rods, because pull-throughs are easier to stuff in a pocket/web belt/rucksack than a meter/yard long steel gun cleaning rod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #19 October 4, 2006 Good idea on rubber bands (though I keep bands in my pocket on jumping days). pullup cord - under main flap. (should also keep a spare in the leg strap pocket javelin provides.) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skytash 0 #20 October 4, 2006 I tie mine to my bra. Obviously not something everyone can do tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #21 October 4, 2006 QuoteI put tuck it inside the gap of the main pincover. has worked out well for me. havent lost it yet, but i only have done so for about 7 jumps. What happens when it floats out during deployment and wraps around some of your lines? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #22 October 4, 2006 QuoteI tie mine to my bra. Obviously not something everyone can do Most anyone can tie it around your bra. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #23 October 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteI put tuck it inside the gap of the main pincover. has worked out well for me. havent lost it yet, but i only have done so for about 7 jumps. What happens when it floats out during deployment and wraps around some of your lines? Go buy a lottery ticket immediately. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pirana 0 #24 October 4, 2006 Jumpsuit pocket for me. Maybe because I do not know enough to know it's not dangerous, but I would not put a pull up cord near any of my flaps, pins, lines, grommets, lanyards or any of that other deployment related stuff." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AFFI 0 #25 October 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteI put tuck it inside the gap of the main pincover. has worked out well for me. havent lost it yet, but i only have done so for about 7 jumps. What happens when it floats out during deployment and wraps around some of your lines? Perhaps this is not the best place for it eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
rehmwa 2 #19 October 4, 2006 Good idea on rubber bands (though I keep bands in my pocket on jumping days). pullup cord - under main flap. (should also keep a spare in the leg strap pocket javelin provides.) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #20 October 4, 2006 I tie mine to my bra. Obviously not something everyone can do tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #21 October 4, 2006 QuoteI put tuck it inside the gap of the main pincover. has worked out well for me. havent lost it yet, but i only have done so for about 7 jumps. What happens when it floats out during deployment and wraps around some of your lines? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #22 October 4, 2006 QuoteI tie mine to my bra. Obviously not something everyone can do Most anyone can tie it around your bra. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #23 October 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteI put tuck it inside the gap of the main pincover. has worked out well for me. havent lost it yet, but i only have done so for about 7 jumps. What happens when it floats out during deployment and wraps around some of your lines? Go buy a lottery ticket immediately. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #24 October 4, 2006 Jumpsuit pocket for me. Maybe because I do not know enough to know it's not dangerous, but I would not put a pull up cord near any of my flaps, pins, lines, grommets, lanyards or any of that other deployment related stuff." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #25 October 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteI put tuck it inside the gap of the main pincover. has worked out well for me. havent lost it yet, but i only have done so for about 7 jumps. What happens when it floats out during deployment and wraps around some of your lines? Perhaps this is not the best place for it eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
