littleskycrab 0 #26 July 27, 2006 Interesting. I was at Dublin this year and was having trouble with my leg straps sliding down to my knees, soooo............... I tightened them...ALOT. The result....... the second I landed I thought I was going to pass out, seeing spots, world was spinning and I was nauseous for about 2 1/2 hrs. Scared the crap outta me! After talking to my DZs S&TA and a few AFF Is, I was informed that my legstraps were too tight. I have accidentally tightened them down too tight one other time with the same result. Now, I just don't do that anymore. Thanks for the link to your thread on the subject. Most people look at me like I'm a idiot when I tell them about what happened. ("legstraps? yeah right")Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leaves you speechless, remain that way. Say nothing and listen as heaven whispers, "Do you like it? I did it just for you." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #27 July 27, 2006 I've put on a little weight in recent months and my rig fits tighter than it used to. I have to be very careful to adjust my leg straps a bit when I'm under canopy for a longer period of time than a normal 3-3.5K deployment. I do a lot of kicks and leg lifts these days, too. If your rig is consistently that ill-fitting, you may want to talk with a Master Rigger to see if he/she can make some modifications to make it fit better on you."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleskycrab 0 #28 July 27, 2006 Not ill fitting, just newbie mistakes. I was tightening the leg straps 1st, then chest strap. If I do it the other way around.... no problems.Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leaves you speechless, remain that way. Say nothing and listen as heaven whispers, "Do you like it? I did it just for you." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #29 July 28, 2006 Quote Not ill fitting, just newbie mistakes. I was tightening the leg straps 1st, then chest strap. If I do it the other way around.... no problems. i used to do legstraps first too, but then kept forgetting the chestrap too many times, or routing it wrong, so i now to chest first, then legs. ... hey, after emberassing myself in front of st&a and several other intructors, then getting a nice 'talking' i figure i should take thier advice on that one. haha.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
