loriann13 0 #1 February 27, 2004 I've seen the numbers vary from 5,500 ft to 4,000 ft. Is that the official range? Or is there a more specific "official" altitude at which it's recommended you pull the rip chord? The most common I've seen to date is 5,500. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #2 February 27, 2004 As a student you'll proabably pull at 5,500 the rules relating to how low you can go before deploying depend on where in the world you are and how many jumps you have. Generally its a minimum hight of 2,000 or 3,500. Most people I know pull arround 3 - 3,500ft. That seems to be about average for licensed jumpers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #3 February 27, 2004 QuoteThe most common I've seen to date is 5,500. where the heck do you get that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #4 February 27, 2004 I pull anywhere from 3000 to 4500 depending on who I'm with and what I'm doing. Usually 3000 ft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #5 February 27, 2004 As they're asking about pulling the rip chord I guessing they're either a student or only ever spoke to a student. 5,500 sounds about right for students. But your right, its waaaaay off the mark for exp jumpers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #6 February 27, 2004 "rip chord" sounds like something you play on a guitar "chord" being a sequence of 3 or more notes played simultaneously or sequentially as in an arpeggio. Try CORD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KolinskyDC 0 #7 February 27, 2004 If you look through the SIM, there are different recommended pull altitudes for different AFF levels. When I started AFF, I pulled at 5,500, and now at 51 jumps, I pull at 3,500 and do not see myself ever pulling any lower than that (at least not intentionally). I do not know if there is a defined minimum pull altitude stated anywhere, but most people I talk to that have many more jumps than me, pull around 2,500. That seems (to me anyway) to be the lowest to pull and still have enough time to cut away if needed with a safe amount of altitude to have your reserve open. I personally would not feel comfortable pulling that low, but that is just me. One time I lost awareness and was sitting in at 2,000 and was very uncomfortable with that. If I remember correctly (someone correct me if I am wrong), as far as AFF goes, I think the lowest recommended pull altitude was 2,500 ft. Hope that somewhat answers your question. Melissa "May the best of your past be the worst of your future" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #8 February 27, 2004 Basic Safty Requirements state: G. Minimum opening altitudes Minimum container opening altitudes above the ground for skydivers are: 1. Tandem jumps--4,500 feet AGL 2. All students and A-license holders--3,000 feet AGL 3. B-license holders--2,500 feet AGL 4. C- and D-license holders--2,000 feet AGL Thats the rules on minimum... whats sensible is another issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #9 February 27, 2004 I usually dump about 3000 ft. But I don't have a rip cord. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pullhigh 0 #10 February 27, 2004 Well, most of us only have rip cord on our reserves, and I don;t usually pull that until about 1500' I throw my main pilot chute out at about 3000'-3500' on average. Ganja Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #11 February 27, 2004 If you are starting out Aff then yes it starts out there then moves down as you progress in training. Right now I use ripcord deployment, and as a non A card student I pull at 3,500 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #12 February 27, 2004 I was pulling at 6K in AFF (jumping from 15K) Now I throw at 4K (same 15K jumps) I agree with the person who said it gets uncomfortable to open any lower than 3500, I just want to have as much time as possible to fix any problems I might have (well, without doing 15K hop 'n pops) PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loriann13 0 #13 February 27, 2004 Okay, as you noticed, I'm more than a novice . I'm trying to come up with a quiz question that has a specific answer to it. Can anyone suggest the wording of a question like this that may have a specific answer? Including proper terms? Thank you all so much for the information so far. It's quite enlightening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeeeeeFly 0 #14 February 27, 2004 Depends on teh type of dive but usually 3000-3500... G "The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markj 0 #15 February 27, 2004 15K! Thats really high, must have been really great for AFF, So much free fall time, Sweet. When I was doing my AFF I was jumping from about 10000 to 11000 and going up in a 182. It was still awesome though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #16 February 27, 2004 QuoteI've seen the numbers vary from 5,500 ft to 4,000 ft. Is that the official range? Or is there a more specific "official" altitude at which it's recommended you pull the rip chord? The most common I've seen to date is 5,500. When I can see thier lips saying "Holy shit that's low!" I start my deployment procedures BY 2000' everytime, honest! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #17 February 27, 2004 About 200-300 feet. Some guys even lower.Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #18 February 27, 2004 Minimum pack opening altitude is 2,000 ft. I usually start my wave off at 3,000 and am in the saddle at 1900 to 1800 ft. As an experienced jumper you won't be pulling at 5.5 very long or your buddies won't wanna jump with ya cause you will be leaving the dive about 1,500 ft to early for them most of the time.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #19 February 27, 2004 yea, and half my AFF jumps were in the King Air, 7 minutes to jump altitude PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #20 February 27, 2004 Quote About 200-300 feet. Some guys even lower. Don't confuse them with BASE stuff.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #21 February 27, 2004 Minimum pack opening altitude is 2,000 ft. 2000' minimum? Damn pilot chute hesitation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #22 February 27, 2004 QuoteMinimum pack opening altitude is 2,000 ft. 2000' minimum to begin deployment procedures, not pack opening. It is "Minimum container opening altitudes above the ground" 2004 SIM, Section 2-1-GMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #23 February 28, 2004 QuoteI'm trying to come up with a quiz question that has a specific answer to it. Can anyone suggest the wording of a question like this that may have a specific answer? Including proper terms? A "quiz question"? Like for a trivia game or something? Sorry, but the simple answer is that there is no simple answer. It's like asking what the speed limit on highways is. It's different depending on where you are, what the highway is like, what the weather is like, and even if there is an upper limit, you may choose to drive slower if you're driving a certain type of vehicle or say, are drunk. Maybe you should start a thread asking for suggestions for a skydiving trivia "quiz question".www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #24 February 28, 2004 I personally still pull at 5k but will go to 4.5 if needed. I just dont feel comfortable below that. I have been thinking that 4k would be ok but have yet to go that low. I will admit that my last jump I dumped somewhere between 4.3-5k, got to pull alti..and for some reason felt really comfortable (not too comfortable) and dumped somewhere around there. I guess i'm saying i'm getting more comfortable and imagine 4k is right around the corner."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #25 February 28, 2004 QuoteQuote"rip chord" sounds like something you play on a guitar Actually, if you wanna get really anal, "rip chord" sounds exactly the same as "rip cord". It's just spelled differently. S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". 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