linuxguy 0 #1 June 2, 2003 Hi what is you opinion on the following: On jump run as I am about to exit the plane I do a final check to see where Boc is on my container before I exit .. ie just grab hackey .. let go and then exit ( I have recently converted from ripcord - but used to do same with ripcord) because this adds an extra +-2 seconds before I exit , would u get anxious with me if u where exiting after me. Is it Inconsiderate of me to do this before exiting ?? opinions please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #2 June 2, 2003 Quotebecause this adds an extra +-2 seconds before I exit ?huh dont think that takes that long i see nothing wrong in the thing that you check your gear.I hope you chek your cut and ripcord aswell thouse who cant effort to waith that time are in the wrong sport.ie. if you intend to jump after others then use the time they are making the exit to control,and rember you need air between you and them.If you jump first,then do it as the door opens. I see no problem that why you cant prepere a safe jump. Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #3 June 2, 2003 QuoteHi what is you opinion on the following: On jump run as I am about to exit the plane I do a final check to see where Boc is on my container before I exit .. ie just grab hackey .. let go and then exit ( I have recently converted from ripcord - but used to do same with ripcord) because this adds an extra +-2 seconds before I exit , would u get anxious with me if u where exiting after me. Is it Inconsiderate of me to do this before exiting ?? opinions please? Since you have to wait a couple secs anyway before exiting after somebody else, use that time to a) check the spot and b) check your handles if you want. Personally I check stuff for the last time like a minute or 30 secs before jumprun, and re-check only if I have cause (moved around a lot or got bumped etc), and maybe feel for my hackey just before exiting but that doesn't take a second. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #4 June 2, 2003 As the group ahead of me is leaving, I do a "check of 3's" 3 handles, 3 straps, 3 rings. I can't possibly imagine why this would make anyone anxious. If seeing me check my gear bothers someone... they probably shouldn't be in the sport. I do make sure that my checks are done before I get in the door, as to make sure I don't hold anyone up. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiler 0 #5 June 2, 2003 3 rings? What are you checking for? I understand 3 handles (might have shifted) and 3 straps (might have loosened) but what can happen to your 3 rings in between checking them on the ground and exiting?www.wingin-it.co.uk Wingin' It wingsuit school Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #6 June 2, 2003 Quote3 rings? What are you checking for? I understand 3 handles (might have shifted) and 3 straps (might have loosened) but what can happen to your 3 rings in between checking them on the ground and exiting? Check of Three's 1. Three handles touched in their proper order (Hackey, Cutaway, and reserve) look while touching. 2. Three straps - look to see if all are properly threaded. 3. Check three rings - Inspect cutaway cable and that all three rings are properly routed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linuxguy 0 #7 June 2, 2003 Thanks for opinions BTW We do a thousand foot check .. and esp because we use a cessna 206T I have a lot of time to altitude and I do check my chest strap leg straps 3 rings and touch cutaway as well as go trhough motion in my mind on the way to altitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,008 #8 June 2, 2003 >On jump run as I am about to exit the plane I do a final check to >see where Boc is on my container before I exit . . . As long as you're not in the door when you do this, no problem. I strongly recommend you do NOT reach for your handle in the doorway; if you put your hand on it and someone jostles you (happens frequently in the door) you could have a problem. Personally, I check everything on the ground, everything at about 2000 feet from exit, then my main handle as soon as I stand up for exit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiler 0 #9 June 2, 2003 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 rings? What are you checking for? I understand 3 handles (might have shifted) and 3 straps (might have loosened) but what can happen to your 3 rings in between checking them on the ground and exiting? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check of Three's 3. Check three rings - Inspect cutaway cable and that all three rings are properly routed. __________________ ...Bigun "Size does Matter" Why check your 3 rings in the plane? Surely you'd never put a rig on (or at least get on the plane) unless it was all OK? So then you only need to check things that can change in between getting in the plane and getting out at the top, like handles and pins that can get knocked. There is no way your 3 ring can become "wrong" on a plane ride if it was right on the flightline. At 14 grand in the plane would seem to be the worst time to check it imho, as you're looking from a funny angle and should already have already checked it (what if you had an a/c emergency?). Just my 2 pence worth (not cents, I'm a Brit!), it just seems weird to me when I see people checking their 3 rings in the plane.www.wingin-it.co.uk Wingin' It wingsuit school Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,008 #10 June 2, 2003 >Why check your 3 rings in the plane? Surely you'd never put a rig on >(or at least get on the plane) unless it was all OK? Well, right. But I've caught people's chest straps misrouted just before exit, 3-rings flipped through the harness ring, even an RSL attached to the 3-ring assembly. All these things _should_ have been caught on the ground. Checking again in the plane can let you catch things you just plain missed on the ground (although it is certainly better to catch them on the ground.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #11 June 2, 2003 QuoteThere is no way your 3 ring can become "wrong" on a plane ride if it was right on the flightline. Generally speaking, it won't become "wrong." It is possible and does happen on occasion... if there is slack in the risers and by moving around for the second ring to flip thru the primary ring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
