Throw that pc!

[Miami 0]

So did a video jump today and at pull time I had a bit of a pilot chute hesitation... Not that big a deal until it flopped onto my head and wrapped around my ringsight! I was fortunate enough to clear it by 3k but I was just a couple of seconds from having to dump my reserve into a horse shoe...something I have always feared.

So this is just a reminder to all you vidiots, especially if you have big ol' wings, get that pilot chute into clean air and keep it maintained/replaced as necessary to make sure it can do its job when you put it there.

Miami

[basehoundsam 0]

I think its those big old arms of yars ....... ha ha ha...... glad it turned out thums UP!!!!!

Jay Epstein Ramirez
www.adrenalineexploits.com

[Derekbox 0]

Something I remembered reading once, put your Ring site on the Left side (opposite side of the pilot chute). Im left eye dominate so that works out perfectly for me. By the way, Im pretty sure that jewel came from Norman Kent. Either way when I get my ring site set up - itll be on the left.

Also seeing as many side mounts are on the left (see above for a basic reason why) - if you are one of the few who tilt/tuck (left side down and in) your head on opening it really protects the ring site.

D'Bo

(I am aware that may or may not have prevented this - but it does put the ring sight a little farther away from the PC).

[linestretch 0]

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if you are one of the few who tilt/tuck (left side down and in) your head on opening it really protects the ring site.

not sure about that being a good idea. If you have a hard fast opening, you are gonna pay dearly for it. My opinion is to look forward and hope for the best on opening. A twist in the neck like that could be very bad fucking news.

oh yeah, and DO toss that pc good.

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[davelepka 4]

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look forward and hope for the best on opening

This would be great in a first jump course.

[Miami 0]

You would think with as long as my arms are I wouldn't have a problem getting it into clean air...I must be getting lazy in my old age...

Miami

[Miami 0]

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Something I remembered reading once, put your Ring site on the Left side (opposite side of the pilot chute). Im left eye dominate so that works out perfectly for me. By the way, Im pretty sure that jewel came from Norman Kent. Either way when I get my ring site set up - itll be on the left.

Or just watch your pc launch over your left shoulder...thats great though that it will work out good for you on the left!

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Also seeing as many side mounts are on the left (see above for a basic reason why) - if you are one of the few who tilt/tuck (left side down and in) your head on opening it really protects the ring site.

Actually when people started putting cameras on the side of the helmet it was natural to put it on the left so you could still get to the majority of the buttons and the flip out screen while it was mounted...had nothing to do with the pc being on the right side.

And try not to have your head turned when you get opening shock with a camera on...when you start shooting with a full set up you will see (or feel) how that can be a bad idea. Best option really is to keep your eyes on the horizon with your head level...you should experience fewest painful neck weeks like that.
Hope this helps...

Miami

[diablopilot 2]

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Also seeing as many side mounts are on the left (see above for a basic reason why) -***

Acctually that became the trend when PC style cameras came out, as if the camera was mounted on the left side of the helmet, the video screen was still accessable.

if you are one of the few who tilt/tuck (left side down and in) your head on opening it really protects the ring site.


BAD ADVICE. Jumpers should always look foward to just slightly up, keeping the head and neck as close to inline with the spine as possible. Any bends in the neck are asking for an injury.

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