Eurisko 0 #1 September 7, 2003 Hi I'm new to the sport and am trying to get as much information as possible into my head before I go off and do my AFF course. I've read up on canopy control and wing loading etc etc but there are some terms I don't know. I know all this will be explained to me by my instructor when I do the course but I believe in preparation I have a couple of questions that will be easily answered by you guys but are seemingly impossible to find answers to on the net 1) What is a Riser 2) What is a Slider 3) What is a BOC 4) What is a D-Bag (I'm guessing it's the bag that goes over the canopy in the container) Also any links for an information hungry newbie would be appreciated. Thanks Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #2 September 7, 2003 The seven Ps: Proper planning + preparation prevent piss poor performance! A riser connects to the lines on one end (upper) and the release ring of the three-ring release. The slider is the piece of webbing which comes down from the canopy to the risers, keeping the lines apart and preventing the air coming from below from filling the canopy too fast, resulting in a hard opening. BOC=B ottom O f C ontainer, pouch where the pilot chute is stowed. Other than ROL, short for Right on Leg. D-Bag= Deployment bag, you guessed right. When's your first jump?The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eurisko 0 #3 September 7, 2003 Thanks Chrisky! Me and a m8 was supposed to be going to Spain to do the AFF in November, but he has run into money problems, so we put it off till January. Which isn't to bad because in the mean time I'm saving EVERY last penny I have and by Jan I should have enough to buy most of my own gear With or without him I'm going in Jan and thats it ----- Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeerJump 0 #4 September 7, 2003 Good site to learn some basics... Clicky 1 What to expect from your AFF... Clicky 2 Email me and I can send you a few more educational and/or interesting links if you like. beerjump@comcast.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #5 September 7, 2003 Quote Other than ROL, short for Right on Leg. Actually ROL = Rear Of Leg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #6 September 7, 2003 if you go to the part of this site up top named SAFTEY they have a huge section with all the terms and a bunch of other stuff that may help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #7 September 7, 2003 My old Northern Lite II was an FOL (front of leg)People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #8 September 10, 2003 One never stops learning...The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
