I usually won't comment on any threads that comes across DZ.com. It is so many personal opinions and very few real facts, most of the time coming from people that should be listening, and not give out advise!
However, this time I think I will.
How can anyone that claims he has over 4,000 jumps, and many years in the sport, suggest to a guy with one year in the sport, that it's OK to pull the RSL lanyard instead of the reserve handle? Where is the logic and common sense here? To save money on a lost reserve handle?
Your life should be more important to you!
Follow the training that you received when you were still a student jumper. The training you received obviously saved you this time! I don't believe that anyone told you to do half barroll roll at pull time? Looking over your right shoulder should be it. You tried to locate your handle two times, you couldn't so you went for silver. Good job!
I've had regular ripcords, Hackey, several different Pull out systems, Freefly Puds and now I'm back to Hackey.
More importanly, prior to exit, give each other, not just a pin check, but check the handles too!
Safe Skies.
