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June 2nd, 2003, 05:18 PM
Hi Jason --
Nice job on compiling a list of malfunctions -- it will serve BD jumpers well!
I do have one suggestion. When referring to not using a tail-gate, I would really broadcast the point that this is for slider-down/removed jumps only. I know that you mentioned it at the end of the paragraph, but I feel that it needs more emphasis. And if you add a brief explanation as to why, it will educate people even more.
Maybe it could read something like this:
Cause: Failure to use a tailgate. (on slider-down/removed jumps only!)
Prevention: If jumping slider-down/removed, have a BASE gear manufacturer install a Tail-gate. The Tail-gate is a reefing device which promotes nose-first inflations, virtually eliminating the possibility of a line-over on slider-down/removed jumps. As a side-note, NEVER use a tailgate on a slider-up jump for 2 reasons: 1) the control lines are one of the primary forces that drive a slider down the lines during the opening sequence -- with the control lines reefed shut by the Tail-gate, you may experience a very slow opening if you attempt to use a Tail-gate while jumping slider-up. 2) it is quite possible that the Tail-gate could snag on the slider during the deployment sequence giving you a slider hang-up (very, very bad). Be sure and consult with a BASE gear manufacturer on the proper use of Tail-gate.
For slider-down/removed jumping, use of a Tail-gate has become THE standard. Used properly, it virtually eliminates the line-over malfunction.
C-ya,
Bryan
Nice job on compiling a list of malfunctions -- it will serve BD jumpers well!
I do have one suggestion. When referring to not using a tail-gate, I would really broadcast the point that this is for slider-down/removed jumps only. I know that you mentioned it at the end of the paragraph, but I feel that it needs more emphasis. And if you add a brief explanation as to why, it will educate people even more.
Maybe it could read something like this:
Cause: Failure to use a tailgate. (on slider-down/removed jumps only!)
Prevention: If jumping slider-down/removed, have a BASE gear manufacturer install a Tail-gate. The Tail-gate is a reefing device which promotes nose-first inflations, virtually eliminating the possibility of a line-over on slider-down/removed jumps. As a side-note, NEVER use a tailgate on a slider-up jump for 2 reasons: 1) the control lines are one of the primary forces that drive a slider down the lines during the opening sequence -- with the control lines reefed shut by the Tail-gate, you may experience a very slow opening if you attempt to use a Tail-gate while jumping slider-up. 2) it is quite possible that the Tail-gate could snag on the slider during the deployment sequence giving you a slider hang-up (very, very bad). Be sure and consult with a BASE gear manufacturer on the proper use of Tail-gate.
For slider-down/removed jumping, use of a Tail-gate has become THE standard. Used properly, it virtually eliminates the line-over malfunction.
C-ya,
Bryan