Occasionally we need to re-close a dual pin container because the bottom pin has come out. If done wrong, it can kill. Here are some helpful tips to get it right.
Awesome that it was caught. Remember this is not rig specific. All pin rigs have the possibility of closing wrong. Don't use the excuse "I don't know the rig" you're asked to checking. Have the jumper/packer show you the clear bridle and let them stow it. All you need to do is ask, and check it's clear from BOC to the pin.
just for shits,, what is the "possible" consequences /outcome with one pin pulled on a long or short delay? BTW thank you for sharing all your knowledge
Too many scary possibilities. From the canopy falling out the bottom (hitting your ankles) as you stand on the exit point, or while climbing over (or out) or during a launch push. Lots of scary possibilities and we haven’t even gone into free fall. Half the container is open out of sequence. If the canopy stays in the container until free fall the wind blast and/or low pressure can cause drag on the bridle and dislodge the top pin. Now the container is completely open and the pc is still stowed. Hopefully, the jumper can get the pilot chute beyond the deploying canopy before they entangle each other. If you in the middle of an aerial... Just keeps getting scarier.
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Massive thanks Todd. We caught this exact misrouting on someone’s gear at the exit point at Monte Brento this past Sunday.
Awesome that it was caught. Remember this is not rig specific. All pin rigs have the possibility of closing wrong. Don't use the excuse "I don't know the rig" you're asked to checking. Have the jumper/packer show you the clear bridle and let them stow it. All you need to do is ask, and check it's clear from BOC to the pin.
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Awesome video Todd thanks for the info!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this!
Critical stuff, thank you
just for shits,, what is the "possible" consequences /outcome with one pin pulled on a long or short delay? BTW thank you for sharing all your knowledge
Too many scary possibilities. From the canopy falling out the bottom (hitting your ankles) as you stand on the exit point, or while climbing over (or out) or during a launch push. Lots of scary possibilities and we haven’t even gone into free fall. Half the container is open out of sequence. If the canopy stays in the container until free fall the wind blast and/or low pressure can cause drag on the bridle and dislodge the top pin. Now the container is completely open and the pc is still stowed. Hopefully, the jumper can get the pilot chute beyond the deploying canopy before they entangle each other. If you in the middle of an aerial... Just keeps getting scarier.