Those 3 rings have a 'downgearing' effect on that little bit of fabric holding them up so it's not so bad. There would be quite a serious load factor on the cord/loop assembly if it wasn't for those 3 rings
Cool, wondered how the release worked. I knew there were 3 rings like that but didn't realize the pull handle is just some rods that allow the cord loop to come free. There must be quite a bit of stress on that one area, no? Is that a regular maintenance area to check? Have never done this but am very tempted!!!
how can it pop out like that? i dont get it :D i thought the main chute somehow pulls out the reserve's pilot chute, which would bring out the reserve.... lol
i had the pilot chute bridle wrapped around my foot and i was falling upside down and backwards. i cutaway, and pulled my reserve as rehearsed 1000 times. and the reserve worked great. BUT the main never came out of the D-bag. it was still hanging around my foot as i rode the reserve to the ground. If i hadn't pulled my reserve handle myself the RSL wouldn't have done anything. Never rely on one "one thing" to save you!! Do your EPs as instructed!!!
thank you Mark. the sport fascinates me. I don't know too much about the mechanics. I'm up there, kind of beat up, but I wish I had the opportunity years ago!
Petros Kefallinos the line holds the pin :) pin is locked with line, and three rings are set in a strong configuration.. When rings fall off, then old parachute pulls out the reserve :)
Bit late on this, but around 250 feet. When falling belly to the ground, you're doing 150 feet per second, and the parachute *should* be able to open in around 200 feet. If it actually does, then you then have a measly 50 feet to not break every bone in your body. If not... Well...
Lee Kent With all these cut away which happens, There should definitely be a second reserve. They are so small anyways, so there is no excuse for not doing it.
Well statistically you pull reserve every 700-800 jumps, so you can say its 1/700 chance, having the reserve malfunction is 2 times 1 in 700 in a row, so 1 in 490 000 chance. But these are very crude numbers, since the reserve is packed by a specialist twice a year ( even when it was not used) the chance of faulty opening due to packing error is almost non existing. However when you have malfunction with main chute there is a chance you are in a spin, what would greatly increase the odds of the reserve not opening perfectly. But that should be no more then some linetwists,which you can usually fix or at least land with but not steer. The most dangerous situation is when the reserve deploys but the main did not get thrown away, you better hope those two chutes dont get entangled.
Such a simple video but very helpful 😊
The pressure on the loop is greatly reduced due to the the rings. Every ring takes 50-75% of the pressure that would other wise be there
wow engineered so well. thanks for the video
I LIKE THIS VIDEO, STRAIGHT TO THE POINT.
@Minecraftmonkeys The reserve is spring loaded to assure quick activation. This is important if you are in need of a new parachute FAST :D
Great to know, thanks for posting!
Excelente!!! Prossigamos na missão!!!
Thank you so much for this
Those 3 rings have a 'downgearing' effect on that little bit of fabric holding them up so it's not so bad. There would be quite a serious load factor on the cord/loop assembly if it wasn't for those 3 rings
Simple and elegant
Man, you are awesome. Greetings from Russia
was this recorded in 1980 ?
I used to jump mini rings till I understood the mechanics and function. I went back to normal after that.
good to know. thanks for posting this.
Cool, wondered how the release worked. I knew there were 3 rings like that but didn't realize the pull handle is just some rods that allow the cord loop to come free. There must be quite a bit of stress on that one area, no? Is that a regular maintenance area to check? Have never done this but am very tempted!!!
I have had to "cut away".
It was scary but everything worked as it was supposed to.
Wouldn't be alive if it didn't anyway
An abstract of the Stevens cutaway system.
Great! Now make one for skyhook please :))
Only way this video could be better is with a voice over. Thanks
@ClanHalo001 it´s to disconect the reserve static line.
Just great video!
how can it pop out like that? i dont get it :D i thought the main chute somehow pulls out the reserve's pilot chute, which would bring out the reserve.... lol
If the cutaway handle is pulled, the RSL deploys the reserve automatically, then why do skydivers need to pull the reserve metal handle?
In case your main is still atached RSL wont activate reserve. RSL works only if main is detached completely.
i had the pilot chute bridle wrapped around my foot and i was falling upside down and backwards. i cutaway, and pulled my reserve as rehearsed 1000 times. and the reserve worked great. BUT the main never came out of the D-bag. it was still hanging around my foot as i rode the reserve to the ground. If i hadn't pulled my reserve handle myself the RSL wouldn't have done anything. Never rely on one "one thing" to save you!! Do your EPs as instructed!!!
@@martintroy adleast you didn’t have to go canopy hunting haha! Blue skies🤙🏽
Had a pilot chute in tow, cutaway did nothing, reserve handle deployed reserve chute. Landed with deployment bag still attached.
Thanks...
thanks for this post. what causes the reserve to spring out like that?
a massive spring that's kept under tension. It bings out and drags the reserve with it. allows for a quicker opening.
thank you Mark. the sport fascinates me. I don't know too much about the mechanics. I'm up there, kind of beat up, but I wish I had the opportunity years ago!
so basically that line holds your parachute?....
Yes. It holds 3 - rung in place and 3 - rings hold your main.
Yep - physics.
A series of levers allows a rather flimsy piece of plastic to hold that all together.
Petros Kefallinos the line holds the pin :) pin is locked with line, and three rings are set in a strong configuration.. When rings fall off, then old parachute pulls out the reserve :)
@postulify ok now i got it, thanks :D
with stivens? i´m right?
Can RSL be installed on rigs that dont have it?
Yes!
Yes it is safer to have an RSL. That is old school thinking. What if you are low!
What is the lowest altitude you can deploy and expect to live?
0 feet
Bit late on this, but around 250 feet.
When falling belly to the ground, you're doing 150 feet per second, and the parachute *should* be able to open in around 200 feet. If it actually does, then you then have a measly 50 feet to not break every bone in your body. If not... Well...
Reserves open in roughly 7-800 ft at terminal. Non terminal one can expect less.
Ah ok cool. Thanks!
Line twiinst sur le reserve
I know this more and more...but how about if the reserve malfunctioned too...
Lee Kent, if you cutaway the main parachute and the reserve is deployed, there is no other backup; no reserve for the reserve.
Lee Kent
With all these cut away which happens, There should definitely be a second reserve. They are so small anyways, so there is no excuse for not doing it.
@@guardianobserver6593 Seat belt, safe, airbag, safer, don't drive, safest.
Well statistically you pull reserve every 700-800 jumps, so you can say its 1/700 chance, having the reserve malfunction is 2 times 1 in 700 in a row, so 1 in 490 000 chance. But these are very crude numbers, since the reserve is packed by a specialist twice a year ( even when it was not used) the chance of faulty opening due to packing error is almost non existing. However when you have malfunction with main chute there is a chance you are in a spin, what would greatly increase the odds of the reserve not opening perfectly. But that should be no more then some linetwists,which you can usually fix or at least land with but not steer. The most dangerous situation is when the reserve deploys but the main did not get thrown away, you better hope those two chutes dont get entangled.
I hope this does not happen on the ground
@ClanHalo001 I call bull, you either don't have a parachute, or you're just trying to tick people off.
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@ClanHalo001 jesus christ