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Old 12-29-2014, 09:39 PM
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GaryV
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Hi Beeler,
There are a few guys on here that use the static line.
I'm sure one of them will post some pics for you.
Personally I prefer the open on command.
The static line would prevent the accidental release of the chute while the diver is still hooked to the plane.
I had a close call with a chute being opened while still on the plane at the last Muncie Rally.
(had a malfunction with the release servo on the drop box and the skydiver pilot thought the diver was already off the plane), the diver came unhooked from the plane just in time to save the plane.
This also would not happen if we used the system that the Europeans use that turns the power on to the skydiver by means of a safety pin that is pulled as the diver falls from the plane, sort of like a static line, only it just turns on the power and the diver pilot still has control of when the chute opens.