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From: kas@hp-pcd.UUCP (kas)
Newsgroups: net.rec.skydive
Subject: More on Belly bands
Message-ID: <41800007@hpcvlo.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 10-Apr-85 12:43:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Apr 10 12:43:00 1985
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Nf-From: hpcvlo!kas    Apr 10 09:43:00 1985

Here's some more on the subject of belly-bands from Dane Meyer.  (He's the
one who got his plug pulled, so I'm posting this on the net for him.)
                                                  Ken Scofield

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To: rice!hp-pcd!hpcvlo!kas
Subject: Re:  Belly-band Throw-outs
Status: RO

Hi Ken,
   Again, thanks for forwarding the skydiving text.  I was just going to 
pass along my idea on that subject -- I have a belly band throw out system
on my wonder hog which I really like.  I have tried a leg mounted throw
out system and did not like it as well because the pull motion was
awkward (at least different).  I found that on the leg system, I had to
pull the pilot chute UP out of the pouch and then OUT into the slip stream.
On the belly mount, it seems to be a simpler straight OUT into the slip
stream.  For me, the belly mount is easier and faster to find -- but I
suppose that is just what I am used to.

    To prevent the twisted belly band problem which too many people have
had (sometimes fatal) problems with, I have tacked my belly band directly
to the leg strap making a semi rigid structure that is VERY difficult to
twist -- you would have to make a concious effort to twist it -- no
accidental twists possible (likely).  I recommend this to everyone who
has a belly band throw out.  Do it yourself on pay a rigger $5 to do the
easy tack.

    I'm eagerly awaiting your report on your no lift dives as well as your
floating problems.  Certainly, you went diving over Easter!

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Dane Meyer  D-8076, CCR-735
                                                                 
ARPA:   ==> Meyer%waltz%TI-CSL@CSNET-Relay                       
CSNET:  ==> Meyer@TI-CSL