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From: al@infoswx.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.rec.skydive
Subject: Re: Cutaways
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Date: Tue, 12-Nov-85 23:50:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov 12 23:50:00 1985
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Nf-From: infoswx.UUCP!al    Nov 12 22:50:00 1985


I disagree with the "always" cutting away.  With a T-10, a green student
is less likely to screw up a reserve depoloyment with deploying the
reserve without a cutaway.  The success of the Military with this method
should indicate that this is true.

I also believe that if the Main is either a PC-type parachute, or a 
ram-air, a cutaway is required.  

Some DZ's can afford the more advanced gear, but most are till using the 
old T-10s (or MC1-1B).  Since most students are after a "high speed
carnival ride", the training should be geared for a student making 
less than 5 jumps.  I believe not cutting away is the best bet for when
a T-10 canopy is used

Al Gettier
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