SkyDiving Equipment

Question 1

What is and RSL line

Answer 1

Reserve Static Line: A lanyard connected to your main risers on the side. It initiates reserve deployment quickly quickly when you cut away from main parachute.

Question 2

What is the check of 3 and who should you do it?

Answer 2

3 rings
3 buckles
3 handles
3 accessories (helmet, goggles, altimeter)
Before gearing up, boarding, and exiting)

Question 3

What are the 3 stages of deployment?

Answer 3

Activation
Deployment
Inflation

Question 4

At what altitude would your ADD activate off you were still in free fall?

Answer 4

750

Question 5

When you should check your altitude?

Answer 5

1. Before every maneuver
2. Whenever encountering difficulty in completing the current task
3. When ever uncertain of altitude
4. Continually every 5 seconds
5. If you don’t know your altitude

Question 6

How fast does a modern canopy glide forward?

Answer 6

20-25 mph

Question 7

On which side of the harness/container system is your reserve handle?

Answer 7

Left

Question 8

Where is your BOC located?

Answer 8

The right side

Question 9

What does the slider do?

Answer 9

Helps organize and slow down the parachute deployment

Question 10

How long after deployment should you have a square, stable parachute?

Answer 10

5-7 seconds