The major factors in our parachute opening quality are:
Airspeed - at pull time
Slow down before opening: both vertical and horizontal speed after your track
If you feel stable you want to float before opening.
Packing
Slider
Line Stow - double stow your rubber bands and keep proper tension on the lines
Gear Maintenance
Line quality- make sure you track the number of jumps on your canopy and your re-lines.
Pilot Chute - condition and size
Parachute fit properly to the dbag
Riser covers - need to be release properly on opening
Hard Openings can lead to:
Severe physical damage to your body
and your parachute - broken lines, tear in fabric...
Body Position: square and straight
We suggest not to look up at your parachute straight away on your opening, in case you have a hard opening, the impact can damage your neck.
Of -course everything come with experience.
Bonus tip - always warm-up your neck before your jumps!
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