Ripcord (skydiving)
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ripcord-skydiving-246-10968654
title:
Ripcord (skydiving)
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A ripcord is a part of a skydiving harness-container system; a handle attached to a steel cable ending in a closing pin. The pin keeps the container closed and keeps the spring-loaded pilot chute inside. When the ripcord is pulled, the container is opened and the pilot chute is released, opening the parachute. On tandem systems the ripcord releases the 3-ring release system anchoring the bridle to the harness-container, allowing the parachute to open. The ripcord was invented in 1914 by Tiny Bro
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Parachute release mechanism
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripcord_(skydiving)
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2023-10-27T05:35:45Z
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