INSTRUCT-001 Rev 3
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10/10/2011
INTRODUCTION
A traditional RSL does one thing. It pulls the reserve ripcord pin automatically after a breakaway. The Skyhook RSL
does this, and then goes two steps further.
A.
It automatically releases the Left (non-RSL) riser, if the right (RSL) riser releases prematurely for any reason
(Collins Lanyard). (You wouldn
‘
t want your reserve container opened with one riser still attached, would
you?)
B.
It then uses your departing main canopy as a super pilot chute to get your reserve to line stretch faster than
ever before. Breakaway, to canopy-out-of-bag and line stretch is
½
of a second, depending on the size of
your reserve canopy. This is up to three times faster than a pilot chute can do it alone.
If you have a main total malfunction, or your AAD fires, the Skyhook Lanyard automatically releases, and
therefore does nothing to hinder normal reserve deployment.
The Skyhook RSL System has four parts:
1.
The RSL Lanyard (5/8 or 1
“
, black webbing) with a snap shackle that connects to your right main riser at
one end, and the Collins Lanyard loop at the other.
2.
The White Ripcord Lanyard, with one end sewn to the RSL loop, and the reserve ripcord pin at the
other.
3.
The Red Skyhook Lanyard, also sewn to the RSL loop, with the Skyhook attachment loop at its free end.
4.
The Skyhook itself, which is sewn to the reserve pilot chute bridle. (Because the RSL Lanyard, Collin’s
Lanyard, and Skyhook Lanyard are all part of one integrated system, pulling the yellow tab on the RSL
snap shackle inactivates all three).
3.
1.
2.
4.
Collin’s Lanyard Loop
1.
