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  2. 3-ring release system - Wikipedia

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    The three-ring system is simple, inexpensive, reliable, and requires fewer operations than earlier parachute release systems while reducing the physical force needed. The large bottom ring is securely attached to the skydiver's harness, the middle ring is securely attached to the end of the parachute riser, and the small ring is securely ...

  3. Reserve static line - Wikipedia

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    A reserve static line, occasionally called a Stevens Lanyard or Stevens Release, is a device that automatically opens the reserve parachute container when the main parachute is cut-away. The RSL is a lanyard connecting one or both of the main parachute risers to the reserve ripcord .

  4. Cut-away - Wikipedia

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    Cut-away is a skydiving term referring to disconnecting the main parachute from the harness-container in case of a malfunction in preparation for opening the reserve parachute. The 3-ring release system on parachutes allows a rapid cut-away in the event of an emergency. Cutaway is also the title of a 2000 action film about skydiving.

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    The book is a set of 13 stories, featuring a large set of characters whose lives are interrelated, and who all have a connection to record company executive Bennie Salazar, and his assistant, Sasha.

  6. Main assisted reserve deployment - Wikipedia

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    A main assisted reserve deployment (MARD) system is a skydiving safety device for parachute systems. While there are many variations, the operation and intended outcome for each is the same: open the reserve parachute container and extract the reserve parachute's deployment bag (and parachute) using the jettisoned main canopy.

  7. Malfunction (parachuting) - Wikipedia

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    3: Skydiver fights for main canopy. Main and reserve canopies assume biplane position (one of two possible positions where both canopies can work together). A malfunction [1] is a partial or total failure of a parachuting device to operate as intended. Malfunctions may require a skydiver to cut away their main parachute and deploy the reserve ...

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    $1.89 per 8-ounce block. Sharp Cheddar is a well-deserved favorite among Aldi shoppers, and it’s easy to see why. Its bold, tangy flavor makes it the perfect addition to nearly any dish.