Paraglider Jump
I posted this on Blinc but no one responded yet, so I figured I'd try here. I want to do some more d-bag jumps from my friends tandem paraglider (video) but wanted to get opinions on a few things. Due to road closures we are only able to launch from a lower launch site easily. This means I'd be releasing from the tandem somewhere between 250'-300' AGL. Maybe as low as 200' not sure quite yet, we'll have to fly it on a test run and see. I was planning on trying a few jumps at lower altitudes for fun anyway, previously I had done them slider up, no pilot chute from 900' and 1100'. I have had my paragliding harness strengthened substantially to withstand opening forces of a no-slider jump and I will be using a tailgate.
The big question I have is if I should use a pilot chute or not? Also, how about using breakcord (overkill for 200'?) between the bridle attachment point and the d-bag? Does the pilot chute help deployment in anyway after the canopy has been extracted from the bag? I'm sure it does to a certain extent but is it worth the added complexity to use it for this kind of jump.
I have all of 9 BASE jumps and two jumps from the paraglider. I used and will be using again a Fox 225 Vtech with covers.
Thanks for the advice!
