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Any first hand experience clearing a line over with line release toggles? Anybody who had a line over and did not have time to use line release toggles?

Anybody out there who thinks they are a waste of money and add unnecessary complexity to the system?

Just curious

Never had to clear a line over with or without line release toggles, but I find it hard to believe that hook knifing the proper line would be easier, or faster, than releasing a WLO.

That said, I've seen some impressive footage of Tom Aiello clearing a lineover in LB with a hook knife, so it can be done!

Yes, I had a spinning lineover and cleared it. I must thank Mark Hewitt again for telling me LORM mods was the way togo. It was my sixth BASE. I was jumping with BASE #1. take care and dont be a sheep.
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Release toggles are just a gimmick
My padawan managed to inadvertently release one toggle while trying to turn from an off heading opening on a 160ft jump, he's lucky he only sprained his ankle landing.

I have seen footage of Tom A. using a hook knife.

I have not seen footage of a Line-Release toggle used.

Would be interested to watch so please share, thanks.

https://youtu.be/e4ZviIr4bBo

So it worked!

Thanks!!

That's why for slider down I use conventional toggles with the Line Release Mod (outside the ring). I only use Line Release Toggles for slider up.

Exactly! Always use the simplest configuration that will get the job done. Fewer failure modes.

Sir, my hats off to you, you win the internet today!

I just don't pack malfunctions.