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Does this mean jumping off something with your parachute not packed and just held in your hands? Do people do this kind of thing for low objects, like off a 80 foot drop or something? And then also what is the skill level of this type of thing if I have the terminology correct. Thanks!

This is going unstowed, with the pilot chute held in hand instead of "stowed" in the BOC pouch (apologies to lewmonst for stealing the photo).

Why the hell am I posting in the BASE forum?

oh, thats what that is. I thought it was some spectacular way to jump off low ass objects...

Maybe you were thinking about Tards or McConkeys.

I'd never think to use a para-glider for a McConkey.


Ken

"Un-stowed" is generally referred to as "Hand Held" by BASE jumpers, because your PC is hand held.

I beleive the paraglider pilot in that photo did that before the McConkey was given it's name.

No from 80 ft i wouldnt go hand held..dont even think i would go..at least not whith my rig. i think i would wear a swimsuit or be nude,becours from that alti you sure gonna be wet/or hurt i think

The other pointed out what hand held is.Just telling you that 80ft is LOW

Skill level for hand held jumps: Beginner. Many people (including myself) made their first jumps hand held. It's generally considered to be safer than going stowed for anything slider down.

Skill level for unpacked (i.e. McConkey, TARD, etc) jumps: Expert. Be sure you're already comfortable with all the standard aspects of BASE, and have instruction from someone who has done them, before attempting unpacked jumps.

thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it

No apologies necessary. thank tom sanders for the excellent photo. that was in 2000, i ordered several copies of it from his website Aerial Focus. Lots of good stuff on there.

Last year I jumped the bridge again, twice, and both stowed. Handheld was recommended for first time jumpers.

peace!

The look on your face is priceless. They should use that shot for BD promos.