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Rachael’s Gear Check: The Answers!

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Yesterday we published a photo of Rachael, 50 jumps, asking for a gear check – here. There were 13 issues, arguably 14… did you get them all?…

13 Mistakes

From top to bottom…

  1. No goggles
  2. On her left side loop is going through the middle 3 ring
  3. Left side, the yellow cable is not connected
  4. Her right side the RSL is going under the cutaway housing and then connected
  5. The altimeter is on the wrong arm
  6. Alti is not turned on
  7. Alti is upside down
  8. The helmet has cameras and she has only 50 jumps
  9. Chest strap is routed wrongly at the buckle
  10. Chest strap is wrapped around the harness covering the reserve handle
  11. T-shirt isn’t tucked into her pants or secured by a bungee
  12. On her left side the leg strap excess is hanging out
  13. Left side leg strap is routed wrongly…

…and, 14… you could say to not jump with those ear rings!

Meet: Lesley Gale

Lesley has been in love with skydiving for 35 years. She is a multiple world and national record holder and a coach on 20 successful record events worldwide. She has over 100 competition medals spanning more than 25 years and has been on the British 8-way National team at World events. She started Skydive Mag to spread knowledge, information and passion about our amazing sport.
Lesley is delighted to be sponsored by Performance Designs, Sun Path, Cypres, Cookie, Symbiosis suits and Larsen & Brusgaard

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