Ripcord

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This article is about the mechanism used to release a parachute. For the fire support base from the Vietnam War, see FSB Ripcord.
For the amusement park freefall ride, see Ripcord (Amusement Park Ride).
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Ripcord is a part of a skydiving harness-container system; a handle attached to a steel cable ending in a closing pin. The pin keeps the container closed and keeps the spring loaded pilot chute inside. When the ripcord is pulled, the container is opened and the pilot chute is released, opening the parachute. On tandem systems the ripcord releases the 3-ring release system anchoring the bridle to the harness-container, allowing the parachute to open.

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