Trying to get back on jump status, what's your guys' opinions on the T-11? Last time I jumped was Oct 2010, so I'm not sure what to expect.

2016-06-21T20:53:02-04:00

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Jun 21 at 2016 8:56 PM

2016-06-21T20:56:59-04:00

I've been on jump status almost my entire career on both static line and HALO. my body is severely hurting and all doctors agree it's from jumping out of planes. It's been great, but if I could do it again, I probably would.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2016 9:00 PM

2016-06-21T21:00:34-04:00

People freak out with the t11 beca use they can't steer it like the t10. The kicker that it was designed that way to put more jumpers in the air without sky sharking each other. You fall slower which makes for a nicer landing. But there to seem to be more malfunctions, it's a mix between iperstor error and chute malfunction. All in all, if you do what you were t rained to do, you should live and have a good jump with it. See you on the DZ.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2016 9:01 PM

2016-06-21T21:01:39-04:00

I like it more than the T10. It oscillates less and the impact is softer. But it's twice as heavy and when jumping combat equipment you're humping 80-100 pounds to the turn in point.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2016 9:39 PM

2016-06-21T21:39:29-04:00

Its not a bad parachute. Its the opposite of the T10. Not forgiving upon exit but forgiving for the landing. Slipping with it is pretty much non-existent but when your intent is to get to the ground and avoid fellow jumpers , a one riser slip will work after a few seconds. Wear it close otherwise you'll have a fun jump.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jun 21 at 2016 9:48 PM

2016-06-21T21:48:26-04:00

Jumped the MC-6 but not the T-11. Gimme a chance to jump it and I'll tell you!

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Jun 21 at 2016 9:49 PM

2016-06-21T21:49:05-04:00

Sorry, I've never jumped the T-11. Just MC-6 and MC-4.

Response by SPC Troy Garcia made Jun 21 at 2016 10:14 PM

2016-06-21T22:14:48-04:00

The small differences are the big ones. They'll train you up at BAR, but controlling the t-11 is a lot harder. From my understanding they changed the method of the mechanism that activates the deployment sleeve so the major thing you would notice is the rigging of your main harness and the weight of the parachute when they issue it to you.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2016 10:10 AM

2016-06-22T10:10:19-04:00

I have jumped a few different chutes. From the t-10 to the t-11 was not bad. It is heavier but the landing is better. The biggest issue I see with them is the experience level with those using it. To slip away takes a few secs. It is not as reactive as the t-11. By the time some novice jumpers try to slip away it is too late and a mid-air collision happens. I have seen two recently. One was with the MC-6 and the other was with the t-11. As you can figure out there is no reason that you should do that with an MC-6. If you were to mass tac with an t-11 you should be cautious .

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2016 1:00 PM

2016-06-22T13:00:26-04:00

Step 1 be able to pass current airborne physical and get it completed.
2 be physically able to pass make 20 year old standard for APFT
3 apply and transfer to an airborne unit
4 find a jump master and start retraining your PLF and other skills
5 airborne refresher morning of jump
6 get airborne and fall out of damn plane
7 good PLF or not your airborne again

PS. Mc6 is better but you don't get to chose
Jump whatever they tell you to, your a paratrooper after all.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2016 1:35 PM

2016-06-22T13:35:40-04:00

I actually like the T-11. Most of my jumps have been T-10D with about three of them being T-11. The T-11 had the smooth landing for me, but on the downside there has been several severe mishaps with the chute. Whether it be jumper error or chute error I would much prefer the T-10D at the end of the day. Just my opinion though

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2016 7:08 PM

2016-06-23T19:08:28-04:00

I'm a rigger and I have packed and jumped all systems (T-10, MC6, and T-11s) and I personally do not like the T-11 system both in packing and jumping. The chute is a lot heavier which in my frame of 118lb carrying the full system 68lb plus ruck is around 100lb. Is stinks walking back.

Response by CW4 Angel C. made Jun 24 at 2016 7:34 PM

2016-06-24T19:34:05-04:00

I went about 4 years without jumping. So when I came back I jumped the T-11 for the first time. Didn't notice much difference in the air but the landing seemed worst and got drug quicker by the wind. You gotta be extra quick on the risers on a windy day. Oh yeah had a paratrooper that went through the opening of another paratrooper's canopy.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2016 2:08 PM

2016-07-07T14:08:37-04:00

the S3 Air should catch your jump log on the way to BAR and see that you haven't jumped an MC6 and there's an entirely separate training program of just a couple of hours that you have to do with these virtual reality-like glasses you wear and hang in the new harness and practice slipping. And if that's not the case, you'll be fine, Airborne! I took 15 years off of jumping and when I came back the reserve handle had moved and my second point of performance was "check canopy and gain canopy control and figure out if this sucker has toggles or risers..."

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2016 7:23 PM

2016-07-10T19:23:32-04:00

Jumped a T-11 Thursday night. Not a fan. Pulled every ounce of diagonal slip to miss a taxi way and didn't feel like I got much out of the chute. And it is heavy. You may not see an MC6 depending where you go. That is a great rig. Either way, jumping is a good day at the office. Good luck.

Response by SFC Lester C. made Oct 18 at 2017 7:53 PM

2017-10-18T19:53:34-04:00

Ouch, I know the feeling! I started jumping in 1985-1986 then was in regular army until 2003 at Bragg. Went to BAR and was jumping again until 2006! Retired now and miss it and know my knee is going... get to Bragg and on status you won’t regret it!!