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4. The Collins Lanyard/Skyhook™ system. This design utilizes a special lanyard that is attached to the bridle of the reserve free bag. [Figure 2-52]  Cutting away results in the free bag being pulled directly out of the container by the main risers and results in very little altitude loss. 

Since the early 1990s, most (if not all) manufacturers have provided an RSL installation on their equipment either as standard or optional. If the rigger has a system without an RSL 

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and the owner wishes to have one installed, the rigger should check with the manufacturer as to the availability of a retrofit kit or return it to the manufacturer for installation. Because the installation of an RSL is an alteration to the original design, the rigger needs approval either from the manufacturer or the FAA. 

Because of the nature of the RSL system, it is imperative that the rigger thoroughly understands the individual concepts. Unless he or she understands this and has the required manufacturer’s instructions, the rigger should not attempt to assemble and pack a system with an RSL installation. The following describes the basic design and function of a single side RSL installation on a one-pin reserve container. 

## Main Riser Attachment 

The main risers must have an attachment location for the lanyard. In this example, a small ring is installed near the lower hardware end of the riser on the inboard side. [Figure 2-53] It is 

