On Apr 16, 5:40*pm, Steve Koerner wrote:
As the OP points out, there are two separate objectives. *One is to be
able to release quickly while the other is to not release
accidently.

Attaching the release cable to your hand has the potential to slightly
quicken the release action but in doing so, you are greatly
compromising the second goal. *Since we're offering 2 cent advise
her
GW

Thanks for your thoughts.

A PTT has the potential of...basically landing out. That comes with
all the attendent issues of dinging/breaking the glider but rarely
harming the pilot. I suppose this depends on a number of factors like
PTT height above the ground, the runway's over-run area, fences,
crops, etc, etc.

The other side of this coin is my fear (maybe unfounded) of the
dreaded "balloon". In that case I am almost guaranteed to be
physically the worse for wear after the event...and maybe a lot
worse. Because I witnessed one, I am hyper-sensitized to it.

This is all risk analysis. What is the likelihood of the event I am
protecting against (balloon)? Is it so remote that the concern is
unfounded and the "cure is worse than the disease"?

Thanks again for everyone's thoughts.