BAG LOCK: is a condition where the pilot chute fails to pull the bag off the main canopy. It could be due to a tumbling bag or a line over the bag. The visual cue is the pilot chute visible above the bag which is clearly covering the packed parachute, with the risers and lines in view below. The operational procedure is to pull down twice on the rear risers. If there is no parachute inflation, the jumper should not waste time on a cutaway, pull the reserve immediately. The sports procedure is to just pull the reserve.

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