Figure 2-59.  RSL lanyard extension. Figure 2-56.  RSL Velcro riser damage. Figure 2-57.  One style of RSL lanyard without Velcro. Figure 2-60.  Ripcord cable pigtail with broken strand. Figure 2-61.  Cutaway cable length differential. Figure 2-58.  Ripcord cable routing through rings. deploys the reserve, there is the possibility of a main/reserve  entanglement. To ensure the correct staging of the cutaway,  the release cable of the RSL side must be longer than the cable  on the opposite riser. A minimum of 1 inch is the standard  differential.  [Figure 2-61]  If non-compressible housings are  not used, the staged separation is not reliable. aware of is the “pigtail” configuration of the reserve ripcord  that results from the use of the RSL.  [Figure 2-60]  Because  of the sliding of the ring along the ripcord cable, a curling  effect is imparted to the cable. This is a clear indication that  the RSL lanyard activated the reserve. The rigger should  carefully inspect the ripcord cable for any broken strands.  If any are found, the ripcord should be replaced. If not, the  cable can be straightened and returned to service.  Joint efficiency is the percentage of the measurement of  strength when applied to the junction or fabrication of two  or more materials. An example is the cross seam in a canopy  gore where two panels of fabric are joined. The strength of  the seam needs to be greater than the strength of the fabric.  With the single side RSL, it is imperative that the main  riser with the RSL attachment leave after the opposite  riser. If the opposite riser stays connected while the RSL  Joint Efficiency 2-24