The parachute was opened by a static line attached to the balloon.
Military planners realized that now there were no static lines of defense - the battle could and would be taken anywhere.
The half circle backed away until stopped by the anchored static lines.
He looked down, surprised, and started to fumble for his static line.
There was a moment of static and the line cleared.
As a result, the static working line can be well into surge.
They were both hooked up to the static line and ready.
One way to make a parachute open very quickly is to use a static line or direct bag.
He moved out until his static line tugged at the two boys on each side of him.
Suddenly his body seemed to phase, disappearing in static lines, before popping back into position, exactly the same as when she'd first seen him.