Apone
Super Freak
Yeah I read his post and thought that it didn't explain anything about the jetpack staying on him when activated. If the hooks are open and the only thing keeping it on his back, then when it is turned on it would fly right off his back.
My guess is that it was that way in the movie because they wanted to be able to make it easy to take it on and off easily between shots. They didn't care or know that uber nerds would pick this fact apart 30 years later. They were making a MOVIE. With fictional characters in fictional situations.
Well I am not sure if noone told you..but it's not real you ****s.. lol I am happy they stuck to the original suit..not made it so he can fly around your room in your hands while you make thruster sounds with your mouth