Jul 2, 2005, 5:12 AM
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Re: [billbooth] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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I jump a teardrop classic with a pd 190 main and a swift plus reserve. I don't do a lot of jumping so wont be getting a new rig for quiet a time. I would like to get a skyhook system, but Is it only available on new rigs? is there, or will there be a kit to retrofit other rigs available?
Jul 2, 2005, 9:31 PM
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Re: [kevinwhelan] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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Only available on the new version of the vectors. A Vector III made before the Skyhook was available can be retrofitted, but that is all. As fas as I know there are no plans for licensing to other mfgs.
Jul 3, 2005, 5:58 PM
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Re: [sundevil777] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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As fas as I know there are no plans for licensing to other mfgs.
Bill Booth has commented that he wouldn't mind licensing it out, except other manufactures will have to go through a TSO process for it (which is insanely expensive) and pay for the licensing. Basically its not something that other manufactures are willing to pay for.
With that said, there is a fairly solid rumor that another manufacture close to RWS will be offering a Skyhook within a year.
Jul 3, 2005, 9:54 PM
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Re: [AggieDave] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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Bill Booth has commented that he wouldn't mind licensing it out, except other manufactures will have to go through a TSO process for it (which is insanely expensive) and pay for the licensing.
Really? So what is the cost of a TSO for this? What has to be done and is it a minor or major change?
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Basically its not something that other manufactures are willing to pay for.
What manufactures do you have direct knowledge of this?
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With that said, there is a fairly solid rumor that another manufacture close to RWS will be offering a Skyhook within a year.
Are we talking about Jump Shack's "Lariat"? If you are, that is not a Skyhook.
Jul 3, 2005, 10:33 PM
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Re: [AggieDave] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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I cannot speak for Bill Booth but the last that I understood, the V-3 was using the original Wonderhog C23b TSO-authorization. That would lead me to conclude that it was a Minor Change; which in turn, would pave the way for everyone else. If I am wrong here, just correct me.
Jul 4, 2005, 10:11 AM
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Re: [1010] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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> I have had both, and don't recommend the Skyhook equipmemt.
If you are the person who clicked the above, (current totals: 51 like polls/ 5 like skyhook/ 1 dislikes skyhook/ 3 no opinion), if you would be generous enough to state why you didn't like it, either to the thread, or PM to me, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
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Jul 11, 2005, 10:13 PM
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> I have had both, and don't recommend the Skyhook equipmemt.
If you are the person who clicked the above, (current totals: 51 like polls/ 5 like skyhook/ 1 dislikes skyhook/ 3 no opinion), if you would be generous enough to state why you didn't like it, either to the thread, or PM to me, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Just to close the loop on this, no one has contacted me with why they wouldn't recommend the Skyhook RSL (currently: 56 like polls, 6 like Skyhook, 2 dislike Skyhook, 4 no opinion).
If you desire more RSL & Skyhook discussion try here and here.
Thank you Mr. Booth for all of your contributions to the sport (and my thread).
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