FrenchyDiver 0 #1 July 19, 2003 Hi people, Amazing it took me so long to find that forum. It's been a looooong time since I logged my last jump. It was 10 years ago at Gap (a DZ in the French Alps). Anyway, when I came to the States back in 1993, very few DZs let you jump with non-US made chutes. Question: is this still the case? I am looking for some in the Northern VA area where I could jump using my own rig. All equip was made by Parachutes de France, Atom harness, BT 60 main, Mayday 7 reserve. Happy blue skies to all JM Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #2 July 19, 2003 Welcome to the forum JM!! Good to see you here!! As you know, i'm takin' my first jump 2moro,... yay!! Hopefully someone can answer your questions regarding foreign equipment usage. Otherwise, maybe you can e-mail your local DZ, or try posting the question in the subject line of a new thread in the General Skydiving forum. C ya around and blue skies 2 ya as well:) Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #3 July 19, 2003 Welcome back! Can't say I have an answer for your question - just wanted to say hiya!You could post your question in Gear and Rigging - might get an answer there! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #4 July 19, 2003 Thanks for the welcome Katie, I just did a quick search and it looks like It'll be a problem as my gear is not TSO. But nevermind, all the DZs around my area rent gear, so I'll be up there hugging the sky ASAP Hey Angela, hug the Big Blue for me tomorrow Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #5 July 19, 2003 tu veux mourir à sauter avec du matos PF ??? ---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #6 July 19, 2003 Hehe, Pourqui pas? PF m'a bien servi, et la BT60 (1ere génération) et moi avons partagé une 100 de sauts Elle ne m'a jamais laissé tomber. LOL, c'est le cas de le dire Bon, blague à part, le matos restera au placard vu qu'il n'y a pas de DZ dans mon coin qui acceptent de te laisser sauter avec. Comme j'essaie de le faire comprendre à ma femme, IL FAUT QUE JE RESSAUTE et il va de soi que je REINVESTISSE Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #7 July 20, 2003 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #8 July 21, 2003 Good advise, There's one not too far from here and they do rent gear. Will go soon to check it out and get a feel of the place Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1jercat 0 #9 July 21, 2003 Not a problem nowdays, come on over. blue skies jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #10 July 21, 2003 Si tu fais atention les meilleures boites US utilisent la bouclerie PF pour leurs harnais... bon retour dans l'activité fais toi plaisir---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #11 July 21, 2003 Woohoohoohoo, Oh Yeah!!!!! Booked up for Friday morning. Blue Skies I'm BAAAAAAAAAAACK Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #12 July 21, 2003 Simple answer is it depends whether you're a US citizen or not (or if you're bi-national or permanent resident in US). If so, you have to use a TSO'd harness and reserve, if not, you can use anything legal in your country of origin, as long as you personally own it. Hope this helps! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #13 July 22, 2003 Welcome back Frenchy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #14 July 22, 2003 by the way did you read the article on new regulations for foreign skydivers and their equipment ???---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #15 July 22, 2003 Yep I read it. If I understood it well, it says that if you are a legal resident alien, you are considered as a US citizen, therefore you can't jump with non TSO gear. As I told my wife yesterday, maybe it's time to break the piggybank . You should have seen the look on her face Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #16 July 24, 2003 Hello, FD! Welcome to the forums! This Article may be of some help to you. I also say your best bet is to call the DZ(s) you plan to visit so you're sure you will be successful when you get there. Have fun!Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #17 July 24, 2003 Hi John, Yes I read it. I also e-mailed the manufacturer about it and they e-mailed back this morning. They confirmed that my gear is not TSO certified. So it does take care of that question. Thanks to that e-mail, I now have the PERFECT excuse to go shopping JM Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
