Girlfalldown 0 #1 May 13, 2005 Yup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Amazing isn't it? -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #2 May 13, 2005 Good for you just remember to turn it on. I forgot one morning on a large RW jump and ended up having my lowest pull ever. Someone told me it was a good thing I had a cypes on that jump and I said yep then realized I had forgotten to turn it on that morning. I had already made one other jump. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #3 May 13, 2005 don't see why it would be a good idea to have a Cypres if you have a low pull Unless you like flying biplanes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #4 May 13, 2005 Lets hope you never need it. Its the only piece of my equipment I hope never gets used fully!Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #5 May 13, 2005 It was a good thing I didn't have it on as there was a good possibility of a two out. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #6 May 13, 2005 Don't woory, they almost always biplane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #7 May 13, 2005 Yay for you girl... now you just have to heal quickly so you can use it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #8 May 13, 2005 QuoteDon't woory, they almost always biplane Plus then you can get on MadJohn's Team CYPRES loads. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jsaxton 0 #9 May 13, 2005 Been there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites banjobill 0 #10 May 13, 2005 QuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Amazing isn't it? Do that (get it put in, that is). I left mine out for a few weeks and got smacked in the head on a nine-way exit and as I leveled out I remembered my cypres at home in the box. DUH.....with a capital P and that rhymes with T and that spells TROUBLE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #11 May 13, 2005 QuoteBeen there Done that. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #12 May 13, 2005 QuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Amazing isn't it? Make sure you put it in the correct rig. I don't think it will work in the other one. I got a used CYPRES last month. Haven't installed it yet, but I will sometime within the next couple months. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Frenchy68 0 #13 May 13, 2005 QuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Amazing isn't it? Yep! Amazing! Let me run outside and ask how people feel about it... Yep... YepX2 OK. Done! Everyone out here is impressed! Very cool!Next post. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GiaKrembs 0 #14 May 13, 2005 Frenchy, Don't you have some work to do over there... Oh, enjoyed the wakeup text this morning.... smarty pants g, or is it c, god I can't figure it out these days.... Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Girlfalldown 0 #15 May 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Amazing isn't it? Yep! Amazing! Let me run outside and ask how people feel about it... Yep... YepX2 OK. Done! Everyone out here is impressed! Very cool!Next post. You actually did that didn't you? -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #16 May 14, 2005 Why?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #17 May 14, 2005 Thank You. Awe she loves us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rainbo 0 #18 May 15, 2005 Hey, I almost did that too...Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybill 19 #19 May 15, 2005 Hi GFD, Well, you go girl!! If the cypress makes you feel good about skydiving than by all means, "Do It!!" BUT!!!!, don't use it as a crutch for your own abilities!!! My feelings are that you should not "NEED" a cypress to Skydive!! It is only there for "backup!!" I have been jumping for over 40 years with the "cypress" that resides between my left and right ear!! When that one becomes "unreliable," I'm cashin' in my chips (period!)SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigorangemd 0 #20 May 15, 2005 Kinda like a seatbelt in your car. Don't drive like a bat outta hell because you have one on, but if you have a wreck, it's sure nice to have one! I've always thought of it like a skydiving seatbelt. I forgot to turn it on once and felt nervous when repacking after I realized I jumped with it off. Since it was a solo jump no big deal other than as I didn't have my A yet I was breaking BSR's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #21 May 15, 2005 I'm going to do that soon myself. Not that I was all hot to get one. It's a good idea I guess but apparently they are REQUIRED in Empuria. So.......gave me a good excuse. Glad you got one Shannon. It can't hurt. Wow..........you're getting all the new devices lately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #22 May 15, 2005 I'm on the last 2 year battery on mine, then I'll need to get a new one. Since I got a 50% off certificate on a container, I am thinking about buying a whole new rig and I'll have it put in the new one. I've known a few people where it made a difference. Good move. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PsychoBob 0 #23 May 15, 2005 Hooray for you girl. It's like Fire Insurance. Hope you don't use it but happy as hell if you need it."I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tbrown 26 #24 May 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Good for you. This may be so obvious it seems patronizing, but after what happened at Perris, please remember not to turn the thing on UNTIL you arrive at the dropzone, especially if where you live is a different field elevation. We all assume everyone knows this, but Michelle Spray didn't and it needlessly cost her life. So I'd rather feel dumb for saying this than sorry for not mentioning it. I got a used CYPRES last month. Haven't installed it yet, but I will sometime within the next couple months. Why wait ? It's not doing you any good sitting in a closet. If you're waiting for your next repack, most riggers will install it and reclose the container IF it's their original packjob. My rigger will install or remove a Cypres from his packjobs for just $10. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vdschoor 0 #25 May 16, 2005 Yiehaa.. good stuff Shannon!! Now you can feel a bit more safe again when I'm on a jump with you.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
livendive 8 #8 May 13, 2005 QuoteDon't woory, they almost always biplane Plus then you can get on MadJohn's Team CYPRES loads. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banjobill 0 #10 May 13, 2005 QuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Amazing isn't it? Do that (get it put in, that is). I left mine out for a few weeks and got smacked in the head on a nine-way exit and as I leveled out I remembered my cypres at home in the box. DUH.....with a capital P and that rhymes with T and that spells TROUBLE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #11 May 13, 2005 QuoteBeen there Done that. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #12 May 13, 2005 QuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Amazing isn't it? Make sure you put it in the correct rig. I don't think it will work in the other one. I got a used CYPRES last month. Haven't installed it yet, but I will sometime within the next couple months. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #13 May 13, 2005 QuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Amazing isn't it? Yep! Amazing! Let me run outside and ask how people feel about it... Yep... YepX2 OK. Done! Everyone out here is impressed! Very cool!Next post. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #14 May 13, 2005 Frenchy, Don't you have some work to do over there... Oh, enjoyed the wakeup text this morning.... smarty pants g, or is it c, god I can't figure it out these days.... Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #15 May 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Amazing isn't it? Yep! Amazing! Let me run outside and ask how people feel about it... Yep... YepX2 OK. Done! Everyone out here is impressed! Very cool!Next post. You actually did that didn't you? -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #16 May 14, 2005 Why?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #17 May 14, 2005 Thank You. Awe she loves us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #18 May 15, 2005 Hey, I almost did that too...Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 19 #19 May 15, 2005 Hi GFD, Well, you go girl!! If the cypress makes you feel good about skydiving than by all means, "Do It!!" BUT!!!!, don't use it as a crutch for your own abilities!!! My feelings are that you should not "NEED" a cypress to Skydive!! It is only there for "backup!!" I have been jumping for over 40 years with the "cypress" that resides between my left and right ear!! When that one becomes "unreliable," I'm cashin' in my chips (period!)SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorangemd 0 #20 May 15, 2005 Kinda like a seatbelt in your car. Don't drive like a bat outta hell because you have one on, but if you have a wreck, it's sure nice to have one! I've always thought of it like a skydiving seatbelt. I forgot to turn it on once and felt nervous when repacking after I realized I jumped with it off. Since it was a solo jump no big deal other than as I didn't have my A yet I was breaking BSR's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #21 May 15, 2005 I'm going to do that soon myself. Not that I was all hot to get one. It's a good idea I guess but apparently they are REQUIRED in Empuria. So.......gave me a good excuse. Glad you got one Shannon. It can't hurt. Wow..........you're getting all the new devices lately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #22 May 15, 2005 I'm on the last 2 year battery on mine, then I'll need to get a new one. Since I got a 50% off certificate on a container, I am thinking about buying a whole new rig and I'll have it put in the new one. I've known a few people where it made a difference. Good move. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PsychoBob 0 #23 May 15, 2005 Hooray for you girl. It's like Fire Insurance. Hope you don't use it but happy as hell if you need it."I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tbrown 26 #24 May 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Good for you. This may be so obvious it seems patronizing, but after what happened at Perris, please remember not to turn the thing on UNTIL you arrive at the dropzone, especially if where you live is a different field elevation. We all assume everyone knows this, but Michelle Spray didn't and it needlessly cost her life. So I'd rather feel dumb for saying this than sorry for not mentioning it. I got a used CYPRES last month. Haven't installed it yet, but I will sometime within the next couple months. Why wait ? It's not doing you any good sitting in a closet. If you're waiting for your next repack, most riggers will install it and reclose the container IF it's their original packjob. My rigger will install or remove a Cypres from his packjobs for just $10. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vdschoor 0 #25 May 16, 2005 Yiehaa.. good stuff Shannon!! Now you can feel a bit more safe again when I'm on a jump with you.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
PsychoBob 0 #23 May 15, 2005 Hooray for you girl. It's like Fire Insurance. Hope you don't use it but happy as hell if you need it."I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #24 May 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteYup, that's right! I actually went out and bought a used Cypres and I'm actually going to put it in my rig before I start jumping again. Good for you. This may be so obvious it seems patronizing, but after what happened at Perris, please remember not to turn the thing on UNTIL you arrive at the dropzone, especially if where you live is a different field elevation. We all assume everyone knows this, but Michelle Spray didn't and it needlessly cost her life. So I'd rather feel dumb for saying this than sorry for not mentioning it. I got a used CYPRES last month. Haven't installed it yet, but I will sometime within the next couple months. Why wait ? It's not doing you any good sitting in a closet. If you're waiting for your next repack, most riggers will install it and reclose the container IF it's their original packjob. My rigger will install or remove a Cypres from his packjobs for just $10. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #25 May 16, 2005 Yiehaa.. good stuff Shannon!! Now you can feel a bit more safe again when I'm on a jump with you.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
