JohnMitchell 14 #51 December 20, 2010 Quote Quote contain a small amount of explosive substance. It's not an explosive, it's a pyrotechnic cutter. It's an electronically activated cutter. Don't even use the word "pyro." I was able to talk about a dozen rigs onto an Alaska flight years ago by using that phrase to reassure the ticket agent that the rigs were safe to carry on. About a dozen jumpers traveling to a boogie had been parading around with their rigs on their backs, drawing too much attention to themselves. The agents were going to make them check their rigs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #52 December 20, 2010 Quote OTOH, I kept my mouth shut. Went just fine. A closed mouth gathers no foot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #53 December 20, 2010 Amen to that! dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaffo 0 #54 December 21, 2010 It's not an explosive, it's a pyrotechnic cutter. I tell them it's a pair of fingernail clipper like devices. Take chances, just do it with all the information to make good decisions!! Muff Brother# 2706 Dudeist Skydiver# 121.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #55 December 21, 2010 Quote It's not an explosive, it's a pyrotechnic cutter. I tell them it's a pair of fingernail clipper like devices. now THAT will really get them started! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #56 December 21, 2010 Took it on as a carry on all six times. All six times they have missed my hook knife All six times they were more worried about my helmet and wire and cable sticking out of it. Having No cypress make it easier to travel with since it doesn't activate the chemical detector.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #57 December 21, 2010 Quote Having No cypress make it easier to travel with since it doesn't activate the chemical detector. I didn't think a Cypres would do that. Is that the swab-down thing they do all the time? If it did activate it, how am I still getting on the plane with my rig? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #58 December 21, 2010 QuoteQuote Having No cypress make it easier to travel with since it doesn't activate the chemical detector. I didn't think a Cypres would do that. Is that the swab-down thing they do all the time? If it did activate it, how am I still getting on the plane with my rig? My rig never passes the swab test, they just look at it a bit harder before they let it go through. My hi-top tennies sometimes have a smoke bracket attached the day before flying, I about pegged the machine a few years back in S.F. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrizZ 0 #59 December 21, 2010 I've heard that the fertiziler used at some DZ's will result in a residue on gear or clothes that can et off the machine as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchamp 1 #60 December 21, 2010 Quote Took it on as a carry on all six times. All six times they have missed my hook knife All six times they were more worried about my helmet and wire and cable sticking out of it. Having No cypress make it easier to travel with since it doesn't activate the chemical detector. Lucky....just left from a rather small airport.....took an additional 20min screening and swabbing and questions AND they had to call the supervisor....For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #61 December 21, 2010 Quote Quote Took it on as a carry on all six times. All six times they have missed my hook knife All six times they were more worried about my helmet and wire and cable sticking out of it. Having No cypress make it easier to travel with since it doesn't activate the chemical detector. Lucky....just left from a rather small airport.....took an additional 20min screening and swabbing and questions AND they had to call the supervisor.... Yeah but I bet SHE gets a lotta strip search offers! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
