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  1. 2 points
    blake from velocity got back to me and said it took the national 357 magnum pilot chute and could get me a free bag when i get him the measurements. i called paraphernalia and they have the pilot chute in stock. the only reason i started looking was that my rigger looked up an old manual and told me about the jellyfish pilot chute and that it was unreliable. turns out that i can get this back in the air for about $350. thanx for the info.
  2. 2 points
    A "little" late, but I wanted to provide some insights for everyone, to learn / improve nonetheless. The mentioned hesitation did not leat to a fatality, I am still alive and came out of it with just some bruises... After opening I recognized a flip-through malfunction, which was caused by myself due to packing directly on a field after an outside landing the jump before. In hindsight, I could have most likely landed it without issues, but in that moment decided otherwise as the canopy above me was not "good". As practised, I grabbed both handles with one hand. I pulled my right hand until full arm extension and tried to pull my reserve handle after that but I was unable to pull the handle at all, it did not move even a little. I turned my head to the left and saw my main still attached by something and my reserve pilot chute being out. My first thought was, that it might be that I did not pull the cutaway cable all the way, so I cleared the cutaway cable from the housing completely. But I was still hanging from my main by something I could not identify in that moment. I instinctively grabbed that thing from what I was hanging, tried to pull up and just before I wanted to pull on my reserve bridle to get my reserve out, the hangup cleared. I saw and recognized that I was no longer attached to my main but due to my body orientation and possibly low speed, my reserve could not be extracted. I turned back to my belly and waited for the reserve to come out, which it thankfully did after a moment. Basically my reserve cable and pin was not able to pass the RSL ring to which the extension cord was attached. It looks like the edge of the pin got stuck at the back of the knot of the extension cord and due to the tension locked there. So I was still connected to my main by my reserve cable and RSL. I just grabbed whatever I was hanging from and thankfully the pin cleared the ring possibly due to me grabbing the pin or releasing some tension. Trying to find the root-cause for this incident myself, I also tried misrouting the reserve-cable through the knot, but this does not happen easily. You have to put way more effort in misrouting it, than in doing it the right way. In the end, Sunrise Manufacturing issued this service bulletin for it.
  3. 1 point
    Looking for updated reviews on the Javelin Aurora from Sunpath. I need a new container and only plan on wingsuit flying from this point on. Thanks Scott
  4. 1 point
    We invaded in the first place. Now they want us gone. If we stay, how are we making anything better other than perceived penis size? It's their country, not ours. We have messed up so royally, I can't imagine what we gain by remaining there, that isn't way over topped by what we lose by remaining with their not wanting us. Wendy P.
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    What? You "calling me out" for not joining the Turtlespeed-bashing parties? He can be brain-dead. And it's entirely possible his tongue is pressed firmly inside his cheek as he stirs the pot (he's much less of a troll than he used to be). But he can also question his own views, and change them. Maybe not all of them, and he still says stupid shit sometimes, but I wasn't born right all the time either. Wendy P.
  6. 1 point
    And this, Dear Turtlespeed, is why you'll likely never again get to be the least interesting poster on DZ.com.
  7. 1 point
    Then just market it as such. Personally I think the whole "green tech" marketing scheme has hurt "green" tech. If you're gonna go it that way, then just market them as gluten free EV's. XD. . .
  8. 1 point
    My first Dactyl, the black one. Came from Handbury in a shoebox. Note no slider, as I'd cut it off. About 100+ jumps on it back in the 70's, then another 200 on my white one.
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  10. 1 point
    Do you have ANY idea how monumentally short sighted that is?
  11. 1 point
    Have you seen the fookin size of them now! That little mutation of the carrying case in front was a bit bizarre . . . but DAMN them rabbits got big.
  12. 1 point
    Well...don't hear much about ISIS anymore.
  13. 1 point
    Well he does repeatedly complain about not getting a Piece Prize.
  14. 1 point
    I think that sums it up pretty good. IMO
  15. 1 point
    I haven’t jumped in 7 years. Doing a recurrency jump tomorrow. Wish me luck and some blue skies!
  16. 1 point
    I've been jumping for quite a few years and have been jumping a 9 cell 120, i'm looking at finding a canopy first before I buy or even jump a wingsuit, I've found a spectre 135, ive been recommended to go one size bigger than what i'm currently jumping and a find a seven cell.My question is the spectre a good choice and also my choosing of size ok. any helpful advice would be great
  17. 1 point
    Spectres are alright, very square and stable, but they tend to snivel longer than you want in a wingsuit canopy. Longer snivel = more chance for line twists. Personally I think the 9 cell Pilot is the best all around WS canopy. Short snivels, flat glide for getting back from long spots, and stable in twists. Of the wingsuit-specific canopies on the market I’ve heard the best reviews (from non-sponsored jumpers) about the WinX from Atair. In regard to size, wingloading isn’t the biggest factor, but rather the smaller the canopy the shorter the line set and it puts the canopy more into the wingsuit burble than with a larger canopy.
  18. 1 point
    Spectre does a reasonable job as a canopy. There are, of course, more ideal options, but most cost a lot more money (and a few alternatives in the same ballpark - Sabre1, Triathlon, Pilot9). Certainly plenty of people wingsuitting with spectres out there. The question of size boils down more to wingloading - most don't recommend > 1-1.2ish to start (you can work your way up from there once you get the opening technique down more, or choose to stay there as many professional wingsuitters do). A lot of people are higher wingloaded, many substantially (i.e. me), but for the first couple hundred jumps while you fine tune openings you risk higher probability of spinning line twists if you get too happy with the wingloading.
  19. 1 point
    Being current is everything in skydiving. Especially when you are a student. If you can not afford to do your AFF program in less than one or two months at the most then I would strongly encourage you to save up until you can.
  20. 1 point
    You do need to jump every 30 days as a student to maintain currency. It's not a Perris rule, it's a USPA rule. So if you do AFF1 and then wait 30 days, you are doing aff1 again and probably an abbreviated FJC. If you start learning to jump, you need to be committed to seeing it through. Also, currency applies to everyone from 1 to 20k+ jumps. It just scales by experience with students needing to jump most often.
  21. 1 point
    No. It doesn't really need to be posted at all. Cut aways are not quite 'routine', but unless something really unusual happens, they don't merit an 'incident' report'. If you have a cut away and wish to post it, what happened, what your decision process was, what you think you could/should have done differently, and ask for feedback, that's a bit different. But to simply post that a cut away happened, nobody was hurt and no more info is not really worth it. Dan BC's piece about EPs and complacency is definitely worth the read. It's been posted on here before.
  22. 1 point
    The best way to keep things fresh is trying to learn a new skill every year. I only made 4 static-line jumps my first year. Over that winter I earned a private pilot license. The next summer I flew a bit and only made two jumps. The third summer I made 60 jumps and earned my A license. The fourth summer, I did about 50 fun jumps. The fifth year, I passed the army static-line course and tried out for the Canadian Army parachute display team. The sixth year, I earned a static-line jump-master rating. The seventh year, I did another 50 fun jumps, plus a stack of exhibition jumps. The eighth year, I earned a rigger rating and started flying jumpers. The ninth year, I flew more jumpers and learned how to drop IAD students (1985). The tenth year, I earned an Instructor B rating and tandem instructor rating and did a couple of BASE jumps. I did not jump much while at university, but worked full-time in the skydiving industry for 18 years afterwards. Every year I tried to add a new rating or renew an old rating: Master Rigger, PFF instructor, Cypres installation rating, PIA Symposia, lecturing at PIA Symposia, wing-suit, Rigger Instructor, Rigger Examiner, Tandem Examiner Rating, etc. Eventually, I had to take a year off for knee surgery and cut back to only doing tandems on weekends. I finally quit jumping after the local CSPA DZ shut down and I disagreed with a non-CSPA DZO about seat-belts. If you try to learn something new every year, you will never get bored skydiving.
  23. 1 point
    It's a different journey for every different person. Enjoy yours.
  24. 1 point
    This has been discussed on here before, so if you can find the other thread you'll see more suggestions. But yeah, know what the experience requirements are for your country and how well you meet those. Also, a question is what kind of flying do you normally do, belly or freeflying? Freeflying skills can certainly help in some instances, but it's primarily a belly flying game. Especially if you're normally a freeflyer, this is what I'd suggest: All of the above, plus - It's been said by a lot of old-schoolers, myself included, that a great training ground for AFF is 4-way. Find 3 like-minded people and start a 4-way team. Doesn't matter about actually competing, just practice that discipline of skydiving. You'll get current/proficient at linked exits, piece flying, close-proximity slot flying, and other belly skills that you'll use in AFF, and do so in a relaxed, fun manner that doesn't feel like you're burning a lot of money and jumps on 'training'. Then, when you're closer to taking the course, get coaching in AFF specific skills like botched exits, spin stops, rollovers and what-not. You can do some of that in the tunnel, but the tunnel negates the reality that you sometimes have to chase unruly students across the sky or through fall-rate variations. Good luck.
  25. 1 point
    (its long) I had to spend some time to adjust to it, but I think its "accepted by my muscle memory" now. The rig is very long, so PC handle is at full arm stretch in my case. (its comfortable) I came from a rather new Icon Next rig and the first thing I noticed is it is a lot more comfortable on you. (it is comfortable) Packing the main is different from other rigs, Once you learn the packing method, take just a few jumps, packing is super easy. (its aerodynamic) Flying steep I notice the effect of the Neoprene flap that keeps air from going btw rig and my back, feels good. In normal flight there is no difference. (it has a weak Reserve PC spring) I am not and was never a fan of the Javenlin reserve container system and especially that weak reserve PC spring. I have a video of my rigger poping the reserve. It jumps 3 feet away only. I can at least imagine situation where a wingsuit flyer would want that reserve PC to "get the hell out there". The reserve PC spring is incredible weak and is from a time where everybody was hurtling their body towards the ground at terminal speed in freefall. I think they need to rethink this system..Meanwhile I can canonball myself out of any reserve PC in-tow situations and I never go low anyway. I am hoping they will update that reserve PC. To sum up: I think the latest Icon long rig is also optimal for wingsuiting really and so the main advantage with the Aurora is that main containe and the easy packing and the different (and perfect) orientation of the bag that in theory should be more optimal for wingsuit deployments. And it is more comfortable.for sure. So: Comfortable.
  26. 1 point
    If you wish to add to or change anything in the FAQ, please submit things via PM to UncleCharlie95 or McCordia. I'll update this version (or replace with entirely new posted versions) with material I receive from them. -- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com
  27. 1 point
    Wingsuit Flying Forum FAQ About this FAQ The information contained in this FAQ has been collected from posts made on the wingsuit forum and various web resources. Thank you to all of the contributors. 1. Prerequisites for wingsuit flying: To try a wingsuit you must be a current, licensed skydiver with 500 jumps total OR 200 jumps in the last 18 months. (Note: these rules vary in some countries; please consult your skydiving governing body to be sure) 2. I don't meet the requirements yet / What kind of drills and skydives can I do to prepare myself for my first wingsuit flight? Tracking dives are excellent training to understand the dynamics of wingsuit flight (high forward speed, reduced descent rate and the need to plan your flight path). Freeflying also helps develop useful air skills. Perform solo jumps going through the exit, flight path, wave-off and deployment procedures. Experiment with putting your arms and legs into a wingsuit position after exit. (Practice deploying by putting both your hands behind your back and throwing your pilot chute symmetrically as well as doing the wave off with your legs.) Read the wingsuit manuals available on the manufacturers' websites for more details of wingsuit procedures. 3. I've done 150 jumps in the last 12 months, why do I need to have 200 jumps before I can jump wingsuit? Like any thing else you take into freefall, be it a sky-board, a camera helmet or a wingsuit, it makes the skydive more complicated and therefore more demanding. The wingsuit restricts your movement and adds complications to your exit, freefall, deployment and ability to deal with some malfunctions. 4. Okay, I meet the requirements what do I do next? To make your first wingsuit flight it is highly recommended to talk to a wingsuit instructor or an experienced wingsuit pilot. They should also be able to provide you with a demo suit to try. The instructor / experienced pilot will be able to explain the required procedures to you and make sure you have understood them correctly. 5. There are no wingsuit instructors or experienced wingsuit pilots at my dropzone, what can I do? It is strongly recommended to consult a wingsuit instructor / experienced wingsuit pilot before jumping a wingsuit regardless of your experience level. If you have more than 500 jumps you *could* jump a wingsuit on your own after thoroughly preparing yourself by reading all the available information from the wingsuit manufacturer / on the internet and after ample drill practice on the ground. If you have less than 500 jumps we strongly recommend you try harder to locate a wingsuit instructor / experienced pilot. Contact the manufacturers for assistance. 6. I want to buy a wingsuit, where can I get one? http://www.tonysuits.com http://www.bird-man.com http://www.phoenix-fly.com http://www.matterclothing.com http://www.flyyourbody.com http://www.pressurized.at http://www.jii-wings.com Also check the classified section of dropzone.com for 2nd hand suits. The flybirdman.com website also contains a lot of useful information on the different suits available and about wingsuit flying in general: http://www.flybirdman.com 7. There are too many to choose from, how do I know which one I should buy!? Searching the old posts on the dropzone.com wingsuit forum will usually provide you with user reviews of all the suits. The best option as with any product is to try the suit in person and form your own opinion. Always check the manufacturers' requirements for each specific suit. There are suits aimed at beginner, beginner/ intermediate and experienced wingsuit pilots. First timers should always use a beginner suit for their first few jumps. It is common for first timers to rent or borrow a beginner suit before going on to purchase their own suit. 8. What equipment do I need to fly a wingsuit? In addition to your rig and wingsuit the following are recommended: -BOC deployment system (no pullout / PUD or bungee collapsible PC) -A large docile main canopy, especially for your initial jumps -Helmet -Goggles -Wrist mounted altimeter (chest mounted altimeters can give false readings) -AAD (although the AAD may not work if you fly slower than the minimum activation speed) -Audible altimeter -Hook knife, mounted in a location other than your legstrap (legstrap will be difficult to access inside the suit) Optional equipment: -Freefall computer to record descent rate (e.g. Neptune, ProTrack etc) -GPS unit (to record 3D flight path of wingsuit to calculate glide ratio) If you intend to perform many wingsuit skydives you could consider the following modifications to your skydiving rig: -Longer bridle -Dynamic / open corners on your container main tray -Slightly larger pilot chute 9. I want to do Wingsuit BASE jumping! Wingsuit BASE jumping is a dangerous activity that has claimed several lives so far. You must be an experienced BASE jumper and experienced wingsuit pilot before attempting to combine the two. For further information check out the Advice for Starting Wingsuit BASE here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=506 10. Hmmm, this FAQ sucks, it didn't answer my question!? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated and will allow us to update and improve this document. Before posting to the forum BE SURE to use the Search Forum feature to confirm you are not asking a question that has already been asked before. PM unclecharlie95 with your feedback. For videos of wingsuits in flight be sure to check out the wingsuit section of http://www.skydivingmovies.com Welcome to the flock! FAQ by Skyflyingbecca, Mccordia and Unclecharlie95 BASEstore.it
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