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  1. Im using one of these S-biner micro lock and just unlock one side when wingsuiting http://www.rei.com/product/860182/nite-ize-s-biner-microlock-keychain-2-pack
  2. Not sure how many production units would be out I think they only started production a short time ago
  3. Thanks located a RI Genera that might fit the bill. Who is the best person to speak to re risers and toggles.
  4. Im looking at doing a bit a crw and want to put a rig together for probably a new lightning. Ive been trawling and and a bit of reading. Im reading about 20% bigger or a couple of sizes so a container for 190-220 would be the go? Any other tips to source other items for the rig? Thanks in advance
  5. I priced the accuracy training set from paragear it was $995 and 60 days delivery
  6. some thoughts http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-6m-Target-parachute-/360518762936?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Outdoor_Toys_Structures&hash=item53f097c1b8&_uhb=1 http://www.greenfingers.com/%5Cproduct.asp?dept_id=200727&pf_id=LT0626D
  7. I have OPs in two of my rigs and tried to get a Nano in my new rig and one wasn't available in time. cost was a little bit cheaper and I've only heard some anecdotal statements about material thickness in the nano but not sure if that was just marketing.
  8. given the theme of questions it seems like product development so have selected digital
  9. RI are now doing Kryptek Typhon pattern, it has also been added to the coloring program http://tinyurl.com/lpswbra
  10. one more Daily Illini, 7 August 1946 Radio Controlled B-17 s Set Record In 2 , 400 Mile Flight From Hawaii http://idnc.library.illinois.edu/cgi-bin/illinois?a=d&d=DIL19460807.2.2 Army wrote another page in the rapidly unfolding history of remote control aviation yesterday when two drone B-17 bombers landed at this desert air base from Hilo , Hawaii , in the longest completely unmanned flight to date... JOLIET MAJOR LEADS DRONE IN FLIGHT Maj . Robert Leimbacher of Joliet , 111 ., was radio operator of one of two army B-17 drones
  11. Popular Science November 1946 http://books.google.com.au/books?id=_CADAAAAMBAJ&q=drone#v=snippet&q=drone&f=false
  12. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324110404578625803736954968 I have seen the term used such as being droned around for target practice
  13. strife

    Marmite

    switch your crumpet for some toasted Turkish bread and you have an ANZAC roll yumo
  14. couple of articles from previous discussions http://parachutistonline.com/safety_training/ask_a_rigger/bridle-concerns http://unitedparachutetechnologies.com/PDF/Support/Sport/ALTERNATIVE_MAIN_CONTAINER_CLOSING_TIP_INSTRUCT-027_Rev-0.pdf
  15. i had to moved from REV1 to G3 originally due to nose clearance on the visor.
  16. 1. Prep (Scuff, Sand, Clean, Degrease, and Sticker Removal) 2. Prime 3. Base 4. Dip 5. Clear Coat
  17. Nice! What's that "EC-9" number for Carl Boenish? Yosemite Cliff jumper - El Capitan Award
  18. I would say its better than OEM has it has a 2k clear coat finish. This helmet was a pretty beat up G3 and now is great. It cost me 250AUD including postage.
  19. thats a lesson I have taken away as a new jumper, I wish I had of asked Schumacher's for his on the loads we shared in 2012, on Ballon jumps and other unique jumps I try to get all the people on the load.
  20. well mines been painted and hydro dipped. https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/1661932_728899817154797_829949128_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/1978716_728899833821462_2013033666_n.jpg
  21. UPT are upfront about the lead times so you do know what your getting before order. I ordered two 348s knowing it was a 6 month wait, no issues. I just ordered a Curv and paid the rush fee for four week delivery. Most of the issues here seem to be about communication.
  22. http://www.cypres-usa.com/maintenance_west_hemisphere.htm so does the 3 month leeway help int his case ?