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The new format is much more time consuming to maneuver through. The entire font setup limits (at least on mobile devices) the ability to quickly scan through threads and once in a thread into the responses. While easier to read replies in this format the old site was far superior to be able to view and choose which threads I was interested in and step through pages of replies.

I really don’t like the new format and find that I am coming to the site much less now .

It sounds like you have not bought a container yet but may have already purchased a main. An Electra 170 should have a pack volume of around 386 cubic inches. Looking for containers you would be looking for one that was designed to accommodate that but you should also be looking at what size reserve is appropriate for your weight and experience and harness sized to fit your personal body size. All three are important. It’s more than just a matter of fitting a main. Hope your discussing with your local rigger. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

You can look up the Wings sizing chart. W8- 120-135 ZP main with micro lines Reserve PD 126, Raven M135, Tempo 150 (tight) "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

No problem Rob. Just get the pilot to hang on tight to the drogue like a static line! Don’t give people ideas!!!! :) "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

Just recently had a conversation with the manufacturers of the lines. So basically all HMA is Technora that is coated. HMA will stay smooth and look normal till it gives out without warning. Vectran will look like hell and still hold up. But the wear on items like your canopy will not be good. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

That Is why I would not. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

Your call, I would not be quick to do one myself either. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

You almost got there. Your level 1 area quote from the AC is 12.a.6.a Your answer is 12.a 2 also open field areas 12.a.1 are allowed. As to a balloon jump from 13k and does a field look level. No idea you would need to ask the TI on the jump. He is the one who is or was making the spot and once leaving the craft is the PIC. Having landed a tandem off the intended landing area before it’s up to the TI to make his or her best decisions. I won’t judge them from my couch. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

FAA AC 105-2E "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

You would be incorrect, Tandem demo’s are allowed but have stated limitations in the US. You can find the info in the USPA Sims manual and the FAR’s. I see you hold ratings but are not in the US. What your countries rules are I have no idea. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

Danny Hall in Little Rock "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

Many of the cordura pouches have an inner fold about 3/4” back from back from the mouth of the pouch. This allows for an elastic band at the mouth that reduces the mouth area and a larger main pouch area. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

Basically the roll grabs the inner fold on the BOC stopping the pilot chute from extracting. Hard to give a mental image but it does/can cause issues. When I was jumping that style rig I started packing a longer thinner method and had no issues. Another jumper had this happen on a wingsuit jump and while he did get it out he was dirty low by the time he did. I have a few customers that have this style BOC. I’ll try to remember to make a short vid of it the next time one comes in for a repack. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

While that pilot chute packing method works well on most rigs it should IMHO never be used on rigs that use a cordura BOC. It can lock up on the inner fold on that type of BOC causing a hard or potentially a non pullable condition. I found that on my first rig and was lucky that I found out at home while practicing and not in the air. I actually had a short conversation with Brian about this’s few years back and at that time he agreed. Later while jumping in Florida I had an opportunity to meet a salesman from Sunrise and talked with him about this and even packed this into his personal rig that had a Cordura BOC. On the first try we completely lifted his rig sideways just holding the hackey, but it pulled right out on the second attempt. He said he was going to talk with the folks at the factory about it but I never heard anything else about it. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

Been psycho (roll) packing for hundreds of jumps on both standard canopies and on cross braced with no issues. It tends to slow the openings slightly and is easier to teach new jumpers than pro packing. It also packs tighter so is a lot easier to get into the D-bag and easier to close. We have started to quit calling it psycho packing since people tend to be put off by the term and simply calling roll packing. Have packed up to 240 student canopies and last week was helping a jumper with a mid 70’s Valkyrie that was having hard openings and it seemed to solve his problems. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

Perfect solution to a non existent problem!! But you have heard that from me before. Just kidding as usual.... what ever works for anyone is up to them. See you and your hubby this weekend or are you going to Bamafest? "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

It was just a holiday glitch, sent an E-mail to Beverly on her company address and received a quick response and she has been taking good care of my requests. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

I’ve been trying to contact them by phone and E-mails without success. Phone picks up with voice message but not options and E-mails return as undeliverable. Anyone have any recent contact with them? "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

One of the most basic tips that took me a long time to figure out/find out was to not 'put the canopy in the bag', but instead, 'pull the bag around the canopy'. It's a subtle difference, but one that makes a huge difference in effort. This!!!! "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

Love the Smart, I’ll look at pack volume comparisons and get back to you. Keith "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

SIS Boogie at West Tennessee Skydiving May 11-13 Charity Event For The Foundation For Women’s Cancer. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

I pre ordered one and waited almost two years for the release and start of shipments. While waiting and reading the multitude of updates that were sent out, the information was less than what I was expecting. 2000 foot location on the tag was probably workable but then came the 60 second delay on the base actually locating the wearable tag. In our sport that's an eternity. I had them refund the order and now I believe that was for the best. Maybe they will be able to improve sometime in the future. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

Last one I bought was from Simon Wade, less than half that and had it in hand in about three days. "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"

Good thinking "You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged"