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I only use fairly warm tap water (not boiling) then use my fingers to rub any oily/greasy spots from touching it then rinse really well with warm water. I then swing the helmet around with the lens open to blow away most of the water. I then use a micro fiber camera cloth to dry it. No soap - no cleaners. This is the recommended procedure by Cookie Composites. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Are you absolutely certain of this? ... Isn't the "bottom" where the unit then says "jump is over, so now start looking to see if we take off again"? If so, then (for example) if you programed in a 1000ft offset because you take off at sea level but plan to land at 1000ft, then the unit will never reach the point (300ft MSL) where it concludes that the jump is over. Or does the Vigil have other ways to detect the end of the jump to exit "jump mode". I think I understand what you are asking but not 100% certain. So here goes. First - it's important to understand that the Vigil and (to my understanding) all AADs use AGL and not MSL. Just like our altimeters which we set to zero on the ground we as skydivers only care about AGL not MSL. So to avoid further confusion I will speak only in terms of AGL. Wherever you turn on your Vigil you have established "Ground Zero" (regardless of MSL). Regardless of plane, balloon or even a car -once the unit climbs past 150 feet AGL it goes into "Airborne Mode" . It will stay in "airborne mode" until it returns to the same site (via barometric pressure readings) such as landing your parachute at the DZ or even landing with the plane (jump is over). "Airborne Mode" means: it thinks it's in flight and will continue to think this until it once again reaches "Ground Zero". This is why if you take off from one location and jump at another with a big difference in elevation you may want to consider an "Altitude Correction" for the new landing site. This is also why Vigil suggests you shut down your Vigil before driving home, especially if you live in an area of dramatic elevation change (150 feet or more) from the DZ. Older Vigils will stay on past 14 hours if they are in "Airborne Mode" newer Vigils will shut down 14 hours after start-up regardless of airborne staus. If you think you will jump beyond the 14 hour mark (such as night jumps) it is recommended you shut down your Vigil and then turn it back on. From the manual > ***************************************** IMPORTANT: Vigil II® units with Serial #8021 to Serial # 26171 (main software 2.49 or lower) will shut down after 14 hours, unless the Vigil II® is not measuring the switch on pressure or its “ground zero” reference (at ±150ft or ± 46m). In this case the Vigil will stay in “airborne mode” and will not switch off, even after 14 hours. A Vigil II® unit with Serial #26172 or higher (main software 2.50 or higher) will shut down after 14 hours, whether it is in “airborne mode” or not. Therefore, it is recommended to switch off such Vigil II® units after the last jump of the day! ************************************ I hope this helps clarify and not further confuse. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Are you absolutely certain of this? Aren't you really though, just telling the unit that "the ground at my landing zone is XX feet higher (or lower) than where I took off" - so the NET affect is that the unit will also interpret 300ft AGL (the bottom end) just that much higher (or lower) as a result too? I just want to be SURE, absolutely clear is all - so this is a QUESTION, not a "challenge". TIA for all the granular/detailed information & consideration(s) being shared on here! EDIT TO ADD: P.S. - I am/was referring to the Cypres (the title of the thread). I note however you are referring in your response though - to the Vigil. So they may be different, and I understand that. Again - just to be absolutely sure we are all perfectly clear. - THANKS!! Based on your edit and P.S. - It sounds as though you are speaking of the Cypres and not the Vigil - correct? If you are questioning my data on the Vigil (which by the way is not only welcome but encouraged) then yes, I am absolutely certain about that of which I speak. Should you request my sources (besides the manual), I will provide them. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Is there some documentation on this? Has it changed at all? I know you have a lot of experience and knowledge with the Vigils. I called and talked to them a few months ago specifically about altitude offsets and (unless I am remembering incorrectly which is possible) they told me that the bottom end would turn off higher. I'm thinking you may have remembered it wrong. It has not changed. I've copied some text from the current manual. *************************************** 3. Function 3.1. General Working Principle: The Vigil® must only be turned on at ground level; it will calibrate itself to the current ground elevation pressure. This is the “GROUND ZERO” reference and will progressively re-calibrate itself every 32 sec. Once your Vigil® is on, it will at each take-off (in max. 32 sec, from +150ft or 46m) switch to active mode. In freefall, it starts to continuously calculate the leftover time to reach the activation altitude appropriate to the programmed mode. When this altitude (or lower) is reached by the jumper at equal or superior speed compared to the factory-set parameters, the cutter of the Vigil® will instantly fire and cut the closing loop of your emergency parachute (

That would be me. Sorry!!! And thanks for the correction; to all of you. JerryBaumchen No worries, Jerry. At least you step up when you make a mistake and we all make them from time to time. Now just for some additional clarification. When you do an "Altitude Correction" on a Vigil, the offset only affects the top number of the firing window not the bottom. This means if you set your Vigil to fire + 300 ft, it adds that offset to the firing altitude on the top end but the bottom altitude always remains at 150 ft. (and again - this "Altitude Correction" becomes the new start-up default until you change it) To the mods: shouldn't this be in Gear and Rigging? Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I think he was just glad to be alive. ***What kind of reserve was it? I will not give out any further info; remember, the feds are listening. JerryBaumchen PS) It is interesting on how many people have found really old pack jobs that have worked. However, I prefer this 'record' to be for actual saves. Just sayin'. Now where's my Guinness World Records phone number? You're welcome to jump my SAC 22. Been packed since at least 1985 maybe longer I haven't looked recently. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

That's awesome. I might have to change off my Vigil for this reason. The discussion about permantly offsetting the Vigil has taken place many times on this site. I know of several people who have set their Vigil to activate 300 feet above the normal default altitude. And yes it stays in the unit until you change it back. After start up the display will show the mode ie. PRO and +300 or whatever you've offset (assuming you have it set in feet). The following is from the current manual. It references that the offset was designed for taking off from an airport with a different elevation compared to the landing location. However, it accomplishes the same thing as a permanent offset in firing altitude. Manual > ****************** An “altitude correction” mode allows you to introduce a positive or negative altitude difference between the departure and landing levels (from +6000ft to -6000 ft or from +2000m to -2000m) in steps of 150ft or 50 m. The Vigil® takes this altitude correction into account to calculate the new activation altitude. This principle also allows you to modify the activation altitude permanently ............................ ************************************ For those of you who post less than accurate information - please be more careful in the future. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I agree - the advice from people on this site is often questionable. However, as a tunnel coach when people ask how to prep for their first tunnel trip, I advise them to check out this link. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheIBAchannel It is put together by some of the best tunnel instructors in the US on behalf of the International Bodyflight Association. The IBA is the organization which trains and certifies all the tunnel instructors for the Ifly and Skyventure Tunnels. This series of videos is fantastic for the new-to-tunnel-flight people regardless of experience. I'm pretty sure your tunnel coach will be ok with you checking out these videos. And don't forget to breath, smile and laugh at yourself while you're flying. Sandy Grillet Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

He is still working it. Below is an email response I recieved from him this morning. ************************************ Thanks for the mail. Great, this is exactly what I need and I'd really like to pay you in cash at hand but right now , I want the item but i live in NY. I can overnight the payment to you Perhaps, given my job as a set administrator for a movie. We move from one location to another, so am just very used to buying and would make arrangements for it to be picked up after you must have confirmed payment with your bank. So my means of payment will be Certified CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ,which is more secured and better than any other means of payment. I'm okay with the price $1250 so that you consider it sold to me including transport logistics fee. The pick up will be effected by my transporter after you have confirmed the payment cleared to your account. If this is ok by you, I will need these information below to enable me send the payment out to you immediately via UPS so that we can proceed. (1) Full Name.... , (2) Address to mail the payment....(not a postbox address). ,(3) Cell Phone number.... I will mail you the payment as soon as I get the information and let you know when you will receive it. Reply On 8/12/13, [email protected] wrote: > Which ad are you talking about? > > Sandy Grillet > > > Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be > > New Vigil 2 - $1250(includes shipping) > > UPT Vector Dealer * PD sub-Dealer > > Ask me about HFS Tunnel Camps at Skyventure Colorado > > > > In a message dated 8/12/2013 8:24:50 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Hi Skydivesg, > > On 12-Aug-2013 someone submitted their contact information in response to > your ad in the Dropzone.com Classifieds. Please reply to this email to > contact the person directly. > > Username => witterleonj > > URL => > http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/jump.cgi?Detailed=149011 > > Name => Leon > > FromEmail => [email protected] > > City => New York > > Country => Usa > > Comments => > Hello Seller, > > My name is Leon J Witter . > > I am interested in your ADD GEAR for sale ,Kindly mail me back if its for > > sale > > 1. How long have you owned it? > > 2. Have you owned it from new? If not how many previous owner? > > 3. In your opinion, what sort of condition is it? > > 4 Your Last Asking Price ? > > [email protected] > > Reply > Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

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PD makes one - The Fatory Team uses it. UPT sells one made by Scott Roberts. Both are very good. I use one and love it. As mentioned above the lanyard for the the D-bag and p/c does not need to be attached so only the slider removes. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I have HMA 500 lines on my Velocity and they show no unusual wear. I've helped a number of people order the bags and every Vector I sell gets the bag. None of those people have had any issues. I also talk to a lot of people at various DZs around the country and I've not heard of any wear problems. One thing that helps is that the mouth of the bag - where the lines play out - is covered and lined with cotton material that greatly reduces the friction heat that you normally get with a synthetic fabric. It was one of the things discovered during the testing of the bag. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Hi Vanessa. I'm pretty sure you were talking with me about that bag. I know I talked with several people about it while I was there. Nice jumping with you by the way. I'm sending you a full review I wrote up about the UPT semi-stowless bag via email. It's just too long to post here. I was one of the field test jumpers during the last year of development for that bag. I absolutely love the openings I get with those bags. Read the review and get with me if you have any questions. Sandy Grillet Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Yes I've taken a number of them apart. I've had a G2 since they first came out. I also have a Cookie fix it kit and I help people replace their springs when needed. I've never had this problem but I can see how it could happen. My son is the North America Cookie rep. I'll see what he has to say. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

OK I just took mine apart and I think I do understand what you are trying to explain. When I saw your pictures of only one side of the assembly I thought you were attacking the thing incorrectly. However it appears that you could not keep the disc which contains the female threads for the allen screw from rotating while trying to unscrew the allen screw. What you came up with is obviousy a reasonable fix. Too bad you had to take a drill to it. I'm thinkng another possible work around would be to use some chunks (1/4-1/2") of stiff black rubber to place on either side of the wheel and then clamp it in a vice (not to tight) to do the holding. I've looked at it and it is possible to do and still avoid the raised screw recepticles. You have to admit - it's quite an engineered device and sturdy as hell - especially when you look at some other helmet visor opener/locks. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

OK - so yeah - getting to the springs if you have not been shown can be frustrating. But there is a very simple way to do so using an allen wrench to slide the mechanism up and then rotate it to get to the screws which allow you access to the spring. If you're ever where the Cookie rep is ask him how to show you. Or if you are ever where I am I'll show you. If what you did works - then great but I certainly don't advise others to do that. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

That is what is promising for me. I took the center pad out of the helmet while washing it and had it along with the helmet soaking for over an hour. The fabric surrounding the d3o was saturated but the d3o was still very bouyant and the pad never sank it floated the entire time. Since the side pads are full of d3o as well as two big chunks in each jawbone it is my belief that the d3o material is what makes the helmet float which as I stated earlier would not sink even after an hour of soaking. The pictures were taken after the helmet had been in the sink for at least an hour. It is now time to test it on this fat head. Let's go swimmin'! Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Wow Spot, your accuracy sucks...... :) Sorry couldn't resist. Actually I've never given much thought to this until I read about the fellow jumper we just lost in the water and then seeing my helmet float. Over the years I've set out to get facts about uknown things. Sometimes my hypothesis was proven and sometimes not. I haven't really decided which way this will turn out and it won't surprise me if having the helmet on my head changes everything but it certainly will be an interesting and fun be it not so scientific experiment. If nothing else I expect my grandsons will get a kick out of it. I'll post my results when I get them. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Actually Bill, the front part of my helmet comes to just above my chin bone and under my lip line. It's one of the reasons I like the helmet, because I can talk to people in the plane or in the tunnel without pulling the helmet below my mouth or taking it off completely. So based on those pictures my mouth and nose would be totally out of the water. Of course the helmet is not on my head so at this point it's merely conjecture which is why I'm taking it swimming. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

That's an interesting point. However for me I don't believe it would be a problem because after I clear my airspace the first thing I do is open my visor and clear my ears (one of the reasons for having a flip-up). I certainly do not advocate people assume this to be an option for them at this time. In my EPs for water I've always added unclipping my chin strap and preparing to jetison my helmet. I now have decided to re-evaluate that procedure. I will not make a decision until I can live test it in the pool. I plan on every configuration possible such as face down and see if the helmet keeps me that way or wants to help turn me face up and visa versa. Over the years of water skiing and boating I know some flotation devices actually caused your head to turn face down. We discarded those quite quickly. Yeah. Mike I thought about that too. One of the things that I noticed on my G2 was that the chin and jaw pad seemed to be a big factor in keeping the chin up in the water helping to lift the face up. Add to that the light weight carbon fiber and it seems to be pretty boyant. I'm pretty confident that the foam padding in the Protec will be quite boyant as well. Howeve since most of it is in the back and sides and nothing under the chin - I'm curious if it will actually cause the head to go face down. I think I have an old Protec at home. If so I'll take it to the pool as well. I welcome other well thought out questions, concerns and observations. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

You obviously misunderstood my hypothesis. I don't plan on having someone holding me under water with all their weight. I am also assuming I will be attempting to keep my self afloat using my gear and tread/swimming skills. I just noticed that the helmet may help in that endeavor. But I will not know for certain until I try it in the pool. Actually I have thought quite thoroughly about unintentional water landings and what I would do. In my past intentional water jumps I can assure you I did not exhaust all of my air. In fact just the opposite - I took as deep a breath as I could. I also wear my weight belt on the outside of my suit with the buckles in the front. Once I'm convinced of a water landing the first thing to go will be the weight. I'm not sure why so many people have the propensity to jump on the "negative bandwagon". I had no intention of proposing the helmet would keep an entire body floating and frankly I'm confident the Naysayers already know that. I simply made an observation and I'm going to test it further. I remember when Bill Booth first came up with all his goofy ideas. And I remember all the haters back then too. I'm thankful he pushed those people aside and kept pressing on. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

After a very successful Independence Day Boogie at CSC my Cookie G2 helmet was really sweaty - so as I often do, in preparation for the next three weeks of sweltering heat at the Redemption Boogie and Summerfest , I washed it. I left it to soak and when I came back I noticed it was floating. Not just floating but floating in such a way that the face stayed up out of the water. No matter how many different ways I tried to force the face down including turning it upside down and filling it with water the face kept coming back up as it shows in the pictures I've attached. In my mind I've always thought that if I ever landed in water I would immediately get rid of my helmet. Not any more. My G2 may just help keep my face out of the water. I am going to the pool this Friday with my two young grandsons. I think I'll take the helmet with and do a live test. I'll let you know the outcome. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Were you emailing with someone from Cookie Composites - if so with whom? It seems strange that this would be a fix they would recommend. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Are there any repercussions to a rigger like that? Besides never using him again? Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

It has long been known and discussed on this site - in multiple threads - that the Vigil can be offset for the firing altitude. I'm not talking about take off site vs landing site. The user can set the device to activate higher by increments of 150 feet (or 50 meters). Once the user has made that adjustment, the Vigil will always turn on with that offset locked in as a default setting until the user changes it. That means: if the user offsets the Vigil by + 300 feet, the device will activate the firing sequence 300 feet higher than it's factory setting. And the unit will always keep that setting until someone manually changes it in the setup. So - in the " Pro " mode the LCD screen will show " P + 300 " when powered up. Which indicates PRO mode plus a 300 feet higher firing altitude. I hope that directly answers your question. Please let me know if I need to be more clear. Sometimes what makes sense to me doesn't make sense to others. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. . Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.