drbartling

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    Ogden Skydiving Center
  • License
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  • License Number
    271207
  • Licensing Organization
    USPA
  • Number of Jumps
    43
  • Years in Sport
    1
  1. I've been in the sport a bit over a year, averaging about 5-10 jumps a week during the season. I fly a Stiletto 135 and had the chance to demo the Zulu 132 during this last boogie at Eloy. I only got 1 jump on the Zulu in less than ideal conditions (strong crosswind for final), but I opened high (pulled at 4-4.5k ft) and played around with it. I was surprised at how similar it was to the Stiletto in performance, from the opening time (quick, but not hard (I was expecting something more like the pilot)) to the feel of harness and toggle inputs. I'd like to get some more jumps on one (maybe go back and forth between the Stiletto and Zulu a few times) before giving any more detail. I liked it.
  2. X-Ray (at the airport or normal shipping) or Gamma scanners (for large freight international shipping(not likely your gear will ever see this)) have no impact on your line wear. Tin foil hats, however may rub against the line causing abrasive damage.