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Then I stand corrected if they put on a full harness. Mirage wanted a grand for a harness refit on a friends rig (which meant new harness in this case). Did you get new hardware and articulated? That's a good deal and I'm glad to hear it. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Get the surgery and forget about skydiving for the season and be ok with it. 3 months of nothing, then proper rehab, you'll be back in action. Push it and you're screwed. It's only a season so just accept it and do other things. Buy one of these ===> Cold Rush Cold Therapy System Seriously, that unit will be the best investment you'll ever make when it comes to your shoulder repair and rehab. Ice packs suck, pain killers get to a point they're not fun anymore. That unit will save you much agony. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

False. Maybe in the 90's and early 2000s but not anymore. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

When were you at iFly SF Bay? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I met you last night standing at the counter. I was filling out the Packing Data card for that brand new Infinity you saw sitting there. If you have much time set up in there, let me know and I can come push you around a bit. It really helps to have someone in there to sort out all the new habits you will develop. Congratulations getting back in there. Walls are weird at first. You'll pick it up quicker than you think if you have a bit of guidance. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

That's the real owner of the rig. That ad is 100% Legit. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

OH I doubt he's upsizing. The whole .12 wingload increase is going to be A M A Z I N G !!!!! Yeah whatever. If no one isn't going to stop him, then coach him and at least give him a little better chance than going it alone. led man... if you're the same in person, as you are online... I wish you luck. I mean that. I still stand by my original post :) 400 jumps and being on a Velo is a huge waste of time. The Velo isn't even a fun parachute to fly unless you actually know how. If My stiletto would swoop like my Velo, I'd still be jumping it. It's LOT more fun in the air than a slow turning divey canopy. If you die, no one is going to wonder why it happened. No one wonders why the person in New Mexico hammered in. Seriously, no matter how full of shit you are, I hope you live through your canopy choices. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

It's probably a size C. A PD 160R can fit in a B but it's pretty Tight. I looked for one but I don't have one for a size C. The first sizing of freebags were very tight so if you had one size up (D), it was a much better fit. They eventually up sized the Freebags. Good luck. You can use a compatible Vector if necessary. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

You're so full of shit If you're not, then you're an idiot and you know it. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

No one will care but if you do, then go to a hardware store. They probably don't have plain black but do have other mixed color shock cords in bulk. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

What size Eclipse? I probably have a spring but I don't think I have a Freebag larger than an A. VectorII parts have been known to be used as a replacement. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Seems like every time someone raises a post from so many years ago, at least one of the posters is no longer alive. Lots has changed since 2005. I'm sure your product works fine but you may want to post a photo of something better. The green part on that tab looks pretty bad. Based on that photo alone, if I were in the market for one, I wouldn't buy it. Good luck with your business, I really mean it but seriously, clean up that tab. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Yeah, me too. Several times. It's mean as hell, but I still thought it was funny. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Would you like to bet this is no longer available on the 2nd of April? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Wait. What ? I never said that. I merely opined that Ray Charles could have bulked your last attempt better. Sheeesh. You try being constructive and that's the thanks you get. Good one! Your constructiveness worked

What size? I'll help look. Talk to me offline. Your rig is awesome! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

If I had to guess, I'd go with air. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

The Steve Helwedge HELL WEDGE handle. How's that :) Thanks for the history of the name. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I think the name should officially be changed to Hell Wedge. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I've not only seen it the way you've described, I've also seen the loop pulled tight all the way down and folded under. The rig I borrowed was done up that way. It took extra seconds to get them out. I reached for them and thought to myself.... "Self... you've got to be kidding" I wasn't low so it didn't matter. It's a good way to scare a newb skydiver. (or is it noob). Either way, :) edit: to reply to parachutist instead of myself. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Yeah I understand your point, but, Do your own the way you want to. That's fine. New jumpers with zero reserve rides and not that many jumps shouldn't have to figure out how to grab the controls. Make them obvious. The toggles are plenty secure. The loops are certainly not flopping around in any dangerous manner. Hiding them can be dangerous. Folding them up, then leaving them exposed for easy gripping is smart. It's not just an opinion. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Woops, Forgot about those because my phone broke and no matter how hard you try, without good light, Phone pictures suck. Packing pictures suck in general too! It can be as neat as can be and still look wrinkled. I'll go charge the old phone and see if they're on there. or if I must take others just for you. :) It's not that weird really. I've seen many people do it similar. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Thanks. It's not a comment regarding the rig by the way, it's a comment regarding a toggle packing technique. Considering I'm not a dropzone rigger and I've seen it recently 2 times, that means it's very likely happening fairly regularly in areas FAR AROUND THE GLOBE!!!! Sorry got excited. I figured I'd point it out. I've got my own quirks I'm sure so if people see my work and need to bring anything to my attention, then go for it. Gareth thinks I pack like shit but he's never seen the actual folded parachute, just the closed product so he's exempt from comment haha... My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

The gap in poptop was 3/4s of an inch. She fired off the reserve before I could get a picture. Considering where this rig came from, it should be nice and tight. The reserve toggles were set up with one captured under the velcro, and one out. The one captured under the velcro will be a lot more difficult to grab, especially under stress. Nowhere in the manual does it say to capture the toggles under the Velcro, or under the bottom tuck slot. I've seen it both ways. Regardless if you're an independent rigger, or factory rigger, if you would please stop tucking the toggle handles out of reach, that would be great. Years ago, I asked a local rigger to stop doing this. He wasn't pleased about it but he said he would. The very next weekend he had a reserve ride and could hardly get his own toggles

Woops. I should read the whole thread first