sundevil777

If you leave it turned off, then leave it outside to cool back to ambient before turning it on, you should be fine. If only we knew how long it takes a unit that is insulated (buried inside the rig) takes to heat up/cool down, but we don't, so it is all a guess. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

All depends on how hot it gets and for how long. The trunk will not be as hot as the passenger compartment. Since Vigil's advice is so vague, it is useless except to warn you that their device is vulnerable. You would think that testing their design at temperatures should have already been done. No wonder some DZs are grounding them. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Thanks for clarifying that your comments were only based on "gut feeling". Also, I do not agree with your gut feeling that we now seem to have a higher incidence of PCIT. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

And if you bridle hangs up on the "great pin protection"? We have gotten so good at protecting the pin we are at risk of trapping the bridle on every jump. What is it that prompts you to assert that good bridle protection is risky? Especially since you have made this assertion with respect to a particular manufacturer, I think more information is warranted. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

I think it is open to interpretation what they mean. "...due to significant environmental temperature changes (change more than 30 deg C..." I wouldn't be too sure that the engineer that wrote this "statement in regard to..." is using the term "environmental" to mean the ambient condition, or the condition inside the unit on the circuit board. Anyway, there is nothing to indicate that the rigs in question were exposed to an unusual set of conditions. Vigil's "statement" does nothing to back up their claim that "exceptional circumstances" existed. What the hell crap is that? They brag about their sophisticated device, and how smart their engineers were...? The Vigil sure looks really awesome and rugged, and their logo is very cool.

The note from Vigil does not say that the ambient environment temp change was the cause. I read it to say that the unit heated up on its own (power is dissipated in all electronics). No problem, just remember to turn it off between jumps. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Marking the toggles with a pen works very well. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

...are you kidding me? The answer to keeping your vigil from misfiring is to not let it sit in the sun on a hot day? That sounds scary to me. What a bunch of bullshit in that explanation. Maybe it really loses its meaning in the translation. Hey, no problem! Just turn on/off the unit before/after each jump so it doesn't have so much time to heat up internally. A new Vigil will be available later in the year, hooray! Maybe they'll consider having a min altitude that must be reached before the thing will arm itself, or a no fire zone when you get close enough to the ground - those seem like good ideas, eh? People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Doesn't anyone other than me trust their own ability to reconnect properly? Repack whenever the risers are disconnected? For those not capable of laying out the bag and risers to be reconnected later, I suggest that a rigger take care of everything, including checking your gear before each jump. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

I would think that demo gear especially would have the right and left riser labeled in some really obvious way. It is easy to make a small mark in a location that is not obtrusive. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Rewind nearly 2 years and find the hateful things written by one "Gravitymaster" on this forum about a decorated war hero and US Senator named John Kerry. the text in bold is rather humorous. Why don't you post a picture of your Silver Stars? Or do you have the Medal of Honor? Does Kerry still have his? Earlier he claimed to have tossed them, did he throw them over the fence or not? He now claims to have them, but won't produce them. I would think that once you claim to have tossed them away in an act of defiance against your country, that you should no longer have claim to that honor. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

I say it did not matter. If the main container opens due to opening shock of the reserve, then I contend that it does not matter if you cutaway first, because the main will drop and be deploying (slowly) away from the reserve. The main might not even fully deploy, but in any case it is a simple, safe matter to cutaway at that time without risk. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

There may have been an entanglement even if she had cutaway first. The bagged main still has to pass through the same path, whether the risers have been released or not. Simultaneous deployment was exactly the subject of the testing done by the Army/PD, and their results do not lead to the conclusion that cutting away first is better. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

It doesn't really provide any details on the engine part of the package, does it? Also, 80 mpg at what speed? A mini is small, but not really so aerodynamic in shape. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

The debate centers on the fact that many times a PC in tow will stop 'towing' when the reserve is opened (depending on the reason for the 'tow'), because of reduced tension on the container, thus there is a risk of a simultaneous deployment and entanglement. The chance for problems with a 2 out situation must be balanced against the precious time used to find and pull a cutaway handle at terminal speed, and the chance for the departing main and RSL hardware to snag the reserve. It is not a settled issue on which is best, but I favor not cutting away. Please read; http://www.performancedesigns.com/docs/dualsq.pdf and this is a decent thread dealing thoughtfully with the subject (of course my posts are the most thoughtful: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=598036#598036 edit-fixed link People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

A PC in tow is a total malfunction according to how the SIM has them categorized. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Kelly F. confirmed for me that the Infinity has no problem with the main risers under both flaps (I have always used it that way). I asked after seeing the warning label on the wings. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

I've never been able to understand why, is that the intended situation for some rigs? I guess you'll be checking your 3-rings as part of your post-deployment checks now... People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

The decision isn't clear until the real price is negotiated. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

I'd say 3K is more reasonable. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

I agree with Sparky that it isn't really worth $1000, 1500 is way off, I think. edit - the fact that it is so slightly used does not raise the value much. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Does "gay pride" also fit into the order to 'abandon the train of thought'? People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

I think he looks a lot like the guy from the Dodgeball movie, I noticed it today while watching it with my kids. What do you think? People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

I believe Larry acknowledged that he shouldn't be doing it. I didn't care, it seemed like a perfect way to get the 4 risers with no taking apart of the rig required. I was a little bit nervous that later riggers would have a problem with it, but none ever did. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Larry Chernis, who made the Northern Lite III at the time, made a set of 14 inch risers to attach to my Northern Lite II harness at the L-bar link. The original, single risers on each side were so short that the toggles were easy to reach. I had one reserve ride on this setup. It was such a good way to get 4 risers out of an old rig, without having to take it apart. It helped that I jumped where the rigs were made. I had Dan at ParaPhernalia make the freebag. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am