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I see tunnel suits being made less rugged in key spots that get a lot of wear and tear while skydiving.  They prioritise comfort over durability.  Of course this would not be true at all about tunnel student suits.

https://www.canopysim.com/

http://www.spacepatents.com/patented_inventions/pat8074934.pdf

I will be soon moving to Spain from the UK.  Will I need to convert my British Skydiving license to the Spanish federation one?  And if so, does anyone know what the process is?

Thank you

Great audible - no frills but plenty versatile - excellent price.  I bought v1 before anyone had even reviewed it and couldnt be happier.

Skydive Fano in Italy 

At the same loading, as in this case, I'd say the bigger canopy has the stronger stopping/breaking power.  So I'd bet my money that it opens faster.  Although I am sure it's alot more complicated, and probably, how fast it opens is more influenced by the volume of the air needed to inflate fully and how quickly the air can get into the canopy.

On 11/27/2020 at 11:12 PM, riggerrob said:

Thirty years ago I surveyed manufacturers for a similar rig. I ended up getting a Mirage with a large maple leaf. The maple leaf patch was only on the reserve pin cover.

I have only seen one rig (A British-built Teardrop) with stripes on four or five separate panels. When the main container was closed, those stripes combined to form a Union Jack flag.

Keep in mind that it is difficult consistently align all those stripes unless you use the exact same length of closing loop - every time. You will also need to pack consistently.

Union Jack Teardrop sounds like Tim Porter, he also has a zebra skin one

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Scott began skydiving in 1998 and by 2001 was a competitive canopy Pilot and went on to attend 3 world championships and countless other top level competitions with his involvement on Team FASTRAX and Slipstream Airports. Scott is a licensed Engineer (Master’s degree) with over 20 years’ experience of design experience.  

https://www.fluidwings.com/our-story

Pretty sure one (the skydiver) of Fluid Wings' original band members is an engineer (not sure which specialty) by training............Did I read it on their website?

I dug out this bit on Reddit - 

 

Found it....Visor Mount from ZKULLS

http://www.zkulls.com/

I cant find it but I recently saw a photo of a TFX with a camera mount on the visor

Any more info on the NExus? I really want one instead of going the Sabre route but as I cannot demo one in Europe it would be great to hear some first hand impressions.

Tonfly Full face unveiled

https://www.facebook.com/tonflypage/

Yes I bought it at the DZ in Reggio Emilia. Noticed you could do the same on another trip to Fano.

Insurance: Pegaso http://www.pegasoparacadutisti.it/polizze.asp
Price per year: 90 euro
Max coverage: 1.5M euro

If I remember correctly there was also a temporary option that lasted 3 months.....but not totally sure.

Another popular skydiving insurance in ITALY is Pianeta Volo http://www2.pianetavolo.it/paracadutismo.php

I had to pay for an italian insurance as my skydiving Bupa International's max payout was not enough in Italy.

Also in another video from Greg Rau @ UPT, double wraps are recommended as his preferred method...

https://youtu.be/Ipf6tLO43n0

UPT semi stowless packing video shows double wraps....

U-stow Semi Stowless Main Bag Packing Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23fsbdV2K4c

If you are in North London within 1:30 hrs car ride:
Sibson Friday-Sunday Caravan
Hinton Tuesday-Sunday Pac 750
Chatteris Twin Otter

2:15 hrs away
Langar open everyday Caravan

Apparently the idea that wingsuiting attracts people that dont know how to fly or cant be bothered to learn how to fly their bodies, is trending.

Surely there are plenty of opinions out there to fuel interest.

the Nikon Keymissions have been out for a while and look good...

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/action-camera/index.page

After 15 hours I'm doing 2/3 ways HU with some HD exits, 2/3 ways tracking (starting to work on steeper angles). Only twice a FF 4-way with HD flower exit. Mostly these jumps are with very experienced free fliers.

Whichever way you choose you are going to have to seriously up your budget if you want to learn to fly your body.
I would suggest 8/10 hrs of tunnel time is a great investment towards body flying skills. Ideally at least keeping current with rental gear while getting comfortable under canopy.
Then, you will be faced with the even more difficult budget decision: coaching in the sky or in the tunnel.

Was about to order one but you appear to be out of stock.