jgarango

In my opinion, this should only happen when the toggles are not snapped. The snaps set the distance so the toogle cannot travel up far enough to get to the soft area. By keeping the distance fixed, the snaps dont allow the toogle to get choked. Use the snaps and the problem should go away. Also, you can always buy the new risers from UPT that have hinge snaps that release very easy. My new Micro has them and they work geat. Almost no effort to release.

That is one flexible girl... I am always concern about people like her, so I wrap my ankles around theirs after drouge deployment. That way I can reduce the how mauch the legs are swung. But I agree with you, the Y-Mod increases the safety factor. Juan

Like John said, the place is closed but about 2 years ago the University of Florida Skydiving Club the Falling Gators moved to Skydive Palatka. Also most of the instructors now jump at Palatka. Hope we get to see you at Palatka. Juan

Here is one picture from 1935 Juan

You answered your own question. The rotation of the toggles while setting them adds up and when you notice, there are a lot of twists. Juan

I agree with Spizzzarko. Mel at Skyworks rigging did a great job on my FX. He is very fast and I think that the price was very reasonable.

We put radios on the chest strap. Very little chance of snagging.

I graduated from UF a while ago, but there were always classes on that friday. But like you said it is just one day. My advice is to go and do some serious jumping. BTW, did you know that the falling gators have new rigs that as a student you can use for free? You would only be paying for the jump ticket. Palatka is their home dropzone and there are always members of the club jumping there.

Last time I saw him was about a year ago and a half ago at Williston, Florida. He actually posted as "hacker" here on DZ.com. Here is a link to his post: http://www.dropzone.com/forum/Skydiving_C1/Events_&_Places_to_Jump_F19/One_Les_Hatfield_P1641701/ He posted a cel phone number: 352-461-6654 Hope this hepls.

Ok, Now I know who you are. If at any point you have any questions or need any help, please let me know. Juan

Eric, I am one of the instructors at Palatka. I don't know you but I am always willing to help anyone and trained people as needed. Remember that not everyone out there is an instructor and also not qualified to give advise. If you have any questions or concerns, you can always talk to Art (DZO) of Jeff (S&TA). I'm also always willing to help and like you I hate when people exaggerate or talk BS about their "personal skydiving experiences". If at any point you need my help and I am the DZ you are welcome to ask me whatever you want to know. (I do not get annoyed with questions). Like someone already mention it, the SIM is a great source of information. Hopefully this helps and again if you have any concerns about your safety or someone else's you can always come and talk to me. Be safe, Juan

I'm sure he is been sarcastic. Juan

Yes but what you are quoting does not say anything about the student jumping with anyone else than a coach or an instructor. I do remember from my coach course that the course evaluator told us that anyone not licensed yet can only jump with coaches and instructors It does not matter if he/she has been clear to jump solo. Juan

I think that you have to re-check that information. I am almost completly sure that according to USPA a student (no license yet) can only jump with coaches and instructors. Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong. Juan

Contact Mel at SKYWORKS Parachute Service he is the authorized rigger for Icarus. He will give you a quote over the phone. He is in South Carolina. Ph:864-429-8428 I don't remember exactly how much he charged to reline my FX but it was around $200 and he was super fast. Hope this helps. Forgot to add that Icarus does not reline canopies. They have 2 authorized riggers, one on the east coast (Mel), one on the west. Check Icarus website.