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I peel after them on just about any video jump other than tandems. Can't always see the count, so I just hang on till they are on their way out. No possible way to be skunked that way. Then I'm already above them, so I just sink in a little and it works out great for me. Never missed a point. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

Yeh, I had my first tandem cutaway last week. Opened with a snivle snivle smack. It happens, so I released the toggles and looked up... As soon as I released the toggles we started a right turn, so I countered with the left toggle. Now when one toggle is at your waist and the other is not, something isn't right. I can't exactly say what it was, but the front right side lines were tight and junked up, and the rear lines were loose and flaping as was the right rear of the canopy. So it was either a line over, a buncha tension knots, or both... A couple attempts to clear, nothing happening... "Alright dude, this parachute isn't working out to well... so here's what we're gonna do. This will feel a little weird..." So I kept it flying straight, peeled the cutaway, gave a 3, 2, let of go of the left toggle, chop! Clean cutaway, clean reserve deployment, uneventful landing after that. Told the student he just got two for the price of one! Can't beat that! Anyway, it was my first tandem cutaway, goodtimes! USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

Just ease up on the BK value meals a bit and you'll be good. But Jesus made you just the way you are for a reason, and he thinks you are beautiful as do the rest of us. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

I've been going to College full time and jumping as much as I can inbetween. Gotta balance the school versus work, but definitely get yourself plugged in the DZ as well, and start doing any kinda work you can to make some bucks. I just worked my way through the system, got some instructional ratings, just graduted, still jumping, and going to get my masters. You can do it if you really want, but definitely stay in school. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

Non-skydiving related, but spiral fracture in the right tib fib, snapped in three places. Big ole rod right down the middle of the tibia. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

Yep, see if there is any work, or just go hang out. Better to keep your face around rather than dissappear for awhile and then return. I busted my leg during the winter and was unable to skydive much the next season, so I became a video editor. Just do something to keep yourself in it. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

Yes we teach it, do they always do it...nope. Often, probably not, occasionally, perhaps the smart ones do. Rarely, most likely. The way I figure it, students see the ground coming up and that's all they're thinkin....here comes the ground. Perhaps if the radio operator mentioned to prepare for a PLF it might come back to them, but other than ground prep, PLFing is rarely mentioned afterwards. I feel like they just try to get out of the way of the inevitable ground making contact with their body... my 2 cents... USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

One of the best ways I've seen and have been instructed on, is whether you are in a tandem side spin or some crazy solo spin, go into a tracking position. Arching only makes a side spin worse. So I've been taught to track out of the spin. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

Canon Rebel XT and a Sonic Helmet. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

That was my first camera helmet. I did alright with it, but it's large, clunky, and wasn't very comfortable. I recently purchased the skydance sonic camera helmet. Fits much nicer, the chin strap is more comfortable, and I had no problems paying a little extra for it over the paramount. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

That was my first and so far only cutaway. Things happen a little faster when that toggle pops, lines twist, and you're spinning on your back under a velocity 90. Yeh I got rid of it. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

If he's jumping past the reserve repack date, and something were to happen, the pilot of the aircraft could potentially lose his license. That's FAA stuff, but a definite concern. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

Not really useful for skydiving. Nice on the ground, but I don't think it's worth the extra. The 18-55 is sufficient. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

I'm a top mounter (TRV-38) so that is cool with me. I shoot video for coach jumps and tandem/AFF video frequently. I was looking at the Bonehead flat top narrow, but can't justify spending that much when all I need to do is put cameras on my head, and can do it for a cheaper price with a quality helmet. Further input is appreciated. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

I need a new camera helmet... Looking at the new sonic, anyone own one have any thoughts, likes, dislikes about it? Other suggestions welcome. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

Bram Clement. Why? cause if you pass, you'll know you have what it takes. Bram is one of the few skydivers with all instructor certifications, and has given his life to teaching. He's tough, but if you want to be trained effectively and correctly, Bram is your man. Check him out at www.skydiveratings.com USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

The most important persons on this skydive is your wife and the TI. The camera guy comes second, and you are third. The TI needs not to worry about one person being in the way as he throws the drogue let alone two. Camera flyers are trained to stay out of the no fly zone which you could potentially enter if you get inbetween them. The safest way is to leave one second after the tandem. This will ensure clear air for drogue deployment. Once the camera flyer is set up, that's your time to move in. As a tandem instructor I will not let anyone float unless it's a trained camera flyer. So to keep yourself, your wife, and everyone else safe, dive out. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

One of the main real differences is cost. I currently jump a cheap plastic one. As long as it is sighted correctly, I've never had any real problems keeping my shots in frame. Granted the newton sights may be a bit more accurate, you tend to get a feel for what you are looking at anyway and just line up the shot. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

Yeh, I got my strong tandem rating this June, and I had to do an intentional cutaway since I have yet to have a real one. I got my rating with Bram Clement, and he pretty much knows everything. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

I think confidence plays a big part. Be it known that confidence is completely different from hot-headed-ness. I used to think I could do everything, I was way off. You should be confident that you will be able to teach the student effectively, otherwise it's a waste of their time and money. Instructing is a completely different world from fun jumping, cause at that point, the skydive is not about you. So you need to have the skills to preform the skydive, but be it on a subconcious level. Such that you fly outside of yourself to optimize maximum instruction possible, if that makes any sense. And if you fail the course, then you probably aren't ready, which sucks cause then it was a waste of your time and money. I do find instructors ratings rewarding however. It's pretty cool to be able to teach and mold new skydivers. Goodtimes. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

Hey hey, Jeff who? Best not be me boy, I got some stuff for you to play with...wait, let me rephrase that... USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

It's definite goodtimes! USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

I was also in johnnys FJC and made 26 jumps at the perrine that week. I learned so much from Johnny and I believe he has the best FJC to offer. THe student ratio was great we talked about what everybody did right or wrong as a group so we could all learn from it. It was the best vacation I've ever had and Is an experience I'll never forget. ALSO much props to the DENVER B TEAM you guys rock. USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.

I am a member of the CSA. I personally think it is a great organization as far as skydiving goes. Unfortunately no, there are not many skydivers who get up and go to church. When I am not working at the DZ, I do however. There are a few little perks to being a member of the CSA. You get a nifty little patch, and at many boogies, they will gather and organize some jumps just for CSA members. I live my life according to the Word. I live for Christ alone. He is my passion, and through Him, I am able to enjoy skydiving and the thrill of gravity that He has graciously given to us. Pretty much everyone at the dropzone has noticed that I live my life differently from the normal party animals that surround the skydiving world. I challenge all who are a Christian to join the CSA and spread the love of Christ. Eternal salvation is a BIG deal when participating in a risky sport such as skydiving. I am not afraid to go in or bounce, because my heart is with the Lord and I know I would be to if that were to happen. Where are you going? Think about that... USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer.