weekendwonder

Hmmmmm.... I think the chart is resonable as a recommendation/information resource, but a hard and fast regulation? Based on what I've seen, most canopy accidents aren't directly related to size, but to the pilot's skill and ultimately, judgement. Certainly, size does impact the degree of skill required, but wing loading (which basically, this boils down to) should be the choice of the individual jumper. You would hope that anyone looking to downsize would gather info such as this, talk to other SKILLED jumpers at their DZ, and demo different canopies before making the move. I know I did. Me? About 220 out the door, and jumping a Diablo 150. Plenty fast for me, but would hate to be REQUIRED to stay there is I chose to go smaller in the future. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

Jump #8, October 1993. AAD misfire deployed the reserve as the main was deploying (maybe opening shock set it off). Chopped the main and rode the reserve. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

Best time: .16 sec Worst time: .22 sec Avg time: 0.198 sec Age: 46 Sex: M bleus, bob p Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

nope. with the trend toward extreme downsizing of canopies, all that will happen is the 250+ crowd will be jumping 125s and smaller. blues, bob p Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

There are proscribed minimum pull altitudes that depend on your rating and the type of jump. I'm sure someone has already quoted them in this thread. These are minimums, only. You pull where you are most comfortable, though if you are pulling high (say, 4000 and up) you should let others on the load know so that exit order can be adjusted accordingly. Me? I generally start my pull sequence around 2500, which usually puts me in the saddle around 1800. blues, bob p. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

AFF... S/L... It's all good. Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

It's already been said, you don't HAVE to have them, but they sure make a difference. I started out without 'em. When I bought my first bootie suit, my first thought was "What took me so long?". Blues, Bob P. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

1) You are. The pilot does his best to set the jump run, but ultimately, you are responsible regardless of where in the exit order you are. 1a) Not sure about "theory vs practice" 2) You should know BEFORE deployment if you have bad spot or not. Then, look for the safest out regardless of the walk and head for it. You should also know the wind direction before you board the plane to avoid a downwind/crosswind landing, even if you are landing off the DZ. Blues, Bob P. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

Main: Diablo 150 Reserve: PD 193r When I bought the rig (Vector II) in 1993 (yes, 1993), I had a PD 210 main, so I guess the "smaller reserve than main" held true at the time. I do, however, think it is probably wise to have a LARGER reserve than the main since given the probably extreme conditions under which you use it, I like the idea of more fabric than "normal" than less. BTW: 2 reserve rides on it. Blues, Bob P. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

To double-wrap or not... Seems to me it depends on the canopy mfg's instructions on how to pack the canopy. This assumes, of course, the mfg provides instructions, and the canopy purchaser takes the time to read them. Blues, Bob P. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

Sure is. Fear of heights is a primal thing, so is it surprising the idea of jumping out of an airplane more than 2 miles up tends to raise the anxiety levels a bit? A little fear/apprehension makes you (me, anyway) more alert/attentive to the details, and hopefully safer. When you take things for granted is when bad stuff happens. Use it, don't dwell in it. Blues, Bob P. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

PD 210 (1993), then Triathlon 190 and then a Diablo 150. A couple of things to consider: 1) don't bite off more than you can chew for your 1st canopy. Be conservative on your wing loading. I've seen more than one jumper get in over their head (too fast, too soon) and end up hurting themselves with something that they just weren't ready (yet) to handle. 2) think used. That way the commitment isn't too great if, after mastering your first canopy, you want to downsize or go with something with a little more zip to it. 3) be sure to get a good solid grounding in packing whatever you buy. Different canopies have their own quirks for ensuring smooth, safe openings. Spend some time with more experienced jumpers who have the same type of canopy and ask LOTS of questions about what they've learned as the best way to get the sucker in the bag. Blues, Bob P. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

Thanks.... I'll give this one a try. Don't know if their c/s is good or bad, but I guess I'm about to find out! Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

Trying to get hold of the mfg of the Digitude altimeter. Got a couple of questions about repair costs (or replace costs) I'd like to get answered. Tried email ([email protected]) but no joy so far. Anyone have any luck getting in contact w/these folks? If so, how? Thanks, Bob P. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

confuzion Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

A couple of times. Once when my reserve pin was accidentally dislodged on the way to altitude and once or twice when we took a shot at catching a hole during a "low deck industrial haze" day. Toughest was the "dislodged reserve pin" ride since everyone else exited, leaving me and the pilot for the trip down. Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

The debate rages on... "Best way to learn to skydive" (like with canopies/containers/etc.) tends to be whatever you have done or are doing since few would admit that what they are doing/have done WASN'T the "best". Both programs have their pluses and minus and both routes will get you certified and ready to really learn what it is all about. Neither really teaches you how to skydive (mostly how to survive) since skydiving is, IMHO, an ongoing process where you should be constantly learning no matter how many jumps you've got under your belt. Go the way that makes the most sense for you (and your wallet). Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

The big round is getting more play than the KH pics. Of course, it IS pretty wild to see. Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

First jump on for my 35th b'day. Ten years later, still at it. [Boy, Chuck sure looks funny with HAIR!] Blues, Bob P. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

Prolly already been said, but whatever is flying that day is my favorite jump plane. Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

You sure it's a stainless steel pot? All the turkey fryer/pot kits I've seen are aluminum. Took a quick peek at http://www.target.com/gp/search.html/ref=sr_bx_1/602-2292119-5626227?url=index%3Dtarget&field-keywords=turkey+pots (target.com), and all the ones they showed as being available were all aluminum as well. Didn't see the $30 special advertised, but just wondering... Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

Based on what is said here, Mike went above and beyond. The only question that came to my mind was whether or not a 2 hour recurrency refresher is really enough after 11 years? Not advocating one position or the other, just posing the question... What do you think? Not looking for the "official" response, but your opinions/thoughts. Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

Agree. Doesn't matter how it happened, once you took possession, returning to the owner in the same condition you received it in is YOUR responsibility. Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

sofa shaken or stirred? Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

completely dark blondes or brunettes? Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.