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Nothing to do with that. This stowing was during packing, not after opening.

I remember a few years ago (okay, maybe 20 years), it used to be common to stow your slider into a rubber band which was attached at the top of some line, maybe the center cell B line. Basically, grab the center of the slider and stuff some of it through said rubber band before putting the canopy in the bag. Why did we do that, and why did we stop? Edited to make it clear that I'm talking about stowing during packing, not after opening.

Should they be allowed? yes Should they do it? no A Prince Albert is a whole 'nother question.

We didn't have time for an avionics repair, so we are just gonna taxi up 337 to our destination.

Totally out of line. If you want to be proper, get a copy of Judith Martin's "Miss Manners on Weddings," have your intended peruse it, and obey her every command. I seem to recall that proper for a daytime wedding will have the men in striped pants... Edit to add: hey, still buy the boots, they are great. Any you'll feel less constrained with materials if you are not trying to make them look good for the wedding attire, such as wondering whether it is ostrich or gator for an afternoon wedding

I'm good for a slot, if we can get enough folks. Gary

That was my belief, and maybe still is, but Brian Germain told me that the opposite is true. I still prefer the fatter lines. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a used canopy with either type, but would probably buy 825 for a new canopy or new line set.

Hey Jeff, I doubt that there is so much slack in the lines that you would need to "take a wrap." You're pretty tall, and have plenty of arm length for that flare. When in full flight, look up at the brake lines, which should be a bit bowed back in the wind. Pull down on the toggles until the slack is just taken out. My guess is that it will not be more than 3 or four inches, maybe less. A few local Sabre2 pilots are going to be gone to Florida this coming weekend, but I'm sure Ed or Steve van Horn could video you and give you some good tips.

PD only wants you to keep the Katana for one week. $30 includes one-way shipping, you need to pay to ship it back. Big Air Sportz is either $30 or $50 (not sure), and it's the usual 2 weekends, plus return shipping.

Negotiated world peace. Discovered a cure for cancer. Watched SouthPark, new and re-runs. So, one out of three is not so bad.

Let us all know what you find out.

I prefer my packjobs, on the average, to those of most packers. I'll use packers when my back hurts, when I'm making a lot of jumps in a day, and in winter when times are slow and they need to eat.

Are you going to make a double-pain lens, like ski goggles? Done as they do it, it should work great with regard to not fogging.

We only use them for POPs. That's so everyone can look their way on landing, in case those brittle old bones break.

I mean, how do you justify charging men and women different prices.

How do you justify that?

Then, this is not really related to canopy training. It's much more related to spotting and management of the landing area. Good canopy contol skills allow one to make last minute obstacle avoidance maneuvers without overcontrolling, or to be able to anticipate far enough ahead to minimize the need for late corrections.

Yeah, but you seem to have gotten yours up by a bit also!

How many jumps on your line set? When I re-lined my Stiletto, it was back to the snivelly openings of yester-year. I can pull in a track, once in a while get a snappy opening, but the great majority are quick and pretty soft. I have know other people that got a lot of hard openings on Stilettos, though. You might also give PD a call and see whether they have any suggestions for you, such as a slightly different size of slider, etc.

Okay, drive to RHV and I'll fly you to the DZ. Not Hollister, though, Lodi. Since you like formation skydiving, maybe you can get on some formation loads there. And no, I won't pick you up at PA airport.

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Chris Farley, whether as a motivational speaker, or as a male strip dancer. LMFAO!

The chart is obviously wrong close to end of life, as the author stated. $168 is only $84 per year, which is cheap. $418 is a bit much to pay, but $250 to $300 total cost for 2 years wouldn't be bad. Obviously pays to shop around and to understand all the costs of ownership, as well as the condition of what one is buying. Some people can not lay out the cash for a new one, even if it could be cheaper over the long run.

Can you believe what this used Cypres went for on eBay? It doesn't even seem to have had it's 8 year inspection. Mine is about the same vintage. I was just going to use it until it expires, but, if I could get even 2/3 as much, I'd sell it and buy a new one now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3667874956&category=310&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1

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