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OHHHHHHH, Mama!!!!
Thank you sir, may I have another?

He said "Bangkok" he he heh

14 of 16 correct. Scary....

I don't think you'll see many comp. swoopers using "gradual" carves. However, a more aggressive carving turn vs. a snap riser hook can produce awesome speed for swoops. This brings the conversation of, swinging out from center of canopy, back to the table. Real snappy hooks can do that, which, when done at the correct altitude, can also produce terrific speed for swoops. I am a fan of longer, aggressive carves.

Could also be read as, "Stay alive/intact alert".
Good points, as always.

I'm with you there. There are several of us, when given the chance to fun jump, say 5,000ft please.
It's all about the canopy!!!

I think it really depends on you: how many jumps on current canopy, landings on current canopy-on a HOT no wind summer day, and your satisfaction level with current canopy.
You should NEVER rush downsizing. I, personally, believe you should make a couple of hundred jumps on one size before downsizing. You are definitely on the right track, by demo'ing several canopies.
When making the decision, keep those Hot, no wind days in mind. I vote Cobalt!

Honestly, I would not worry about the B12's coming undone. Look at all the student rigs that have them, thousands and thousands, with no incident. The only issue I would have, would be that of comfort, not safety. You sound as if you are, without fail, doing self checks. If it makes it easier for you, do it.

The only time I have encountered twists with my Cobalt(s) has been hop and pops, and the canopy stayed straight and stable all the way through.
These things ROCK!!!

I am not worthy.......

I am an "enthusiast"!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you...

I couldn't agree more! You people stop it. (Hey, that's another one for me, thanks for the advice). This is fun.

O.K. I am starting to get it now!! Hey Beth (she loves it when I post), how am I doing?

How long must I be a "newbie"? This is very hurtful. I am now, officially, no better than the rest of you!!

I own 2 Cobalts. To get the performance I was looking for, I had to go down two sizes. I think the ad was intended to target those jumpers not interested in downsizing, yet. If someone were to jump the Sabre2, Hornet or Safire, and then jump the SAME size Cobalt, they would probably realize the benefits of the Cobalt: lighter toggle pressure, faster turns, more flare range for landings, not to mention the ease of packing.

I had a Jedei that, after I put a very large lip on the slider, would average 1,800 snivels.

There is NO BETTER prouder moment, holding your first baby, and always having the precious memories. She is beautiful!!
Congratulations.

Thanks for the feedback, TI's. I do have around 500+ tandem jumps, and was just curious what your limit was.

It is definitely one of those "options" that must be requested. It is a good idea to ask what method of cleaning the rigger uses, too. Some riggers will take it to the local car wash and use the high pressure washer on it. My rigger puts the container in a large ice chest with warm water and mild detergent, and uses a scrub brush. Works great, and is something you can do yourself to save some $$$.

It is so unfair that you have TWO Otters! Steve should give us one. I turned some good points with tandems this weekend:-), some interesting AFF, and a couple of good hop and pops, just to hang out under canopy!

Don't forget "post dive", where you get the axe if your execution wasn't perfect :-)

Cobalt openings are different, for sure. First thing, if you haven't already, is to read the deployment section on extremefly.com.
If you have already done that:
Make sure your hands stay off the risers during the deployment sequence. Keep them at your sides, about handle level.
Don't be afraid to open in a track.
Stay square in the harness through the deployment sequence.
Hope that helps.

It is hard work, trying to keep up with all you "post masters".
Go ahead, emartin, say something.....

The secret to success is to marry a jumper! This is/should be a qualifier for a serious jumper.
I married a girl in my first jump class!! We have a 2 year old, who has 1 jump. Bill Booth made the tandem harness for her (not really). I did take my wife on a tandem when she was 3 months pregnant, so the family could log one jump together, because that's the only jump my daughter will ever do!!

If your DZ is anything like mine, you have been plagued with strong winds, for months.
Tandem instructors: What are your maximum winds, and how much do upper winds affect your decision to jump?
Here is a scenerio: Ground winds 18-25, gusty. 500-1000 25+, 3,000 40-50, 5,000 50-60 (all winds are MPH). Would you jump?