IanHarrop

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  1. Of the 28 dropzones in Canada (listed on cspa.ca) these are the the ones that are also affiliated with USPA (as listed on uspa.org)
  2. https://www.dropzone.com/classifieds/category/6-complete-systems/
  3. I found this https://www.dropzone.com/forums/topic/55792-don-grant--d-1248 and this https://projectpi.skydiveworld.com/Pipeople.htm#dongrant
  4. If you are looking for a PC application that lets you download videos from YouTube, this is the one I use - the free version works just fine https://www.any-video-converter.com/en6/for_video_free/
  5. So far I am pleased with them. I probably only have a dozen jumps on them but they seem to be holding up well.. They certainly stretch very well I double stow everything. Recently I pulled open a pack job and watched how things deployed. It appeared to be the same as if I was using rubber bands. It's the end of the season here. Local DZs are now closed so I won't get any more jumps on them this year.
  6. See this thread https://www.dropzone.com/forums/topic/269203-is-jeff-barlow-legitimate/
  7. It's a private group... can't see it. Any chance copy information there to here?
  8. I made a few jumps using my newly made tube stows. The first was with rubber bands for the locking stows but tube stows on all the others and then a hop and pop with tube stows for the locking stows as well. I could see no issues so I made a couple of jumps from the top with everything as tube stows. They worked great. On the plus side I liked how they performed and I liked the tension they provide when double wrapped. On the down side I am looking to add glue to the joints. Over the four jumps so far with them I had two of them separate while packing. From what I've found online rubber cement appears to be the glue to use with latex tubing. Thoughts or suggestions on gluing tube stows will be much appreciated. Thanks, Ian Edited to specify rubber cement seems to be recommended for Latex tubing. From what I've read Silicone tubing is a whole different thing when it comes to adhesives.
  9. Made my first 12 Tim-Stows To be cautious, I have kept my 4 locking stows as good old Keener rubber bands but the other 8 stows have been changed. I'll probably do a hop and pop, look for anything I notice either during the opening or inspection after the jump before I consider changing my locking stows. Much thanks! Ian
  10. I searched the FAA site and found a similar name, sent in DM in case I'm wrong. Check your messages Here's where I looked https://designee.faa.gov/#/designeeLocator
  11. I've heard of people making their own tube stows and since availability of quality rubber bands is now an issue, I'm hoping someone can post detailed instructions on how to make standard size tube stows. Yes I know they can be purchased but I'm curious. I've done a search of the forums and did not find details like: what tubing to use diameter of the tubing length to cut to for each stow how much overlap of the tube is recommended what glue if any should be used. I've probably missed something important that needs to be considered. Is anyone out there making their own tube stows and willing to share details?
  12. Maybe it's because I'm an older skydiver... "The Cape" by Guy Clark
  13. I have no real answer for you but I've seen newbies really crank on their leg straps and tighten them to the extreme. This is not a good idea. You need to be able to fit two fingers in between your leg and your harness. People need to be aware of Suspension Trauma. There's lots on-line about it, you can here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_trauma
  14. Back in the early 80s when I weighed 125 lbs I loved my Merlin. I could put it down anywhere and land super soft. I'm closer to 190 now and far older.... my Silhouette 210 treats me nice
  15. An interesting demonstration of a concept but far from practical. To fly 1,403 miles took 8 days. "The flight legs ranged from about 159 miles to as long as 211, and had an average flight time of around 88 minutes. All told, over the eight days that the mission lasted, the aircraft was in the air for nearly 12 hours."
  16. Thanks Rob! It occurs to me that I could modify this slightly and use crepe paper much like we used for WDI. Then I wouldn't even have to worry if it got dropped in freefall and ended up in the canola. Finding and then getting anything out of canola sucks. Edit to add: As I think about it more, light weight nylon fabric might indeed perform better and should not be a problem to hang on to by cutting a hole in one end to use as a handle. Easy to deploy for releasing the ashes and easy to get rid of if I'm unlucky enough to have a mal on the jump. Always have to consider the worst case.
  17. Much thanks for this. The fact that the people on the ground know when the ashes go is a big plus. Now I just need a tube.... Does anyone have a good (easy) tube design?
  18. I've done a couple of ash dives with a fabric case on my arm but I just got a request for another ash dive and I am considering using a tube. My thoughts are that I can put the ashes in the tube and fold the fabric a few times to keep them in there. I should be able to come up with a way to keep the fabric folded until it's time to release them in freefall. Thoughts?
  19. minor revision " ETUDES ET FABRICATIONS AERONAUTIQUES" I referenced this document https://alter.com/trademarks/papillon-72379768
  20. Maybe not... they might actually be looking for a logbook for judging. If so, I am guessing it might be a hard thing to find something prepared for that purpose. "Judge Logbooks Each Judge is required to maintain a logbook, in which is recorded the judging activity of the Judge concerned, together with details of the class of competition judged as well as details of any judging positions held (Principle, Event, Chief or Chief of Judge Training). Each entry recording competition judging activity must contain at least the following information: date of competition, name of competition, name of CJ, location, function, discipline(s) judged, and the number of jumps/performances actually judged in each discipline. The results (including written and practical test scores achieved) together with the location, discipline(s) and the number of all jumps/performances judged for all re-evaluations and/or training courses taken must be recorded in the same logbook and must be signed by the Chief of Judge Training. The required personal data includes, at a minimum: full name, a passport sized photograph, country of residence and NAC. The Chief Judge at each competition should sign for the authenticity and correctness of the activity recorded in the logbook. The Chief Judge may have his logbook signed by any Principal Judge, the Meet Director or the Organizer. Note: At the International FAI level, the Sporting Code, Section 5 requires that all entries in a judge’s logbook be in English."
  21. yup there is Home > Classifieds > Base Gear (it's at the very end of the list) https://www.dropzone.com/classifieds/category/20-base-gear/
  22. I found this as an example https://www.cafepress.ca/+fly_forever_wall_calendar,582483057