freefaller2001

I think you're right Craig - the Leicester square one is very small in comparisson. The Charring Cross one sounds fine to me

HOPEFULLY I should be in the country - if so then hell yes!

Yeah I'm a londoner who's only just caught up with this thread! I often go to Hinton or Langar depending on my urge to burn down the motorway (be it on 2 or 4 wheels :p) Has there already been a big London meet? The BCPA trip this year did a big London meet before going to Elsinore - it was hillarious - and a great way to make the trip less awkward... Since I was the only "veteran" BCPA tripper I got nicely fueled on beer for my stories. All in all a great Laugh I reckon it'd be fun to have a nice meet up now the weather's nice :) Anybody going up to the Nats? If they want a lift I can offer one - and I'll take the car not the bike :p I'm also going up to BK for Beth's 21st if anyone is interested too.

really interesting read! thanks for that. I've never been faced with the opportunity (that I know of) of landing uphill or downhill... otherwise the rest I have done and can do with a fair amount of confidence (I think over confidence is dangerous) - despite having initiated high speed approaches I'm not really into high performance landings I prefer accuracy (which is something I compete in). After reading peoples reasoning and questions I'm quite happy that I'm not really in any rush to change. Unlike bikes & cars which I change often just for the sake of it. I'll stick to this canopy for a bit longer (it's pretty anyway ) and then think about it again. Is my weight ever going to cause a problem for chosing a canopy? I understand that some canopies need to be loaded a certain way - I know that I will never want a high performance ultra eliptical cross braced nutter hankerchief - but I know I WILL want a more experienced canopy in due course. Thanks for your interest and comments!

well i weight about 14 1/2 stone (not fat honest!! ) and load it at about 1.22-ish... it's been worked out on my profile anyway

that's what I was feeling. I know I've pretty much mastered my current main (though from my experience (which despite my lower jump numbers I have been in the sport for many years) you never truly master something until you go too far! - my instructors said that I'd probably be happier on something a little bit smaller (not radically - as I said something like a 170) - but I'm not bothered - the ZP.exe is basically a sabre copy but with a little steeper glide angle and a few different diving/turning characteristics. I trimmed (not as in cut... as in adjusted!!) the brake lines a little (with advice) and that's made it a little more enjoyable to fly. you've thrown forward some good things to think about - I';m glad I posted this!

Just wandering about your thoughts on this. I have always been told by numerous instructors that I have excellent canopy control. (not supposed to be a show off statement, merely I have always grasped the concept of canopy control and seem to understand it pretty well). I've never (touch wood) had a bad landing, and my landings have always been within 5-10 meters of my target (I like to test my accuracy

ahhh ooops - NOW you tell me!! should be good fun - besides I'll look after you - you know, keep your glass full etc...

my first impressions are - good on you for giving 4 ways a go already!!

can't make it during the week.... however I shall try and make it for the weekend!

yeah that's great info there!

I was talking to a friend about maybe going to Dubai at some point - as I hear they have a great dropzone there. Anybody got any experience of this place? I am very au fait with arabic culture so that is not an issue. I've done a quick search for any posts but haven't really found a decent review of it yet - so any advice & thoughts would be great!

I liked it too - hence why I got it! I think the black is going to be warm in Cali.... hmmmm good think it ain't skin tight!

ok here's mine - just cos you're nagging me and I can't say no! rush job but you get the idea!

Cool - enjoy yourself over here - hope the weather holds for you! There's some fun riding around Stonehenge if you're interested.... But yes bikes in general are sexy - hmmm I wonder if I would be nice sleek and ooo so sexy... Nah... far too macho for that