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Thanks for all of the input - I really appreciate it.

Thanks for the replies – I’ve also received one offline indicating that the line bits look large. I should have given the specifics on canopy / container size. Looking at the UPT tool, it is appropriately sized. Sabre 2 190, PDR 176, and the container is a V350. Container was ordered new for these canopies, so I am assuming the bag is correctly sized. I will give it another shot paying attention to the size of the line bites. Thanks.

I am ramping up to make some jumps after a few year hiatus and I am struggling to get my main neatly packed up. I’ve owned a Javelin before. When packing this up, the main (in bag) set nicely down into the main packing tray and I could close things up. With this Vector the main closing flaps more or less wrap around the main (in bag) creating the packing tray. My issue is that either my packing skills blow (highly likely), my main is too big, or I am missing some critical steps to neatly pull this off. I basically end up with gaps between the side and bottom closing flaps. I’ve gotten a few completed without these gaps but I’ve had to spend so much energy tucking the exposed lines under the flaps that I no longer trust that the line stows are in order for deployment. I’ve attached some pictures for reference. I have lengthened the closing loop quite a bit. I can get a ‘decent’ looking pack job if I place the lines to the back pad, however this does not appear to be a recommended packing method, and it puts a large amount of stress on the closing loop, exposing the closing grommets. Does my main appear to be too large for the container? Any comments or tips / tricks to closing a modern Vector that may be helpful? Thanks.

I watched this film with my mother when I was a youngin, I’ve always been fond of the flick. np

Are there any "infrastructure" changes that need to be made on a Vector when switching from a metal cable to the Spectra cable, or vice a versa? I have recently ordered a Vector and on the fence as to which cable to install. I am almost certain I will elect to have a metal cable installed however would like to have the option or the Spectra cable once it has been field tested a bit more. thanks

Damn, though not very close, we shared a few kick Ass skydives.. . Condolences to those close to Mikal.

Thanks for all of the stories, opinions, and advice. Its a huge decision; I've been pondering since the offer came through Friday morning and I fell no closer to a decision than I did Friday evening. again thanks. np

I’ve been offered a nice, very nice job as a computer consultant type. Everything pans out very much in my favor except for the travel which could be up to 80% Monday morning through Thursday evening. Fridays are worked from home (paperwork). The company touts a nice life work balance culture and has many programs in place to support such; however I’m still concerned about the travel as I do have a wife and 6moth old child. Has anyone done it, what did you like? What did you dislike? Would you do it again? Do you have children? Thanks for taking the time to provide some input – the demographics are huge on this site and I figured there’s got to be someone on here that’s done the consultancy thing. np

Space Quest !!!!!!! I loved them old Sierra games.

I sent an email to Mirage asking about this. The reply was that it will be announced soon, and that we will be able to retrofit it to Mirages that are currently set up for an RSL.

Looks like Skydive Spaceland.

ITEC 4375 – Project Management & Practice – Wednesdays 7-10pm LOGT 2362 – Intro to Logistics Technology – TTH 4-5:30pm ITEC 4397 – Select Topics in Info Systems Technology – TTH 5:30 -7pm And that will be it for my bachelor’s degree, I will graduate in December! I took my first college course in 1995; it’s about time… NEil..P

My wife and I are having a baby and there is quite a bit of inner turmoil going on in my head about what my future in skydiving will be. I have not been skydiving very much since we married a year ago; however have always figured sometime in the near future I would be found around the DZ more frequently. And then comes a baby - which I am very excited about by the way. I know my poll questions are rather vague and there could be many more scenarios, however I just wanted to jump start some discussion about other people experience about skydiving and parenthood. There is a similar archived discussion found in the Women’s forum, I just though I would cater one towards fathers; however lady skydivers please feel free to contribute. np

Probably 10-12 times, fertilizer kicked in 7-8 weeks ago and it has been weekly since. neilp

Hows them beach jumps looking?

What is this? I see 3d spacer foam is available on all Wings now; is that the extent of it or is there more? np

I have an old school cheapo Time out that I used to have mounted in a protec. I believe I used Velcro and zip ties to keep it in place, and then I just worked some foam of some sort around it for comfort. Just get creative with it.

What was the outcome on that?

Having never landed on my rear risers, I do know where the stall point is on my canopy when tugging on em. I would be cognizant of this in addition to the wind conditions before attempting such a landing.

I love this DZ and am really going to try to make it this year. What are some good hotels etc. to stay at during the boogie? I know several like to stay at the beach condos next to the Floriabama, is there a place I can get prices on these? Thanks neilp

Though I have only a few skydives – I’m in complete awe of the picture I have in my head of (skratches) skydancing. I once spent some time “studying” 4way and we would do these no contact drill dives; man that’s some fun skydiving. The thought of the patience and practice I would love to cipher to take those no touch 4 ways and bust out into multi plane sky dances… Whoa that’s neat..

Is there any rhyme or reason as to when the Jet flies? Is it just when there is enough interest? I will be in San Diego of the week of March 26th – April 1st and would love to jump the jet. neilp

My wife bought me one a few years ago from Tammi Carbone. Search for her on and you may find what you are looking for. neilp

Thanks for taking the time to explain that to me. Yes – I have experienced bruising on my biceps since the day I first jumped the rig, not huge but defiantly bruising,,, amazing. I will call sunpath today to see what we can do about making this rig fit me better. I noticed a Lateral adjustment option on their repair page. Thanks again np