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Don't believe that the Sabre2 opens on heading? Check out a video my buddy made.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJLfhB9akJI

I would say even tight... I understand what you mean by length. Are you saying that altough they are even, there may be room to shift? Explain?

What I meant was, that if I had not known that Vince posted that deragatory comment, I may have defended myself.

I'm glad you told me about this post before I knew who it was, I may have jumped the gun...

Well Matt, I remember talking to you about it during the demo. I'm sure that my leg straps were even, and I wasn't shifting in my harness. I'll also be fair and say there may have been other issues that I didn't explore. In the defense of Flight Concepts....I flew many of their canopies during my student progression and they were fine. Also, they have been very good to many people, especially the military. ALSO, Red's customer service is fantastic. It may have been the ONE I jumped? Now stop ragging on me

Apologies, YES, it was a 155, but I don't see how that is relevant?

Try calling Art Sherry at skydivestore.com, he is pretty knowledgeable about Precision canopies, and has good contacts for them.

Flight Concepts Rage 150. Had a built-in turn, and scared me on every landing.

No problem, you guys make great products!

If you go to XE.com or some other currency converting website, you should be able to compare the AUD to USD. You'll find that you'll be charged very little difference from that price. I purchased my box before my helmet, and couldn't tell the difference either time.

He's not really dead....it was all an illusion.

Right on. I ordered my second container with the freefly handle. I never had any problems with it coming dislodged, I just preferred the hackey handle. I called Ankie at Wings, and a few days later had a new handle sent to me....for free. I have always had the BEST customer service from Wings.

It never fails that the weather doesn't cooperate when I am bored, sitting at home on break with nothing to do!

Please don't hurt yourself, be PATIENT, and don't affect anyone else. If you are considering jumping a canopy with a 1.6WL @ your experience level....don't do it.

I dropped my Gatorz the other day and used a sharpie to fill in the scratches...

FIREFLY!! I've owned two suits and a pair of pants. Firefly rocks and their customer service can't be beat!

Have you seen the videos of Jeffro and the Precision guys doing the tests? I feel safe enough landing that thing straight in!

Word up.

Since I couldn't find the R-Max in the gear section, I thought that I would write my review here. About me: I jump a Wings container, a Sabre2 150 and and an R-Max 148. Last week at Rantoul I had the opportunity to demo a lot of canopies from Art Sherry @ skydivestore.com and Skyfest. After trying out the Stiletto and a smaller Sabre2, I decided to try the Nitron 150. Due to my poor packing skills I opend in severe line twists that I couldn't get out of. By about 1900 feet I decided it was time to get rid of it. The reserve opening was pretty mushy since I didn't have a terminal opening, but it was still quick for what felt like an eternity to me. It opened on heading (thanks Mike) and flew straight (which I've heard some reserves do not do). I was a little concerned about landing a 148 sq ft non-zp canopy, but it landed like a main and put me right on my tippy toes. I was a bit hesitant at buying an R-Max at first versus buying a PD or other reserve, but I wouldn't have a problem getting another one. Additionally, I was able to purchase it for 40% off at that, no other reserve came close to the $700 bucks I paid for the R-Max. Thanks to my rigger, thanks to Art at skydivestore and thank u Precision.

Welcome to Fort Campbell, we need more jumpers here! Listen to Matt, he won't steer you wrong. Matt, when can I take that coach course? I'm long overdue. Josh

So there were less people, less vendors, etc. So what? I still had fun. Met some great people, joined the Hellfish, jumped alot, got drunk, and even met Amy Chmelecki. It was worth it.

His eating habits will change ALL the time. My 3 year old daughter went from throwing up all the time to eating like a horse, to not eating, to being selective since Christmas.....best advice if you are truly concerned is to see his pediatrician.

Does anyone know how to add/who to contact to add a specific piece of equipment to a gear review or classified postings? Specifically for the R-Max? I don't see it listed under Precision's canopies in the gear review section. Also, I have gear posted and there is only a link for a regular raven reserve and not for the R-Max. Thanks.

By all means I completely agree with what you are saying....I was just trying to be funny. By the way, did you get a chance to meet all the Wings folks while you were down there? I can't wait to visit Zhills.