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You mention that you have a wingsuit friendly rig, of which the dynamic corners are a good idea but probably not really necessary, as well as a longer bridle and slightly bigger pilot chute, but why a pull-out? From BirdMan's faq, they only recommend a throw out BOC. http://www.bird-man.com/index.php?n=faq BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

There was a long article about it in Skydiving magazine a few months ago telling us all to opposite it and what to say in the online form. I'd rather not get shot down if a plane I was in accidently ventured into the wrong airspace. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

The quickest way to get your jump numbers up is to keep jumping every weekend. I started just over a year ago. I've jumped every weekend for the last 8 months. I started flying a BM classic/GTi wingsuit right after I made my 200th jump (US recommendations). Get some good used gear. You can make more jumps that way not having to look/wait for used equipment, and you can pack for yourself all the time if you want to, in case the packers are busy. That said wait until you're sure of what you want for at least a few hundred jumps before you go out and buy something. Rent for a few jumps and downsize until you're on something that you can have fun and learn on for a while. Then you can sell the gear and get something else without spending nearly as much money as you would have on gear rental. You don't need to set a strict schedule, just jump when you want to, have fun, and the numbers will come. Then take a first flight course from a certified wingsuit instructor. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

I've had a similar problem twice. I was under a very docile canopy (Falcon 215 at 1:1, with Dacron lines). I pulled around 4k, so I had time to work on it. When I tried to unstow my brakes, one toggle released and the other was knotted up. I needed two hands to untie the knot, but I didn't want to try to work on it while spiraling down. What I did is put my right wrist through the toggle and that way I could maintain level flight with my right arm/wrist while I used two hands to untie the knot. After some work, I got it out and was still above my hard deck. Another time on the same canopy, I had the brake line wrap itself around two fingers tightly and cause a tension knot. I didn't have a hook knife with me, and couldn't cut away in that situation. I was able to use my other hand to release the tension and get my fingers out of the knot. I would have landed that one for sure and probably the other one too if I couldn't have got the knots untied in time. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

One way to find all the exact changes is to download both the 2005 and 2006 SIM in .pdf format, extract the text, and then do a diff. You could do something similar with the HTML version. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

There's a bunch of manuals here: http://www.parachuteriggers.com/packing%20instructions.htm It has the one for the Raven/Falcon, but nothing about the Interceptor. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

SkyDance SkyDiving in Davis, CA does 30,000 foot jumps every once in a while. http://www.skydance.net/sd/highj.htm You could buy a jet ride there at the American Boogie. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

Cool article. Here's some of the quotes I found interesting. I can't wait to see the view from near the top of one. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

How much did it cost to get the B-12's replaced with step through leg straps? BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

You're thinking of the USPA membership number, which is now over 200,000. That document I linked also states that USPA members reported making 2,221,115 jumps in 2004. That 1 death per 105,767 jumps. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

Acording to http://uspa.org/about/images/memsurvey04.pdf in 2004, there were 21 deaths out of 32,057 USPA members. Assuming all USPA members are skydivers, that's a 1 out of 1,526 fatality rate. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

So who wants to start the fundraiser to help build Jeb's landing devices? BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

So there's money in computers? I've got a few degrees and a job, but I manage to spend most of what I make skydiving. College is a lot of fun though. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

I've got a couple of bowling balls and often go after a day of jumping, or at night during the week. I average about 160. Now my golf clubs have only been used a couple of times since I started jumping because my weekends are all spent at the DZ. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

I haven't jumped any buildings yet, but I'm sure it feels just like warm apple pie BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

I'm not the best person to answer this, but I think by "caribbeaner rings" you mean the 3-ring release attached from the instructors harness to the main risers and the main parachute. The TI probably didn't want you touching them since if you were to pull the release cable out of the locking loop, the riser would release and that would be bad. It is a common reaction to grab the risers or the 3-rings on opening, espically if you're not used ot opening shock and don't know what to expect. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

You're probably thinking of the rec.skydiving newsgroup, one link to it is here: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.skydiving?lnk=lr BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

Balloons, choppers, tailgates. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

A friend of mine got dragged a long ways on a windy day after his first solo jump after graduating AFF. He never cut away, and finally ended up in a bush that stopped him. He was mostly on his back, but cut all cut up on his arms and legs. I don't think he thought to cut away, but if you're worried about the $60 repack and you're already getting dragged, keep in mind the damage you can do to the rig after landing. He ended up paying upwards of $300 to rebuild the rental rig. On windy days, disconnect the RSL once you're under a good canopy so you don't hesitate cutting away on the ground if needed. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

The ad in this month's Parachutist makes me want to go there. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

http://www.cypres-2.com/ The think the Cypres 1 was no longer made after May 13, 2003. The principle is the same, with a few upgrades. Yes it counts down quicker, but the normal use is the same. I don't know if I'd call that more efficent except for the fact you don't have to wait as long to see if it's at "0" correctly. Also you never have to replace the battery, just send it in every 4 years. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

Which tape are you guys talking about? How would I get a copy of it? I'm a new BASE student (2 jumps at Bridge Day, with a FJC) so I'm interested in learning from others mistakes. I'm not keen on seeing others die, but I'd watch this particular video as you describe it to gain the technical knowledge. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

Call the DZ first, some won't anyone over 200 lbs jump. Other will up to around 220-230, but only at 5-6k, so it's just a hop and pop. Some will taker heavier students, but only if they are in reasonable shape. I just got my sister to go on a tandem, and she weighs around 230, 5'10". We had to go to a different DZ than we planned so she could go all the way to 14k, without even an extra charge (some DZ's charge $1 per pound extra for anyone over 200 lbs). Other DZ's have a different weight limit for women and men. My sister is very sensitive about her weight, and only wanted to jump once in her life, so I tried to make sure she got full altitude and wasn't treated differently by having to pay more. The winds were low that day, so she did have a fast butt slide landing (jumpsuits recommended). She asked afterwards why her 140 lbs boyfriend's landing was so much slower so I had to explain that her weight was a factor there. I don't think anyone should ever be forced or talked into jumping. My advice is to offer it to her, explain how fun it is, but let her make her own decision before you pay for it. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

Or a sticker or printout of an AAD in the pouch. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

http://www.johnnyutah.com/risersortoggles.html I haven't heard anyone recommend to pop only one toggle and not both. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative