ngawang01

I have no intention to set up a business anywhere. I'm in the scientific research field. I'm just curious about the skydiving industry. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

The response to this thread has sparked a great deal of emotions and apathy between some of you guys. It was not my intention. I admit I was wrong "stereotyping" (thank you riggermick forr the correction) some third world manufacturing practices. But, do not blame me. I'm just a victim of numerous merchandise deceptions. I believe that everyone of us had been a victims of low quality foreign made products . When it comes to my safety I would like the best equipment out there. I believe that Kolla and Cloudi, evethough they work for PD, are not bias in their arguments. They are probably trying to score some brownie points defending the company they work for, but thats beside the point. They are protecting a product that they believe in. Also, the response from other skydivers to this thread has assure me that the PDReserve, eventhough is not made in the USA, is a great reliable product. I did not realize how much time and effort is invested in the manufacturing and design of new skydiving product. I would like to do a research for my (GEB 6365) International Business Analysis class next semester. Where can I get information on the bussiness practices in the skydiving industry? Are the accounting book public property? What about their taxes records? If any of you guys can help me out with this I will appreciate their help. Thank you, and to those that I offended in this thread, please accept my most sincere apologies. Blue skies, "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

You are absolutely right. Then, if only cost lets say 300.00 USD to make a canopy(this price include materials, all the overhead expending, shipping, etc,etc.) Why they don't keep the prices down to a more affordable rate. I thought that the high price of the skydiving equipment was because it was custom made equipment made by FAA certified riggers and labor. Obviously this is not the case. Then, why not keep the prices low? I bet you that there will be more people getting into skydiving.(Unless the industry is targeting the opposite). I remember after my tandem jump I got all excited about it and want it to sign up for class rigth away. When I found out how expensive the sport was(equipment wise) that pull me back a good 6 months before I decided to go ahead and pursue the sport. Still is a drag to come by with 1000's of dollars to buy and upgrade equipment. Somehow I feel that I'm not the only one who feel this way. I though that skydiving industry was like the surfing industry. The most expensive boards are hand made in Hawaii or California. You can get a cheap board machine made in China (RonJon brand). But If you want quality you buy handmade by well known shapers. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

If sticking your shoe up your ass work for you, is O.K. I would not try that myself. I'm sticking with safety first. Thats all. I'm not stereotypying or nothing like that. I won't try getting LASIK surgery anywhere else neither. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

If the car breaks down or fail you can always pull on the side of the road and call AAA. Is the reserve breaks down of fail....What do you do? "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Alrighty then. I'm convinced. I don't care where is made as long as it works. Hells Bells, we are jumping out of a plane anyways. Why do we care where is made? It adds to the trill of jumping out. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

You are right. When you get paid .05 cents an hour and work your butts off 7 days a week the quality of the product can be questionable. But I guess that if few low quality manufactured reserves slips through the cracks it will be O.K. Some reserves never got ridden anyways. Myself, I will try to get a first world made reserve on my first rig. That is just my opinion. I've done a lot of traveling around the world and I have seen their operations. I do not mind to wear a pair of jeans sew in Bangladesh, but a reserve canopy... "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Is there any safety issues with the snaps on? "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

I have caught myself reaching for the PC often. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Step through or clips on, which one is a better harness? "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Is that rig for sale? "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Show me that trick. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Whats the fee for the 4,8 year maintnance and the battery change. I thinking about buying an used rig that has a cypres that needs the 8 years maintnance and a battery replace. I want to know if is worth the money. I looked in the cypres website, no prices posted. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Is a Fury 220. I'm 195 out the door. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

I'm buying an used rig. How old of a reserve canopy should I stay away from? Is 16 years too old? How often they need to be replaced? Is there a FAA regulation on this? "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

That's it! I'm convinced. Big canopy, big reserve. I got it! Thanks you all for the advice. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

My instructor told me to look around for a Jav with a PD190. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Is a Jav5 with a fury 220 reserve and a PD230 a better choice? "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

I'm shopping around for my first rig. I got my eyes on a reflex Elite with a PD190 and a PDR 143. Does a small reserve like that would be a bad choice for a first rig? "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Do not be afraid to experience FEAR. Fear is what keeps you alive. People who said that experience "NO FEAR" had a short life span. Fear equal respect, respect brings knowledge, knowledge enhance your experience, and the more experience you have, the more fun you have. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

You will find out that sometimes you need to do jump levels with different instructors. This is really good, too. You get different point of views about your skydiving progression. Whatever you do, Don't forget to smile and to pull. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

I'm very busy guy, too. I did my AFF last spring. It took me about 5 months to complete it. I did one or two jumps every 30 days. I passed all the levels all right. I repeated level 6 because I wait too long (45 days) and nailed both times. You need to log at least one jump within 30 days. I will not recommend wait too long, but I want you to know that it can be done. Just stay focus on each skydive. If is too windy and you can't jump, look at other skydivers landing and learn from their mistakes. Ask questions, a stupid question is the one you do not ask. Other Sdver are always willing to share their knowledge. Nobody in the DZ like to see anybody getting hurt. Get graduation jump filmed. I did not and I regret it. Nothing like see yourself tumbling through the sky at the exit and then getting stable...... by yourself. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Gracias Brother. I will call him. Have you had a chance to check out his product? "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

Send me the info on Liquid Sky. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf

get some MX pants for free flying. "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I". pf