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Central Florida gets my vote. You can use highway 60 to cross the state to access some of the best DZs in the US. Plus if you're heading out of town to a boogie, Orlando airport flies all over. And then there's all the other outdoor things to do in Florida and you'll have both coasts to choose from. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

What kind of jumping are you wanting to do? diamonds are a dawgs best friend

It is possible to find a used container that will hold a range of canopies. I have an Eclipse that I've had from a 170 to a 126 in. Look for used Racer, Vector, and Javelin. They can be found for a decent price. Get one that holds a reserve and a main that is safe for you to jump now and for a downsize or 2 of the main. You can always sell or pass it on to a jumper in the future when you're more apt to know what you'll be jumping for a long time. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

I inherited a Racer and a PD143 reserve that is burgundy and white. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Broke my left tib & fib and had hardware installed in 09. I was out for 9 months, could have returned after 8 but wanted to be sure. The doc said don't jump until I could do all the sports actions (like running and jumping up and landing on my feet ect.) related to jumping without pain. Also to listen to my body and not push things. Bones heal pretty quick, it's the ligaments and muscles that take time. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

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I've got friends on CRW teams that use the Scala 5 and 9. And another team that uses Sena SMH10. They're the open face versions and work great, I don't see why the full face versions of either of these would'nt be just as good. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Just curious, what records will attempts be made to break? diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Leaning canopy control on a 7 cell is a good idea. Jumping one close to what your BASE WL will be, while nice, isn't completely necessary. Why not save some $$ and find a used Triathlon or Spectre that you'll load about 1.1. Or if you really want to learn to fly the hell out of a 7 cell find some dawgs to learn CRW from and jump a Lightning. I often joke that my Blackjack is just a big Lightning with vents.-- Cheers diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Get a good phone # for the DZ, it maybe hard to get ahold of someone on the 1-800-JUMP# ect. if it's a busy weekend. Put it in our phone and jump with your phone in case you land off. Also learn or write down the names of the roads around the DZ and find out what the spot and jump run are for each day. That way if you land off and call for a ride you'll have a better idea of where you're at so they can come get you. Or you could set the DZ as a way point with your phone's GSP. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Pretty much all dawgs use custom risers. Different people like different things like block placement, 2 to 1s or not and toggle size. Most riggers should be able to help you but there are some that are more experienced in making CRW specific risers. Post on the google group crwdogs or on the crwdog FB page what you're looking for. Someone should be able to help you out. Welcome to the dark side!! diamonds are a dawgs best friend

If you like the Sabre 2, demo a similar size Pilot. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Your profile says home DZ Sebastian and that you've done some CRW. Are you not pursuing CRW (it's the best way to have fun under canopy)? You're in the hot bed of east coast CRW. Finding a DZ to pull high at shouldn't be a problem. You may have to drive though. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Unless you're doing a demo into a stadium or the roof of a shopping mall dressed as Santa. And have to land in the parking lot for some reason. Landing on asphalt should be completely avoidable in all other jumping situations. Know the spot and the uppers use them to your advantage to land where you want. Don't fly over anything you don't want to land on. And if for some reason your head toward a road and think you'll land on it, land cross wind in the grass on the side of the road if needed. If you don't know how to land cross wind, ask your instructors and/ or take a canopy control course. Fly your canopy, don't let your canopy fly you. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

.. I was thinking of just heading out to the DZ and hanging around but I would feel as if I was a burden and all. Any instructor worth his salt would be more than happy to sit and talk with you about your situation. You may need to wait until the jumping is done to get their full attention. There is tons you can learn just hanging around on the ground at the DZ. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Never was on anything bigger than a 10 way when I was a freefaller and I went low :( Been a full time CRW dawg since jump # 425. First 20+ way was 23 at Elsinore in 2012. Good Times! diamonds are a dawgs best friend

I don't know of any digital altimeters that read less than 100 feet in 10 foot increments, so a digital wouldn't do you any good for landing. Get with your instructors, get video of your landings, get input from more experienced jumpers that can watch you land. Watch other people land and ask them questions. Consistently landing on your feet takes time and practice. Get out- jump, learn, have fun. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

A buddy of mine bought a pair a few years ago Pivotheads I think. The camera was located in the nose piece and had a very narrow field of view. I don't know if any of the newer ones have fixed this issue. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

I used to jump at San Macros and now (for logistical reasons) jump at Temple. Both are good DZs and I wound not hesitate to recommend either for a FJC and continued jumping. Best of luck, and remember when bring your beer you can't go wrong with Shiner. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

You do sign a waiver the covers the DZ and the gear the DZ's gear, thus gear packed by a DZ packer. If you have a packer pack gear that you own the responsability falls on the owner of the gear. You should pack for yourself. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Once you're licensed come up to Skydive Temple and do some CRW. It's a blast and we don't charge for instruction. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Microwave, and a hot plate. And if you've got a balcony and are allowed to have it- a little smoky or small gas grill. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Talk to the DZ and see what they require. IMO- It wouldn't hurt to sit in on an AFF course and do some coach jumps to get back into things. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

Since this post has been viewed alot with no response I'll chime in. I'm basically a weekend warrior CRW dawg and I'm not on a team. But I do love rots and have picked up some things talking to friends who compete. In competition remember- distance equals time and flying smooth equals speed. Answering your questions in order: -When coming off the top it's a single toggle sashay out to the side. -Always keep your target in sight, turn your head as you are flying. When doing rots I'm looking down waiting for the 'GO" call. So I just kick out and sashay always keeping my eyes on the stack. -When I do rots I use toggles to get down and behind then use front risers to stay down and drive in when I'm centered. So people get on fronts earlier, I'm still learning about that part. In a perfect world you'll have gotten down and behind enough so your canopy is above the head but below the canopy of who you're docking on. Remember in competition 2,3 & 4 are planed up making the stack shorter i.e. less distance for the next guy to go to dock. -To dive down when centered and behind it's both fronts. -As long as you're centered drive it in on fronts all they way till about a foot or two away from the dawg you're docking on. So you're gradually letting up on the fronts and letting the canopy fly right into the dock. -Rotating fast is done by flying smooth and with economy of movement. Docking without too much momentum, see above answer. If you ever dive below a formation and lose sight of it immediately move off to the side reset and make another approach. If you put yourself low but can still see your target get on rears but remember that they are sinking so do the same deal of gradually letting up as you do with driving in on fronts. Coming in horizontal you can hit your target with speed as long as you are centered. I've taken some docks where the end cells tried to touch each other in front of me. I just make sure I've got my arms and legs spread out to catch the nylon. diamonds are a dawgs best friend

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