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  5. Hey There...check out http://www.nzpf.org/nz-drop-zones/
    Local DZs to Auckland include http://www.skydiveballisticblondes.co.nz/
    Auckland Skydivers Inc
    http://www.nzskydive.co.nz/bay_of_islands/index.htmlhttp://www.nzskydive.co.nz

  6. Thought this may be of interest concern over your side of the creek...note to add: The day after this was posted over here Quite a few risor assemblies were grounded.

    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE APF DIRECTOR OF RIGGING.

    MANDATORY INSPECTION OF ALL 3-RINGS PRIOR TO NEXT USE

    (This notice has also been sent to all APF members with email addresses
    in the APF data base)

    RISER FAILURE

    On Sunday 18 January 2009, a PA Talon riser failed on opening. It was
    the left riser with RSL fitted. The reserve was deployed into the
    trailing main by the RSL resulting in a main reserve entanglement.
    Fortunately and with luck the jumper managed to attain sufficient
    reserve inflation to survive the landing with broken bones in his back
    and shoulder.

    During the investigation of his equipment it was found that the 3-ring
    closing loop had pulled out from under the confluence wrap, releasing
    the riser. It was reported as a snappy opening.

    The rig was built in June 99 and had undergone 12 reserve repacks over
    subsequent years.

    In August 2001 the APF promulgated APF Service Bulletin No APF010801-A
    3-ring Inspection And Maintenance. The inspection, Part A, is designated
    Mandatory. This rig's reserve had been packed six times since the
    service bulletin was published, and numerous other times when the main
    was packed and possibly the 3-rings serviced. Had the service bulletin
    been applied it would have highlighted that the riser did not meet the
    criteria of the service bulletin the locking loop was too short.

    Due to the unique method of construction on this riser of bar-tacking
    across the loop it is probable that over a period of jumps some of the
    stitches had broken due to the excessive load applied by the short
    locking loop until on this jump they failed completely allowing the loop
    to pull out of the riser, releasing it. It is impossible to visually
    inspect the stitching as it is covered by the confluence wrap, failure
    comes without warning signs. There was no kink in the left cutaway cable
    to warn of excessive loading. To prevent a similar event occurring
    especially when an RSL is fitted the following must occur.

    MANDATORY INSPECTION in accordance with APF Service Bulletin APF010801-B
    B.pdf> * Issued 23rd January 2009 of all 3-ring riser assemblies before
    the next jump. Inspection to be noted on reserve packing card and marked
    on inside of front riser with APF010801-B using a fine tip paint pen so
    it will be visible even if the risers are black.

    Note: APF SB 010801-B
    B.pdf> is also available for download from APF web site at:
    http://www.apf.asn.au/apf-sb-racs.html

    Inspection to be carried out by a packer B or higher rating. If there is
    any doubt the assembly should be checked and evaluated by a rigger.

    On all solo rigs and all types of riser style, one inch type 17 mini
    rings, type 8 mini rings and standard type 8 with the larger rings, the
    length of the locking loop should be level (+/- 2mm) with the end of the
    fold of the webbing that retains the small ring when the riser is laid
    flat with some tension applied to the small ring.

    It is normal for new type 17 mini risers to be tight to interlock the
    rings, this is because they become more pliable with use, but the
    locking loop must still allow the housing some play and not pull the
    small ring against the riser, see side view on service bulletin.

    *This Service Bulletin replaces APF SB 010801-A Issued August 2001. New
    inclusions: Identification of personnel to conduct inspection and
    required method to record inspection.

  7. Hi Goldie, Hey thats great you are going to learn how to Skydive. I would'nt recomend doing the couse at the Good Vibes event as this is a "Boogie event" for existing qualified skydivers only ie: they wont be doing any first time coures at this event. I suggest you complete the course before attending this event there are many DZ's in New Zealand and Australia who would be happy to put you thru a learn to skydive course.
    Check these links for more info on where you can do a course
    http://www.nzpf.org/
    http://www.apf.asn.au/

    Hope this helps