SEREJumper

If you read your post like that, it doesn't make to much sense does it? Not sure what you were asking for when you posted this, sounds like your mind is made up and whats done is done. Cypres or Vigil, doesn't really matter anymore. You can probably sell the Vigil easier since it has multi modes. I would have gone for a used system with a 190 in it if I could find one. They are popular, so it may be hard to find, but resell is no problem. Not flaming you, just my opinion. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

+1 We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

This thread is a good one to read. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4537402;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Bottom line, I would not take any meds, just have your instructor hold off on the crazy turns. I got sick on my first tandem, but once I started jumping with my own parachute, it all went away. Kind of like driving don;t get car sick because they are driving. Next time, be the driver! We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

http://www.mffsolutions.com/ We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

I'm 22.5" as well and I wear a Large G3. Fits perfect. If you can, try before you buy. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

I would say based on that info it was Koch Gen 1 fittings (If they were around in '75-'76). Raise the spring loaded cover, push down on the release bar (or as we say "raise the skirt, drop the panties" ) If activated together, the release is pretty smooth. If you only get one, the release for the other side is very tough under load. They were never meant to be cutaway, especially since they were used on ejection seats. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

A $99, 9k tandem can also be successful if you are able to upsell them for $30 for a 13k jump, as well as sell them video or stills. Its my experience a lot of people upgrade to double there freefall time for only $30 extra. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

What you meant to say was, "and they don't want to pay for a student communication device that is reliable." There are PLENTY of radio options that work, and work well. The issue is they cost a bit up front and most DZ's want to go the cheap route. Those cheap ones can work, but the rechargeable batteries need to be changed when they are not as reliable as they used to be, thats what I've noticed. Paragear used to sell an air to air communication system, but it was pretty expensive and never really caught on. A nice easy to read altimeter is the Altimaster II and you can pick up a used one on here for $45-60. They are very reliable. Here is a link to a new one for reference: http://www.chutingstar.com/skydive/altimaster-ii Vote with your wallet, go to the place that makes you feel comfortable, if something doesn't feel right or you are unsure about anything ask before you jump. Ultimately you are responsible for your skydive and canopy flight/landing which I think you get. Ask questions, make friends with those "old" jumpers, they have a lot of experience and are usually eager to share advise. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

Can anyone recommend an insurance company that deals with DZ's other than Twin Lakes for DZ general liability coverage (1mil/2mil)? We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

If you are looking for no logging ability and simple operation. Either a SOLO or Pro-Dytter from L&B are great. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

Say these tandems were only for the slow season or Monday-Friday where there is not a lot of jumping normally. Possibly instead of $30 a jump, maybe get $20? It's just a poll, I'm not a DZO, just wondering what opinions were out there and not trying to sway anybody. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

This was brought up in another thread as a possible option to DZO's using discount websites for tandems. Say a regular jump is $200 and through the discount it's $100. Would you as a TI do the jump for say $15, instead of your normal $30 if it means you are getting more jumps in the day? This may potentially help the DZ with more advertising and bring in full paying or just more traffic in general. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

In my limited experience, the discount site buyers don;t bring along full paying customers. It may happen once in a while, but the discount shoppers will just look for the next place to get the discount. Now the extra word of mouth you could get from happy customers is a possibility, but those people may also wait for the business to run another discount rather than paying full price. It just depends on the instructor about getting paid half for the tandems, some would be ok with it since they are pottentially jumping more. Others would rather jump less and get paid full price. Intereting question, I'm going to start a poll in the tandem section about it. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

Paul, Jump it and get video for us! We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

No joke, got my application in! See you in Houston! https://bedreststudy.jsc.nasa.gov/cft.aspx More on the tests! http://pillownaut.com/tests/tests.html We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

THere are ways to scam with paypal, even if sent as goods/services. I always recommend escrow with a rigger that you feel comfortable dealing with. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

Out of sight, out of mind. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

If you get car sick easily, this can happen due to the "twist and turn" to navigate. We as instructors can make the turns aggressive or gentle. He probably didn't ask and went with the aggressive turns. Next time, just ask for gentle turns and be vocal about what you want to do for the parachute ride. Remember you are paying for it! We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

Try a medium height (enough to reach terminal) solo belly jump with your riser covers open and see if you openings are better. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

Minimum A license IMO makes you a skydiver. Shows you put forth the effort for an end goal. Much like a college diploma nowadays! We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

Well thats probably the reason Most people coming to jump are not thinking about tipping, even though we are providing a service to them. The DZ I work at we give them little envelopes with the certificates and make sure to tell them if they had a good time, that the envelope is there for tips if they so choose. They can give it back to us, OR hand it to manifest. This gives them an easy out if they don't want to tip or don't have the cash to. How much do you tip a waiter to bring you drinks and the food from the kitchen? 10-15% of the check and most people don't even bat an eye at that. I do appreciate tips when I get them, but I'm not to bummed when I don't. I treat every jumper the same and give them the best experience I safely can since this may be the only time they ever jump. Normal tips are $10 and $20's in Northern, CA. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

How long ago was that? We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

Anyone have any current gauge on this? Has here policy changed? I've heard they are charging for the 4 and 8 year even if you are in the 8 year window and missed the 4 year. I'd call, but they are closed until Monday! We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

Yep, someone(s) job will take more effort and coordinating. Lots of ATC deal with these same issues across the country every day. We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar

Not totally relevant to your potato chipping, but pay particular attention to getting the side attachment straps tight when with smaller passengers. The students leg gets outside of yours after exit for a few seconds, then put them between yours after. The side straps looked good on this one, but the smaller/lighter passengers are the ones I think are the harder ones to fly in my experience. Definitely relax as others have said, chipping gets worse the harder you try to stop it. Thanks for putting it all out there for the critique, shows you do really care and want to learn. Be safe! We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar