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I'm skeptical, too. I remember when I was skeptical of that dude who thought a pile of boxes was all you needed to land a WS, though. I also remember that the denizens of this website are know-it-all assholes. Good luck, wyp guy. It's a crazy stupid idea but, hey, whatever. Maybe it'll work. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

I have a very similar method. And here I thought I was all clever when I came up with it. However, I do one thing slightly differently. I assume the lines have 500 jumps in them, and that the canopy has 2000 jumps in it, then I simply use jumps-left-on-lines/500 * price of lines + jumps-left-on-canopy/2000*price of canopy. So your Sabre2 with 500 jumps and original lines would be 0/500*375 + 1500/2000*1625. Generally for a popular canopy, I'll fudge higher. You can sell a sabre2 150 even if it's "overpriced," especially if you're willing to wait a little. I don't have any specific formula for patches or whatnot, but obviously they lower the price some. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

A lot of them? I haven't been keeping super close track of it, but I've only heard of a couple of incidents and the only ones I know the details of were the result of flying in poor conditions and nothing to do with wing characteristics. I hate to start this argument again, but I've seen this claim before and have yet to be pointed to a single incident in which gear had much to do with anything. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

If destination is a lot less important than getting the license finished, look into Eloy. They're open 25 hours a day, 9 days a week with 424 sunny days a year. Arizona can be awful pretty, too. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

For as long as I've been skydiving, Lodi has had a reputation for being a bit of a, uh, loose cannon, so to speak. Many people have very strong opinions about it in both directions. My take on the DZ is this: they do things differently there than at other drop zones. I think that a lot of what they do increases the risk. This doesn't stop me personally from jumping there, but it does make me caution those who cannot be expected to asses the risk themselves away from it. I always steer AFF students and tandems to other drop zones. So another vote for SkyDance if you're in norcal. The weather in May shouldn't be a problem. I would recommend Byron, but in May it will be windy and they're not open weekdays, so it'd be too tight on a 2 week schedule. If you're in socal, I imagine either perris, elsinore or san diego would be able to accommodate you but don't have first hand experience. Finally, STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM HOLLISTER. Seriously. Almost no one around here will argue with that. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

If you plan to start swooping, get a Sabre2 or Pulse If you don't, get one of those two or a Spectre or Storm. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

I'm glad I just dump in a track, negating the need to read this thread. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

Learn to pack. Start packing. Make money. Make friends with ppl at the DZ. Both of those will help you get through AFF faster. Absorb info while you're there. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

I bought life insurance and told them up front that I skydived. They charged me like 50% more or something. Since I'm young it still came out to very little. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

Clearly the cost of a new main is high, but what's the cost of a replacement line vs. a reserve repack? @hook-knife. I recall reading an article not too long ago where someone packed a line-over intentionally to see if he could clear it with a hook knife. even knowing ahead of time which line was over, he found himself unable to work it out and ended up cutting away. too lazy to find it for you. sorry. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

I think all thought to fairly meaningless records in a niche sport should be completely thrown out in the face of someone endangering dozens of lives. YMMV. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

These days they've loosened citizenships requirements considerably. Now-a-days you must just have one of either of the following: a) A yoga practice b) Some strange food restriction c) A job at google Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

Yea, that does sound risky. Thanks for calling me an idiot, Sass. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

I find a combination of batter's gloves with disposable plastic gloves underneath is a good combination for blocking wind and maintaining feeling and grip. I prefer vinyl gloves, but latex or nitrile should work as well. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

In what way was his flying unsafe? First hand accounts I've heard say that all he did was fly his slot head up instead of head down. For a guy with Simon's abilities, that seems perfectly safe to me. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

Dunno numbers, but I fucked my back up proper on a hard opening. Years of healing. People definitely wear out their backs faster/more often if they skydive. Shit's bad for you man! Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

Is the closing loop too long or is the main too big for the container?If the main's too big, he'll need too long of a closing loop to get it in there! :P Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

A few years back, I built four entire GL rigs on old skydiving gear for not much more than 500 bucks. GL with a Stiletto is comparable dangerous to skydiving. It might not be the safest possible option, but not everyone drives a Volvo. If you want the BEST gear, or just better gear, buy a speed wing. If you just want to get off the damn ground and you have an old Stilletto... strap it on and have some fun. You'll be fine if you launch in the right conditions. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

What's LSBS? Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

Just to make sure I understand, so with the exception of cases with obviously noticeable wear, no, there have not? Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

Have there been any documented cases of harness failure? I thought that there hadn't. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

Where did I say that?You accused people of getting others killed. Therefor you think an inflatable wing that isn't equipped to handle turbulence and might encounter it has an unreasonable safety margin. Therefor skydiving wings aren't safe, ever, because there is almost always SOME chance of turbulence. Don't give me that stick your finger in my face saying "I'm not touching you." Yes, turbulence in the two sports manifests differently. Both can and have seriously injured/killed. Sometimes even to experienced experts in their fields. GLing with old sykdiving gear in the proper circumstances is well established and within the limits of what plenty of us feel is safe. Not because we haven't heard you come in and talk about rotors, but because we know the risks and choose to accept them. If you want to help, shut the fuck up about my sig and educate people so they can make their own informed decisions. Thank you for your apology. You were being an asshole and you still kind of are. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

And also, what THE FUCK are you talking like there is no such thing as turbulence in skydiving? If flying these wings in potentially turbulent air is stupid risky, then it's stupid risky to skydive on any hot day, any day where there could be a dust devil, and day where the winds might shift unexpectedly. Turbulence happens. Knowing how to avoid it is in most cases enough, and in some cases not. This is the risk we take all the damn time even as skydivers! So please, go stand in the landing area at Eloy screaming about how it's not safe because none of them are flying parachutes designed for turbulence. I'm sure they'll be glad to hear you out. If you want to give a shit, educate people properly on the risks of turbulence and how to avoid it best you can. Don't throw a fucking hissy fit. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

Yes. Definitely looks like real BS to me. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

If I'm remembering how I've heard this story told in the past, a contributing factor was no one was wearing seatbelts, yes? So, there's that, too. At 120ft you should be buckled in. So, whether I think it's a good idea or not, I don't think I'd have the where-with-all to unbuckle, open the door, stick my ass out said door, and pull silver while I was in a plane with a burning engine that is less than a football field off the ground. I'd stick with the plane. And I'd be pissed at all the people in the plane who weren't buckled in as they'd be a very likely cause of my demise upon crash. Also, I think it's a stupid idea. Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about