Blink

There is no right or wrong way, they both work provided you take proper precautions. If you cock it after it's bagged, you must make sure no material has been grabbed, it's that simple. Mind you, I cock mine as soon as I lay the canopy down, I don't see any reason to do an extra step (clearing fabric).

As far as the camera goes, I just checked Sony.com realized that is is equipped with Optical Image Stabilization, which is not appropriate for skydiving.

Do you know the specifics of his gear? Model: Size: Wingloading:

Is there anyone that can't reach that? Basically you're asking if they can give themselves a pin check.

I've never heard that before, but will be repeating it frequently, thank you.

True, although I've never heard of it happening (not saying it can't, simply saying I've personally never heard/read of it). Also, I'm not sure how every manufacturer secures their PUDs, but the systems I've seen would (highly likely) release when there was any kind of force that would be produce from such a malfunction. Edit to Add: I'm not saying BOC is bad, I do occasionally jump one (borrowed gear), and my next rig will likely be BOC just due to popularity on used gear, but once the season is done it'll be converted. :)

Any particular reason? Personal preference. I've jumped both, was trained on BOC throw out, and prefer the pull out for a couple reasons: Eliminates horseshoe malfunctions, the container is open as soon as it's pulled The one "mulfunction" you can experience is a floating pud, which really isn't a big deal (I've had it twice) It looks so much better than a giant pouch on the bottom of the container Obviously this is just how I feel, to each there own. Also, I believe there is a bias towards throw out because of lack of education. More people have never even heard of a pull out, so when they go to buy a new rig, they get what they're familiar with. When I bought mine, I did some research and talked to instructors who gave me the full scoop. When I first started jumping it, I was the third person at our DZ to have one, now I think the numbers are doubled and I hear people talking about new rigs and considering pull out now that they've seen them around. Cheers.

All I needed to hear, thank you.

I have had a pull out for the past 500 jumps, and am looking at getting another rig, with a pull out system. I absolutely love it and recommend it to everyone.

My bad.

He wants to demo before buying, I'm sure he's aware of the classifieds...

Does anyone have any experience with packing an Optimum 126 into an I2? (Aerodyne recommends Smart 99 or 110) I have emailed them but they have no experience trying it. Thanks.

http://www.bigairsportz.com/pdf/bas-sizingchart.pdf Page 4.

It's ok, he's done 50 jumps in the last few days and has 200. ;)

Agreed. My VISO miraculously stopped working a few weeks ago. Emailed L&B, and sent mine in. I am not home but I was informed that I received a brand new VISO II. Thanks L&B, I'm a customer for life.

Chief Instructor is my guess.

I'll have you know I'm Canadian!

Just thought I'd point out, it works great for embedded music as well.

That's the same reason I have Safari installed, works brilliantly.

I think he meant increasing wingloading.

Saphire

Saber Specter

There are few things I dislike about my Javelin, one os the velcro on my PUD, and the other is the non-tuck reserve flat, that being said, I've never, not once, had my flap come up. A nice indication of how secure the flap is can be seen when checking your reserve pin doing a gear check. Mine fit nice and tight between the flap and the pilot chute. I've also heard that if you're stuffing a larger reserve in there than should be, it can cause the riser covers to open. Mine takes a 143, and that's what I have as well as a Vigil. I've also never had a problem with my bridle cover, but I have a pull out deployment system, so it's slightly different than most (pull out systems). True, generally speaking, older gear was less than freefly friendly.

Read this: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3033162;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread It doesn't talk about strapping a camera to your head, it talks about camera jumping, regardless of location. There are regulations/recommendations for reason...

That's funny, I've got about 400 freefly jumps and a total of 1500 jumps on my 1994 Javelin and I've never had a riser cover or flap (main or reserve) open. Each case is different I suppose, just trying to point out that the DOM isn't everything.