danornan

Z-Hills or Deland can take care of you this time of the year.

Awwww Parachutist is a good magazine, just not as good as Mikes paper. Take them to the DZ. New skydivers will appreciate them.

I'm surprised that it was so good. Like many things, it was taken for granted. A lot of times it arrived on the same day as Parachutist and it was always read first. In addition to the art, it always had what was really going on in skydiving.

Traveling, I carry my rig in a backpack and check everything else in a rolling hard bag. I'll pack a soft duffel bag for the DZ. There are soft rig friendly gear bags for sale that will hold all of your gear, but I prefer to break it down into two bags.

I wish I had some good news for you, as I had the same happened to me about a year ago. I got no relief from Facebook. I lost about 10 years of pictures and all friends. I had to start my account from -0-. Good luck on a recovery. It might be the hackers trying to blackmail you. With billions of accounts, Facebook does not care.

I would add, sitting in the front seat of your car, reach behind you to pick up something in the back seat. Is there any pain or discomfort? That should give you your answer after you think it's OK to get back into the sky.

Just an FYI, lay off the grip exits for as long as possible. I had surgery on both shoulders but it was so long ago, I don't remember how long I waited to skydive.

Sarcasm on DZ.com can get people hurt or killed and it needs to be noted in the comment, not several comments or threads away. MODS - The comment this refers to should be noted and or deleted.

Buy what fits you. For the most part, the helmet is for protection and most will give you about the same for normal bumps and minor hits. For me, the best fit, when it was time for a new replacement was with a Z-1. That helmet offers me great visibility, it's quiet and very simple to operate.

How did getting rid of NAFTA and replacing it with USMCA, an updated version of the nearly 25-year-old, trillion-dollar North American Free Trade Agreement cause the baby formula shortage?

From Rice University... https://news.rice.edu/news/2021/biden-continues-trumps-benign-neglect-usmca "The Biden administration and most Democrats in Congress appear to be in lockstep with the Trump administration about the USMCA, according to Gantz, especially when it comes to seeking to create new American jobs and investment in the U.S. auto industry rather than in Mexico."

John K ------ https://www.wsj.com/articles/governments-baby-formula-shortage-abbott-mead-johnson-tariffs-wic-fda-perrigo-democrats-11652996346?mod=hp_opin_pos_1 another side...

Merlin suits that are made in Deland.. https://www.merlinsuits.com/ By Ulla....

Maybe next with two Otters and 10 skydivers in each from 15,000. I'll float.....

I didn't know Bruce but really appreciated your tribute and pictures. Sounds like a good friend and wonderful person. My condolences...

I just noticed the above and cannot delete... :-( https://www.fox13news.com/news/johns-hopkins-study-shows-lockdowns-only-reduced-covid-19-death-rate-by-2 BTW John, 2% is a large number but 7,500 people die everyday in the US for lots of causes and this is not necessarily in addition to...

I'm not a doctor.... The same happened to me in the late 80's while SCUBA diving and it was a one time thing as it's never happened again. I had no pain, but after a normal 70 foot dive, come to the surface with what felt like cotton in one ear and sounds were muffled. It was later diagnosed (ENT) as the same as yours, a barotrama and after a while, the stuffed/cotton feel went away. I still do a lot of diving and it never happened again. I was left though with tinnitus in that ear. In your situation, you might consider a decongestant, after seeing an ENT and not jump with a head cold or if you are stuffy and congested.

I had two Spectra and got slammed by one out of maybe 1,000 jumps. I'm pretty sure it was the packer because at the boogie, several others had the same happen to them. My present Pilot 132 has 600+ jumps and all great openings. I just ordered another Pilot but 168 for a bit more canopy above my head.

Or as others have said, don't be a rigger in the sky. Go with the odds and chances are it will be a non event.

Earplugs unless you want tinnitus.....spoken from a sufferer...

An old thread and it was alluded to, but I'd also want to know where it was jumped. Out in the desert with all of the sand and dust, or East coast with grass...Sand from a few dirt baths will probably shorten the life of gear by half.

Maybe wear bicycle shorts under your jumpsuit.

Landmissle, watch someone flat pack and you will be surprised how much sense it makes to see everything laid out as you fly it. It just takes more room....

Do most students learn to Flat Pack first or do they generally go to PRO first. I learned to Flat Pack first and still prefer to see it laid out for a quick inspection.

I've sold several rigs and had them all inspected by ChutingStar. They gave me a 2-3 page detailed inspection report and handled the money transfer. I was very satisfied..Check with the used prices on this forum and you will get close to the value of your gear.