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  1. They shipped with Vectran lines. You can purchase new linesets from Para-Concepts in Illinois.

    Parachute Systems is hoping to be back up and running soon, they were temporarily shut down after moving production to the US and Covid.


  2. The Vortex V6 should fit a 170 standard zp main just fine. Confirm with your rigger and you will probably need to shorten your locking loop a bit. Feel free to message with any direct questions!

    Bryan Cavage
    DropzoneSolutions.com


  3. I just posted a Complete Systems Classified Ad and paid the $7 for a Featured Ad. My listing does not show up in the Featured Ads Slider. Since its the most recent, I would expect it first or the ads in the slider to be randomized in viewing. They are not, ads are always in the same order. Please look into this and let me know whats up. Thanks!

     

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  4. Twitter also adds SEO benefit for your dz's website, based on the amount of internet traffic Twitter generates. This is beneficial for your Social Media presence and Website's Organic SEO to rank higher in search results. There are tools that will help you grow your Followers based on Location, interest, etc., and that will post your Social Media comments across your Social Media Accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

    Sounds like you are using Facebook properly, I also recommend a Private Group to allow upjumpers to connect about dropzone events, rideshare, group organizing, and general dz going-ons.

    Hope this helps, if you want more insight on the benefits of Twitter and other Internet Marketing for the DZ, drop me a PM.
    Bryan Cavage, D-19100
    AFF I, Tandem I, Vidiot
    http://www.dropzonesolutions.com
    -Social Media Consultant and Skydiving Gear Guru

  5. In my opinion, Dave is pretty spot on with the pricing evaluation....

    In relation to the reserve, if you are concerned about the age of the PD Reserve. For $35 you can have PD Inspect it.

    The rig sounds pretty good for a newer jumper. If you get the serial # of the container, you can contact Mirage and compare the original sizing with your measurements (Barring any harness adjustments after leaving manufacturer, owner should know this).

    Good luck, and Blue Skies.
    Bryan Cavage, D-19100
    AFF I, Tandem I, Vidiot
    http://www.dropzonesolutions.com
    -Social Media Consultant and Skydiving Gear Guru

  6. I tried to PM you this, but your account is not setup for PM's.

    Let me know what you are looking for. I have multiple Audibles for Sale.

    Pro Dytter, Pro Track, and Neptune. Also, other used gear if you are just getting started. I buy and sell alot of gear, and help mentor new jumpers getting into rigs, helmets, etc.

    Bryan Cavage
    bryan . cavage at gmail . com
    Bryan Cavage, D-19100
    AFF I, Tandem I, Vidiot
    http://www.dropzonesolutions.com
    -Social Media Consultant and Skydiving Gear Guru

  7. Paul...glad to hear your enjoying the awesome sport of skydiving and making the commitment of purchasing gear. All the other advice in this thread is great.

    Based on your expectations for a canopy, I would recommend a Pilot 188 or Safire2 189. Both of these canopies are 9-cells and offer a great glide, consistent openings, and good flares. You should not have any issues of making a Hop n Pop with either canopy.

    I would recommend demo'ing both the Safire2 and Pilot in similar sizes and also a Spectre, so you can compare Openings, Flight Characteristics, and Flare.

    In the end, we all have our own likes and dislikes for canopy and canopy flight, try and find what you like!
    Bryan Cavage, D-19100
    AFF I, Tandem I, Vidiot
    http://www.dropzonesolutions.com
    -Social Media Consultant and Skydiving Gear Guru

  8. With the Skyride Gang having a DZ near Allentown (Perkasie, PA), I am sure this is one of their marketing scams to LURE, SCAM, and Re-Direct unknowing potential tunnel flyers and potential skydivers with multiple hidden "fees".

    Checkout the tunnel in New Hampshire, they have great owners and a great instructional staff! Their website is www.skyventurenh.com

    Bryan Cavage
    Bryan Cavage, D-19100
    AFF I, Tandem I, Vidiot
    http://www.dropzonesolutions.com
    -Social Media Consultant and Skydiving Gear Guru

  9. Jarid, welcome to the world of skydiving!

    Youtube videos and AFF flight techniques are better explained and taught by your AFF Instructor, so you are learning the correct techniques your local dropzone teaches, not those taught on an online forum. There are some good videos put out by the USPA that show the AFF Category jumps here: http://www.uspa.org/USPAMembers/Downloads/tabid/84/Default.aspx#2271

    I see Harvey's Lake is your hometown, so you may be jumping at my dad's dropzone in PA, Endless Mountain Skydivers, if it is AWESOME, if not check it out http://www.jumpnepa.com!

    Also, check out a Wind Tunnel, where you can learn basic body position and body flight!

    Bryan Cavage, D-19100
    AFF I, Tandem I
    Bryan Cavage, D-19100
    AFF I, Tandem I, Vidiot
    http://www.dropzonesolutions.com
    -Social Media Consultant and Skydiving Gear Guru

  10. The Skydive Expo is scheduled for April 3 - 8, 2012 in Deland, Florida. Here is the official link: http://skydiveexpo.com/

    Lara and Kolla put on a great event, with great vendors, speakers, prize giveaways, Load Organizers at Skydive Deland, all around good time!

    As for the original question about purchasing a complete rig via Manufacturers at the Expo. There is a potential, but in reality the Manufacturers showcase their products and do not carry much inventory at all at their booth. You can try on multiple container types, to see what fits you the best and comes with the latest options you desire. Speak with the Main Canopy vendors and explain your Flying Style, etc and if weather allows and if the vendor has demo's available to jump, you can try them out at Skydive Deland based on their recommended size and model.

    The Expo is like sitting around the campfire with the all the manufacturer representatives at once, ask the questions, see the product, try the product, buy the product!

    Hope this helps and I will see you at the Expo.

    -Bryan Cavage
    Bryan Cavage, D-19100
    AFF I, Tandem I, Vidiot
    http://www.dropzonesolutions.com
    -Social Media Consultant and Skydiving Gear Guru

  11. Looking to connect with a skydiver who also does Professional Web Design..if you are one or know of one that is interested in work, please contact me. I am expanding my Design Team and would like to connect with peers.

    Bryan Cavage
    Bryan Cavage, D-19100
    AFF I, Tandem I, Vidiot
    http://www.dropzonesolutions.com
    -Social Media Consultant and Skydiving Gear Guru

  12. Check out craigslist for an old round, there are alot of them on there for well under $350.
    Bryan Cavage, D-19100
    AFF I, Tandem I, Vidiot
    http://www.dropzonesolutions.com
    -Social Media Consultant and Skydiving Gear Guru