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Go to this page and look at the third row down, fourth picture over.

#1 thing you should do before you go in is pull Here are some others: -Jump above the clouds, land below them -Naked BASE -Have a drink with your friends at the top of an object -Watch the sunrise from an object -Pack when it's so dark you can't see -BASE road trip -Have a 180 with line twists

For extra credit can you prove that Ian's equations are mathematically correct?

Despite the rainy weather we got June 24th and 25th we did get a successful SCR/SCS dive in with several awards earned. However with good weather we think we can do even better so we're trying again! Team up with Skydive Delmarva's RW Concepts this weekend (8/26-8/27) to commemorate and pay tribute to the architects and founders of freefall Relative Work. The Bob Buquor Memorial Star Crest Awards, begun in 1967, are the original, traditional, and time-honored awards for recognizing proficiency in freefall formation skydiving. They distinguish a qualifying parachutist as a “Select Type of Accomplished Relative Worker Combining Reliability, Enthusiasm, Skill, and Teamwork.” Robert H. Buquor was a skydiving pioneer who played a major role in the origin of star formation relative work in the 1960s. He initiated and photographed the majority of the early star attempts in Arvin, California and captured the first 8-man star there on film on October 17th, 1965. Tragically though, Bob drowned off Malibu Beach, California in 1966 while filming a dangerous movie sequence for a major studio and it is to his driving enthusiasm for skydiving in general, and RW in particular, that these awards and membership in the BBMSC are dedicated. 2006 marks the 40th anniversary of Bob Buquor's death and RW Concepts will focus their efforts this weekend towards organizing skydives designed to give interested jumpers the opportunity to earn these prestigious awards. The SCR is awarded to all participants of a freeflown 8-way or larger formation held stable for a minimum of 5 seconds. The SCS is earned by entering 8th or later into a freeflown 8-way or larger star formation also held stable for a minimum of 5 seconds. So mark your calendars and make plans to attend this SCR/SCS awards camp and earn YOUR Star Crest awards. Award applications will be available during this weekend and once submitted to and validated by BBMSC, recipients will receive their official Star Crest numbers and have their names permanently entered onto the roles of the BBMSC where you will be in good company with many of the forefathers of our sport. Remember, everyone is a one man star! To build something bigger you gotta do RW!! IMPORTANT NOTE: to help us plan ahead, RW Concepts would like to get an idea of how many people will be participating in this event. Please contact us here. If you already have your awards, we could use your help too! Thanks and we hope to see you all there. Blue skies…

What about bridle stretch? As soon as the pilot chute reaches bridle stretch the system seems like a single pendulum until line stretch when it becomes a double pendulum. Especially when you watch some bridge day videos of a dbag coming out.

That technique, although not ideal, probably would have worked had he just held the right toggle down instead of pumping it. It looks like he is used to a much more responsive canopy and not used to a big f111 with the steering lines free. When you are not used to the unresponsiveness it can seem disconcerting that you just pulled a toggle but nothing happened. Pumping it will do nothing though. Hold it down and let the canopy turn.

Depends on what you answer and what you do believe or perceive is real.

It's not 100% anonymous. Anyone with access to the database could figure out who voted which way. Not that anyone would care enough to actually do that, but it could be done. Does that explain why over 1/3 so far have voted that they lie? Or is it their little way of getting back at the world?

Do you ever lie when you answer poll questions?

To hook up two of your risers?

Would you like some cheese with that whine???

Just got my slots. Thanks for the efforts, Jason!

I got up to the part where I put in my CC# and it's timed out three times now. I hope I'm not getting charged each time.

Yeah, great video! Would be better if it had ME in it. But excellent video anyway

You have a lot of choices. Skydive Delmarva gets my vote because that's where I go It is in Laurel, DE on the way to the beaches. Great scenery, and friendly and safe instructors. There are group rates depending on the size of your group. Also check out Skydive Orange in Fredricksburg, VA Skydive Chambersburg in Chambersburg, PA Skydive Crosskeys in New Jersey near Philadelphia These all have large planes that can take you and your friends at the same time. There are also some dzs with smaller planes (Cesnas) around which may be a little cheaper. The trade off would be that you won't go as high and you won't be able to jump with as many of your friends on the same plane ride. Just off the top of my head: Skydive Ocean City in Ocean City, MD Skydive Maytown in Marietta, PA The Skydivin' Place in Littlestown, PA Hiring an instructor and using a plane with a friend piloting isn't a realistic option.

That was me. The water has receeded and the weather forecast looks good, so it looks like the DZ will be hopping all weekend starting Thurdsay. At the very least they'll be partying on Saturday night at the potluck BBQ. I won't be there though as my wife and I are going on a long weekend getaway for our anniversary. Yes, we have an Otter.

Did I just read that or did someone slip LSD in my coffee?

Good point. I was thinking that the yank from the 3rd break cord could possibly affect your heading because the canopy would already be in the process of inflating, but I could see how your body position could also be affected.

How were your openings with that set up? Was the excess bridle and pilot chute just hanging over the edge? Any trouble there? Ha! Sounds like what's been going on in my head.

I would too. That's why I asked. What makes you say that? How do you think it will affect the opening? Did they use a regular bridle attached at the pilot chute? a shortened bridle? a regular bridle attached closer to the pins? If so, what did they do with the excess bridle and pilot chute? What were the results? really? I disagree. There is much to be learned here and elsewhere on the internet. There are highly experienced jumpers who read and post here. Plus thinking and chatting about this stuff is fun. Of course your primary sources of learning should be in person with experienced jumpers and application of techniques in controlled conditions.

I've been thinking about a technique for low static line jumps that involves shortening the length of bridle between you and your tie off point but still allows for the benefit of a long bridle and pilot chute as back up. This method would also keep everything neatly arranged prior to exit. 1. Tie your bridle into a small loop about 2-3 feet from your pins or shrivel flap -- far enough away so you can still climb out. Taking a bite of bridle and tying an overhand knot should work. 2. Tie this loop to the attachment point with a small loop of break cord and a large loop of break cord. 3. S-fold the excess bridle and stow it loosely with a rubber band. 4. Tie the pilot chute attachment loop to the attachment point with another loop of break cord. (see attached picture) In theory this should work just like a well-executed PCA. As soon as you get line stretch you should break the first two loops of break cord. At bridle stretch you should break the final piece. Has anyone tried this method yet? I'm wondering what effect the final piece of break cord would have on the opening. Any other coments?

Well, to be perfectly honest, I don't think the cypres he has would meet Orange's AAD requirement.

He does have a cypres! I saw it with my own eyes

Mother Nature provided us with the swoop pond we always wanted at Skydive Delmarva this weekend. Too bad it was right between the hangars! Fortunately no water got in any of the buildings. Check out the pics: Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5

Team up with Skydive Delmarva's RW Concepts this weekend (6/24-6/25) to commemorate and pay tribute to the architects and founders of freefall Relative Work. The Bob Buquor Memorial Star Crest Awards, begun in 1967, are the original, traditional, and time-honored awards for recognizing proficiency in freefall formation skydiving. They distinguish a qualifying parachutist as a “Select Type of Accomplished Relative Worker Combining Reliability, Enthusiasm, Skill, and Teamwork.” Robert H. Buquor was a skydiving pioneer who played a major role in the origin of star formation relative work in the 1960s. He initiated and photographed the majority of the early star attempts in Arvin, California and captured the first 8-man star there on film on October 17th, 1965. Tragically though, Bob drowned off Malibu Beach, California in 1966 while filming a dangerous movie sequence for a major studio and it is to his driving enthusiasm for skydiving in general, and RW in particular, that these awards and membership in the BBMSC are dedicated. 2006 marks the 40th anniversary of Bob Buquor's death and RW Concepts will focus their efforts this weekend towards organizing skydives designed to give interested jumpers the opportunity to earn these prestigious awards. The SCR is awarded to all participants of a freeflown 8-way or larger formation held stable for a minimum of 5 seconds. The SCS is earned by entering 8th or later into a freeflown 8-way or larger star formation also held stable for a minimum of 5 seconds. So mark your calendars and make plans to attend this SCR/SCS awards camp and earn YOUR Star Crest awards. Award applications will be available during this weekend and once submitted to and validated by BBMSC, recipients will receive their official Star Crest numbers and have their names permanently entered onto the roles of the BBMSC where you will be in good company with many of the forefathers of our sport. Remember, everyone is a one man star! To build something bigger you gotta do RW!! IMPORTANT NOTE: to help us plan ahead, RW Concepts would like to get an idea of how many people will be participating in this event. Please contact us here. If you already have your awards, we could use your help too! Thanks and we hope to see you all there. Blue skies…