surfbum5412

Huge thanks for finding those threads.

What's the difference?

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Please do a search, this topic is all over the place on this forum. I have yet to find a single thread that compares the two side-by-side. From what I understand, there are some safety concerns with HMA lines in that they don't show wear as well as spectra. A problem with this is that you may find yourself breaking a line unexpectedly.

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I'm buying a new canopy from Aerodyne, and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what the differences are between spectra and HMA lines. Thanks.

Wanna bet? it's a joke, chief.

If you fail a level, nationals is probably not in your future. If you fail two levels, freeflying is far from your future. If you fail a "few" levels, stop skydiving before you kill yourself; take up a hobby that requires no coordination or athleticism. Haha.

I second that. Every time I see a massive brand new rig with pretty colors I cringe and think to myself, "dude, you'll be downsizing from that 210 in there to a 190 next month!" haha. Wait to buy. Rent if possible.

Remster, it's ok you cannot fly in different orientations...I forgive you. Stick to what you know; your belly.

\ Haha, yeah I did. It was an inside joke between me and a buddy. I had 45 jumps listed with a Xaos 89 as my canopy loaded 2.3 Haha.

Exactly. Thank you!

A sign in my rigger's loft reads: Service - Quality - Price Pick Any Two Beyond that I got nothing... I'll pick all 3 when I order from Chutingstar or KarnageKrew. QUALITY: whatever dealer I use, all of the rigs are coming from Mirage. PRICE: no store = no overhead. SERVICE; poor service = poor word-of-mouth-advertising. The best service I have received came from KarnageKrew who is an internet dealer located in the UK!! Haha.

That's right baby! I want walmart level of quality and service! Quality...no matter who you buy your rig from, the quality will be the same. Service...I think the only difference is knowing someone is competent in measuring you for the rig.

Where's the best place to get measured? Tailor...rigger...??

We live in the Walmart age. And in this case, the product is coming from the same manufacturer...WHO CAN DO IT THE CHEAPEST?? In other words...WHO'S GOT THE LOWEST OVERHEAD??

You should tell that to Dell computers. Haha, where were you when they designed their business model that made them billionaires? Why would I need a middle man for customer service issues? If there are any issues, I'm calling the manufacturer directly. The only need I see for a local shop would be for the measuring part. Other than that, you are getting the same great service. Is that really worth the $300-$400 difference?

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Looking to buy a Mirage G4 -- who has the best deal on the internet?

Openings: a little brisk, but overall decent. One thing that is bad about this canopy on opening is that unless you unstow the toggles eigth away, usually the canoppy will begin a slow turn which eventually gets faster and faster. Landings: Canopy has absolutely no flare power; feels more like an F111 canopy than a high performance wing. My thoughts are: if the landings are absolute garbage...everything else really doesn't matter.

I'm just the messenger, and expressing the views that almost everyone I have talked to shares. tsk tsk tsk

Ahhhh...that sounds better!

What a waste o $$$ I read that the trip includes 15 jumps spread out over a week!!?? Haha, I'd do that in 2 days at Perris. Seems to be more about the social vibe, and less about skydiving.

That is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard. Of course the people you skydive with are your friends only because you skydive. Like everything else; work friends and hobby friends usually go once you discontinue either working somewhere or stop some hobby. Friendship is Dependant upon time together and similar interests and if you take that away, then friendship usually follows.

I still think it depends on the job. Sales jobs need "risk takers". They don't want some quiet conservative person who just follows the rules. They want someone who gets the job done no matter what, because your bottom line is sales. Not all jobs follow that criteria. Again, I use the term "risk takers" as a representation of a snap judgment most non-jumper interviewers would make. you're totally right.