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  1. pchapman

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    The AAD is a single unit. I am not aware of anyone sending in "just the main box". It sounds completely backasswards.



    It does sound odd but the guy has a point: If one is sending in a Vigil 2+ just for batteries, and not an entire system check, and it has a separable cables, why not just send the box in? No need to feed the cables through slots all over the rig again.

    (Not sure about going jumping in the meantime with loose cables left in the pack tray, but I suppose the ends could be secured in the AAD pouch.)

    Disconnecting the cables for the cutter and control unit and leaving them in the rig :
    a) may be questionable as per the FAA
    b) seems like is more labor intensive then removing the complete AAD unit
    c) causes more wear to the AAD unit and violates the KISS principle
    d) forgos the ability for the factory to test and if needed update the software or hardware related to cutter/control unit.

    Again, I fail to see any reason to do that. I also think the person who I originally replied to is misinformed :(

  2. SmokinJoeKS


    Also unknown is the cost at the loft. If this turns into an inspection requiring the entire AAD to be removed and sent in, the rigger will have to charge more than if he can simply disconnect the main box (which contains the battery pack) and send only that in to Vigil.



    This is where you loose me.

    The AAD is a single unit. I am not aware of anyone sending in "just the main box". It sounds completely backasswards.

  3. SmokinJoeKS



    What will Vigil charge for battery replacement? Will the entire AAD have to be removed from your rig and sent in? Or just the main box?

    Raises some questions. Hopefully someone in the know will provide some answers.



    I'd love for you to elaborate on what you mean.

  5. skydiverek

    Larger Technos do have TSO, smaller ones do not. Or opposite ;-). Download the Techno manual and look at the table - it states that right there.



    Well god damn - you are right. The manual clearly shows 155,190 and 240 Techno reserves having an FAA TSO 23d approval.

    I would guess that there may still be some older ones that may not be stamped.

    Either way - I learned something new today, I feel accomplished for the week.

    Thanks !

  8. jumpwally

    Wouldn't bother me none,,,,



    I am sure if PD could keep their margins and sales volumes same as now they would have no issues doing the "all american" thing.

    Too bad they have competition. And too bad you are probably one of only three people in the world willing to pay $2K for a PD reserve just so it's USA-made.

  10. Safelandings

    ***You need to spend some time learning your gear and how it works. Your profile says you have been jumping for 2 years. How could you have bought an audible and not have known how to use it? You list your main as a Pilot 190, they don’t make a 190. There is more to skydiving than falling out of an airplane.

    Sparky



    Thanks for your comment, it was really useful....
    First off, when you read posts you should read ALL the words because if you would have, you would know that I didn't purchase one yet. If you would have read the posts correctly you would see that I'm asking questions to do some research ahead of time before I buy one. And secondly, I will study how to use it but that's usually a lot easier if I had actually bought one first.
    And as for the size of the canopy, I know I use a Pilot 188. But when people ask what size I use I round it up to 190.

    Again thanks for your post. It was really helpful


    When people ask me what kind of gun I have I use your rules as well and tell them I have a Glock 20 that's a 10mm

  13. pchapman

    It is funny how much more casually we treat mains than reserves.

    Sure, reserves are our last shot, and we want them to have extra strength for some high speed, unstable deployment, so there is a difference. No doubt about that.

    But one could jump a 22 year old 1992 Sabre 1 all day and not be worried about it blowing up, even if it opens hard. (The exception would be if it were filthy and sun-faded.) Or the same with some 1980s F-111 canopy. At times in recent years I've had a 1988 Maverick 200 in my backup rig as the main and used it regularly. That canopy was certified both as a reserve and main. As long as the top skin isn't getting faded, or worn from kneeling on it, I have no worry about it blowing apart on opening.



    Excellent point. Every ParaCommander that I have jumped in the past few years had been manufactured from the mid 60's into the mid 1970's - and I have never felt that they will disintegrate on opening.

    That said I absolutely do not want a 26 Navy conical or a twill reserve...

  14. For the record I own, and jump regularly :

    1999 Javelin (primary rig, 1500+ jumps, put a brand new harness, including a reserve risers on a few years ago)
    1992 Javelin (used for jump large canopies) with a 1992 RavenIII reserve
    1995 Dolphin (used for jump large canopies) with a 1989 RavenIII reserve

    I am betting that this gear is in better condition than many peoples 500+ jump mud covered and abraded super-duper awesome and pimped out gear with their name embroidered on the mudflaps.

  16. RedundantRigger

    I have a 96 javelin that needs a new reserve ripcord.
    part # 101 CASAP
    Anyone know what yoke size this is?



    ASAP = AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. Usually means O13. But I would check with Sunpath just in case.

  20. A container made for a 135-150 canopy would correspond to.... Safire2-135 to Safire2-150

    Now, that's not really that helpful of an answer, so let me provide some context.

    Although you may only see **9 sizes on Icarus's website, in reality they will (and have) build you any size you want.
    And of course, a Safire2-129 would be a perfect fit into a container sized for a 135-150 :)

    good luck !

  21. Doug_Davis

    Anybody know this guy Ralph Hatley?
    He advertises in all the magazines as having the best prices. But his website doesnt actually list any available gear or prices, so I emailed asking about it.
    I got a couple of replies asking what I was looking for, what size I am, how many jumps I have and where I jump. I sent a reply back with all the info.

    I havent heard squat since then despite emailing back a few times. What gives?



    Ralph has been around the skydiving scene for over 50 years, so yeah, he's a real person.

    Try calling him instead of emailing. He is a senior citizen after all :)

    as far as "what gives" - no one knows but him.

  25. ChrisD



    I changed my profile information to stop the spam. Anyone is always free to P.M. me. I have about 350 - 400 jumps, over the years. I have a B lic at the moment, I should fill out the PW for the C. That tandem video is from Pepperell and if you guys do the math it's easy to see it doesn't jive with a picture from the 70's and C Donovan is a very common name.

    What's next a quart of blood?

    C



    How does changing the profile to say that you are flying a Velocity120 and an Optimum168 (which is not a manufactured model) help cut down on spam ?