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If you want to do this,, i'd sure be up for sending it.. I will involve the local rigger since he will be packing it.. Please contact me via e-mail with credentials so i can initiate a plan.. Thanks SF75 ...

Thanks Rob,, I'm thinking the rigger was being conservative.. Do you want to take this on?? There is supposed to be a new one on order,, but a spare makes good sense and i like to spread the work around.. If you're near by,, and up for a repack,, that would be a real blessing.. SF75 AZ ...

Does anyone know a rigger who will do a repair on a Javelin Freebag? The short side edge of the line-stow pocket pulled loose,, after highspeed usage. I'd snag a used one if available,, but a repair seems reasonable on this 92 DOM system that has been babied and lightly used... Thanks SF75 ...

Do you have any old gear stashed? How about a Freebag for a Javelin J3, DOM 1992? Seeking Replacement Javelin FreeBag and Repair to J-002 FB. Looking for a J-002 Freebag, size B or compatable to a 172 reserve. On mine, the pocket seam pulled from the edge on the short side, so a repair option is being explored through the manufacturer,,, but if a rigger wants to tackle this,, i'd run the option past the local who will be packing it.. Thanks SF75

Thanks to all for the support and info. I am sure he will appreciate the interest and advice being expressed. As for the 1099 factor. The skydiving industry should support its front-line promoters/emissaries, the people who's dedication to getting the shots often aids in advertising and education. Skydiving has grown in direct proportion to utilization of videography,,, rooted in the innovative efforts of camera fliers, which are poached by corporate types with little regard/recognition for source efforts. Without you guys there would be far less advancement in nearly every discipline. Hats off to the creative spirits that helped make skydiving more visually valuable.

In Early April at Skydive Arizona tandem videoguy and all around nice guy, Chong, crashed a landing and is encountering unanticipated medical bills with only a fund raiser to make them less painful after multiple surgeries. Here is the info and thanks in advance. Support for Michael Huff https://www.gofundme.com/support-for-michael-huff?pc=tw_dn_cpgntopnavlarge_r&rcid=r01-152410924721-8621928220114e72

Here is one way to get your hangtime. Chopped at 7K on a cool October day and flew an Apco 24 for 10 minutes more, could have been longer had i not been trying to get down quick. 3dzp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xYtF7BPNlA http://www.para-az.com/paraswap2010.html

Thanks for the dive, your time and tips. Hope to see all the flock some day in many dimensions. 3dzp [email protected]

I see there have been some interesting additions, great to see someone else with freefall deployable paraglider on the mind. How big was the slider you used? D-bag-development drops of mine have gone well and I'm about to involve a slider since the next level of air speed, 2-3 second from the balloon will exceed my comfort limits. Not quite ready for freefall but getting close. A tandem slider seems too large and there is another consideration, headings. Base people tell me the slider can affect headings. An additional consideration of mine is the wing tips being drawn in and going a-symmetrical. Got a possible solution but no trials yet. Openings have been great so far and the bag is letting the wing go with minimal stress or resistance, almost beating line snatch. You can see the drops on youtube,, username paraaz07 http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=paraaz07&view=videos DZ's could really get a boost in the arm by attracting people from the paragliding community, since freefall deployed paragliders is the future of paragliding for flatlanders and the road weary who don't want to drive hours to gamble on conditions. Cross-coutry jumps will take on a new meaning. The bag i'm designing will make the wing package small but let the wing out with minimal stress. Managing fallrate is the plan so the slider is less critical with deployment speeds nearer to the wings' design norms. An off the shelf paraglider will do it. I'd sure be interested to hear how well the paraglider, used for that jump, held up and what wing was used. This great image of inflation was captured by Aussie Michael during the second drop. Thanks Mate dzp

Thanks for the info. Got me right where is should have been months ago. It is good to see that people are working out the details. The more people show interest the more likely well get to the next level of para-play. Until then, i'll be working on an alternative through the use of canopy transfer, to deliver the paraglider, in a stress free manner. A d-bag will be in show-and- tell mode soon, it will work for both freefall and direct-bag drops from sub-terminal aircraft. A key feature is stress free removal of the lines and wing from the bag. You can find a link for para-swap at www.dahlendesigns.com

Have you made any progress on your d-bag idea? I'm on a similar track and you may find my design of interest. It is intended for multiple deployment environments, including free-fall (with adaptation). Contact me if you'ld like. [email protected] dzp

Hi Steve, I've looked through this thread in the hope that your question has been answered, lots of suggestions but no answer that i could see which applied to the civilian market. I hope you found an answer and can now share it with me as i launch into a project along the same line of thinking. Let me know through here or by e-mail [email protected] Thanks. dzp

. Yeah, Eloy right? that was only 10-12 years ago. You still there? Still am favoring this climate over what I grew up with. I miss the small DZ environment though. [email protected]

Thanks for the clarification, and Jeff do chime in here and send me a link to your site. I would like to see what you're up to lately and if a current project might interest you. Likewise with you ted, it has been a while, since what the upsidedowners or has it been more recent, thought you were here is Az a while back? dzp www.dahlendesigns.com

If I heard correctly there was some question of whether or not launching a formation was permitted. Did my mentors win out on that and open a door of exit possibilities? I thought that was the story. They sure shaped my thinking about exits and skydiving in general. dzp

No need to go digging, just was curious if that one got around and was one of the things that connected aAthol and star. I was such a newbie that it was all quite overwhelming. Keep your eyes open for those slides that went missing in lost prarie the udside downer in 77 and 78. Team name foreskins was one of the unique ones. Did you hear that a road is being planned that might take the DZ off the map? i'll tell ya more if you want the info. [email protected] dzp

The word I heard on these was no turns under 500ft. Was that an exageration or a basic survival tip? The person I know who pushed that to the point of great pain never said how low he turned in. How much does it loose in a 90? dzp

Do you know if this Beech was used at Rozzo's in Athol 77? What a great rush that was taking off over the trees. I had under fourty jumps at that time, The take-off and showing Ray the writing on his pilot chute are the clearest memories of that foggy time. I't would be nice to fill in that tail number. dzp

Now that we have that cleared up, Do you have a set of these in your collection? The prints went to Mac or Pete last spring after the Easter road trip. I've got them on a disk still. Would love to fix you up. I was such a newbie back then but Ray sure took me to the next level quick. Had only a clue of all those who were pioneers while they brought me into the sport. They were so innovative, Flipping formations?? Morphing a tube?? Flying upsidedown?? I've never been a normal jumper since. Hope to see you sometime soon. dzp [email protected]

For the sake of safety, all discussion on this subject will be keep in a centralized location at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/para-swap Concepts, techniques, equipement, gadgets, warnings and other safety related items will be housed there. No suggestions, tips or advice will be made without it being understood that they will be placed there with identifiable details. At this time it is an open membership forum and will remain so as long as it is used responsibly and in a courteous manner. dzp www.dahlendesigns.com

Day two of seminars brought additional participants, bringing the total to 9. Additional seminars will be held twice a week until February, or on request. A blog has been setup and linked from http://www.dahlendesigns.com . Another forum option being considered is at this link. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/para-swap One may be more favorable than the other so you can choose which will keep you updated best. dzp

Now that the first seminar is complete another will be held tomorrow night the 1st of 08 at the same location and about the same time. The last minute decision to hold this now got an immediate response. The concept was well received by the two participants and a third online, and other along the way. One in attendance is crew-dog the other an ex-military jumper who's had a few extra gadgets along for the ride. All are looking for future developments in anticipation of more hang-time. There will be an announcement in about a month for another seminar at the Valentines Boogie here at Skydive Arizona. Discussion of the developments will be taken to the general topics area at some point. Private messages are welcome. I expect a bulletin board of our own will be setup but for the sake of attracting other enthusiasts well talk it up here for a while. No information on this concept has yet to be placed a the dahlendesigns site. However, there is material of historical and scientific importance there which you may find interesting and of value. Stay tuned, dzp

Greetings Para People, I would say greetings skydivers but this message is for all para enthusiasts especially paraglider pilots. An innovation seminar well be held on Dec 31, 2007 at 6:30 pm at Skydive Arizona. The topic will be innovation and the engagement of paragliding to parachuting. Many is the sport of skydiving enjoy those cross country flights for their scenic and sustained airtime value. Many others love to grab that extra bit of lift whenever they can. To many skydiving is more about flight than fall, evident by the popularity of wing suits. Many others visited skydiving for a brief test of the waters and wished that tandem flight had far less freefall, those people then ventured off to paragliding where that faced a variety of challenges, timing their desire to get some airtime with the conditions for launching and then opted for a powered paraglider to get control over hindrances to a 'fly when you want' condition related to busy lives. For all these flocks of people, an option is being introduced which is intended to show manufacturers the level of interest present to encourage a step over the wall of decisions which stop the final level of engagement between parachuting and paragliding. All are welcome to this discussion of the next steps toward bring this marriage about. This seminar will be held in the conference room following the night jump briefing, so about 6:30 pm. contact me 520-466-3964 for directions if not familiar with the layout. Or, visit www.skydiveaz.com. dahlen (az) designs www.dahlendesigns.com

Here is one for the who's who, I can identify about six for sure. Ed, Phill, Allen, Squirl, Ray, Steve. There is also a lost set of images from this same 1978 Star record attempt, which was misplaced at Lost Prarie. Slide and stills of the Star and stawberry Glen people after 75. I hope someone has them. dahlenaz