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  1. If you want a cheap alternative. Go to the local Play It Again sports and get a pair of Cooper Alls. ( They hold all the pads under hockey pants) take out all the unneeded pads and you're good to go for about $10
    growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

  3. simple answer is yes. If you are in line twists and spinning you are probably wise to get rid of it.
    How likely to get in line twists compared to a Velo is a different question.
    I have a Sensei 101 ( made by Brian just before he did the deal with Aerodyne) and have had 2 line twists in close to 500 jumps.
    First one I attribute to bad body position. ( 3rd jump on it and was used to looking over my shoulder on deployment.)
    Cut away #1 Lesson learned.
    second one flew straight and easily kicked out.
    I'm very impressed with this wing. Brian makes an awesome canopy.

    Blue Skies

    Willy
    growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

  5. First of all, you didn't say how many jumps you have.
    Secondly, if the Pilot 188 is the goal for your first rig. That's fine. You wouldn't just jump right to that canopy. You would do a progression of jumps on progressively smaller wings til you are comfortable going to the 188. This progression should be guided by your instructors at your DZ. They are the ones who see you fly and can get you to your goal. This may take 20 to 50 jumps or more. It all depends on you and how often you jump.
    Blue Skies,

    Willy
    growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

  7. I started at a Cessna DZ and learned from the beginning how to get the pilot to do rate 1 turns ( 360 degree turn that takes 2 min.) from this I can figure the drift of the lower winds ( opening point) then do it again up higher 7K to figure out the upper winds ( exit point) and never landed off.
    This is a little hard to do with a bigger plane ( Otters etc.)
    That is why I hardly ever get on the first load of the day.

    Blue Skies,

    Willy
    growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

  15. Dave was a great guy. For a few years he came home to Canada to organize the Canadian head down record back in 06, 07. He always had a smile on his face and a word of encouragement for everyone involved in the attempts. It was never beyond him to instigate some shenanigans, Like paying Max to jump blindfolded and pull left handed
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2iN1BdFk6A&feature=g-upl&context=G267c20dAUAAAAAAAGAA
    You will be missed but never forgotten.
    BSBD Dave
    growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

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    Hey! I know Kim Gibbs, and I resent these negative comments. She is a very smart, highly professional lady who cares deeply about her community, and the quality of life that is being impacted by these noisy, obnoxious airplanes. She has a lot more support than is apparent on this blog. Trust me. You have a formidable adversary!



    I got a case a beer that this "nature girl" person is actually Kim Gibbs. Any takers?



    Definitely NOT a skydiver.
    growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

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    Alright, you got me there. All I remembered was the broken legs and facial trauma. I still stand by the point that it wasn't the camera that caused the accident.



    You're completely right.
    -The camera didn't pull low.
    -The camera didn't control the canopy flight.
    -The camera didn't make the bad decision to be there.

    It keeps coming back to the person who inserted the camera into the chain.
    Some people think they're smarter than the average person. Some of them actually are. I'd submit that a few of those in the small-format list are very heads-up and experienced, yet they got caught out.
    We see the incident lists filled with people that think they are more capable, but clearly aren't.

    The sad thing is that no matter how much talking, whether from a "you're a dumbass" or "how about looking at this differently" position, some people will never learn, all the while ignorant that they're also putting others lives and property at greater risk.



    I think Brian Germain said it best in "Parachute and it's Pilot" that "IPA or Incredible Physical Agony"is the best teacher for people who think they have Mad Skilz and start writing checks their Skilz can't cash. Whether it is downsizing and swooping too aggressively or strapping on a camera too soon, you don't know what you don't know.
    It takes a long time and a lot of LISTENING to people with more experience than you to acquire the skilz. As soon as you say "I have all the skilz I need to do this" you are closing the door to knowledge that WILL save your life.
    Don't be THAT GUY
    Good luck, I think you'll need it,

    Willy
    growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

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    this is how Jeb Corliss was able to defeat his NYC charges



    Jeb Corliss spent a fortune on a good lawyer. The lawyer was the one who got the charges dropped.

    If you re referring to Jeb's attempt to jump from the Empire State building The charges weren't dropped. He got 3 years probation and 100 hrs. of community service.
    growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

  23. I went from a Sam 136 ( 1.6 WL) to a Sensei 101 ( 2.1WL)
    and didn't notice a huge change. The only big difference being it comes down a lot faster and has a negative recovery arc like the Velo. You will also find the initiation alt will be higher than the Sam by a couple hundred ft. Stick with the Sam for a few hundred more jumps ( I put 900 on mine) and continue with the coaching.Don't be in a rush to get a Velo.
    You also have to consider what type of jumps you will be doing. When you go to a Velo ( or other small HP canopy) you won't want to be doing wingsuit jumps or big ways
    ( jumps where you will be deploying below 2500ft.) The Velo and Sensei sometimes like to take their time opening and are a lot more sensitive to body position at deployment.( learned that the hard way)
    Good luck,

    Willy
    growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.