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I'd also like to see real life comparison of viewing angles for different lenses.Century an raynox will be enough for me but if you have others on hand I'm sure noone will mind if you add more I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

I was looking for feedback on some "newer" skydiving gear in the Gear section (of webpage, not forums) and found that it is terribly outdated. I was looking mainly at helmets (rawa) and canopies (atair) so I'm not sure if this is isolated or general problem. It's nice to be able to read feedback from actual users and search function on forums for terms like "radical" (canopy model) and such is not very usefull (some additional filters for search would be nice, also results should really point to a single thread, not a single post, IMO). I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond5000/ I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Why don't you guys (chute manufacturers) sit down, have a beer and pick a measuring method you will all use in future? Like standardized method? I know each method of measuring has its pluses and minuses but just agree on one and there should be no more confusion. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Well, you could define more precisely what you're looking for... like like "screaming colors" or "Henry Ford-like" or "only UPT logos" or "well my jumpsuit is pink so I'd like the legpads and sides to be pink" or ... Then you print them all out (or put them all on a screen if you have big enough screen) and just start dropping designs one by one until you meet your demands. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

You could mount it like some people mount their SLRs on the forehead. This thing is probably much lighter than a SLR with lens so it should be OK for your neck. Also less snag hazard this way, it you put this on top it will stick out. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Seems like author spent a lot of characters to get through the message not to sell your skills, but rather to "be generous" with them. With phrases like "Spend money..." and "Selling skill is sellout" it's pretty much obvious what he was trying to say. He, on the other hand, seems to be fine with selling his skills. Seems a bit hypocritical, doesn't it? I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Yip, it's actually piece of shit so go for instead. Mine is #50.075 and I ordered it on Oct. 7. Delivery time back then was 11 weeks IIRC. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Now you really got me confused... Here are relevant stats from the two cameras: G10: Max resolution: 4416 x 3312 Effective pixels: 14.7 million Pixel density: 34 MP/cm² Continuous Drive: 0.7 fp G11: Max resolution: 3648 x 2736 Effective pixels: 10.0 million Pixel density: 23 MP/cm² Continuous Drive: 1.1 fps So.... G11 compared to G10 has less effective pixels, lower resolution of the sensor, lower pixel density and faster continuous drive. To me that spells less noise, better image (because it's not limited by glass, but by sensor) and more shots per second. And G11 is a little tiny bit lighter. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Cranial... sounds like something from horror movie. Now for the second n00bish question: I found some threads here that have CCM in title and it looked like full face (in true sense, not just visor in front of you) camera helmet. Isn't that a bit... uncomfortable (and I'm being very generous here) to wear? What about safety? Is it safer than more traditional camera helmets? (What I'm really trying to find is: What are the benefits of CCM that drive people to make them?) I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

I saw both and I can't remember anything that stood out from either... What you could do is find *cough*torrent*cough* sample of those videos on internet, see them for yourself and they buy them (if you think they are worth buying). EDIT: There is one BASE video I really liked and bought, but ti's not from PD and not about canopy flight... it's more wingsuits... so I will not mention it in this thread :) I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Please excuse my n00bish question but what is CCM exactly? I know by now it must be some sort of DIY helmet? I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

I'm starting to think more and more like Jerry on this one. I just really hope that the reason for this delay is not within the bureaucratic bodies established to make things run safer and smoother, but within practical stuff like material availability and sales projections and stuff. Because if bureaucrats are the cause of this (monster) delay than this case alone speaks volumes on their influence on skydiving as a a sport. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Considering G10 is ageing and G11 is out, is G10 still the best choice? I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

nope I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Here are two more Henry Ford-like looking designs. That blue color in #5 doesn't really go well with others... I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Well, here is a design I like. Third one (KK) probably has too much KK logos on it but I think it looks cooler than cleaner one :) I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Could you post an image of your logos here? I'm pretty sure you'll have it on the rig and it helps a lot if we don't have to redo it from scratch. If you're gonna post them then pls post the smiley one (with text) and the one you have on KK gear (two "K"s facing away from each other with HD figure in the middle in text bellow; BTW this last logo design kick ass!!). I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Is that better? Some post are replies to other peoples posts, not yours. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

- instead of listening to his instructors. Dude, just go back to first page and read my first post (might be second, I'm not 100% sure) in this thread. EDIT: I'll make it easy for you, here is the first sentence of the first post I made in this thread: Talk to your instructor. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

I wanted to take time and link all my post in current thread explicitly detailing my lack of experience as canopy flier, but I don't think it would get through to you even if I did. I hope OP did read my posts and will make a decision for himself. P.S.: Forum signatures should always be put into context of every post, even if the signature itself is a quote from third person. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

If you read correctly I tried very hard to avoid giving OP yes/no answer, but I did try very hard to get the point of "think with your own head" through. Clearly many people here this is dangerous idea and I will try to refrain myself from suggesting it again. I have not filled out my profile for the exact reason I stated before: people tend to connect jump numbers and skill in a linear fashion based on averages. I do not consider myself a very experienced skydiver nor a great canopy pilot; I also have no experience teaching other to skydive; I have not been involved in any parachute construction, testing or any other part of product development/production. There is also no way any of you can know my skill level unless you know me personally or one of my skydiving buddies. I am however highly educated in my field of expertise and know more about it that majority of the people that every walked this planet. But even with all this knowledge and years of experience I do not believe that I have the knowledge to decide on limits that should be imposed in chosen profession just because I know a lot and have been through a lot. I do however try my very best to educate new people around me so they can decide for themselves what they will do. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

I'm flying a canopy that is over the limits of current standards. I did not choose this canopy, it was chosen by my instructor. Hope this helps. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

Somehow you got the idea that I claimed OP should go jump 150 sqft canopy. I never said that. Now that we got this over with, my reply to relevant part of your post: None can "make him" not jump too small canopies. If he/she really want to jump smaller chutes all he/she has to do is write bullshit jumps into his/her logbook and go to a DZ where they don't know him/her or the instructor. You can only blame them for _advising_ not to jump small canopy or for not advising at all. You can not however blame them from the fact that someone jumped from a plane with too small chute, unless some one forced him too. Give advice, educate, coach, whatever it takes to raise knowledge level. Do not however limit someone just because you think it's right (through other methods than educational ones; prohibition never worked that well to test it on skydiving). People have right to be stupid (even if you spend lifetime educating them). I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne

I'd say my statements are pretty much the same as yours are. - I merely stated that in my opinion it is stupid to base your decision about canopy size on few generalisations. - I also said I find those same generalisation very helpful in deciding on canopy size. In the end it's our decision to jump out of the plane, it is also our decision what size chute we will take with us to get us down safely. When funds are limited I often see people buy machines that are too advanced for them at the moment. I think they do understand risks involved in doing so and adjust their behaviour accordingly (not hitting exit ramps at 85 mph is a good idea in this case). They risk the option of being called bad words because they ride stuff too advanced for their level and at the same time don't enjoy any of the extras these advanced machines have over "more suitable basic models". But they consciously made the decision to play it safe with the bigger stuff instead of being cool with smaller stuff (we're still talking about bikes). Since traffic and skydiving are not very predictable activities and just about anything can happen in both, then if some one make s a decision to jump canopy that is too small fro his level by current standards, he/she should also modify their behaviour accordingly (no low turns what so ever, avoid coming close to other canopies in the air, etc.). Not doing later part will most likely get you to a fatalities page on this site. Doing the later part will mean you are boring because you avoid things other people do every jump just for fun. In other words: deciding you are good enough to play with the big toys (toys that are ranked above your level by current standards) brings the responsibility to play it safe. Don't expect to blame anyone else but yourself if things do go wrong. That is how I do every jump and I expect others to do the same. I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne