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Ditto, I got the same response word for word.

Has anyone selected a custom cut from Flite Suit and have it put on a RW suit, specifically with booties? I've tried searching around the forums but got nada. Just looking for some pictures just to get an idea of how things turned out.

There's Skydive Milwaukee, in East Troy, WI. There open on weekends only, (Sat/Sun), throughout the winter months. You can go to www.skydivemilwaukee.com for all the info. Just call before you come out to make sure it's jumpable.

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How much is the boogie fee, jump tickets, and all that fun stuffs?

There's your answer. Listen to your instructors, there smart cookies

Yes, I think the best way to go would be some sort of small microwave energy weapon. Something that would boil water from a distance, in a fraction of a second, and allow it to cool as much as possible whilst still having the bubbles within to cushion the impact. Like one of those bubble machines they have in the diving pools. But you wouldn't want to be falling into boiling water... I think I heard a story once of a construction worker who fell from a bridge and lived because a spanner falling below him broke the surface of the water. Probably bullshit though. I Know Mythbusters tried that theory, but they were chasing down a myth about a construction worker that threw his hammer right before impact, blah blah blah. I forget the outcome... it might have been probable death. Anyways, If you do decide to fling yourself off of the golden gate bridge, don't forget video

Rig, canopy and reserve all under 300-400 jumps for $1200 and all of it manufactured in 97

It's a 170, I mixed it up with my Tri 175. And in conclusion, I'm legal as far as the TSO, but the manufacturer strongly frowns upon 230 lbs leaving the aircraft. And due to it's age there is no way of truly knowing if it can safely deliver me to the ground, from deployment to flare.

I need to start shopping then, that, or drop the twenty pounds.... I could do with losing some weight. In what little defense there is, I weighed significantly less when I bought the gear. dumb question, what does CFM stand for? porosity? I'm guessing... So what some are saying, the difference between me violating the TSO with my old ass Tempo, (leaving experience out of question for a second), and a guy of the same weight or more violating the TSO by flying a much newer reserve smaller than my comforter is the currency of the design, which goes with out saying, the improvement of the structural integrity?

Thanks for the info. Another question though, my exit weight exceeds the TSO by around 20-30lbs... what would that mean if I were to deploy it in a high speed mal?

My Tempo 175 reserve, (manufactured in 2000), is certified under TSO C23c according to the FAA website database of TSO's. http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgtso.nsf/0/ADA30BAEF3A7B0F085256E5900556A49?OpenDocument I've done some reading from this source. http://www.butlerparachutes.com/everythi.htm and I quote, "TSO C23c (issued 1984) refers to SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) 8015A for the minimum performance standards and has Categories A (130 KIAS at 225 lb.), B (150 KIAS at 254 lb.) and C (175 KIAS at 254 lb.)." It's an old source, but the sources in the appendix at the very bottom of the page seem pretty well rounded. Even though the majority are no longer in existence... I think. So my question is; if there are three different sub categories to TSO C23c, with each sub category more rugged than the prior, what sub category of TSO C23c does the Tempo 175 reserve fall in? I guess I could check on the mfg label of my reserve, but my next repack isn't for quite some time. Even so, I don't know if it would list the sub section of the TSO. It wasn't to long ago where I didn't even know what the hell a TSO was, so the more info the better.

Good thing i know libel law then

Welcome to a journalists world. The five criteria for libel 1. The statement must be published. a. Libel law is not statutory law-it varies from state to state. As a rule of thumb: it may be libel if more than 25 people have seen it. 2. The plaintiff in a libel case (the one who’s been libeled) must be identified. a. You don’t need to use the name, but if you identify them by some other means it is enough. 3. The plaintiff must be defamed. Things that could hurt your credibility: crime, sexual conduct, illness (mental), addiction to anything, organizations (ex: racism) 4. The statement has to be false. a. Truth and accuracy are two different things. b. Attribution is not a defense in libel. (3 and 4 run hand in hand) if a statement is defamatory but true, and can be proved as true, it is not libel; and vice versa. 5. Fault: it was/is the fault of the defendant, (writer, publisher, editor). a. Negligence (private person): fair comment law. b. Malice (public person)

Hmmm... Good food for thought. My lineset only has maybe a 100 jumps left on it, and I need a new slider. I've toyed around with the idea of just getting a different used canopy... I figure I'll start asking about the matter around the DZ when the time comes.

That old design flares so very differently then every single other modern canopy on the market, that it is now a horrible choice. If a 7-cell is desired, there are much better choices available that set you up for success as you grow and transition to other canopies. sniff sniff... but I love my Triathlon In seriousness though, you have me interested. Why is the Triathlon outdated and what other canopies would be better?

I love my Triathalon... it always opens, it's not the fastest or coolest canopy but it's still fun to fly, and it's easy to kick out of line twists in. It enables you to learn without getting in over your head. good luck with the search

I KNOW!!!! I have to walk away from my computer, those things get me so effing pissed! The biggest thing that gets me most is not there lack of education, (or common sense), but the utter disregard for the death of a human being. It disgusts me. I'm getting frustrated just thinking about it.

I always go with the grain. However, I've found that if you shave first with the grain, then re-apply creme and go against the grain, (gently), it's the ultimate smoothness

Does it ever seem that there is a lot of exposed riser on wings containers? I've never jumped a wings container, and I'm not questioning there credibility, my question just comes from an observational stand point only. I've looked at them and it just seems that from the 3 rings to where the riser cover starts there seems to always be around maybe 5 inches exposed to the elements of freefall. I've never heard of any problems resulting from it... just a curious thought i guess

hmmmm sounds good. I'll resist the urge to buy, and I'll try to stay on my belly for as long as possible, (I've already refused to sit fly or anything until at least 100 jumps). I was thinking about all the things that I still need to learn in order to properly fly video... it's a long list, lol, something to work towards i guess though.

That's because it's not as 'in advance' as he makes it seem. Have a look at the other thread he started earlier this winter - http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3753579;page=unread#unread This guy has already made up his mind that he's ready for this, that, and the other thing. I can GUARANTEE you he has no intention of waiting until he has 200 jumps to jump a camera. In fact, I'd be surprised if he makes it to 100 jumps before strapping something to his head. He's the quintessential 100 jump wonder. He's had the winter to sit around and ponder his 'awesomeness' and plot out his next skydiving season, and all the 'rad' things he's going to do. The ironic part is that for how special he thinks he is, he's as average and commonplace as they come. The actual 'special' 100-jump jumpers are the one with their ego's in check, and a realistic outlook on skydiving, and their future in it. Sad as it may be, they are in the minority. I knew the answer to the thread before I started it earlier this winter. I asked it for my own shits and giggles... but it served as a good reminder to me to be happy with what I have, and to not put my ass in a wheelchair. I want to jump video after 200 jumps, that's why I said later this season or the next. 200 jumps could happen this season or the NEXT. I don't get to jump as much as I'd like and money is tight with school and all, (which is why I'd like to look into getting a camera or helmet now). plus, my DZ would refuse to teach me how to fly video before 200 jumps, and if I tried I would get a stern talking to by every much loved and appreciated hard ass on the DZ. That stern talking to failing, they would refuse to manifest me. To stop this shit storm coming my way from every jumper on here, I GET IT. For the record, I'm still flying my Triathalon quite happily.

I'm looking for a good middle of the road. (in quality and price if possible), camera for skydiving. I want to get into video eventually in this season or the next and I want to start collecting all the pieces now.

Who out there has the dog named Cat, and the cat named Dog??

I don't have the resources for sand blasting, so some fine grit sandpaper will work great and car paint is the same deal. I know that with spray paint it might not last as long, at least without a clear coat, but if it starts to fade I'll just paint it again next winter. Looks I can sacrifice, structural integrity, not so much .