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At my home DZ they say: "Common sense overrides radio." :-)

Saw one guy grounded for at least one weekend in DZ in Russia (that was a very small weekend DZ - they didn't jump at workeek). Guy intentionally pulled under 1000ft. I also saw somebody not grounded but put on the radio for awhile for crappy landings (the person has over 400 jumps and is very experienced in free-fly but not paying proper attention to canopy piloting). (US DZ) I personally consider both cases as a fair treat.

Jump # around 180: first night jump. After opening at 3,000ft had my slider slipped down on the left brake, locking it. Instead of turning with back risers to DZ spent about half a minute unlocking the break just to realize then that I was not making it back. Till 1,200ft was 100% sure I was landing into the tree (DZ is heavily surrounded with the forest) - decided to suck it up and make my best of it. Luckily, just under 1,100ft could see the flat spot nearby that appeared to be a known out. Landed with no problems. Lesson learned: after initial canopy check (there, square, stable) turn to the proper heading with back risers first, then sort out all the other shit. I always have my hands on back risers after opening now.

YES. u put on that flame-resistant gear, nsh!? I'd say waterproof will make more use then... Well, you know... it might be too scary to me, hehehe anyway... why do you ask about me wearing flame-resistant gear, virgin-burner? because you'll very likely get flamed just for asking said question.. why do you ask? are you a virgin!? Hahaha. You got me on that, dude. Never got flamed for asking questions to skydivers yet... does it make me a virgin???? So...that would mean this is the FIRST time? YEah, it a !

Oh, shit!!!

YES. u put on that flame-resistant gear, nsh!? I'd say waterproof will make more use then... Well, you know... it might be too scary to me, hehehe anyway... why do you ask about me wearing flame-resistant gear, virgin-burner? because you'll very likely get flamed just for asking said question.. why do you ask? are you a virgin!? Hahaha. You got me on that, dude. Never got flamed for asking questions to skydivers yet... does it make me a virgin????

YES. u put on that flame-resistant gear, nsh!? I'd say waterproof will make more use then... Well, you know... it might be too scary to me, hehehe anyway... why do you ask about me wearing flame-resistant gear, virgin-burner?

YES. u put on that flame-resistant gear, nsh!? I'd say waterproof will make more use then... Well, you know... it might be too scary to me, hehehe

Hey, thanks a lot for the precise summary. I really appreciate your (and everybody's else, who is eligible ) constructive response.

I am OK if it just sounded crazy but it'd be safe enough to do.

Sure thing, I did not mean packing the mal. But I thought that cutting away while doing intentional spiraling on the decent altitude would simulate it (maybe, preferably with RSL off). Does it sound like a too crazy idea? I was going to discuss that with somebody experienced before doing this anyway...

I was going to do it in Sebastian this new year (there was going to be SkyHook demos with intentional cutaway there). But DZ staff members say they will stick to USPA/SIM requirements on that which is "C" license. And I must admit, that although I badly wanted to try it, I appreciate DZ staff doing the business that way. :-)

Thank you! :-)

Very true... unless you simulate it.

Thanks for the reply. I tried to search but couldn't find anything relevant. Actually, my main concern was not about flying the reserve canopy (even though it should have been a concern - the advice to try reserve as a main makes perfect sense to me). I did had a practice in a hanging harness... but I do not think that it is the same like while in a sky. Maybe I am wrong. Will have to wait for my either C or the malfunction (whichever comes first, hehe ).