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You've got nth on this guy! probably 20ish ft away! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASW8c1AlVD8&feature=related For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Here is some big way tracing.....! Or whatever its called http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYQH7NVF-Uk&feature=feedu For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

I may as well contribute lol http://vimeo.com/19757906 http://vimeo.com/22044238 For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

haha yea, website blows but like wildcard said....its being redone! Com'on out and jump whether you're belly or FF you're most definitely welcome. And I second hanging out at the DZ after dark.......can't quite say it publicly but it'll definitely be damn well worth it Slash my B license only differs 7 from your last digit aka it's meant for ya to come out and join the madness! See ya soon! For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

personally stuck in the middle between the both. FWIW here is a video when the AAD works as intended along with what APPARENTLY is a no hesitation from the PC + reserve opening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQmIu_mQ04o For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Pulled at 1,900ft on a balloon jump was opened at 1,540 deliberately pulled at that altitude and packed/rolled the nose less to have it open faster. For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Many thanks to everyone's opinion and explanation. I do try and get on every tracking dive I can possibly get on to further develop my skills.....or lack thereof Great seeing ya again at Carolina Fest Simon, hopefully see ya again at Summerfest! Also, I hope to try and get around to your DZ FCipollo and potentially get on some loads with you! Lastly, so if all this is merely considered to be in "American English" "steep tracking" what would you call tracking in 2 groups that go from side to side above and below each group with 1 leader each? Would everyone agree to call it tracing? This past weekend I was on a tracking dive that turned way steep way too quick(assuming the leader was going to begin slow and flat but nope!), didn't quite learn so much but did get a chance to see what getting some real distance was! For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

I tried a pari of sorz googles and never went back to them after 2 jumps since my face seems rather small and it didn't conform to my face properly enough to seal the air out. First time I jumped with them I lost a contact in the left eye. 2nd Jump with them I figured they were a bit loose, tightened them up still ended up losing another contact after replacing it Since them I have always used my fullface and haven't quite tried out an openface helmet I have managed to jump from a heli with a pair of Oakley's which seemed to work OK with my face but wasn't perfect. I'm -5.5 so losing a contact is kind of a big deal For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Roughly around 500ft....It's rather hard to get around the thought that it opens relatively quick, however, it still opens very soft and smoothly. Never had any hard openings whatsoever. I had 150 jumps on my last canopy which was a Pulse. Pulse description http://www.performancedesigns.com/docs/Pulse_Flight_Characteristics.PDF For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

orange/black Phoenix-Fly Fanboy Squad Simply the best For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Got any pictures of your 20yr old Vector 2? Just curious as to what they look like

Most I've ever done in one day is 9 jumps at a boogie and I had a packer! No way currently I could do 9 in one day while packing for myself..... For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Probably not, as its not so much about reaching the toggles immediately unless you are using it for BASE, but more about stability and adding another tool for your skydive which adds a bit more complexity to your skydive. For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Damn, looks great! How tall are you and weight if ya don't mind me prodding? 6'6? For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

HAHAHAHA LOL! That was awesome edit to add: Sounds like a drama queen For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Anyone have any advice as to how to progress to this style? I've heard multiple answers some saying you must be rather proficient in Head Down to be able to maintain this type of flying while others have stated that they advanced within this type of flying prior to being proficient in Head Down. Secondly...how come it seems as if this type of flying style has yet to be adopted/become a larger discipline within the United States compared to Europe? Not many people that I have met seem to be interested within this style....at least at the DZ's that I've been to(East Coast). Lastly....what are some key tips for body position for Angle flight/Atmonauti(knees dropped with butt up)? Tips on getting into formation when its a little further out? Many thanks ! For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

It's not only meant for swooping, but could also be utilized by the fact that it takes less time in the sky to remove and shove in your shirt than in would be to collapse and pull down your slider and keep it tucked down with a magnet or ball. Less time dealing with slider = more time being able to deal with potential traffic in the general vicinity

Is he bi-polar or something? He needs to either get on or off the meds! Alas, I can not even to begin to feel your pain after all the patience you've shown. Perhaps the solution is to simply and politely decline his business? It would seem to be rather cost ineffective to work with this individual customer who cannot make up his damn mind! For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

$18 at my DZ.....!! For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

I have been loosening my chest strap and advising others to do so for about 20 years, since my first Sabre. I always have 12 to 16 inches added to the strap when ordering a new rig and even had one replaced to get it longer. I loosen it all the way to the stop (fold). I also usually do a handle check after wards. I know where my handles are after loosening just as well as I do before. And always lock eyes on them as well. It's important to note that if you do not bring the slider all the way down behind your head or remove it then the benefits of spreading the chest strap are negligible for reasons already stated. As some have already stated, spreading the chest strap dramatically reduces the anhedral shape. Which simply means when looking directly at the front of a canopy the wing tips are pulled down below the center cells after opening. Because of this, the lift on the outer cells is pulling at an angle to the outsides. The more you reduce the arc from wing tip to wing tip the flatter the wing becomes. This allows a more effecient wing surface which causes the lift to pull more directly up over head. All this provides the following as mentioned by others: * Improved overall lift * Improved glide * Improved stability (especially in turbulence) * Lower stall speed * Improved flare All of this is a basic understanding of aerodynamic flight and can be readily researched anywhere. It is my understanding that all of those with PD will essentially tell you the same thing. And that most average jumpers will see noticeable improvement in canopy flight, even those will larger wings and lower wing loadings. When I talk to newer jumpers I tell them to listen to everyone, but to always question a person's answers. Sort of like making them defend a thesis. Ask them how they have come to their conclusions. It won't take long for an intelligent person to figure out if the answers are just being regurgitated from what they've heard or if they have actually thought out their position. It's also important to note that many older jumpers are set in their ways and will often tell you that someone elses ideas are "BS". Again it doesn't take long to figure out who those people are. If people will take the time to invest a few jumps dedicated solely to canopy flight they will soon learn for themselves whether this chest strap stuff is a myth or not. I've done the research, I've made the jumps and I know for a fact that it is not a myth. Taken from a previous post that I would agree to and makes complete sense. For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Exactly 98miles which is 158km takes usually about 1:30 to drive which is my home DZ and closest Next closest DZ is a 3hr drive or around 165miles I couldn't imagine being less than 30min from a DZ....... For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Sorry apparently it didn't quite upload as its larger than 300kb but it's titled "Learning to Fly CF" I could email it to you if you'd like pm if you'd like Perhaps maybe you could somehow figure out how to compress the file and upload it so to share it here? lol Here is sth to read in the meantime http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=702 For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Here is a great read where I picked up this article on DZ a while back ago. Hope this helps! For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Could you please post the years in which all the PF models suits were released? For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp

Absolutely THE best boogie EVER! Great LO's, great vibes, great vendors, great sponsors, great parties, great raffle prizes, FREE LOADS and alas thanks to James he made it all happen smoothly! To those who may have missed this boogie save the date for next year! Carolina Fest 2011 was absolutely amazing, see everyone again for Carolina Fest 2012! Thanks again to all those who made this boogie THE BEST boogie ever! For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp