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Thanks for all the imput. I contacted PD, and they assured me they didn't change the lenght of the lines they put on the canopies. So the differences in line lenght (of the same model/size) are due to shrinking, as suggested above. BTW, it's BigAirSportz who makes the Samurai, but that was probably a slip of the finger... Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Recently, I started jumping a Stiletto 150 (just relined). Packing it, I noticed that the lines were somewhat longer (couple of inches) than on my Sabre 170 (old line set). Of course, it's a different model, but someone told me that PD started to put longer lines on their canopies. If so, why did they do this? And did they do this on all models, or just the stiletto? Thanks, Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

I got this page as an e-mail once

Every time a friend dies in the sport, it leaves behind deep scratches on your soul. They fade over the years, but never go away completely. The double fatality in Negambie last weekend brought back to me the memories of two friends who died of a canopy collision last year. Being together at the club afterwards was crucial in the mourning process. Talking to others who understand helps, as does sharing thoughts here on dz.com. Getting back into the plane again was weird, but I never considered stopping jumping, as I love jumping so much. After a while, the fun of jumping came back again, as it should, cause that's why we do it, why we are willing to give our lives doing it. It's hard, but this dark side of the sport is really part of the sport. Never forget the fun part of it though! Big hugs to everyone! Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

0:3:1 3 jumps on saturday, in between the hail... One of them was the first my stiletto, i.e. beer

I'm by no means a good swooper (working on it though), but the following tip helped me. When you stop your dive (well above the formation), go to a hard arch. In this way, you keep a reasonable fast speed, which is easier to control. Of course, still be aware you don't go low. When a big-way is building, it can slow down a lot in a short time . Good luck! Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

I like the look of the Odyssey much better than the Wings. Another option I'm considering is the TalonFS. Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Looks good! I'm looking for a new container as well, and the Odyssey is on the list, but if it takes 4 month to get it Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

I just figured out about this project (yep, I know, a bit late ). Anyways, finished my first 'frames'

I had so much fun on the 3 night jumps I did. At night, it's very easy to lose track of altitude, just because you don't see the ground! Sounds very obvious, but is has happend to a lot of people before! So, yes take an audible with you if you have one! Also, be aware that the wind aloft pick up at night, while on the ground, it might be completely windless! And, a first night jump is like doing your very first jump again. Have fun! Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Isn't it sad that this tread neads NSFW in the header? It would be perferctly acceptable in the Netherlands Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Well, Newton's laws give you much more than just Bernoulli's princible. For instance, a wing deflects the air down, and by newton's law, this results in an upward force on the wing. Of course, the real situation is much more complicated, and yes, laminous vs turbulent flow over the wing is important. But, I'm not an expert on this. I'm sure there's lots of good (and bad ) info on this on the web. Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Nice that you can combine study and hobby. On the website of Parks College Parachute Research Group there's lots of information on the opening of parachutes and more. Be aware, you're opening a can of worms here Without the aim of starting a long discussion on this topic (probably has been done before), Bernoulli's principles only play a minor role in the description of how wings fly. It's Newton's law's which govern this (actually, Bernouilli follows from newtons laws). Good luck with your presentation! Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Youre talking about panicing. Thats right, you dont know whether or not youre going to panic until youre confronted, its how people die in a lot of sports. Panicing is a sure way to get killed. You're absolutely right that panicing can kill you, but Aggie didn't panic. He tried to clear a problem, and burnt away lots of altitude in the proces. What he's referring to (IMO), is that even though you might (and should) have plans for all kinds of emergency situations, one can react quite differently while faced with such an emergency (without panicing). And, on top of that, every mal is different... Also, I don't think the guy on the video was enjoying his canopy ride (though I haven't seen it, honestly). It's a very serious situation, and the yelling is probably a from of relief, having cleared the situation. Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

I totally agree, it comes in handy sometimes, though I'm not good at it With regard to your paper, you seem to be that kind of person which does everything at the last moment. Somehow, however, they make it most of the time. I don't really know how, even though I'm sort of that kind too! Probably, it has something to do with pressure. I think you recently showed that you can handle pressure very well! Good luck! edit: maybe you should scream, and break something, like an old plate against the wall; very effective Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

That's were I have my pull-up cord, and some rubber bands as well, really convenient. Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

There's more people living on this earth than just americans, but not everybody in the us might be aware of that. I strongly doubt that even 10% of mankind supports this war, which has consequences worldwide. Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Living in a world like this, I just can't believe in a god Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Yep, my thoughts are with all those innocent people who are victim of this war. Let's hope for the best. Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Hi, the point you mention was one of the main things which had to be solved to make the skyhook work (and I bet they did some testing ) On the website of the RWS: http://www.relativeworkshop.com/sales/pdt_skyhook.html you find some of the details. There's a couple of threads in these forums as well. Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Looking back in time makes me wonder: is making war inprinted in our genes? It seems so Of course, SH is one of the worst in his kind, and should be dealt with. But by doing it this way, the world (including america) isn't gonna be a safer place, on the contrary.... Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

You can turn a cypress off in exactly the same way as you turn it on. It will switch itself of 14 hours after you turned it on. Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

I totally agree, this is a very sad moment in the history of mankind Make love, not war! Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

Brushing it of will damage the fabric (though probably just a littlebit). Last week, my rigger told me to let the dirt dry, and use a vacuum cleaner. Works pretty well! Don't underestimate your ability to screw up!

The 'Funniest Whuffo question' thread inspired me to write down some funny things said by skydivers (just to be sure, these didn't came out of my mouth ). "So you had linetwists again? Did nobody tell you you should open facing into the wind?" (this one made me think for a while ... but, when it's really, really windy...) A skydiver said his mechanical altimeter was 500 ft behind, upon which another skydiver asked: do you need new batteries?