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Has anyone used Chernis Collapsible Pilot Chutes? https://www.facebook.com/ChernisCollapsiblePilotChute Ryan 242196

Looking to buy a used bartacker for line set and misc minor rigging repairs.......any recommendations? Ryan 242196

I am tired of corrupt files and camera turing off when filming tandems.....GOPRO........... Plan is to move to a more professional setup. I edit with Final Cut Pro and need to know from all the folks with the expertise on what is the best option. I hear a lot about Sony......also plan to put together a Cookie with cutaway system....... Any help would be great. Ryan Ryan 242196

any chance there are photos of the connection to the rig and cutaway system? Ryan 242196

doesn't the TSO override the UPT side?? Ryan 242196

i took it out of the rig last night and left it on on the counter over night. still on this morning......... thanks 'parachutist', i will see what they say this week when i talk with them. Ryan 242196

I have a question. I just bought a used Tandem rig and it came with a Vigil (S/N 9089). My wife and I both fly Vigils in our sport rigs too. The strangest thing happened today. I switched on the AAD prior to the 1st jump and Tandem was displayed on on the screen following a normal start up. While doing a gear check prior to the next jump, about 45 minutes after the last jump the screen was blank. Pushed the button and the green LED flashed and the LCD displayed 'Hello', then went blank again. If i pushed the button again it started the shutdown sequence. If i shutdown the unit and started it back up again all was good for the next jump........ Is there something wrong with my AAD? Ryan 242196

Please use the classifieds. Advertising is against the Forum Rules. Thanks - slotperfect Ryan 242196

i just redid both of mine with Cypres loop. figure trapped the entire length 3/4 and 1/4. 1/4 loop back figure trap on the end that says on and 3/4 the length one the loop end. curious how long they will last. Ryan 242196

Skydive Dallas is a class DZ! I was welcomed as sky-family and felt at home right away. Lots of indoor room to pack, socialize, debrief, and prep for the next jump. 2 mock ups and easy to manifest. Will go back for sure!.

Great new dropzone! Going through a few growing pains but they have the talent to make this a world class DZ. Very welcoming and work to make you feel at home.

WOW!! I cannot say one bad thing about Elsinore. We were welcomed as sky-family and felt at home right away. Coaching is always available and from world class skydivers. Lots of room to pack, socialize, debrief, and prep for the next jump. 2 mock ups and easy to manifest. You have got to check this place out. Thank you Skydive Elsinore!

This was my second DZ I ever visited and I have to tell you what a wake up call! I did not know that it could be this good. I was still pre 'A' license and the amount of help and coaching was AMAZING. I never had that much help at my home DZ by Vegas! I will be going back this year. Good times and fast ride to alt, 13,500 in 7 minutes! WORTH THE TRIP!

Fun Jumper friendly and close to Vegas. The Caravan is there for about 6 months out of the year and you always get good alt to dance with the sky! Good vibe and the DZO still love the sport!

SKYDIVE THE FARM ROCKS! Thank you for the warm welcome and extended skyfamily vibe! Ii felt at home and would love to visit more live on the west coast. If you EVER have the chance to go to THE FARM; go! You will love it!

I started my Skydiving career at Sin City. When my wife and I showed up for the first jump class NO ONE was there. Contacted management to reschedule the jump class; once again no one was there. My wife and I gave them one more shot. We received an excellent first jump course with Jace. On my first jump my radio didn’t work. There was little or no coaching available and jumps 8-25 I felt very lost trying to progress through my A license card with next to no help. Fortunately as I progressed through AFF and on to my A license the instructors on staff and the few local fun jumpers were very friendly and willing to help when they could! I bought my own rig (using the advice of my instructor I bought a safe, conservatively wing-loaded rig) as I wanted to make sure the gear was a good fit for me and to get some consistency flying: the DZO called me stupid for doing so. After flying at many other DZs I realized just how disorganized and fun-jumper hostile Sin City really is. The DZO is unfriendly and unprofessional: at one point he blamed a group of Fun Jumpers for leaving behind a Tandem. He has yelled and cursed at staff and other jumpers (in front of customers no less). One week he told fun jumpers to move so the paying customers (tandems) could sit on the couches. The hostility between the owners of the two DZs that operate at Jean is also problematic. The facilities are very small and fun jumpers usually have to pack outside (which is fine unless it’s windy). It is a very small DZ and does not have the items found on Dropzone.com; i.e., restaurant, bar, video room(s) and camping is not allowed. Jump tickets are $25 and if you get the 206 you will be lucky to get to 10’000AGL. They have a caravan now, but it is leaving soon. Last summer when it was only the 206 fun jumper slots were extremely difficult to come by. If you are coming to Vegas, I cannot recommend SIN CITY; take the time and drive elsewhere.

They took my mother on a tandem and we got to ride along as fun jumpers! Great atmosphere and spectacular views! This is a great place to jump and this is only their first year. Can't wait to see how they grow in 5! Keep up the good work Joe!

The crew bent over backwards to make us feel welcome. They are small outfit but LOVE the sport. Thanks for the hospitality.

Where do I start……I finished my AFF in 6 jumps and after 3 coaching/fun jumps decided to take the plunge and purchase my first rig. I heard both sides for buying a rig this early. Wait until you know what you want………learn with your own gear……..on and on for both side of the argument! I am here to tell you, I am a believer in having your own gear when you are ready! I found a great used rig; Mirage G3 M7, Safire 229, PD 253, Vigil, etc., the money was right and after a thorough inspection from the master rigger, it was off to the drop zone. I was a bit nervous on the first jump being I had only been under 2 other canopies at this point (Manta 388 & Triathlon 220). After a nice freefall from 10,500, pulled @ 6000, and when I looked up there was beautiful yellow and purple canopy, control checks done and it was like we were old friends. To be honest the first landing I didn’t flare as far as I should have, but the next flights were stand up landings!!!! I was a bit nervous about the flare after reading the other reviews; but a nice staged flare is all it took to settle right in. I have a wing loading of 1.09 and it is great to be able to cover some ground once under canopy. I am also learning to pack and finding out what causes a solid and soft opening on my set up…….lots to learn still but the Safire performed as advertised. A+