Coreefdiver

they do run a bit smaller as mentioned.

I figured the dates of the above posts and my measurements being under the maximum listed, they would have updated their info and the size I chose would be okay..

wrong.

they fit tight below the waist, for me.
I have the next size coming and will see whats up when it arrives.

space/alpha @1.32 WL

canopy started what seemed to be a normal deployment, then the canopy yanked me and went into an aggressive spin. The line twists just started growing and growing.

I figured I'd never kick out of that, so I checked my altimeter and cut away, before I had my reserve handle out, I was sitting under my reserve; the RSL did it's job.

I didn't even hesitate, just knew it was time to chop and did it.
I do practice my EP's before every jump.

go with what makes you happy.

you have to pack and fly it ;)


you might also take this into consideration, it's a study on canopy fabric, strength and effects of exposure to the sun, based on color:
http://www.apf.asn.au/ArticleDocuments/145/ZP-Fabric_Color_and_Strength_Endurance_06-07.ppt.aspx

I'm interested if anyone knows of any places.

My GF is Chinese and doesn't know of any places nearby.

the only place listed here in the DZ section is the Club just outside Bejing/Peking... thats over 540 miles away for me...

I got a cheap Ir dongle off ebay, plugged it into a USB extension cord so I can sync on top of my desk.

if they were to do this, I hope they would have it as a mode you could turn on/off.. battery life will probably be seriously effected leaving it on full-time.

I just mounted mine last weekend.

I used a little bit longer screws I found at Ace Hardware,
and used the hand strap plate as a backing (and as a drilling template), as the composite is pretty soft, shouldn't be an issue, but I didn't want to take any chances ($1.00 in hardware < $150 altimeter) ;)

fwiw, I found that the reuse of the OEM hardware w/o the strap plate only had a couple threads grip in the altimeter. more would be safer/secure

pics of my installation below.

I'm in.. but dates/location and venue will factor in

I had a good time at WFFC in the past, but I'm not in at the very beginning for cash w/o more details.

maybe join or sign up based upon interest, if that proves fruitful, then maybe secure a slot financially as long as it was refundable if the event doesn't happen.

ok, got my Solo II in that little hole.. thanks for the assist.

I didn't want to start yet another G3 thread.. so I'm posting this question in here....

I just got my G3... where are the altimeter pockets?
I see some slots in the foam on either side, but they're kinda small and looks like there is actually two cuts per side. the Cookie documents don't speak of this feature. I don't want to assume anything.. the instructions should say something.

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I don't think there is an Atair USA anymore but you can email Stane directly and he will respond.

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+1
Stane will help you, he helped me with some questions about my Alpha about 6 months ago.

the Cookie website has a pic with all the colors...

http://www.cookiecomposites.com/shop/helmets/94/index.htm

I'm trying to figure out what color I want as well.. with the G2, it was simple, I like the CF look.... now too many choices!

personally, I had a cut-away at less than 10 jumps into this year, friend had one same weekend. another friend had one the following weekend. and yesterday, another friend had a very close call with a fired brake. and thats just people I know. I've seen more cutaways in the past month than I recall seeing last year.

I have one rig with and one w/o

the one w/o is my "spare".. I'd like to get one, but $ is the biggest obstacle right now. hard to justify the greater cost for a low time use rig.. yeah, I know, my life is worth it..

I wonder how long she's been there..(?)
it is an airport after all, and I KNOW that airport has been there since at least 1980. I flew my first flight in a private airplane out of there back then (C-150 for those keeping score at home)

I wont tell you where I think this lady should go or do with her "problem". I hate whiney bastages who move next to established airports and then bitch about the noise.

I have a Pfaff 138. great machine, straight and zig zag.

sews everything I've thrown at it so far.

GPS tracklog maybe?
If you can set the record interval as short as possible, you might get some usable data on the cheap (? ( Just an idea))

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Chad flew in from the east coast and either didn't have his own gear or didn't bring it. Everone else jumped their own gear.

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So how much extra weight didt you add, accounting for all their gear?
It it effect your wing loading in any significant way

Add 15 lbs for your HALO gear (helmet, O2 mask, goggles and bail-out bottle assy.)

I concour with Andy

Just remember to cock the thing, or you will have a high speed malfunction (pilot chute in tow)

soft = stronger

any other "plus" is icing on the cake ;)

Kevin at Halojumper.net will take care of you.

some friends and I did a jump with him last year.

I'd be glad to answer any questions regarding my experience.

I have one, it is a good canopy. it is a lot faster than the Sabre/Safires.
while it can be "docile", you can get yourself into trouble very quick.

that said, I concur with the previous post. not for beginners.

tag.. I need one

IMHO, I think the technology is sound; the cutters and management are not.

use better material and have some accessible pockets!!!!!!