I took my first jump in Indiantown, FLA in 1980. Allegedly at that time they were the only school in the country using what they called a Czechoslovakian kap 3 and no static lines. Us first-timers were not told this device was in place and were convinced we had to pull our own chutes. We were also not told that our helmets were wired with a speaker to the ground. As soon as our canopies deployed. Some one cooed gently in your ear " Beautiful canopy opening #7! Now reach up for your right toggle." I was so freaked out , ecstatic etc I thought it was God at first. That first blush of silence before the voice started sure was divine. Th 5 second free fall was also extremely long. I have not jumped since but am thinking about it again. I sure enjoyed all your comments about this device. I hope to find a reputable school in upstate NY (or nearby). I will never forget that day (my 23 b'day) and the jump masters parting words to us as we left the bar "be careful this is the most dangerous part of your day".
