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Just downloaded a ton of these for my next safety day presentation. TY

I guess aussies don't have the same rules regarding jumping into clouds as US jumpers do....

surely, someone there has to be able to point you in the right direction...

I really don't understand why it has to be in two disciplines (Back + Chest/Seat/Lap etc.) I got a chest rating in case I ever wanted to go for a master riggers ticket... but finding a chest rig to pack 100 times just to get my masters and then never touch a chest rig again is just silly.

? I'm 5'11 and 200lbs... been at it for at least four years. My good buddy is 6'3 260... he's been at it for 5 years.


lol we are sky buffalo!

I've seen an instance where the plastic re-enforcement on the #1 flap of a mirage was bent to all hell... happens when riggers don't read how much fabric should be in the Molar Ears of the freebag for the G3 vs the G4.


Is your #1 flap bent? Cracked? Etc?

I've searched the forms, checked the USPA.ORG site, but want to ask/clarify with folks who have requested a life insurance and/or disability insurance plan via the USPA website if it was effective.


I don't want to enter my information only to have it register with vulture agencies. If you've tried this quote system can you give me a review of how it went? Did you acquire any of the proposed policies? What sort of $ are they charging for our skydiving lifestyle?


Thanks in advance!

My guess --- same stats with little impact (no pun)

Much appreciated. Looking forward to this.

I'm getting LASIK eye surgery next week, not PRK or LASEK. I've asked a my doctor, and a couple other docs, when I could return jumping. So far I've been told the following weekend to waiting four weeks. If you've had LASIK... how long did you wait until you jumped again? Did you experience any issues? Thanks.

For video I could see this being a good idea. When shooting tandems you aren't always able to check your altimeter... granted this could also confuse some videographers who use an indicator light that their camera is on. :P

I've got close to 700 jumps and bought a Shadow Racer maybe a hundred jumps ago... It's cheap ($1,500), took about a month to get, and has everything I need to skydive. RI makes a rig that's similar in price. Mine outta last me at least another 1,000+ jumps. Might want to consider them as an option.

Truthfully, I've learned more from watching some of the 'Blooper' vids I've collected watching people do stupid stuff than most any conversation or written report I've been presented with.

Example: 1.) I have a video somewhere at home of a customer getting a save from one of my reserve repacks. He had a spinning canopy, with line twists, on opening. He pulled around 3.5K which gave him altitude to burn but he fought that malfunction for a long while. I kept it to show folks that if he had pulled lower or if he had a longer than normal snivel he would have burnt his usable altitude to cutaway safely.

2.) Strong's 'side spin phenomenon' - extremely useful!

3.) Low hook vids...

Why not close it like normal and just run the bridle and pin from underneath like on a racer or new vector etc?


http://youtu.be/49Kw0ZafG4c

http://youtu.be/7Q1IK6Z8zZM

http://youtu.be/62v7VMY64K0

Mel, are you saying that a senior rigger can Not do line replacements on a main canopy?

I've got a call out to some local riggers who've done line sets before and intend to have a set of eyes over my shoulders. But still interested in facilitating any tricks n' tips. TY

Ordered a line set from PD for my Katana 150. I've got the specs and measuring instructions. Will start tackling this sometime this weekend or next week. BUT being that it's going to be my 1st go - any tips, tricks, etc. would be welcomed! Ty.

If the manufacturer says it will fit but it's 'tight' I don't touch it. I've opened a few 'tight' fits only to find it wouldn't come out without an aggressive amount of force.

a phone call to Wings would answer most of your questions....


also, you most likely want a kill line pilot chute. (a lil less wear on your canopies top skin etc.)

Try to also demo a reserve if you have not yet had a cutaway etc. They often times do that as well.

Please contact the manufacturers. THEY ALL want to help you with this (lol it's how they dig the Sales Talons in deeper). And talk to your DZ's riggers and instructors about which options and set ups would be best for you - AND WHY. There is always give and take on varying options. GL

I just went to the Aerodyne's website and opened up the manual PDF. Where is this triangular folding you are referencing?

People have done this? And the canopy material didn't stick to itself after being packed up for a month? huh....

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i am just curious if anyone finds it relaxing.

After a scorching hot day, in the middle of July, tons of running around the hanger, gearing students, work jumps, etc. Doing and shirt & shoeless sunset high pull with a bottle or two of 'gatorade' is about as close to the gods as you can get.