Quagmirian

Thank you. I see these terms misused a lot.

John LeBlanc's lecture on getting better landings is pretty comprehensive. http://vimeo.com/87940373

Fuck this whole thing. Is this is the USA's idea of justice, going after some base jumpers like they're the fucking bogeymen? Kind of ironic how they're facing jail terms for jumping off something called FREEDOM FUCKING TOWER. If you can't tell, this has made me angry.

RiggerLee might be able to help you. I think he's in that area. I may be wrong though.

^This. So I have been right since 2008 when I started promoting them.. and paid the price (esp at nagambie Australia) But its nice to be right! Will be as common as AAD in a few years !!FUCKING STOP

I bought a load of old equipment for reference, including a Super Raven and 3 Furies. I've been having a look at them and the and I've noted a few things. Very little if any tail reinforcement. I'm guessing this is a more modern thing? The Fury has a single piece on each inboard steering line, and none at all on the Raven. The non-loaded seams are sort of semi rolled, I've no idea how it could have been done on a double needle. The rib sections generally look more like the one below, with less curve at the nose than what I am designing. What's the reason for this? [inline ribs_compare_3.png] Additionally, I just want to check a few things for my planned seams. My plan for the bottom loaded seam is to fold up the edges manually, mainly to look nice but also for a bit of strength. Which one of these will work better? [inline bottom_seams.png] On the top loaded seam, does the seam need to be attached to the rib itself or is it alright to be left 'loose' like this? [inline top_seam.png] Thanks to everyone who's been following this, with a bit of luck I should be moved out soon and I'll be able to get a proper machine and get making something at last.

Poynters vol 2 has them, but other PD line trims don't match what PD has published. I suggest you contact Performance Designs. Total A: 133.07" A-B: 2.43" A-C: 8.73" A-D: 17.37" A to tail: 6.43"

Holy loaded question batman!

I don't think anybody actually thinks like that. It can be very difficult to judge your own skill level sometimes. Many times I have genuinely thought I am ready for something and not been.

That dimbo reportress 'Why would ya put a runway right next to a beach?' How about not sunbathing on the approach to an airport you fookin loon? You don't see me putting my towel down in the hard shoulder of the M62 and then posting a vid on the internet saying 'wow that car was really close to me right then'.

Depending on your jump numbers, skills and exit weight, and 1:1 loading is not necessarily anywhere near 'very conservative' at all.

BOC? PC?

Yes and yes. Please jump something a lot bigger, if only for now.

Bridlington - Airvan, last time I was there.

Huh? I thought bag locks were caused by things like bad pilot chutes, sloppy packing, long and messy line bights etc. Nice picture by the way.

Yes, but apparently the doctor says it not a good thing...

How do you have a picture from my personal archives ?That picture was used on Ebay I think. I download pictures to keep as reference, for, you know... reasons.

What I find most interesting is how skydiving is thrown in as a generic 'thrill-seeking' activity. How many skydivers go out and do other extreme sports or risky activities?

I was just about to post that exact picture.

That doesn't work with some setups. You can pull really quite hard and it won't come off.

I've jumped a triathlon and it opened stupidly slowly, what am I missing here?

According to the April 2014 Parachutist issue, 69700+ A license range I thought his seemed fackin high... carry on, dipshits Not intending to get involved but the BPA are issuing A licences in the 111000 range. Bisphenol A?Ban Parachuting Altogether

It's good to know I'm not wasting DZ.com server space then. I can't really make anything at the moment, but I should be getting in some more old gear to have a look at soon, and maybe even going to a dropzone to get current again. What I'd like to know more about is different canopy fabrics. The samples I got from William Reed Fabrics are supposed to be the equivalent of F111 and ZP, but they just don't look or feel quite right. For example, the low po fabric loses its shine and gets all creased from handling very quickly, and the ZP isn't slick and slippery at all. Also, it is very easy to make the fibres slip in both fabrics by pulling apart with the fingers. This isn't something I can do even on older canopies I've looked at. Both fabrics also feel 'lighter' and more 'frail' than what I am used to. Am I looking at a completely different spec here or is all this normal?