prepheckt 0 #1 September 1, 2003 In this month's centerfold, I notice that the two canopies pictured don't seem to have PC or birdles, just the d-bag attached. Can anyone explain what this system is and how it works?"Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 September 1, 2003 Retractable PCs for CReW. You pull a line and it pulls the PC and bridle down to the canopy.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #3 September 1, 2003 The canopies in the picture are using a retraction system that I've never seen before, which is to say, not like the system on Lightnings or hybrid Triathlons. On those canopies, the bridle would be visible on the top skin of the canopy. On the canopies in the centerfold the bridle has gone somewhere inside/under the canopy, and the PC appears to be inside the bag (pretty clearly visible on the right canopy). My best guess is that the bridle is underneath those long skinny patches of slightly off-colored red on the center cell of each canopy. Hopefully on of the CRW dogs around here will have the real answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #4 September 1, 2003 Brian, I'm pretty sure it's the one's like what Dave is talking about. pull the line and it retracts it. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #5 September 1, 2003 QuoteI'm pretty sure it's the one's like what Dave is talking about. pull the line and it retracts it. I wouldn't be suprised if Dave was right, but I'm looking for an extra line in the picture and can't find it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quack 0 #6 September 1, 2003 QuoteQuoteI'm pretty sure it's the one's like what Dave is talking about. pull the line and it retracts it. I wouldn't be suprised if Dave was right, but I'm looking for an extra line in the picture and can't find it. You have an e-copy of the pic? I don't have Parachutist on hand. But you have to understand, mental illness is like cholesterol. There is the good kind and the bad. Without the good kind- less flavor to life. - Serge A. Storms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iowa 0 #7 September 1, 2003 Those are prodigys. I think the retract system is inside the canopy. Keith ''Always do sober what you said you would do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.'' - Ernest Hemingway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #8 September 1, 2003 I've been trying to read Parachutist, but I seem to be stuck at the top of page 76. drool Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #9 September 1, 2003 McGowan is an artist....gotta love B^2 for posing for that pic....it will keep many a dz.commer warm on those lonely cold nights..."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #10 September 1, 2003 QuoteI've been trying to read Parachutist, but I seem to be stuck at the top of page 76 Bwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh *gasp* *choke* Oh damn diet coke all over my lap top...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #11 September 2, 2003 QuoteQuoteI've been trying to read Parachutist, but I seem to be stuck at the top of page 76 Bwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh *gasp* *choke* Oh damn diet coke all over my lap top...... Gotta admit, I'm saying I'm sorry 'bout all those kittens in advance.... Gotta admire a woman that can pose like that, with a grin that big..... Question is.....can she do it on the ground? It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #12 September 2, 2003 QuoteQuestion is.....can she do it on the ground Well dayuuuum where do ya think I practiced it first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #13 September 2, 2003 QuoteQuoteQuestion is.....can she do it on the ground Well dayuuuum where do ya think I practiced it first? Reminder to self; "Take B2 out for a moonlight walk at the next opportunity."It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #14 September 2, 2003 Quote"Take B2 out for a moonlight walk at the next opportunity." Yeah..line forms to the right....your number is 2,362 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #15 September 2, 2003 QuoteQuote"Take B2 out for a moonlight walk at the next opportunity." Yeah..line forms to the right....your number is 2,362 Loudspeaker booms: "Now serving number 2,360." Thinking....cool, my number's almost up!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #16 September 2, 2003 QuoteQuoteQuestion is.....can she do it on the ground Well dayuuuum where do ya think I practiced it first? Had a skygod remark this past weekend that this photo couldn't be real....the subject had to have been photo'd on the ground...her face had no wrinkles!! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #17 September 2, 2003 QuoteHad a skygod remark this past weekend that this photo couldn't be real It sho nuff is real and no photshop done to it either..as to the wrinkles...amazing what super glue will do Bwahhhhhhhhh j/k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #18 September 2, 2003 QuoteQuoteHad a skygod remark this past weekend that this photo couldn't be real It sho nuff is real and no photshop done to it either..as to the wrinkles...amazing what super glue will do Bwahhhhhhhhh j/k ....Or a burble and a huge smile!! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #19 September 2, 2003 QuoteOr a burble and a huge smile Burble? LOL This ad has caused me a huge amount of laughter... and that WAS the point. Skydiving is supposed to be about fun...sometimes during a strenuous training day or a camp, we tend to forget that. I've heard remarks such as "Geez I bet your Mother is proud!"...and..." You advocating for birth control?"...and of course.."Do Me!" All in all I think it depicts what skydiving should be about...FUN! It was captured on one jump with mcGowan...and it was, simply put...da bomb diggety BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
