DTOXX 0 #1 July 13, 2003 Well, I had my first cut away yesterday. Cool jump really, 8 way (1 point), then free fly the rest of the way down. Everyone broke off and tracked, I got nice and stable at about 3500 and pulled by 3000 easy. Nice soft opening with what looked like a simple little end cell closure on the right side. I thought "Oh I can fix this", and proceeded to unstow the break lines and pumped the right side. Giving 2 nice easy tries lead to 2 harder tries and then the right cell simply folded under. The canopy started a quick spin and I was grabbing red and silver. The most beautiful green canopy came out and I had the best landing of my day. Its turns out that my cell tore a 5½ foot hole on the top skin. (crap) But hey, its all good. A case of beer was purchased, gladly, and my rigger was apply rewarded. I was even asked to sign the bottle. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #2 July 13, 2003 Dayum!!! Glad you're okay!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindcake 0 #3 July 13, 2003 congrats!!!! glad to see you handeled it BTW what kind of canopy and how many jumps on it?? Don´t belive the hype Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mixoligist 0 #4 July 13, 2003 Schweeeet! Congrats. What make, model and # of jumps on that piece of nylon??? Bob "if you forget the words, just humm along".................................. Better you than me .................................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 July 13, 2003 glad your ok...how's your wallet?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #6 July 13, 2003 Hmmm, a prototype 8 cell variable lift canopy?? - I think there's a reason that hasn't been marketed - nice reaction, glad all but your main is OK. Now, go find your duct tape... -Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #7 July 13, 2003 dude, lay off the twinkies.. damn talk about wing loading.... did you rip your underwear to?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #8 July 13, 2003 QuoteHmmm, a prototype 8 cell variable lift canopy?? - I think there's a reason that hasn't been marketed - nice reaction, glad all but your main is OK. Now, go find your duct tape... -Dave Make that a 6 cell variable. It was a PD7-cell 235 and will be on its way to Performance Design tomorrow for a evaluation and possibly a new panel. Or course it could also be a new main by then??? I believe it had about 700 jumps on it but I will need to get with my rigger to be sure as it was his prior. Oh and before I forget... Hey Leroy - fuck you asshole ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #9 July 13, 2003 Right on dude, stellar performance. Had a friend do level 7 and a solo yesterday in Taft. Heard they had a King Air. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #10 July 13, 2003 AHHH! Another cutaway for a person with low jump numbers! First Zeemax, now you. Makes me a little nervous. However, it is encouraging to see you both handled the cutaway really well and lived to tell us about it. Congratulations on a job well done. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
