Spy38W 0 #1 August 10, 2002 So this week at Atlanta Air Sportz I had a bag lock on the first jump. I threw out got stood up, looked up, gave the risers a little shake and the rubber band snapped. Whew, Cutaway #4 narrowly avoided. Whew 82 days left to go -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondeflyer7 0 #2 August 10, 2002 Here's you some good vibes for your 82 days left <<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #3 August 10, 2002 QuoteHere's you some good vibes for your 82 days left <<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, I'll need it.. This is one of those occasions I'll be glad to buy beer for -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #4 August 12, 2002 Pete, you scared me there. I started packing again and I was a little nervous jumping this weekend. I thought about you though and figured one more and we would be tied. Now that I am packing hopefully I don't have anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #5 August 12, 2002 I am not assuming that this contributed to your mal, just thought it might help . . . I have been watching (and educating in a helpful way) those who are mixing and matching stow bands unevenly on their d-bag, along with double-wrapping some stows and not others. I have also seen some REALLY big line stows lately. My philosophy: -I use fresh, appropriately sized stow bands of the same type. across the board. Some folks use stow bands that are a bit larger for the locking stows to accomodate the extra line from the cascade lines - works well also in my opinion. -If one gets a little loose, I replace it instead of double-wrapping. -I like the stow bands to be snug so I can make nicely sized line stows that will deploy smoothly and evenly. -My main canopy has 825lb microline, and i use mini-rubber bands for everything. I helped out the packers a couple of weeks ago, and found a Triathlon with tube stoes (two different sizes), regular rubber bands, and the new black type rubber bands (super bands?). ALL of them were worn out. I gave her a fresh set of rubber bands, told her about the potential danger of her hodge-podge, and watched her next swoop. Please lemme know if this helps, and pass it on to anyone it might benefit.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #6 August 12, 2002 OK, I'll bite.....82 days and ?????? Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #7 August 12, 2002 QuoteOK, I'll bite.....82 days and ?????? He hasn't made it through a reserve cycle without having a malfunction, Teb. 82 days and he makes it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 August 13, 2002 What were you doing in this neck of the woods? Glad everything came out allright. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #9 August 13, 2002 QuoteGlad everything came out allright Yeah, Literally....I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #10 August 13, 2002 QuoteWhat were you doing in this neck of the woods? Glad everything came out allright. Had to fly the ex-boss up there, and figured I could get some jumps in while waiting. I'm flying up to Hilton Head, SC tomorrow until Sunday and am looking for a place to go.. So far it's looking like Blue Sky Adventures, unless anybody offers up some better ideas -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 August 13, 2002 QuoteHad to fly the ex-boss up there, and figured I could get some jumps in while waiting. Damn...sucks to be you!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
