SkydiveMonkey 0 #1 April 21, 2002 I finally got to jump my new kit today, and my hornet (170 at 1.2:1) rocks !! Opened nice, turned really quick and crisp, and loads of flare. If you're thinking about a first kit - GET ONE !! When you participate in sporting events, its not whether you win or you're loose, its how drunk you get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #2 April 21, 2002 already saving my paychecks for one. I should have enough before summer breaks!! SWEET!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #3 April 22, 2002 Skydive Monkey,I'm still waiting to jump mine. It's a Hornet 170 loaded at 1.2 also. There's a chance that some of the dropzones in my area may be starting up next weekend so I'm already getting jacked up to get on a load. What kind of risers do you have? The collapsible slider is all new to me, but I'll figure it out. Did you tie your toggles on the black dot on your steering line? Jason mentioned that this may be a little short if you steer with your risers. I'm looking forward to experiencing everything that goes along with a zero-p canopy. I love the color coded lines and it isn't really too tough to get in the bag with a little practice. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #4 April 22, 2002 QuoteHornets rule !!! umm...what have I been saying for like the last year......DUHHHH......best kept secret in skydiving...Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #5 April 22, 2002 Quotebest kept secret in skydiving..and guess who make them??????Every day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #6 April 22, 2002 Yep, I've been really happy with mine as well. Of course one of the reasons they are so affordable is because the South African currency has gone to shit. When I first came to the UK in 1996 it was 5 Rands to the Pound, now it is 16.... [sigh]"Look before you jump, don't die until you're dead" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #7 April 22, 2002 My rig was pre-assembled. I have mini risers with metal links, Even with these, it's still very easy to pull the slider down. To collapse the slider, just pull the 2 lines on the back and it's done. When you participate in sporting events, its not whether you win or you're loose, its how drunk you get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 April 22, 2002 Quotenow it is 16.... [sigh]holly crap! when i went 1 and 1/2 years ago, it was 10 to 1 !!! yikes..... and I though CDN $s sucked.....RemsterMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #9 April 22, 2002 SiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiighEvery day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
