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  1. excaza
    You should always be willing to jump what you pack. Yes, technically the card only says 'pack,' but I don't think I'd want to learn at a DZ that doesn't make you jump it before getting it signed off.
  2. excaza
    HAH, this had me rolling
  3. excaza
    Chances are your DZ won't be open during the winter.
  4. excaza
    Shoot an email to info@cookiecomposites.com, they get back to you within a day or so.
  5. excaza
    The instructor should be able to figure it out. They'll probably quickly run through the basics just to make sure but after that you're golden. Just talk to the instructor before you get in and let him know what your experience level is and what you'd like to work on.
  6. excaza
    The vertical tunnel at WPAFB is still there and in use (mainly for stability studies), but it's not really powerful enough for people. If I remember correctly from the last time I was over there, it will only barely get up to terminal for belly flying.
  7. excaza
    I think it would be great to have the best safety equipment possible. However, I'm not comforted by my safety equipment nearly as much as I'm comforted by the training I'm doing as a student and will continue to do when I obtain my license. I started learning to skydive because I've always wanted to be a pilot of some sort, and skydiving allows me to essentially fly myself around while careening towards the dirt. Plus, it's fun as hell. Knowing that I couldn't possibly die wouldn't take away the fun for me, but I'm sure there are plenty of others who think differently. More power to them, they do some pretty incredible stuff.
  8. excaza
    Hard getting a military one to do it too
  9. excaza
    Awesome news, always nice to have DZs a bit closer to home! I'll have to come down and check it out once I've got some more jumps under my belt, I bet the views are great!
  10. excaza
    If you want to get even more in depth, you can also check out Poynter's parachute manuals, though they do cover a lot more than just ram-air. I've got both volumes at work to use as reference material, they're wonderful!
  11. excaza
    Well, it could help with landing patterns.
  12. excaza
    To me, the purpose of your logbook is exactly that, log your jumps. I can only speak as a student, but I've found that writing everything down is extremely helpful (I practically wrote a book for each of my AFF jumps). Not only is it helpful for you to keep track, but it's also helpful for instructors and coaches who aren't as familiar with you as those who have been taking you through your jumps. It also shows that you're being heads up during your jumps and noticing what you're doing well and what you need to work on.
  13. excaza
    I love the tunnel and I'm not doubting that tunnel time is helpful, but given that the majority of your examples deal with poor canopy skills, what exactly is a wind tunnel going to do? Is there a tunnel near your DZ, and are your students going to get a good rate now that you're mandating time?
  14. excaza
    While it's super cool to watch, I would lose my shit if I saw a snake gliding at me like that.
  15. excaza
    But it's exciting!
  16. excaza
    First time I tried adding my legs into a turn I cranked my head into the wall They are very solid.
  17. excaza
    You're going to need to use their equipment at least for the first few jumps so you can be on radio for canopy pattern guidance. Not sure about once you're cleared for solos.
  18. excaza
    Are you looking for actual line sets or just raw materials? If it's the latter, paragear has pretty decent prices.
  19. excaza
    It was pretty much this but with 2 people and on the bridle of the tandem.
  20. excaza

    Cookie G3

    excaza replied to carve's topic in Gear and Rigging

    Thanks, I didn't even notice that! I sent Cookie an email a few days ago, while I was waiting for a response I figure I'd ask around (I think I'm a little enthusiastic ). Jeremy got back to me last night and said it can be done, so that clears it up!
  21. excaza

    Cookie G3

    excaza replied to carve's topic in Gear and Rigging

    Bumping this thread with something totally unrelated to a gopro Out of curiosity, is it possible to jump the G3 without the visor installed? I assume it's pretty simple to do since the clips can be swapped out, but I'm not sure if it will have any adverse effect on the integrity of the helmet.
  22. excaza
    Fortunately, people have short memories.
  23. excaza
    Would make for an interesting kiss pass
  24. excaza
    Technically? Most likely. But why take the chance?
  25. excaza
    I would like to see a wingsuit-skeleton hybrid olympic event at future winter games.