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Hooks?

I don't like the Revolve's visor, totally agree on the C6AIR though.

There's quite a few options online, like Chutingstar, TSO-D, or Square 1. As far as I'm aware, most dealers should have around the same price but it never hurts to shop around. Another thing to consider is that ordering from a physical location allows the dealer to make the measurements, so if the harness doesn't fit it's on them. Your DZ may also have incentives for ordering through them, like free gear rental while you wait for your stuff to arrive.

If he feels it's too high for him, then it's too high. He's not telling anyone else to make the same choice.

Agreed on all points, but $15k is only half a day of tandems

Exit weight of 85 kilograms is ~ 187 pounds.

I find this strangely at odds with the paragraphs of hyperbole you're throwing out because people dare to suggest that you have the knowledge necessary to take 30 seconds (if that) during your packjob to inspect your gear. Stowing your brakes? Check the links, brake stows & attachment. Uncollapsing your slider? Check it over for damage or burrs on the grommets. Cocking your pilot chute? Check the bridle & handle. Bagging your canopy? Check the attachment points before you stuff it in. Stowing your dbag? Check your cables and riser covers as you stow the risers. Closing your container? Check your flaps, grommet, and closing loop. Stowing your pilot chute? Check the pouch. It's all trivial stuff, and you don't need to be a rigger to do it. They're not freak occurrences, gear wears out. I'm of the opinion that people should know their gear well enough to spot something before it becomes an issue, not after. I get that you don't feel the same way, so I won't bother with this any further. I don't disagree. The pursuit of knowledge should never be met with some of the attitudes I've seen here, I don't care if the person has 2 jumps or 2000. If they're trying to learn their gear, just help them.

There are plenty of things that can happen, slinks can come undone or fray, rapide links can come undone or bend, bridle attachments can wear out, cables can work out of their housings, etc. None of these things are generally blatantly obvious, but are easily noticed when inspected. Giving them a once over while packing is quick and can be easily integrated with your pack flow. While we have reached an era where the dominant cause of incidents and fatalities has mostly shifted away from equipment failure, that's no excuse to be laissez-faire with the system that's going to save your life each jump. Using "it doesn't happen often" is a poor excuse, one time is one too many. I don't care if you weren't taught it for your license. Learn it anyway.

When in doubt, cat someone

Being alive isn't enough?

This was going to be my next question, because I have no idea what the best course of action is. Fighting it into the ground certainly isn't it. I would attempt to reroute it like he did, but if that doesn't work, what then? Do you dump & hug to try and keep the straps from coming off your shoulders? Do you dump head high (which could bring on its own host of issues) to get the snatch through the leg straps instead of the base rings?

Gear checks are cool.

It is if the manufacturer is going to use them as a billboard for their product.

I'd be willing to wager some beer that Joe wouldn't recommend most others do the same. There are always going to be people ahead of the curve (or lucky), you don't use them to set things up for the general population.

This thread is even dumber than the other one

I'm pretty sure that's an emergency response frequency. ETA: Whether or not it's being used in your area is another story, but I think that's in a reserved frequency block. Might be worth chatting with the local fire/PD to see if they have more info.

Because they can't control the weather. Sitting on the ground because of weather isn't any different because the DZ happens to post their hours online. This happens because of weather, just like any other DZ. Neither Pepperell, Jumptown, nor SNE are different in this regard. If the weather is nice, all of them are going to be running. Because you're being intentionally obtuse and it's dishonest. That you're talking about SNE is irrelevant to me. When was the last time they spent time at the DZ you're asking them about? Like that time you said SNE didn't host a Safety Day?

I'm not really understanding how you supposedly have access to the numbers yet still make this blatantly false statement. Both Orange and SNE also run multiple loads each and every day, weather permitting, and have since their Otters returned from their winter homes. I'm sure as hell not flapping my arms to get up to altitude. You're not doing anybody any favors spreading misinformation. All three places are wonderful DZs that can stand very well on their on merits. Let's just leave it at that, unless it's something that can actually be substantiated.

How did you even find this thread four years later?

Interesting how all the armchair researchers come out of the woodwork and start nitpicking/dismissing the research out of hand without even bothering to investigate. Sigh...

You don't try and get a good shot with a ruck, weapon, O2, or NVGs.

Agreed. The hell? No. Lighten up.

The question was "how is it taught?" I answered. Yep, your reading comprehension is just roarin' along.

Yep, because that's clearly what I said. Perhaps some reading comprehension before the snark would be prudent. Lighten up, damn...