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Some dealers and bigger DZs have an IR reader. I have one just for these situations. Once you have the data downloaded to a computer you can read it. Once you have it downloaded you can also email the data to Vigil and they will read and confirm the data. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Ask Trunk about "Couples Cutaways in Carolina". It was hilarious. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I not only want my reserve to "save my life" - I want it to "save my lifestyle" Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I'm too lazy to look it up. Will you guys tell me for what purpose these are used? Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

There has been a continuous debate about double wrapping line stows and I suspect it will never end. Since our lines have been getting smaller over the past 20 years, most of us have come to the conclusion that using larger bands and double wrapping all the stows - works best. I personally have been double wrapping all my line stows including the locking stows for more than 15 years. For some additional education on why - take a look at this video by Performance Designs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nsca5add8g&index=5&list=PL45E3B7998E49283E And to help your canopy open on heading without line twists, stop looking up during the deployment process. The next episode of Jump Twenty Six pod cast will address this very subject in a couple of weeks. Look for it. https://www.facebook.com/jumptwentysix Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/jump-twenty-six-skydive-podcast/id903687865?mt=2 Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

There is a new podcast that is aimed at the newly A licensed jumper. It's called "Jump Twenty Six" https://www.facebook.com/jumptwentysix I love the concept and the name. Chris and Jason are doing everything they can to help new jumpers get better educated and feel more connected to this awesome community of skydivers. I hope you all give a listen and help pay it forward by sharing it with everyone - especially the newer jumpers. Sandy Grillet Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

If you're a Conehead try Bonehead. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I know of a couple of people who have extra room in the house they rented. If you want more info send me a PM. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I have a 22' SAC. It's been packed in the rig since 1982. Acid mesh?? If I open it - it might go POOF and evaporate into thin air. :) Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Good post, Jimmy. I would have no problem when approached in this manner. I've filmed lot's of tandems with guest lurkers when the ability and concern for safety was clearly present. When the passenger knows the jumper and the jumper has the skills, I am more than willing to film and be a part of the fun. The important part, as you mentioned, is talking through the dive and doing what is asked of you - and clearly that's exactly what you did. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I like to call it "navel aviating" Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Also make certain you're looking at all the options for used gear. https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkydivingGear/ Call the various gear stores and ask if they have any used gear. Most do. You don't need to buy the entire rig at once. You can get the components separately. Just be certain the harness fits your body and the container will fit the canopies you want to put in it. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

As a guy who films a lot of tandems - I loathe the jumps with someone chasing to dock on the tandem. The person is paying $300+ for this jump and just wants some really good video and nice stills to hang on his wall or post on FB without some guy they don't know ruining the shot. I personally think it should be the choice of the paying customer (assuming we give the customer a full briefing of the added danger and affect it will have on the video and stills). The customer is the star of this movie not the TI and definitely not the lonely jumper trying to gain experience. A couple of weeks ago I was filming a tandem and as we were at the bottom of the stairs loading, some guy came up and asked the TI if he could chase the tandem. I immediately said no. He asked "why not" and then the TI said "sure it'll be OK. I've jumped with him before and it'll be alright." I didn't want to argue with them while the customer was listening but was not happy. And sure enough this guy dove out after us, as seen by me and the video and immediately "Z"d out. He recovered and then made his first attempt at getting to us. As he went by he grabbed for the TI's leg and turned him 90 degrees and was gone. Of course he ended up behind and below me. I knew it wasn't over. Naturally he parked just a bit behind me as he slid back and forth in a feeble attempt at getting back up to us. I could see in my peripheral all his movement. I slid to the right - then left - then back to the right to avoid being taken out from below. How I ever kept the tandem pair in frame is beyond me. Then came opening time. The TI waived and pulled. Instead of filming the opening I immediately looked for the guy trying to kill us. and it's a good thing I did. Because he was below us, he did not see the wave off or TI open. I tracked away keeping my eye on him and as I did, saw him pull. No track - just a half assed waive and pull. Needless to say....... I was pissed. And the audio after my opening can prove it. I had words with the guy and even more with the TI. I'll let you fill in the blanks with your imagination. Folks - these are work jumps. People are paying a lot of money for these jumps. There is already a lot of inherent danger on these jumps including for the videographer who is trusting the TI to pull at the right altitude and make good choices for all involved. It's not fair to put all these people at risk, especially when you did not get approval long before the walk to the plane. The customer has no idea how much added risk there is and is putting all his trust in our decisions. And it makes for less than stellar video and stills. It's simply not fair to them. This is just one of many messed up tandem jumps with flailing divers trying to dock on a tandem. Please - go get your experience on other jumps. Pay your dues..... most of us did. And TIs - please be more strict ............ even with your friends. If you're getting bored throwing drogues, take a weekend off and go do some jumps with those friends. Let's try to keep the customer's experience and safety at the forefront of our decisions. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I beg to differ. The episode with the three twin Otters was filmed at Skydive Chicago. Using the SDC Otters, Caravan, runways, hangars, cabins and even the SDC 4 wheeler. Rook was even one of the cast helping the repo guys fake steal his Otters - he had lines and everything. You could see SDC pilots on the floor between the pilots in several shots. You made it in the show, Kirby. All the take offs and flights were with SDC pilots at the controls in the right seat, just not seen in the footage. It was all fake and scripted. Not even a re-enactment. This was the first and only episode I watched. I did so because Rook posted it on his fb page the day it aired. It was hilarious to watch Rook help repossess his own planes. Epic! Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Your friend should continue to do what he believes is correct and gives him the best peace of mind. If that means following the manufacturer's manual, then so be it. Some people will never change unless they are instructed to do so by someone they believe to be of higher knowledge and authority. I'm just not one of those people. I've been jumping for a while and have discovered, over the years, that the manufacturer's way - is one way - and while it is often the best way it is not always the best way. Or maybe it once was the best way, but experience in the air has proven a better way. And when people in the field find another way, sometimes the manufacturers evolve and change their manuals. I don't need a manufacturer's blessing to use a technique I've decided, through my own research, rational critical thinking skills and common sense, is best for me. This doesn't neccessarily mean that it's best for everyone. That's the beauty of "freedom of choice". Hell, if I showed the way I stow my excess steering line, most people would have a conniption fit. And I promise, you won't see it in any manual. But again - it works for me and has for near 10 years. Another thing I firmly believe is: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same opinion still." Choose your mentors carefully. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I posted this to my Facebook page this morning and it seems to have taken off with several hundred shares. I've been asked by several people to post it here. ************************************************* This happened, over the Labor Day weekend, to a wing suiter on the West Coast. Thank you, Ed Pawlowski, for the pictures. The closing pin penetrated the bridle before it was extracted from the closing loop, resulting in a pilot-chute-in-tow-malfunction. This can happen to anyone who routes the bridle from the top but it is more likely on a wing suit jump, due to having a lot of forward speed at bridle extension. Everyone, please STOP routing the bridle from top to bottom over the pin. We don't need to put Kevlar on our bridles or task the manufacturers to fix our packing problems. We simply need to use some common sense and critical thinking skills to evaluate our container closing technique and evolve ourselves out of the 80's and 90's mentality. Oh - and maybe 1000 jumps on one PC and bridle might be enough - don't you think? I and others, including Ed, have been trying to spread the word and slowly, but surely, we are making headway - including the professional packers with whom I speak. The last two pictures are of my rigs showing how I've been routing my bridle for the past 15 years. It works on any container and with a little thought, regardless of pin/window configuration, you can make the window face up - allowing someone to pin check you without having to touch anything. If you have any reason to disagree, please send me a PM or post here and we will have a civil debate on the merits of this bridle routing method. Please help me and others spread the word. It is my belief that - Together - we can eliminate pilot-chute-in-tow-malfunctions caused by pierced bridles. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

The only time those earlier riser covers opened was during extremely fast head down and angel dives. The only people who ever complained or were able to get them to open (to my knowledge) was Babylon. The trapezoid covers were an evolution requested by them. If you want some help with a Vector, send me a PM. I may be able to help get you in one a lot quicker than 2015. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

You would be increasing their wing loading, perhaps making their landing less gentle........................ Or help them actually penetrate that 14 mph wind under that Navigator 240. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

This is not a new or unique problem. I watched someone on one of my jumps get a reserve open as he left the plane. Early 90's. Even after watching the video, we could not figure out what happened and he assumed the ripcord was lost until someone on the next load called our attention to it hanging from the door frame. The ball swage on the end of the ripcord had somehow worked it's way inside a hole for a screw (during climb out). The hole was there because the owner took off the hinge to the door in a valiant effort to remove the snag hazard. It took us almost 10 minutes to work the ball (with ripcord) out of the hole. At the end of the day we tried to put the ball swage back in the hole and for almost an hour and 20 people trying - we could not make it go in the hole. (yeah I know - that's what she said) I really do love my soft reserve handle and spectra ripcord with a larks head attachment and NO ball swage. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

The previous poster is correct. It started because of the re-tooling of the plant and then exasperated everyone because of an electronic component that was rejected and sent back for re-manufacture. Today we were told by Vigil they expect shipments to pick up. I had 8 of my back orders ship out today and expect more to ship out Friday. It's been a frustrating time for everyone. Because it was at the start of our season it has made it even tougher. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Anyone know what I would have to pay in customs or tax if I buy used gear from Canada and have it shipped to the US? Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

I've owned many and jumped most. I like the G3 for everything you're asking about. The closing mechanism is superior to everything else I've seen. It's well engineered and very solid construction. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Contact Trunk at Gethypoxic.com Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.

Yeah, I'm excited to be coming out to help the club celebrate. I just finished organizing 65 jumps at Summerfest and came up with a few new formation sequences I think everyone will enjoy doing at the K-State boogie. Thank you to UPT Vector and Ed Goff for making this happen. Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be.