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Go to the Mother Of All Boogies in October. It's jumping out of airplanes and you know how to do that My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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I have to agree with everyone that a female passenger would be a better bet. The picture is really good but 2 large males smashed together doesn't shout " YOU'VE GOT TO TRY THIS" to the masses... especially in Utah. The person who blacked out the picture and resized it to fit sure did a fine job. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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What colors did you choose for your canopy & why?
hookitt replied to mattyblast's topic in Gear and Rigging
I liked the first one better. Get white if you want white. It's a cool design. ================= As for my canopy What colors: Red Black Neon Yellow Why: I liked them My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto -
Wouldn't that make it a 69 way? That sounds better anyway. Yeah.. stay home My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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Yes angry hobbit... then he can use your javelin My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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Easy ==> Max Cohn Good luck!! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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You're quite welcome. Twas a pleasure. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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Feel free to pass him my number. I know James from way back in his Hollister days. I'm quite close to the GC and A****** power towers. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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Mark La Gonda My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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It's not reasonable at all. If you have 125 jumps already, you should be drilled on emergency procedures, if you get them right, plan a dive so you can prove to the instructor you are safe in the air and can pull on your own. Pay your slot, the instructor slot and probably up to 25 more. Basically it's a coach dive. Rental is extra. 250 is a first jump course. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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PR is PD Reserve H/C is Harness and Container My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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The following link is a better guide than Pack Like a ... http://www.packingparachutes.com/packing_course/packing_index.htm My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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Do you consider a power tower to be an antenna? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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Thanks... that's why I said "proper length" , but I understand what you're saying. I just read the manual and didn't find anything stating a rigger is, or is not, allowed to create a loop and finger trap it. It simply isn't mentioned. When using a knot, it's not a requirement to finger trap the excess line, it's only a recommendation. It's a good recommendation but it's still not required. I hope PD will start making the loop at the factory but until then, I'll make the loop and take my chances with the rigger police.
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Yes. As the Pararescue folks used to tell me. "Don't let progress get in the way of 100 years of tradition." I agree that sewing the loops down is superior. I understand Shlomo's point about implicitly following manufacturers suggestion, but I don't always agree with the manufacturer. I doubt that PD cares that much if a rigger created the loop and sewed it down to the proper length. If it's too short with a sewn loop, then chances are, it would be tied to short as well. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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You need to include the weight of the gear, clothing, etc... 131ish pounds plus 25ish pounds would put the wingload under a 170 would be right around .9 to 1. Other than that, your suggestion is right on the mark. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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210 seems a bit large for a person in your weight range. More than likely something in the 170 range would be a closer match. Your profile shows that you have 2 jumps. If that's correct you may wish to continue your search for a while longer. 5'4" is a pretty common size so it shouldn't be difficult to find a used rig that's more suitable. Good luck My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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A previous S&TA at Bay Area Skydiving had a great way to get people to back off on their aggressive approach to canopy flight. If he noticed a person flying in a dangerous manner, he’d take them aside… well, sort of aside.., threaten the hell out of them and walk them over to me, one of my old team mates or a couple other swoopers. At that point he practically forced us to help instruct them It worked sometimes. He was a great S&TA for the most part. There was nothing to fear but some people were afraid to screw up in front of him. He always had your back no matter what. So ... take them aside and threaten them. It seemed to work for Marty
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It's another dry cleaning agent that's been used for a long time. Poynters is great, but unfortunately doesn't list every usable product. My manual is packed up at the moment but if I recall, it list lighter fluid as well. Best I can tell, it has about as much detrimental affects as Naptha.... which is basically none. I learned about the product from Jason Bell. A BASE canopy gets stuff like road tar, grease, oil ... etc on it a lot more often than a skydiving canopy. Nylon is tough, it takes quite a bit more than a simple solvent or general adhesive cleaner to cause weakening. If you're curious, take a scrap of it and test it out. Seal it in a container because it will evaporate pretty quickly. In a pinch, it can be used to clean socks. Also, warm soap and water can be used on ZP to spot clean. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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So next time I jump it will you show me the easy trail out? I did more bushwhacking than I predicted would be necessary. I'll show you... will you take me on the C tower and Big Pile of Dirt? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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It's very much like the loop used on a Reflex which is basically half a Racer closing loop. Run the free end up toward the yoke so it's accessible. If the pilot chute becomes loose, grab the end and pull on it to cinch it back down. It's not really all that bad, however it's not "correct" It allows the person who closes the rig, to use an extra long closing loop during the closing portion of the pack job then tighten it afterward. The ablity to over tighten the closing loop after the rig is closed exists, which also leaves the possibity the closing loop will loosen up. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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Carbo-Sol My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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Skydive Monterey Bay - New plane, DZO
hookitt replied to brianfry713's topic in Events & Places to Jump
Close... Greg Nardi and Dave Stewart did own Hollister for a while. That place turned in to a tandem factory and Dave sold his part. Greg eventually sold it to Tim Sayre and Tim really turned the place around and let it be fun again. Greg took over Titusville. It was already a well established DZ. Now that Greg owns SMB, I wonder what's going to happen? I like Greg, so I hope he caters to fun jumpers more than he used to. SMB is a nice place so I'll give it another shot. due to the new ownership. Besides... Patty loves me ... not. Outsider... ha.. not that far out Say hello to Jeannie. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto -
The windows on my Tacoma are electric. I need new boots. My foot is wide so the boot will require custom fitting. My preference for skiing is bumps so what do people suggest? This event sounds entertaining. Besides, JT owes me a Bridge Jumping Permission Document... suitable for framing. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
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