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Funny you should say that. I always wondered what would happen. I always practiced NOT throwing my handles. When I FINALLY had my first cutaway, one of the first thouhgts was,"hey .. I still have my handles" :) No flamage here, you'll either keep em or you won't. C-ya My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I wore glasses under goggles for years. My glasses were small enough to use regular goggles. My preference has always been flex-z goggles. Either regular or mini.s My last pair of glasses fit under the mini's. Prescription goggles are expensive. Regular goggles aren't. Goggles take a beating and it's an extra thing you have to deal with. Some users are diligent about that sort of thing. I've never liked a visor. But also didn't give them much of a chance. My vote is for Lyle's Flex-z goggles over glasses. The smallest size that will fit over them. (no I don't get free goggles ) My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

welcome back...or shall I say welcome to not leaving the sport? Heck I don't know. You will definitely not be the first to upsize. But it will be the first time YOU upsized People upsize for different reasons. Most of the time it's due to injury. Your reasoning is much better

Except for the large size of that Loop, I really like it. I've seen a few well known Freeflyers using a similar loop for both Cutaway and reserve. The loop profile was different more like the lame picture I just drew. It allowed it to lay flatter and still be able to grab easy. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Handle.bmp

I don't get skydiving Mag any more. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

It's a beautiful day the sun is shining and the wind is low. I woke up early to go skydive....well... There's a project Ive been putting off and it can no longer wait. .... Yep I had to go into work and I'm here now. Perhaps the weather will be good again tomorrow. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

... you guys realize that you're talking about nearly the same thing. Lets forget about smiley or frowney or whatever you want to call it. Jerm your pic clearly shows the pin pointing up and slightly left. Nothing wrong with that. It's certainly not upside down. (nice rig by the way) What's the difference if it's point right? None. When I used a throw out, it was just like jerm has his. I pointed it more left though. This allowed me to pin check the rig while wearing it. Had the Pin been attached the other direction, it would have been Smiling. It Frowned it's whole life which probably depressed the hell out of it. So perhaps that's why I finally change to a pull out. It's a straight pin. It has no emotion. I have a pilot chute right next to me. If I were to pack it using the path of least resistance it would frown, or point up and left like in jerm's picture. To make it smile and Still see the kill line window, I'd have to twist the fabric holding the pin on. Both are equally affective. Try that experiment I mentioned. You'll get bored Reclosing your rig. Out of sheer frustration you'll be forced to go out and get pizza and beer. Cheers. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Nice post Phree I won't comment on the parachutes. I' have no information on a Hornet. Wings and Dolphins are in 2 different categories. If for only 50 more you can get a Wings, then I'd say do it. PhreeZone had a great point about talking to a local rigger so he/she can physically point out the differences. Options, as pointed out above, are a different story. If you get the base model Wings, pay the extra to get a collapsible pilot chute. Other than that, it's all up to you. Also, don't rule out the possibility of used equipment. Good luck My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I am sad to see you are no longer online beer another time edit: 5-7-5 My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

This has been fun Try this: Point the pin any direction you feel like, put the rig on, Have some one pull the bridle any which direction. Just pull it don't try and catch it some how, just pull it. Do this over and over untill you get bored with Reclosing the rig. When the bridle is manufactured, the pin is attached to the bridle, either pointed left, or right. But always toward the bag, so it doesn't start ripping out the stiches of the little loop of material holding the pin. Whether it "smiles" or "frowns" will not cause trouble. The original Idea was to make sure the pin was not pointed toward the bottom of the container. Pin covers used to suck. Sit down wrong and it could push the pin out. Some one came up with an IDEA.That Idea was to make the pin Smile. All that did was ensure it was not pointed down. Pointing the pin left or right will have the same results. Try the above experiment. If you prove this wrong, Please let us know Cheers

I say you're bluffing.... My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I understand that Kelly. The next time I see it I'll and pack it up myself. I'll share what we find. HOPEFULLY....it will be sunday. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

coors light is just wrong Negro Modello for all Seb, lizzie, it's time. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Name the place and time We'll rendezvous with those brews While Sebazz drinks Coors Hmm.. now I'm thinking You got something their lizzie right back to plan A My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Serious? oh no Twas only a joke, how bout Negro Medello? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I will steal the beer Becks and Shiner Bock and then Replace it with coor's My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Sometimes there's guy Sheep guy ducks,goats, fish, guy horses and cornholio My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Sebazz is not gay his dick doesn't taste of poo There's still hope for you My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Be safe! Well wishes to you and your crew. Thanks man. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Any suggestions to choosing the right one? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

What happens when he puts it in his closet for 3 weeks? It will still be loose. I'm not trying to stir shit. Please don't take this as a slam. Kelly, I'll be happy to look at this when I see him next.The weather has not cooperated very nicely so getting to the same DZ is sporadic. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Don't take this to seriously. These postings are starting to get silly. I wouldn't want to use them for my students. If some one proves other wise that it's a good Idea, then I'm open for that. Until that time, forget it. Audibles are great. Get off student status, learn a few skills, have some fun. Personally I would buy the Audible in the fairly near future. Dependencies are one thing, common sense is another. Just keep learning and keep an open mind. There is nothing wrong with getting an audible once you're out on your own. Take some of the other advice and use it too. Learn what the ground looks like at different altitudes. You will at some point in your skydiving career look down and find the ground looking awfully close. No matter what you do, you will eventually find yourself low. Every one does it at some point. They beat themselves up and call them selves stupid. Just accept that it happens and learn from it. This will happen with or with out an audible. That about sums it up. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

You got some Skillz Nice work man. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

[reply Down plane anyone? I'll make a special trip up there for that! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Holy shitballs dude You got me crackin up bad I must go pee now edit:now it's 5-7-5 My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto