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Look closely. When you released the brakes, it allowed the tail to slide out from behind the inner most d-line. It was trapped in the d/c cascade. That type of line over is initially encouraged when turning the tail inward and pulling the stabalizers around before wrapping it and putting it on the ground My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Heads up maybe. Prepared? I doubt it. I posted already with: 1 (Too Much)Publicity 2 Not enough rigging preparation 3 Not enough canopy control preparation 4 Not enough mental preparation She had a rigging error due to the second thing listed, did not know how to safely land on rear risers, was not mentally prepared to take the water instead. Edit: to be a little nicer. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Personally I like seeing them used. You should have seen the f***ed up landings I saw skydivers armed with BASE rigs do this weekend. There was one person though (obviously skilled), that did a picture perfect PLF and 3 of us that watched all simultaneously said "Nice landing"! ... and we all meant it. I'm not sure if people don't think they're cool, I think it's more like they don't bother learning and practicing them now and then. Feet and knees together, arms out of the way, also means brace for impact. Depending on the landing angle, the knees will hit the chin/chest real quick if your a puss about it. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

It's probably an audible altimeter. Show me a picture of it and I'll identify it for you. Hope that helps My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Asylum 42 inch AV Pilot chute/Mojo 240/ Vision Container I know how she used to fold it. Originally it was basically a supermushroom. If it has changed since then, it was the standard mushroom like the Asylum manual shows. I have not seen any video of the jump so there is no speculation on my part as to what exactly happened. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Exceptional sewing skills and attention to detail. He should have used red thread on the repair though. That grey pattern doesn't quite match the original but it's darn close. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

My IP is being denied 70.198.89.81 It's a Verizon Broadband card. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I recieved an informative and accurate message regarding the landing. You and Tree are correct. Opposite side of the bridge Stowed floater exit Object avoidance drill Ended up low 90 degree off heading opening Chose to go for the tall grass landing zone not remembering the boulders are in there. He took a downwinder into the rock field hitting one of the big boulders instead of the river. It was a mistake that luckily went "ok". People do that sometimes, and this time, the outcome was not horrible. Many of us (including myself) have got away with poor landing choices in the past and luckily this jumper did too. The good news, 6 to 8 weeks from now, he can jump again. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Why did he break his pelvis? What was his landing approach? Sounds like a canopy control issue. I land in that field all the time. It's a good landing area. Another canopy control issue? Have you seen other landing areas that get used in other situations? Makes the boulder field look quite nice. You're kidding yourself if you think it wasn't the jumpers fault. 3000 feet of canopy time to land anywhere on a flat skydiving dropzone is easy. If that time is used to practice a certain amount of accuracy, landing in the boulder field is easy. If landing in a turn or downwind is the only option remaining... the water 50 feet over is always available. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

That's an easy one. Publicity Not enough rigging preparation Not enough canopy control preparation Not enough mental preparation My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Ask the question in the camera forum for better answers. I used to be a vidiot and have experience with top mount, and side mount. You're head should not be struck with the risers very often. Don't turn your head. A hard opening will hurt you badly. What's worked for me is to basically watch the horizon as the canopy stands you up. Looking up at the canopy will snap your head back pretty hard if it opens quicker than usual. Look up "hypextension". If you look down, the chin and the chest may meet. Look up "hyperflexion". Whiplash is not only caused by a car wreck. If the head is straight up and down ... and you're ready for it, it can take quite a hit. Cameras are pretty light now so if you are jumping a light digital, just brace yourself but don't watch the canopy open. Let it do it's thing. Tilting the head back after you get opening shock takes moments... you won't miss anything. The more you "help" a canopy open the more trouble you will have. Don't watch the pilot chute leave, just toss it, then stay symetrical. Canopies behave a lot better if you don't do anything until it opens. Hope that helps. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Certified as a Master Rigger or not, opening the main container should go without saying. Carry on. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

A day, week, year, you've no Idea. Shannon was a solid jumper. She knew what she was doing. I was called back to the bridge within minutes hoping it was a mistake. A bunch of us stood there under the bridge wishing for that do over. After walking from under the bridge to the grass, it hit me hard. I walked almost stumbling, out onto the bridge running my hand down the side of the rail barely able to breath in. Shannon, rode back to her hotel from Woody's in my truck saturday night talking about many things including the horrible bands that played that night (except the first one, they were good). It was a good ride and a good start. Bob, I'm so sorry this has happened. There are no words to say it properly. Blue skies, bright moonlight, urban exploring, getaway cars ... Bye Shannon My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Ya it sucks, but I've just met these 2 new chicks who want to fly me to Slovakia! I met those twp at a Hostel! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

But it didn't go down that way, so it's still hilarious. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

This is the funniest question I've heard. They took the fold up scissors from my first aid kit. I had to give up a few small clamps as well. They may let you carry on the large decorative stabbing device though. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Both. I have a bunch of jumps on Ace canopies but both my current canopies are Black Jacks. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

You can't possibly be the longest turd here. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

You have that wrong. A CYPRES fire only cuts the reserve closing loop to allow the reserve pilot chute to launch. Next time at the dropzone, ask your instructor to show you exactly how a rig functions. Ask the local parachute rigger if you can watch him pack a reserve. It will all make sense afterwards. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I've jumped with Tammy a few times. Ask her what her old Clone number is. She’ll get a kick out of that. I remember that rig well. I've put the same mod on other rigs. You're very hard set on convincing people that it's a good safe freefly rig. She has a tiny rig and it's pretty secure but I'll just bet you that her riser covers have come open more than she thinks. Snaps make toggles stick to flailing risers so that's good. More secure is not a bad thing. I agree with you there. I agree some mods should be added to some rigs regardless. I used to jump a ROL too and didn't know any better. I put quite a few jumps on it and didn't die. When I had about 100/150 jumps I found out what a BOC was. I could say that I had an ROL and never had problems. Well, I had 100 jumps, did layouts and stand ups so it must be ok, right? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I do use the primary stow on low jumps. A double wrap of the rubberband with about a 2 inch or so bight of line. Rolling the nose on slider down jumps doesn't slow it down anyway. Micro reefing... we'll that's to be determined if it does anything either. I leave it the same way for all delays. I do leave the flap open and prime the pins for peace of mind. My slider down pack job is the same no matter the altitude. The only thing that changes is the pilot chute and the delay. Slider up, it's the same pack job with the addition of rolling the nose depending on delay, and the pilot chute depending on delay. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Since it's a cessna load.. how about a SFR instead? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

A BFR (Big F***ing Round) Just enjoy the scenery and the people in the air with you. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

What is the Mahmba ball?

There in lies the problem. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto