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His comment definately applies. It does not only apply to the RSL but to rigs and components. Many rigs and components have been direct duplicates of another. R&D often means Ripoff and Duplicate RSL for instance: Some one put 2 guide rings on the reserve flap. Because people didn't understand, it was copied. Plenty of folks feared that only one ring would cause the RSL ring to hang on the reserve ripcord housing, which will most definately not occur. If a manufacturer creates a component a certain way and tells the public it's the only way, it will become the only way until someone point blank states otherwise. My point was that I agree that if the ring was not there, it would not be much of a real concern. Since the slim possibility of a problem exists, the ring will eliminate it. . He simply pointed out something that make you go Hmmmm.... Rig manufacturers are not going to stop using the guide ring because of it. Some people who are fairly knowledgeable about rigging are either very set in their way and keep it that way.Some on the other hand ponder when something new is pointed out. I prefer pondering. Hope that helps My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

You mean like hiking to the top, walking to the edge and jumping? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Thanks! I'll change the link. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Repost? If so... oh well This video is great. You'll recognize it from the picture on the home page. http://cfworldrecord.com/2005/2005Images/81waystarbursts2.wmv I'd like to see the people who shot this video get proper credit. Enjoy! Edit: The video clip orignally posted was taken from This Website so it's been replaced. Amazing! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I agree that the ring should be there but can see his point. I just looked at my rig to see what angle an RSL system ,without a ring on the flap, would have to pull at to bend or break a pin. It's an angle that's quite likely not attainable. (Queue the anything can happen reply) When releasing the risers, the angle is straight up (relative to the rig, not the ground). The ring would have to pull out and downward (relative to the rig, not the ground) to bend the pin. Heck, it never would have crossed my mind until he posted that. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

That's a good point.The Vector RSL is attached to the ripcord pin so the pretty much no matter what the pin will be pulled inline. Though I must now agree with you regarding the ring around the ripcord design. How likely is it the pin would be pulled outward? Interesting. Conventional wisdom has been challenged again! That's a great quote by Sandy. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I usually don't find lists like those all that funny but that list and some of the gripe sheet made me laugh. That one will be sent to Mom. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Do you use a non-collapsible pilot chute? Why not? ==== The best way to make sure the pilot chute is cocked is to ... cock the pilot chute. It has 2 positions. One that works, one that doesn't. Use the one that works. If anyone sees a jumper confused about how a collapsible pilot chute works, show them. Have them verify the pilot chute is cocked before putting the bag in to the container. Have them ask the question, "Is this pilot chute ready to do what it's designed to?" Make sure that answer is yes. That is all

Damn you! I just did that and was going to post it! Edit: Oh, for XP ... The difference is click on Customize Scroll down then de-select "Use Personalized Menus" OK Ok That's it. Second Edit: Damn I'm slow.... My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

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I'm heading to the gym in a short while to get off my ass ... What is a NIC card? (yes I'm well aware of the card part of NIC ... just wanted to sound redundantly repetitive to a geek) My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Oh that... ok... thanks

You answered it brilliantly. You should have just left it at that. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

My first thought was get a new computer. Nowaday's they're pretty cheap. Are you talking about the taskbar auto hiding on you? If so, -rt click the task bar... that bar along the bottom, and select properties. - Deselect auto hide You can also rt click the task bar and select lock the task bar if you don't wish for it to be moveable or re-sizable. I suggest adding the desktop and quick launch to the task bar as well. Right click the task bar > Toolbars Select: Desktop Right click the task bar > Toolbars Select: Quick Launch Is that it? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

It's configured correctly. If the rsl is in front of the ring, it can bend or break the pin. Jonsmann, there is no concern of the RSL ring catching on the cable housing. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

A person at the company I used to work for is named My Dong. "Hey Cindy, have you seen My Dong?" Doesn't go over so well unless they know who My Dong is. I know several people with names like Michael Hunt, including a Michael Hunt, and have grown uncomfortable to making fun of the names anymore. hehehe... and it sure can be tough not to.

Something to be aware of with the Conquest canopy. It becomes very unstable and is prone to collapse if the front risers are pulled down. Good luck My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

48,280,320 KPH which is about 8,046,720 KPH faster than then industry standard. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Sure beats sitting in a cube watching the time pass My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I have one skydance ticket left. Would anyone care to do a Mr Bill dive with me next time I'm out? SBS might even though the last one didn't go so well. Brian, I'm impressed that you did an altitude check before cutting away. The malfunction was pretty radical looking. If you can reach above the twists, it's easier to stop from twisting up more. You can actually push yourself out of them quicker too. If you can't reach above them, grab the risers a little lower than you did so there's more leverage to help untwist when you kick out. Nice job! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

2 friends of mine are diligently working out and have been for the past few months. It's made a HUGE difference. One is using a personal fitness trainer and has made great progress but often comments on how she is stuck at her current weight and can't seem to lose it. After looking at the ice cream, cookie dough, pasta with ragu spaghettil sauce, salami, etc... in the fridge I began to understand. I did some extensive research and found out it was not a healthy diet. I was shocked!!! The weight loss pills haven't done much but boy do they make her "active" for a about an hour. I just gave her husband a nice list and eating suggestions that were given to me a couple years ago by this psycho fitness trainer. We'll see how that goes in the next couple months. The trainer was damn good but has a screw loose. His fitness training is incredible and and nutritional suggestions were spot on His attitude was a bit "black helicopters are circling" if you know what I mean. Anyway, you can work out all you want but Taco Bell and chocolate chip cookie dough won't do the trick, even if you eat a good organic spring mix salad along side. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Hmmm.. what a boring hack. I hope he didn't mess with any content. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

No need to get overly aggressive on the clean up. It’s not going to seep into the reserve. I couldn't say why the oil is there now since there wasn't before the reserve ride but a tiny bit of oil won't hurt any thing. You can spot clean the top cover flap with warm soap and water or Carbo-Sol or naptha. Concerning the flap the ripcord housing is on: See if you can soak up the oil with a soft cloth. A T-shirt will do just fine. That flap is made with 2 layers of cordura with Nylatron sandwiched in between. The oil won't go anywhere, and if it did, the worst it would do is assist in dust gathering. Nylon doesn't care about cutting oil or sewing machine oil. If it concerns you then by all means un pack the reserve and spot clean the flaps, and do the Sparky trick of running a length of 750 braided nylon through the housings a few time. I personally don't have any so I'd probably take off the housing and wash it in warm soap and water. In the mean time, see how much oil is coming out of the handle end. If the cable moves freely, you're ok for now, however if you have loads of junk in there, which I doubt, things could get gummy. Check the cutaway housings while you're at it. Hope that helps. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

You did a nice job editing. I like that you actually showed some of the approaches and most of the landings instead of cutting them out. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto