sundevil777

I was glad that when I did it, the winds were along the coast, so I didn't have to get out way over the ocean. If the thought of getting out a mile + out over the ocean isn't apealing, then don't bother dragging along your rig. At least the water is warm so you can last a long time until you get rescued! People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Why did your group jump into TN instead of drive in? People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

He doesn't seem drunk to me. How do you know he is drinking alcohol. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

The DZs are all at the same place/airport. Go to Hanauma Bay for snorkeling. They have submarine tours. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

The huge step on the camo plane is, in my opinion, a must for a Porter to be good for RW exits. With that step, it is very easy to launch 8 way, much easier than an Otter. It really should be called a porch instead of a step, it is so big. I also like the diver slot where you climb out forward of the strut, standing on the wheel. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

The test requirement is 300 pounds, for 10/30/something like that seconds. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

This is a good thread on the subject: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=408291#408291 People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

I suggest that your mistake in the use of the term 'baglock', and the casual use of 'for some reason' means that you need a SERIOUS refresher course. You should know what it is and what to do about it and why it works. Please, make sure you review 'baglock' and 'horseshoe' and other malfunctions with your instructors. Don't just have them describe it - look at pictures, and then go demonstrate with real gear. Make sure you know. Know thy gear. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Some riggers will follow the PD claim that they should only be used with PD reserves. Other riggers will apply their authorization to decide what components are compatible, just like some container mfgs have specifically allowed only one reserve to be packed in it. This was ignored. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Can you educate me why that is, in relation to this incident??? Plenty of bag locks happen with mil-spec bands, but the fact that they do typically break easy is a damn good reason NOT to use them for locking stows. The locking stows are often under a lot of tension even before the bag is accelerated off your back. If your locking stows break at the wrong time you have bag dump and a likely explosive opening. I think that a good many explosive openings are due to locking stows breaking at the wrong time. I would rather deal with a high speed bag lock than an explosive opening that injures me and destroys my canopy. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Thank you very much for posting this. But mil-spec rubber bands are supposed to break in that scenario Actually, it doesn't shock me. Your incident reinforces my opinion that tube stows are clearly better for the middle locking stows. The old guy with the big beard thinks so too. I make my own tube stows really cheap, and make them the length that I need from the bulk silicone tubing you can find in the fishing/sporting goods section of any department store (really cheap per foot). Use a pair of needlenose pliers to turn one end over about 5mm. Insert the closed pliers into the other end and open the pliers to expand the tubing. Now take a pair of hemostats (sp?) or similar instrument used for other purposes to grab the turned over end of the tubing and insert it into the opened end. Carefully slide the tubing off the pliers and you're done. No need to glue anything. I always take a minute to really check the position of the stow group ends after it is in the main tray. This is one of those things that a packer will pretty much never do. When my sons are packing for me, I can make them do it right, until then, I'll avoid some mals. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Isn't there software that does that, the way that a lot of shows are captioned on TV makes me think it is done by voice recognition. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

I think you mean Royal Blue, don't you? That is 'flag' blue. I like it when the first 3 or 4 cells is blue, then alternating red/white. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Just put it on your shoulders first, then let it down to your elbows. The legstraps are then so low that it is not hard. I sometimes see people trying to get into their harness in the most difficult ways. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

The Caribou looks so stretched! How does it compare to the width of a CASA? Can 3 people wide run out at the back of a group/divers? CASA and skyvans only have 3 wide exit lineups right at the gate. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Dolphins I think have the lowest pricetag. Used student containers might be an option. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

A real hacky sack used for kicking around is heavy, but the type used for handles are very light. edit - Don't forget to check your tube handle for sharp edges that cut into the webbing. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

As others have said, there are some demos for which a C can get you in on the fun. Demos are fun, you'll regret it if one comes up and the only reason is that license. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

There's still an Otter until the weather really turns.

If it is on a wedge pillow, it is convenient to see while tracking and looking behind/to the side for separation. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

Using the SAS speed allows you to compare your typical fallrates with others that jump at different elevations, and the comparison will still be valid. The comparison is not valid if you compare TAS numbers. It is in their manual, page 25: http://www.l-and-b.dk/pdf/english_protrack.pdf People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

You can get used ProTracks for pretty cheap now. I certainly wouldn't get an new Neptune with this expected competition so close at hand. Do Neptunes allow you to "normalize" your fallrate reading by choosing something similar to L&B's SAS versus TAS settings? I think it is a pretty important feature, but only a couple people even know what the setting means. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

But the hand mount looks unique and very nice, not too wide of webbing and a finger loop appropriate for the index finger only-the way I like it. Competition will be good, whenever it arrives. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

One is wise to not underestimate the ability of one to misunderstand. Many people are not mechanically inclined. Many are mechanically challenged. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

The term "low profile reserve handle" refers to a metal type handle, such as this: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=429237#429237 People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am