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Many DZs have their early students actually hang, so when they release they are not likely to flip, compared to having your left foot still on the step. Even if they can't maintain a grip enough to hang, they are still more likely to have a more stable exit. KCjumper, consider talking to the instructor, they might be agreeable to letting you keep a foot on the step. With the number of jumps you have, it is about time for that anyway. 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

If what you say were true, then there would be more DZ accepting their certificates instead of a declining number of participating DZs. Also, many posts in this thread describe the reduced profit that a DZ sees for a skyride student, and the other hassles that accompany being a skyride participating DZ. 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

Exactly, so why not put together a list of DZs that accept their certificates. I'll start the list: Skydive Greensburg (Indiana) 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

NWPoul and Flyangel: Was your PC in tow caused by the pin being too tight? 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 don't get it, how does having an arm occupied keep you from cheating? 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

Very nice. The large 3 rings is a good choice. 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 get 40 on the highway with 4 people and a full trunk in my old 1.5 liter Civic, and it has lousy aerodynamics. It also has lousy acceleration. For those wishing hybrids looked more normal, look no further than the Honda Civic and Accord. For those wanting to look like Woody Allen driving the future car in Sleeper, look no further than the Prius. Honda bought a company that makes an adapter gizmo that allows you to refuel a CNG car from your house gas line? Does anyone know how the economics of running the CNG powered Civic? 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 guy that I work with had over 100 jumps in England, and was licensed there. Now he would like to start again. Of course I can ask the instructors at my DZ if he will be treated as just another first time student, but I want to get other opinions about what is required and what discretion is available before I approach them. He has his old logbooks, but not proof of having the British license. Do you think it might help to get something in writing from the BPA to acknowledge that he had a license, or will it not matter? Would it help to re-join the BPA? I was hoping that he could get back in the air with a single instructor AFF jump, but figure that might depend on being able to show that he was previously licensed. Thanks for your help. 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

Do not wait until your birthday. Your head will explode by then, and it is not allowed to jump with a cracked head. 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 it is appropriate in a topical forum because in Bonfire that type of post title is expected. 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 don't do it low at all. You should not have to let go to adjust your goggles. 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

If you lived close to a manufacturer that could be an important point, but is not in your case (it is very nice to easily get repairs/mods done by the mfg). Many people don't like the tuck-down main flap design of the Jav, but don't think that all tuck-down designs are the same. The Infinity is very secure and not sensitive to how tight the container is filled. Also, I personally do not agree that the tuck-up main flap is inherently less likely to come open, at least for the scenario of someone flopping/scraping across your back. In my opinion, partially and fully exposed pop-tops are a hassle because they all too frequently need to be adjusted by a rigger to get them to sit down tightly. I also like the rigs with the secondary main riser covers (Infinity, Vector, Mirage) because the reserve tray 'profile' is not nearly so covered up by the main riser covers. I think that is better for total mal/reserve deployment, especially for smaller containers. The mfgs of course test their rigs for this so it shouldn't matter, but everyone has their own pet peeves. Buying new gear is a lot of fun. Waiting for it is definitely not. 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 thick gloves like ski gloves is really stupid because the inner layer is able to move relative to the outside, they are too soft, and the fingers are slick. There are gloves that are good for winter that do not suffer from these problems. Wearing latex surgical type gloves under regular leather gloves works very well. 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 am not denying your experience with floating handles, but from what I have heard over the years from pull-out users, many have not been able to grab a floating handle. I think this is a pretty valid conclusion given what the old guy with the big beard said earlier in this thread, he is well recognized for actually using real data, instead of my limited exposure to the subject: Like many other subjects, the conclusion depends on how each individual thinks the various risk factors will affect them specifically, as opposed to jumpers in general. 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

It looks like the risers on the right are exposed a little. Is the secondary riser cover on the right side folded under the riser instead of covering it? 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've never encountered people slowing more than a couple mph below the limit when a cop is parked on the side/median. Are people slowing down because it is a dummy, do they know it is a dummy and want to get a good look? 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

It sounds so easy, but apparently is not, at least judging by the experience of many. 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

Doesn't anyone grab the toggles to get it to open faster? I had a Paraflite Astrobe that would not open unless I grabbed the toggles. It was kinda like a trigger, I decided when it would stop sniveling (It helped that I had stay open toggle handles). I still grab the toggles immediately after opening, I think it would take me longer to grab just the rear riser. 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

That math don't work, it is juat wrong. 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 pullout with the handle at the base is less likely to be released at full arm extension. 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

It would imply that it is not toxic. Maybe a bad assumption, but it seems obvious. 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

Food Grade silicone lubricant? I would like to see a label actually saying something about that. 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

Unfortunately, you have to go to mars. But the gravity there is also less. http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html 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

Quite true, however I think there is great value in a rig that does not require knowledge of 'tricks', at least for those of us that cannot pack our own. We don't always get to choose our rigger, and a rig that is more demanding of procedures or technique is more vulnerable to errors. 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 that line twists will be more likely and more severe with highly loaded reserves. 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