JYorkster
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I've got about 500 jumps on an original Sabre 170. I do not roll the nose or perform any other packing 'tricks'. I have only had one slammer and that was because I packed it with the slider collapsed (Ooops!). Sabre is an excellent starter canopy at that wing loading, depending on you experience level and canopy skills. Test jump it before you buy it. Rock
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What do you think the katana is going to be like?
JYorkster replied to frankiebrina's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Your forgot an option.... "After all the hype and waiting, I really just don't care!" Rock -
I'll be out teaching a class on Saturday, but the weather doesn't look all that promising... Rock
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Ok, let's look at the facts....sure packing is a tough job, but even the slowest packer can pack 5 rigs an hour. That's REALLY slow. That's $25 an hour! That's pretty good money for something that does not require formal training. Compare that to the usual $5 per student that an IAD or S/L instructor gets for putting out a student....and they had to PAY to get their rating. Bottom line, if you CHOOSE to clean toilets, don't complain about how dirty the toilets are....especially if you are getting paid well to do it. BTW, I always pack my own. Just my 2 cents, Rock
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I guess I worded that wrong...the rubber band actually only goes through 2 grommets as you say. In my head I was counting the rubber band attachment point as well. Since there are then three grommets on the flap of the bag, how do you keep the lines balanced? If the lines through the center grommet go off to the left, then right, then left, you have more on one side than the other. Do you take the first bite of line straight down the front of the bag? The manual doesn't go into how to stow the lines on the split bag. (another negative, I guess) BSBD, Rock
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My wife just got a G4.1 and loves it. It's not the "short pregnant" look that was the G4 had when it was first released. One of the things I have noticed that is an improvement over anything else I have seen is where the lateral attach to the backpad. They are cut in to keep the rig closer to the back. Its pretty sweet. I agree that the bag could use some improvement. The split bag does NOT make it easier to pack and running the first rubber band through three grommets centered on the bag causes uneven stowage of lines. Rock
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Great small DZ atmosphere, BBQ every Saturday night, everybody knows everybody...etc We had to move to OK a few years ago, but last time I was out there (about a year ago), the DZ was mostly free fliers. You may be able to PM freeflyz for an answer unless he sees this thread an responds first. Rock
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Desert Skydiving Center - Buckeye, AZ!
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I personally don't think you'd be happy with a PD 210. But, PD recommended exit weight for both the Sabre2 210 and Spectre 210 is 189 pounds for a novice jumper. According to Paragear the pack volume for the Sabre2 is a little less than the Spectre. I know there's a lot of debate on how to calculate pack volumes, but you'd have to try one in your container to know for sure. Most people would say my recommendations are too conservative. Some of those people have hardware in their body, where I do not. Ask those that have seen you pilot your canopy what would be good for you, but use your own judgement as well. Be careful who you take advice from, especially if those are the same folks that let you jump in 25-30 mph winds with only 22 jumps. Rock
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Well, I read your incident post, and it sounds like you downsized too quickly once already. Do you want to do that again? I'm not saying that 1.05 is necessarily too much, but what's wrong with a .95 wing loading (210 sq ft)? Think about WHY you think you need to down size, and compare that to having another accident. What's the hurry? Just my 2 cents, Rock
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Skydiving press clip by AOPA
JYorkster replied to pilotdave's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
I've seen one tandem pair show up on radar whlie they were under canopy. Granted, this was a military radar with a little different specs than and FAA radar, but they are basically the same. Usually, the canopies are just lower than effective FAA radar coverage. CRW happens to be the most common exception. Rock -
Talked to Dan today and he does not believe it is a PC problem. Also, he did not give me a list of things to try to fix the openings. He was very receptive to the information I had and wants me to send it to them to test jump. I feel confident that if there is a flaw, they will take care of it. As to the original question of the thread about which PC to use: After videoing the opening sequence, I feel confident that a 24" ZP PC has enough snag force for the Mirage G4 and a 120 Cobalt. Thanks for all the responses. Rock
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Please don't misunderstand...I'm not trying to Cobalt bash... I personally loved the way the demo I tried opened and flew. My wife felt the same way, that's why we ordered her one. I also agree that three openings may be too few to judge the canopy on. However, she was almost knocked unconscious three times in a row. I'm not sure how much more 'testing' she can handle to get this thing 'dialed in'. She's loading it very lightly (1.2/1), so there should be no reason for openings THAT hard. Anyway, not really bashing..just passing along the facts. We are hoping it all gets resolved. She just wants it to fly and open like the one she demo'd. Rock
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Thanks for the tips. I'll talk to Atair on Monday and see what they say as well. I also believe that with just the right combination of packing 'tricks' and the right alignment of the planets that we could get a softer opening. However, the fact remains that we used NONE of those tricks on the one she demo'd, and it opened very nicely. There shouldn't be that much variation in canopies of the exact same model and size. Talonsky - I also read the recommendation to "open in a track" to get a softer opening. Based on the bruises/soreness my wife has now, going up again and opening in a track is NOT an option. I'm not sure what laws of physics Atair is using to come up with that approach. Bottom line, you shouldn't have to 'trick' the canopy into opening soft, and resale canopies should open/fly like the demos.
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Ok, she got three jumps on it today...here's the details... Jump #1, Mirage G4, 24 in Cazer ZP PC - SLAM! Ok, maybe a fluke, so we'll try again.... Jump #2, Same setup - SLAM! Ok, not doin' that again...SO, we put the canopy in her old container set up EXACTLY the same as the demo she tried and liked...Dolphin, 24 in Cazer ZP PC - SLAM! Looks like we may have gotten one of the 'bad' Cobalts. I'll be talking to Atair on Monday. I'll keep ya posted. Rock
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Thanks for all the responses so far...the discussion is about what I expected. To clarify, I have spoken with both Atair and Mirage about the issue. They both argue their own points as previously stated. However, Mirage used to sell their rigs with 24-inch ZP PCs, in fact that is what I have that came with my G3 four years ago. I've never had any problems, but have noticed slower deployments than necessary when pitching sub-terminal. She's gonna try the 24 in Zp one first. That way if her new Cobalt turns out to be a 'bad' one, it can't be blamed on using the 'wrong' pc. She will get to jump it tomorrow if the weather cooperates, so I'll let you know how it goes. Rock
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Ok, here's the deal... My wife just got a new Mirage G4 and a Cobalt canopy. Mirage sent a 28" F-111 pilot chute and says that's the correct PC for that container. Cobalt recommends a 22-24" zero-p PC for the canopy. We put it together with a 24" z-p PC, but she hasn't had a chance to jump it yet. Anyone else out there have this container/canopy combination? If so, what type of PC do you have? Thoughts? Thanks for the info, Rock
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Be careful with this one. The priorities IN ORDER are: 1. Pull. 2. Pull at the correct altitude. 3. Pull stable. Notice stability is AFTER altitude. If you reach your hard deck, you pull whether stable or not. Just my 2 cents... Rock
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I agree with the other posts. I will not allow my students to use and audible. Once they are licensed, it's up to them, but they need to learn to pull WITHOUT the aid of a crutch first. Rock
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I just have to say it is great to see come cooperation between DZs. There is so much animosity between some DZs that it brings a bad vibe to the sport. Kudos to SD Dallas for remembering were are all in the same family! Rock
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Ok, let me clarify...it takes 25 jumps for a USPA A license, no matter what method you use to get there. BTW, many people are getting "being cleared to self-supervise in freefall" and "getting a license" confused. Both IAD and AFF students end up with about the same level of skill around 25 jumps. AFF is quicker, but more expensive. Rock
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It takes 25 jumps for an A license...no matter what progression you use to get there. Rock
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He is my HERO! Rock
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"just off AFF" and "did not have an A license" means she is STILL a student. An instructor should have gear checked her before boarding the plane. I don't think the DZ should charge her for lack of their own staff supervising their student. Rock
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Lock him up! Of course, I may not be the middle of the road answer on this. I am pretty critical of those who knowingly, recklessly endanger others. If we had harsher punishments, we'd see less foolishness that results in the innocent being maimed/paralyzed/killed. I'm pretty harsh on this kind of thing. I think driving while intoxicated should be charged as attempted murder. Rock