ZigZagMarquis

A split D-bag!??! Wow!! I ain't seen one of those in years!!! Sew it up.

Heck! I can do that!! ... and have. Thanks for the 411.

Sunpath replaces BOC's the way folks in the field do it: use a very sharp scissors to remove the old one, then sew a new one onto the bottom flap. They don't dissassemble the pack tray from the back pad. Mark Interesting... The way it appears to me on a new Jav with a BOC, the BOC pouch is integral to the pack tray, back pad, bottom / left side (flap ?)... but it sounds to me that whey they replace one, they just cut it off and sew the new one onto the bottom flap like we used to "back in the day" when folks with an old right leg strap throw out would have done to their rig when wanting to go BOC. Is that basically what you're saying??

Good point. I hadn't thought of that one... like go look at the BOC on a new Javelin... ... mine will be going back to the factory when the time comes for it to be replaced.

Here it is too... http://www.paraflite.com/PDF/Service%20Bulletin%20Swift%20Reserve%20Recall%20Notice.pdf In case the link doesn't work... SERVICE BULLETIN DATE: January 7, 1986 # of Pages: 2 REFERENCE: SERVICE BULLETIN # PFISB: 8601 SUBJECT: SWIFT RESERVE RECALL NOTICE STATUS: MANDATORY modification before next jump IDENTIFICATION: Swift Reserves manufactured by Para-Flite Inc with a serial # between and including R3-2750 and R3-3471 that do not have “Modified in Accordance with Para-Flite Drawing No. 886028” stamped next to the information data block. BACKGROUND: During a routine master pattern regeneration an error was introduced in the airfoil section resulting in the affected reserves having less forward speed, higher rate of decent, and most importantly, very poor or no flare. Deployment reliability and speed are not affected by this problem. SERVICE BULLETIN: Swift Reserves manufactured by Para-Flite Inc with a serial # between and including R3-2750 and R3-3471 that do not have “Modified in Accordance with Para-Flite Drawing No. 886028” stamped next to the information data block must be returned to Para-Flite Inc for modification. The modification will consist of a new top surface leading edge panel and correction of the shape of the ribs near the leading edge. The modification will be performed such that it will not require re-stitching previously stitched areas. The structural integrity of the canopy will not be affected. All modified parachutes will be stamped with “Modified in Accordance with PARA-FLITE DRAWING No. 886028” next to the information data block prior to being returned to service. COMPLIANCE: IMMEDIATELY, Before next jump. AUTHORITY: PARA-FLITE INC. 5800 Magnolia Avenue Pennsauken, NJ. 08109-1399 Telephone (856) 663-1275 Fax (856) 663-3028 DISTRIBUTION: Registered owners affected by the service bulletin Para-Flite Inc. Dealers Parachuting Publications Military Parachute Organizations Para-Flite Inc. Website www.paraflite.com Revised New Format August 27, 2002

LOL! That's great! I gotta remember that one. Anyway, all of your post, well said. My 2 cents, I do not think rigs are getting too complicated, but I do think manufacturers are trying make new jumpers preceive their systems as "better" and "different" by being a bit "gimmicky". Okay, well, can't fault them for wanting folks to buy their product, but seems to me its starting to cause some to think different rigs, AADs, handles, etc. are "some are better then others" when all are still pretty much the same... hopefully gear/rigs won't start to differ really that much that we go back to the days of borrowed gear, borrowed death. Anyway, popsjumper, keep asking questions about gear and keep learning. Don't be shyed-off by if someone says, "You haven't been jumping long enough." Make decissions based on what you've learned and not on what "some guy at the DZ says". The more knowelege you have in this sport the better.

Things like this always happen in THREE's!!! Vaut... BEWARE!! There is anohter canopy just itchin' to blow-up at your DZ!

I'm so glad I've got my rigger's ticket, seal press and pen... ... my rigs are always in date.

I've got a couple of Tony Suits... but they're both about 5 years old, so I cannot speak for recently made ones... but I like them. Bev suits seem fine. I've heard rather polarized opinions on Michigan suits... folks either love them or loath them. Anyway... my 2 cents on RW suits... make sure you get competion grips and also inside (leg) grips.

HEY! I ain't gone in... YET!!

Damn Tree-Huggers!!! They should all go Kiss a Cactus!!!

PM mjosparky, he makes a good smoke bracket.

BEER!!!! ... but seriously... CASE OF BEER!!!!! ... okay, really... I jump an Altimaster III. There are some other analog models out there that appear basically the same, but a bit less expensive. They work and the money you save over buying one of the more expensive digitals with lots of bells and whistles like how fast you fell, what altitude you got out at, what altitude you pulled at, how many jumps you have, how many points you turned, etc. can be used to do MORE JUMPS!

... well, its not really a new thing... find some really old grey-hair and/or rigger around your DZ and ask them to explain what pack opening bands are... If you yourself know what pack opening bands are... well, think about it, they're basically the same thing / purpose... IMHO.

Re ? #1: I don't know of any specific problems... but find it strange that "back in the day" the corners of most pack trays were not "over sewn" like they are on rigs today... now comes bird-suits and "open corners" like its a new thing... well, its not, really. Re ? #2: If you do not get the mod... I'd think it would be at least a master rigger's chore or back to the the factory. You may want to ask before ordering your rig if the mod can be done post-production. I'd think it could, but it may be pricey. It would be good to know how much and how long before you order the rig.

I learned a long time ago not to get into arguements with hardcore Racer supporters... Anyway, Racers work, so do other rigs... that's pretty much it isn't it? As for, "When the bridle was given a sharp tug the reserve fell out of the free bag sideways leaving the locking stows and the lines in place."... That I've never seen, but I can't say as I've ever gone looking for it either.

No, not a dumb question... Yes, you can order a custom container WITHOUT the brand name in huge letters all over it. Like several have said, be specific when you order your container... what ever the brand... that you do NOT want THEIR name in big letters on YOUR rig. I ordered a Javelin a couple of years ago and was able to get it without the big obnoxious side logos... now of course if they were sponsoring me and had been giving me the rig for free... that would have been a different story...

LOL! Geee SB, what wingnut ordered something with techno-puke-colors and then decided they didn't like it after seeing it "live" and then proceeded to piss in your wheaties about it?? There has to be a story behind THAT rant! Do tell... *offers beer to put out flames*

Like a buddy of mine says, "My plan is to live forever... so far... so good..."

What else is there??

Is this the kind of "supertack" to which you refer (see photo). It's found in craft stores, and is like putty, but is sticky. I use it on picture frames (along with a hanger) to stick them to the wall so they don't tilt off-level. That sounds like a good technique. I'll try that on my next one. On my ProTrac in the other earpiece, I use a small strip of stick-on velcro to keep the bugger in place. That does the same thing you are taking about here with supertack. Ummm... no... Super Tack http://www.paragear.com/templates/base_template.asp?group=33#T1050

If you look where his hands are you will see he is in deep brakes. There are not many nine cell canopies that can make that steep of an approach. Sparky ... actually, Sparky, you CAN make that kind of "deep brakes" approach on a 9-Cell canopy... the approach may go plenty steep... its the landing that's really gonna likely SUCK! No you (not me)can make that kind of "steep" approach on a 9-cell. Just let me know when you do it, I would like to watch. Sparky No thanks! I'll leave that experiment to the younger crowd out there... I've already gotten my "bad landing -- broken ankle" check dive...

Hey! One Beep... One Beep ONLY please!! Works just fine.

I mounted mine similar to what JR showed in his pictures, but in the second pic... instead of running the zip ties around the Dytter and through holes in the ProTech... just use Super Tac around the liner / foam, so the Dytter winds up in the same position JR shows in his second photo... that way you don't have to drill holes in your Pro Tech and you don't have to cut the bars / basket out to be able to adjust the Dytter... you just flip it out, adjust it, shove it back in the ear space, put the helmet on.

If you look where his hands are you will see he is in deep brakes. There are not many nine cell canopies that can make that steep of an approach. Sparky ... actually, Sparky, you CAN make that kind of "deep brakes" approach on a 9-Cell canopy... the approach may go plenty steep... its the landing that's really gonna likely SUCK!