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We also were our seatbelts in our 182's and 206's. Let go of the NUT!!
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Yea, and get a nice 60 gb hard drive to go with it. Let go of the NUT!!
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Lisa, It is a Vector II, (I double checked with the rigger), but it does not use Velcro it has tuck tab instead.(as Fudd mentioned). If it is rotated it is possible for the pin to get stuck inside of the tab. Sam Let go of the NUT!!
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Lisa, After seeing your pictures of your reserve pin and flap I might have been told wrong about the rig. I sent an e-mail to the DZO to ask again what type it is. But I can tell by the pictures that it is NOT a Vector II. There is a little pocket an or less on the reserve flap. I have to try to get picture. I have to go out of town on business but when I get back I will make sure the story is right. Sam Let go of the NUT!!
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The rigger and the DZO (same person) looked at the reserve cable and by simulating the pin turned 180 was the only way to put the kink in the reserve cable. We simulated it and we could not pull the pin out. This is the only was that he could tell that this happened. Let go of the NUT!!
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It was carried on, as for airline I do not know. The biggest thing I am trying to get across is the importance of a gear check. Both malfunctions could have been prevented. When I see him again it will be a few months but I can ask him. We here in Indiana only get a few lucky days during the winter to jump today only happened to be one of them. 55 degrees and 10-15 mph winds at ground level 50-60 mph winds at 6000. A fun day to land in a corn field. Let go of the NUT!!
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Picture turning the reserve pin 180 degrees, instead of being pointed at 12 o'clock it was pointed at 6 o'clock, so now when he pulled the reserve handle the pin would not rotate back around so that it could slide out. He pulled it so hard that it started to kink the cable right where the pin connects to it. Let go of the NUT!!
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A Cypres saved a fellow skydiver today. All 4 exited @ 9500 after completing a 4 way broke off and tracked away. One had a PC in tow, he tried pulling his reserve and could not deploy it. around 700 Cypres fired and he had just enough time to release the brake and turn into the wind(4-5 secs). The PC in tow was due to the bride being bunched up next to the pin. The reserve malfunction was due to the pin being turn around. This could have been prevented by a simple gear check before loading up. The only thing he can think of why his pin was turn around was that airport security looked at the reserve and must have moved it. Sorry no pics. The rig is a Vector II. Just check you gear people!! Let go of the NUT!!
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Please feel free to post any pictures of your gear. Let go of the NUT!!
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Welcome to Dropzone. This site has a great deal of information and advice. Let go of the NUT!!
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Laughter is a great stress reliever also. Go out and rent a bunch of comedy movie and watch them all night long. Oh yea, I almost forgot, SEX cures everything. Let go of the NUT!!
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Congrats!! Let go of the NUT!!
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How about the Voodoo2? Let go of the NUT!!
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What container works the best when downsizing canopies? For example a Spectre 170 to a 150. Sam Let go of the NUT!!
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I am going to buy a rig soon, I am just getting all the information needed for a good choice. Let go of the NUT!!
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Is there anything that stands out about the Stealth pilotchute reserve system that RI uses? Good or Bad. Sam Let go of the NUT!!
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Would any rigger that repacks reserves please rate the following rigs in the order easiest to repack. 1.) Voodoo 2.) Javlin 3.) Vector I want to get a rig that is repack friendly. Thanks Sam Let go of the NUT!!
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But is there anything that I need not to do or if I do it for to long will be hazardous. For example if I flare for to long and if stalls want will happend. Sam Let go of the NUT!!
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I am wanting to start to try different things like front riser turns, dives and other things. What are something to do and more important things NOT to do? Thanks Sam Let go of the NUT!!
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Thanks to everyone for their advice, it has been real helpful. Sam Let go of the NUT!!
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I would like to get some advice from you all. I am a student currently with 30 jumps. I have been jumpping a 288 Manta. I feel comfortable with it and I have had stand up landings the last 10 times. I am wanting to know what everyone thinks about for a wing loading. I am looking at a Spectre 150. I myself weight 130 lbs w/o gear. I would also fly it on the conservative side untill I felt confortable with it. Some people have suggested getting a 170 for a few jump. Is there that big of a difference going from a 150 to a 170? Thanks Blue Skies Sam Let go of the NUT!!