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  1. It was just intersing me as we have done hop'n'pops above a 4000' hill in new zealand and swooped the side of it. so the glx would be ideal for the flight but a normal parachute for the deployment! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  2. I never checked the line attachment points on the GLX when I saw one? has anyone whacked a RDS on one? Just wondering! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  3. and it'd funny ho th tandems are always the last to quit in the dodgy conditions! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  4. didn't think many of you guys would be interested! as long as it is not in your back yard huh? "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  5. thats if you'r loaded! sigh "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  6. wouldn't wax attrack abrasives like sand etc? "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  7. fixed it for ya god ver domme! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  8. have my name on the list for my JVX84 I really want to get the hybrid, it will be cut early november. but i am not 100% sure it will fit in my container, I have a vector 3 dunno the size but it was an airspeed rig and fit my heatwave120 in there snug!. My FX89 is a little loose if anything. will a JVX with sail on the top skin fit? I need to decide in the next couple of days! help "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  9. I know i will get drilled by war loving members here and I know that it will take more than a petiton to change the mind of the GWB administration. but if there are any peaceful members here in the SC? you might want to contribute to the voice of peace. please read below. North Korea’s announcement of a nuclear weapons test last week was one more step down a nightmarish road: a new global nuclear arms race. Iran could be the next domino to fall in this dangerous game, and the situation is reaching a critical turning point this week as the UN Security Council debates sanctions. Much depends on US President Bush. His threatening policies of regime change, preemptive strike, and the invasion of Iraq -- while also undermining global disarmament talks and developing a new generation of nukes -- have many countries rushing to build nuclear weapons. In Iran, as elsewhere, Bush has refused to engage his enemies in direct and unconditional talks. This policy is failing, and even prominent conservative Americans have called for Bush to finally talk to Iran. Please click below to join the chorus of voices and send a personal message to President Bush, calling on the US to negotiate with Iran: www.CeasefireCampaign.org Talks between the US and Iran won’t guarantee a solution to the nuclear problem, but no talks will guarantee failure, and could lead to a disastrous new war. Despite credible reports that the US may be planning a military strike on Iran, there has been no global outcry of opposition. At least, not yet. Please forward this email to your friends and family, and let’s get a flood of messages sent to President Bush. We’ll track the number and publicize it in the media, and show the Bush Administration that the world will not be silent in the face of these dangerous and failing policies. With hope, Ricken, Rachel, Amparo, Tom and the Ceasefire Campaign Team. PS – Congratulations to the tens of thousands of Ceasefire Campaigners who signed the petition for a new peace process in Israel/Palestine. Much is happening on this front, and the call to restart peace talks was endorsed last week by a prominent list of over 130 former heads of state and other notable international figures. We'll keep a close watch on this situation for opportunities for us all to make a difference. Peace, rhys "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  10. And the quality was absolute crap and not worth paying for.... .... they now have had to purchase digital slr's "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  11. sweet we've found a beauty for fuck all, thanks for your help! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  12. looks like a much smaller paraglider, and i reckon i have seen that design on tandem paragliders in queenstown. would probably have a very quick recovery arc as the guy was soaring on it? 30mph winds though "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  13. I have seached quite a few posts about the availability of mixing boards and the Videonics MX-1 PRO DV keeps coming up, we are only looking for a basic mixing board with a couple of slides to fade music and a black fader. i have used these before in the past and they are a $100 type item. does anyone know if these simple 'old school' types are still avalable?all our editing is done on the camera. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  14. I think he is maybe talking about sharing the flare with the stundent to make the force required less. I was reading a women tandem masters thread that mentioned this prctice for smaler woman. that was the impression i got from the title. the subject has been discussed before personally i dont think it is a very good idea unless the t/m is injured etc. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  15. hi, we are operating a new dropzone in tanzania, we tried to list it on the dropzone list a week ago but it did not come up. there is no listing for tanzania so we just put africa. can you please make sure this ilisted please. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
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    Party pooper

    Bill & Ted 3 ring "Excellent" hard cutaway, "Bogus" "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  17. rhys

    Climb Kili

    Tandem skydiving is the ideal way for someone to experience the thrill of free falling and parachuting without the lengthy training required for solo skydiving. Also another bonus is a scenic flight of the area. With an informative 10 minute training session from a highly qualified instructor the client and instructor take off from Moshi Aerodrome along with an optional Photographer for a 25 minute scenic flight to altitude. Before jumping the customer is securely harnessed and attached to the expert jump master. Over Moshi town the tandem pair, jump from the aircraft at an altitude of approximately 10,000ft and free fall for 30 seconds at terminal velocity to the altitude of 5000 feet.
  18. rhys

    Party pooper

    check the middle ring! and the cutaway cable. the reason for the metal cable is the extra force on the 3 ring due to the different dimentions of the middle ring. why?? edit: oops didn't read bills reply before posting! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
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    Party pooper

    I would say that 90% of set 400s are in strong containers! ted strong does not use the 3 ring as invented by bill booth and therefore this results in extra force on the cutaway cable. so much so that they had to change to the steel wire verion. plenty of people have rotating malfunctions on very highly loaded canopies without any problems. do you hear of hard cutaways on well maintained vector2's, sigmas, next, PDF etc.... if you use new technology it should be used in new technology! how about turbulance injuries from underloaded canopies? x braced tandem canopies will be safer in those windy conditions! you dont have to do a 270aproach because you are on a x brace you just get a much better performing wing that penetrates more and is less succeptable to collapse!! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  20. I used to work at nzone and the veiws are absolutely awesome but...... you will only get on a load if it is not too busy, the first jumps costs $80 then $40 after that. (most nz DZ's are $35 per jump. from december to march there is no fun jumping allowed as it is too busy with tandems!!! if you are in the area i suggest NZ skydive glenorchy(even though i am owed $2500 from the owner for tandems i did there in february and march) that staff are nice and they have a porter. even better again is fox glacier. there is a thread on nz jumping from a week or two ago look it up! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  21. You'd have to be a kiwi with a name like that! try calling nzaerosports! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  22. I only actualy ned what is caled a packing technition rating in new zealand and south africa, just to pack reserves. i want to do the rigging course though! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  23. will do, thanks. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  24. Hi all, I have jus arrived in Tanzania at my new dropzone in Moshi. we did have a guy that was going to do our reserve repacs etc. but turned out to be a dodgy charecter!(stole work mates camera etc an bailed!!??) I will need to undergo a course to allow me to do the repacks. maybe south africa??? does anyone here know of a rigger that is qualifed to do such courses? my company will send me there and pay for it. we need it done asap. any help would be greatly appreciated. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix
  25. what rubbish! vans are not high quality skate shoes they sold out when tony hawk left and made Adio. skateboarding has far more impact to the soles of the feet than running does so therfore high quality skate shoes requre a very high level of support. try on a pair of siginature skate shoes particularly from a street skater and you will find more support and durability than any running shoe ever made. the tricks i street skating hammer the toe of the shoes as soes swooping . good shoes are reinforced on the to with rubber or similar. Kenny andersons from Adio are the best all round IMHO "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix