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From previous posts on this exact subject, I remember reading that the manufacturer recommends either a pocket slider or simply replacing the slider with one from a Sabre the next size larger. In your case, you should be looking for a slider for a Sabre 170. You may want to double-check with PD before you do this. support@performancedesigns.com Arrive Safely John

Email Louie Palomares at Relative Workshop. He will have a good answer for you. louie@relativeworkshop.com Arrive Safely John

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Email Rosi Sigmon at Relative Workshop. Include the Vector II container size ("V" number) and canopy model/size information. She will get you a compatibility answer. rosi@relativeworkshop.com Arrive Safely John

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As upndownshop specified, 33" F-111 is recommended by the manufacturer for J-1 and up. I checked with SunPath today. Arrive Safely John

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What kind of harness/container do you own?? Arrive Safely John

A reminder to all . . . Personal attacks are not allowed here in the forums - at all. This applies to those who are currently posting to this thread, those who are involved with the businesses referred to in this thread, and those on any side of this issue. Example of OK: "Joe Bag-O-Donuts does A, B, and C, and should be ashamed of himself." Example of not OK: "Joe Bag-O-Donuts does A, B, and C, and should be ashamed of himself. He is a @#$%&*" Nuff said. Arrive Safely John

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From the USPA SIM, Section 5-2 Our own bbarnhouse can set you up with the recurrency training you need to be safe for the boogie. Send her a PM. Have fun! Arrive Safely John

So is it in fact a Charles Lindbergh quote? If not, who can it be credited to? Do you have a reference that points to who actually said it? Arrive Safely John

Tim, How about a progress report? When are you scheduled to break ground? Arrive Safely John

I have no specific data on this (someone here will), but they have a higher breaking strength than Maillon Rapide Links. They are less likely to fail. Maillon Rapide links, if they are loaded sideways, are weaker in that position than straight up and down. Slinks can be safely loaded in any configuration. They are easier to install and remove. No tools, no Loc-Tite, no marking. Tacking is a point of contention among Riggers. You will find some Riggers that are adamant about tacking Slinks through the riser and through the tag to make the locking tab stay put in the loop of the riser. Arrive Safely John

The two names I have heard used are "pendulum" and "drag plane." The inverted canopy is not completely upside down, however. If you look at the attached pic, you will see that there is a definite angle at which the formation flies. Flown directly at a crowd, like at an airshow, it does in fact look as if the bottom canopy is completely upsaide down. It is a lot of fun being on the bottom . . . it is NOT fun, however, being the one in the middle having to hold onto my big ass. Arrive Safely John

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Well said. All of my "interesting" exits that began to develop into side spins were small, lightweight, very fit females. It was executing proper procedures that made me successful with those, not any amount of size, muscle, or ego. Arrive Safely John

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I am a large Tandem Instructor. I don't like Cessnas, but will gladly do them because it's challenging. As long as the student is not HUGE, and I am cofortable that I can exit safely, I would rather the person got their skydive rather than get sent home disappointed (Cessna tandems usually happen during the week for me, when there are not enough jumpers to fill an Otter). For those large experienced TMs at your DZ who won't jump a Cessna because they feel it's outside their personal limits, the Chief Instructo/DZO should honor their decision. On the other hand, some of them might benefit from training through the "unknown" by making two or three Cessna tandems with an experienced TM on the front. IMHO, the "perfect size" is directly related to the flying ability of the Instructor, no matter how many tandems he has. It is also directly related to the choices that the TM makes during a jump. Chuck Blue, who is not a big man, is an exceptional TM and takes very large students with ease. This happens because 1) he is an exceptional belly flyer and completely understands the relationship between body position on exit and the relative wind, 2) he worked his way into it, slowly expanding his personal limits, 3) he doesn't concern himself with controlling the student's body position out the door, instead flying his own body, 4) he flies the exit first, then deploys the drogue. Generally speaking, a fairly tall TM with lots of surface area and long arms has an advantage. 5'10" to 6'0" makes him very versatile. Body weight between 170 - 190 lbs makes him able to handle a wide variety of students. Great question! Arrive Safely John

If your husband is not sure that a skydive is within his new limits after his ankle injury, have him go see his Doc. Once you make your decision , use Sangiro's new Dropzone Locator to find your choice of Dz's. Just enter your address and start shopping around. Have fun! Arrive Safely John

I just installed a free trial of Mail Frontier Desktop anti-spam software. So far, I am very impressed with it. It is already 100% in filtering out the trash using the default settings. Does anyone have any experience with this software? Arrive Safely John

Well said, Josh. Thanks for the contribution. Arrive Safely John

Good question . . . there are a LOT of them to move if that's the case. I move a lot of location related tunnel threads from "General Skydiving" to "Events & Places To Jump." When HH started the "Instructors" forum, he left it up to the Mod (me ). Whether to move them or not. I moved some very relevant ones that fit better in the new forum, and others PMd me asking to move theirs over as well. Arrive Safely John

That's an assload of time! I know I don't have that much, but I have a lot. I never bothered keeping track of it. What sparked your idea to lof it all? Arrive Safely John

I would like to hear an update on the progress in petitioning the FAA to extend the current 120-day repack cycle for certificated parachutes constructed of man-made materials. Arrive Safely John