slotperfect
-
Content
6,868 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Feedback
0% -
Country
United States
Everything posted by slotperfect
-
Michigan Suit! Arrive Safely John
-
Zero P canopies last a looooong time because of the fabric. You will likely get a lot more jumps out of it, but it is definitely due for a reline. Don't settle for jumping a canopy that's out of trim. If it were mine, I'd send it to PD for a 100% inspection and reline. You can ask them to do the inspection and then call you first before they continue with the reline to report their opinion on the condition of the canopy itself.
-
England! Arrive Safely John
-
Howdy! I too made my first jump during my Army Airborne training. And yes, it DOES mean quite a lot, although free fall and piloting a ram-air canopy are quite different. You have an open invitation to join me at Raeford Parachute Center for a tandem jump, or you can just go for AFF!?!?! Raeford is not that far from Lexington. If you want to learn more about Raeford or anything at all, PM me and I'll PM you back my phone number. Arrive Safely John
-
how do I know when I'm ready to jump again?
slotperfect replied to betzilla's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
If the Doc says you shouldn't run for another 2 months, then I wouldn't jump either. You could aggravate the injury and be grounded even longer. After you are cleared by the Doc, then you can start back by jumping a big canopy and working your way back down to your own rig. Arrive Safely John -
Hi Nathan! Enjoy Aridzona! Your car is still for sale, I see . . . ROFLMAO! Arrive Safely John
-
I will PM you my cell phone number. Call me and I'll tell you how well it worked for me (based on manufacturer's recommendations. Cheers, Arrive Safely John
-
Re post from Talk Back (Movin' On)
slotperfect replied to JeanJeanie's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Hats off to you Jeanie . . . BIG hugs and kisses and best wishes. Thanks for all you did for "us" while you were working for Chris. Stop by Raeford when you get to the East Coast. John Hawke -
Welcome! Good luck in your training once it cranks up again! 'Course you could come down HERE where it's niiiiiice and warm! Arrive Safely John
-
Welcome! I won't be any help with Australia DZ's either, but I suggest a post in "Places To Jump." That might bring you some advice from fellow Aussies. Arrive Safely John
-
Adding to Phree's post . . . I read into your original post that you may be looking for a used rig. I suggest getting measured as Phree said, using the Odyssey order form, then emailing your measurements and the canopies you are planning on jumping to info@sunpath.com explaining that you are looking for used gear. They will return a yoke size, main lift web size, lateral size, and container size. Then you can go shopping (they always have GREAT USED RIGS for sale as well). Be aware that different manufacturers have different ways to determine the same measurements, so you really have to learn each one. If you decide to go new, nothing beats having a rig custom built for you! Good luck and good shopping! Arrive Safely John
-
Flying Bird is the coolest one, IMHO. Arrive Safely John
-
Welcome! You'll love it here as the rest of us do. Different Forums have different flavors, so try 'em all! Arrive Safely John
-
Your move from 288 to 260 at that exit weight is a safe on IMHO. My recommendation is that you get REALLLY GOOD at flying the canopy size you're working on before you go smaller. There are lots of great resources out there. Try [url "http://www.performancedesigns.com/education.asp"]THIS[url]
-
I amswered your post in Gear and Rigging. Welcome! Arrive Safely John
-
Welcome Rus . . . hope you enjoy our humble abode. Good skydiving out there in Arkansas? I did a demo at LR AFB once . . . friendly folks out there! Arrive Safely John
-
Welcome to the forums. I hope you can find a spot to train . . . even if you come on down to Raeford and train with me! I promise to be serious. No, seriously! Arrive Safely John
-
Greetings from cold old Scandinavia!
slotperfect replied to Macke230's topic in Introductions and Greets
Welcome from warm rainy North Carolina! Actually, it's gonna be gorgeous today, and it's about time! Anybody up for a 12-hour day at the DZ? Enjoy these forums! -
Wouldn't you know it . . . another one that's hooked! Welcome and enjoy! I wish you speedy and safe learning. Arrive Safely John
-
Welcome from North Carolina! Hurry and knock out you're night jump (safely, I might add) before the USPA License requirements change on September 30th! Arrive Safely John
-
Yeahhhhh . . . but I just went outside this morning and it's beauuuuuuutifullllll! Surf's up! Cowabunga! Arrive Safely John
-
Welcome to DZ.com! Lots to learn here while you're not actively learning in the air! Enjoy! Arrive Safely John
-
Welcome, Tas . . . lots of skydiving in Florida for you to choose from. Keep us posted on your progress! Arrive Safely John
-
Welcome! Enjoy your stay, and heal quickly! Arrive Safely John
-
Logan, 11 Meredith, 8