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From http://www.ppcd.ru/ Tandem rig ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

The big concern , I have with Riggers packing reserves while STONED is not their accuracy...after all they are now paranoid and fixated....The big problem is it takes them forever to pack!!! THREE HOURS to put a simple parachute in a simple container...my mom could do it in 20min. That is the real reason why....they extended the repack cycle here in Canada...I think. ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

Canopy Transfer can be done from a good stable square to a round reserve. Never a good idea to have two square out...ever! I think Canopy Transfer's are more of a stunt than an emergency procedure. Low altitude life saving cutaways belong to the Skyhook. Otherwise don't cutaway low. Use only 1 parachute at a time. ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

From Blinc Magazine? Some of this stuff is news to me too! Understand and agree. It's not inherent...but can be packed in or induced on opening. I saw a lineover on a round reserve(mae west)....the jumper worked it off...no damage to the reserve. I believe in a lot of cases the reserve would be damaged...better it than me! I got 2 terminal openings on my lopo 26(original)...only hole was in the apex...I landed OK. I love that big old jellyfish. Then...let us hope it is a main so it can be cutaway before causing damage. You can land and walk away from a lineover on a round most of the time...even with canopy damage. Let's hope you are correct about SLM(Square Lineover Myth). ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

So what is the "procedures for a 2 out situation"? =================================== Re: [Zoter] Langar , UK Incidents..? The 2 out was rather nasty but ended up ok - no injury...Both were sat nicely in a stack, then transitioned into a side by side and then into a downplane. Kept going between the side by side and the downplane. Was in a downplane at ~40 feet then went back into the side by side for landing. ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

... although it's really lack of regulation. (rules were written, I believe, in the days of KAP-3s and haven't changed much since then) ...] I understand. P.S. My rig doesn't even HAVE riser covers....and nothing gets loose! ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

Unutsch No law for AAD in Slovenia? Freedom of choice? ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

From Blinc Magazine...the truth re: round reserves... Hey, Does anybody know about rounds (and their suitability for BASE)? Sadly, I'm a young 'un, so I have exactly zero experience with rounds. Basically, my question is this: I have a old PD235 that I wouldn't mind dunking. Is there any reason that I'd want to jump a round instead of the square for an intentional water jump? The only reason I can see is that if there is a big object, an offheading wouldn't be as likely to result in a strike, since a round (presumably) wouldn't drive as hard. But what about these things: 1) Do rounds open faster/slower than squares? Hence making them more/less suitable for super low objects (into water). 2) Do rounds dry faster than squares? 3) Are rounds more durable than squares for super abuse? 4) Is it easier or harder to fish a round out of the drink? I know that some of you guys jumped rounds, and that it's something of a lost art. Can anyone help me out? Thanks, --Tom Aiello --Tom Aiello 428, "Round is Sound . . ." In response to Reply # 0 >Is there any reason that I'd want to jump a round instead of the square for an intentional water jump? Turn the question around and it is easier to answer. Is there any reason I'd want to jump a square instead of a round for an intentional water jump? Answer, no. The only reason to ever jump a square (except for the fact they set you down softer on land) is when you must cover some distance, or be able to maneuver for landing. That's usually not the case on a water jump. >Do rounds open faster/slower than squares? It depends on what type of round. Round reserves are a better choice for BASE than round mains as they are generally cleaner by design. Early round reserves, the pre-F-111 ones, like the Pioneer Tri-Con, Strong 26-foot Lopo or early Preserves were bullet proof, at least at subterminal speeds, but these do take longer to open (part of their charm) because of longer suspension lines and a longer overall length from connector link to apex. The newer round reserves like the Super 22, the K Series, and the Phantoms are lighter, have shorter lines, and smaller diameters. These will generally open a bit faster. In either case, a retainer (rubber) band is generally placed around the apex just below the vent. This aids a bit with speeding up inflation time at low airspeeds. >Do rounds dry faster than squares? Yes, the air circulates better as a round is basically a single surface. Also, the older ones can better take the abuse of the "shake and bake" method of drying. (You and a buddy waving the canopy up and down in direct sunlight). >Are rounds more durable than squares for super abuse? Again, the older ones are, but the newer ones would be the same as your square. Parachutes are delicate by nature after all. Rounds are also easier to pack (if you already know how) and they are more worry free than a square when used over water at low altitude as they have no inherent line-over mode. This is caused by the fact they aren't going fast enough to have much of a secondary opening shock or rebound. There are no toggles to mess with as most jumpers will take the control lines completely off the canopy (makes it more dependable). You can use the rear risers to turn. And nevermind, what some say, these rounds have a 3-5 mile an hour foward speed and can be quite manuverable in the right hands. Rounds can be had easily, just check with any of your older skydiving buddies, or if you want new, we manufacture a 19-foot round just for BASE water jumping called the H2o. Jumping rounds also means a modification to your BASE rig. Since rounds are free packed you need somewhere to stow the lines. You'll need some Type 3 tape sewn into the container for retainer bands, and that's where the lines are stowed. Most rounds that are being skydived are diaper deployed, don't use this feature for BASE jumping, just remove the diaper altogether. Rounds are fun, go have some . . . Nick BR ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

----------------------------------------------------------- I have never had the pleasure....These gals and guys kick but. They watch us 100% of the time and make things too easy. Found this on their web site. http://bathursted.ccnb.nb.ca/vatcan/fir/moncton/ ===================================== The Moncton FIR is located in eastern Canada and it covers the maritime provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. It also includes some airspace of the North Atlantic in the vicinity of Sable Island and a significant portion of the Gulf of St. Lawrence(including Les Iles de la Madeleine, Quebec). The Montreal FIR borders us to the north, Gander to the east, New York Oceanic Control Area to the south, and Boston ARTCC's airspace is west of us. The Moncton Area Control Center. September, 2001 What we do: A very large portion of Moncton's air traffic is experienced in two daily flows of traffic crossing the Atlantic Ocean, on the North Atlantic Track(NAT) system. In the afternoon, some 300 aircraft travel from Europe and beyond to North America, and in the late evening, the traffic crosses back. Moncton Center is also responsible for feeding traffic to, and taking flights from the various airports and military airfields located within the region. These include the major airports of Halifax International, NS,

This is exactly why our students have round reserves....and so do I. I would rather have some of a round over my head than some of a square. An aircraft with one wing....does not perform at 50% efficiency. Square mains are so reliable when packed and operated correctly that I do not see students under reserve very often. I have never seen a broken bone from a round reserve landing yet. But I have seen a few from poorly executed square main landings. It takes a lot more training and good ground control to land a student under a square. Think of it this way...without any training at all...no knowledge of parachutes at all. U dispatch a student static line/IAD. No ground control at all. With a round parachute the student will more than likely drift to the ground at a survivable rate. With a square....what do you think you will find on the ground when you get there? I jumped my 25 year old lopo 26 last fall and as a life saving device...it still works just fine. When I get a hundred jumps on it, I'll buy a new one(with a full diaper). ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

Excellent post...thanks. ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

The pilot chute was in your burble/on your back... Thats why we teach check-000. It works!(breaks the burble)...how else can you explain initiating deployment by checking over your shoulder. When it happened to me at ~200 jumps I pulled at 2000' normally. I pulled...nothing happened...and nothing happened(my pilot chute was getting old but this was stupid)...so I looked...it was between my shoulder blades flapping around....wooooosh...it opened! Now I try to place the pilot chute as far away from my body as possible...And I will always look(check-000) before going to handles! First learned first remembered. ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

I made my first jump on a pull-out system the day I bought my first rig. That was jump #50, and I never looked back. I had my first reserve ride the next weekend...terminal on a lopo 26'. I recommend the pull-out....but I do not recommend changing main deployment systems on a whim...or back and forth. ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

Lately almost all work(6 years,weekend DZ). So we had to make them all...fun jumps! The pilot and what's left of the instructors... went insane a long time ago. ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

Just give me a container with 2 parachutes...having 2 parachutes is overkill on most jumps. ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

Does a pilot chute qualify as a round with anti-inversion netting? ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

Craichead The first time I jumped a Stiletto, I thought....These are the perfect student canopy!!! They go exactly were ya point them...or as TK says..."Power Steering,Power Brakes." The problem is people with little experience, or poor judgment(or both) don't always point them in the right direction. This is caused by sensory overload...it sometimes forces the pilot to over compensate or worse give up when confused by pace of the action. You can watch this anytime when someone rides a bike for the first time,or learns to drive,or fly. So my instructor gave me this advice..."You gotta be cool dude!" I would keep jumping the big slow stuff until I felt 100% in control. P.S. If you liked the riser turns on the Sky Barge, just wait 'till you pull toggles on the Sabre2. ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

True...I have 2 high speed reserve deployments after failing to extract the pin on my pull-out and loosing the handle. The main stayed packed all the way to the ground...both times. Gloves were involved...both times! ...I believe a lazy grip caused both my high speed mals. ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

How 'bout Naked CRW in micro-line. http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/Slope/9572/nudecrw/nudecrw.html or Landing a tri-plane made of 9-cells. http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/Slope/9572/new8.html ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

That's GOD, telling you to change to a Pull out! ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

Three way exit c182. http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/Slope/9572/three.html ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

I still jump at the same DZ I started at. We try to make it a very fun place. Some video shot on our small 1 cessna DZ can be found at skydiving movies dot com. "the_kids_arent_alright.wmv" I think a log in is required to view movies now. Look under Miscellaneous, Author Trevor Bagnell http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=1425 mike ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

Backwards-Naked-Night-CRW! Done after official sunset...all canopies intentionally connected backwards(reserves optional)...including camera man and the pilot's emergency dispatch. Have fun, be safe...and get good pictures. ...mike ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.

Poll=none of the above. Only own one rig...for most jumps a square would do just fine or better than my round...but if things really got out of control...like trailing enough shit above your head(ie: a Cessna door) to rule out safely flying anything...I like my lopo 26. Squares fly...rounds descend...2 different creatures. If figure, on every jump I try to use a square first...and if that don't work...change up! 4 jumps on same lopo 26,first 3 landed on the DZ...last one in the swamp...go figure. cons...I can't swoop it!!! ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists.