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Now in reference to deployments outside the stated max weight, and speed, there is a buffer there. All canopies are tested and TSO'd over their max limits. Tested until they destroy themselves. Then the manufacturers set a limit based their findings. Both the PD and Smart will survive max+ deployments.....but that doesn't mean one should. Its a built in safety factor for the manufacturer. There are only around 68-70 drop tests and live jumps required to meet the present TSO testing requirements. I am sure all manufacturers do far more than that I doubt that 1000’s of jumps are done before the canopy is put on the market. From AS8015-B 4.3.4 Strength Test: No material(s) or device(s) that attenuates shock loads and is not an integral part of the parachute assembly or component being certificated may be used. Tests may be conducted for either a complete parachute assembly or separate components. There shall be no evidence of material, stitch, or functional failure that will affect airworthiness. The same canopy, harness, component, and/or riser(s) shall be used for all 4.3.4 tests. Opening forces shall be measured on all 4.3.4 tests. The parachute must be functionally open within the number of seconds calculated for 4.3.6 tests. Parachute assemblies shall be tested in accordance with the following schedule: 4.3.4 (Continued): a. Test weight = Maximum operating weight limit x 1.2 b. Test speed = Maximim operating speed limit x 1.2 However, test weight must be not less than 264 lb (119.7 kg) and the test speed must be not less than 180 KEAS (333.4 km/h) for reserve and emergency parachute assemblies; for dual harness parachute assemblies for test weight must not be less than 480 lb (217.7 kg) and the test speed must not be less than 210 KEAS (388.9 km/h). Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Never underestimate determined skydivers ability find away to fuck up the simplest of tasks. Yes you are, your check is in the mail.

All manufactures generally do things for a reason. That does not mean that reason is the only reason for doing it or even the best reason. It just happens to be theirs. Sparky The "POPTop" was not John’s idea; he bought the rights for Ted Strong. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

The number one item you jump with that can affect the way you fly is a jumbsuit. Make a "new" jumpsuit your first purchase. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

This is not meant to "dis" or as a personal attack. But from your post and your profile, you had better slow down. Jumping way too little canopy, both main and reserve and if "Slinks" are giving you problems with vectran you need some guidance when working on any gear. jmo Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

The both worked a crisis center hot line. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Ted Bundy.

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We have been test jumping this line stow method for a while now. I really like it. It leaves the absolute minimum of line unstowed, and still allows both risers to be stowed down the sides of the container. Speaking of risers...their main purpose is to keep "things" from entangling with the deploying suspension lines. Ideally, they should be long enough to reach the BOTTOM of the container...like they still do in reserve containers. Main risers, however, have gotten much shorter so that pocket rocket drivers can reach up and either collapse or pull down the slider. This shortening of the main risers has had, as usual, unintended consequences. 1. With risers this short, the main turn toggles are no longer in, or at least very close to in, the main container where they should be. This makes it possible for the toggles to get free without the main container being open. This has killed several people. My answer to this new problem was secondary riser covers. 2. The shorter the risers, the longer the unstowed suspension line has to be, thus increasing the chance of entanglement. I don't yet know what my answer to this problem will be, but I am working on it. As to why line twists happen, I suspect that unstowed line length has very little to do with it. My two leading suspects (other than body position and the old reliable "shit happens") are: 1. Too small or improperly made pilot chutes. (The longer the time to line stretch, the longer the rather unsymetrical bag is exposed to the slipstream, and therefore, the more likely it will spin) 2. The often very different forces that are required to open the left and right tuck tab riser covers. If one cover releases just a split second later than the other, it simply can't help things very much, can it? Velcro riser covers didn't suffer from this problem, but alas, they are no longer cool. Some people also think (Bill Coe included) that uneven riser cover release is a main contributing factor to hard openings. This is another problem I am working on. Come on you all, lets see the arugments with what this poor lost soul has to say. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

These would be very easily made with the proper (or make shift) tools. Lead can be melted on a gas cook top and smelted in a variety of molds. Check with some hard core fishermen that make their own sinkers. I keep seeing comments like this one, or "fold and sew the top" but if looks are really important to you, check some sewing sources for the technique of blind stitching. If you know how you could sew across the last side of a pouch by hand in only a minute or two and make it look exactly like the other end that was sewn and then turned inside out. Some folks haven’t seen the ball since kick off. Sparky Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I have made a decision to hang up jumping, at least for the foreseeable future. The reasons are many and varied and would not make good reading in any case. I will probably still surf DZ.com, bad habits are hard to break, but will try and stay out of the “discussions”. I have made some good friends on these boards and stepped on more than my share of toes. I have learned far more then I have taught and find there are some “younger” jumpers out there with far more knowledge than their “time in sport” would lead you to believe. There are some regulars on DZ.com who have one reason and one reason only for posting and that is to make a positive difference in a sport they love. Some of them may come on a little strong, Ron are you listening, but should be listened to when they speak. (Again, Ron are you listening). Two of the smother ones that should be given credit for their input are Derek Whats his name, also known as Hooknswoop and Bill Von Whats his name also known as BillVon.. I have banged heads with them both at one time or another but have learned a great deal from them both. And then there is the bearded man from the South. I find it hard to believe that there are still people who will argue with him 30 years after he came up with what I believe to be 2 of the 4 greatest changes in gear. (Some people are just hard headed). This sport has come a long way since 1976, some of it good, some of it not so good. The founding fathers of “Skydiving” are starting to die off. And when we lose them we lose an irreplaceable piece of history. Most of what they knew and saw happen is recorded only in “word of mouth” stories. The problem is newer jumpers don’t have time to listen. When this history is gone, it is gone forever. How many of you have ever heard of Bill Edwards, Sled, Dirty Ed? He had 3,000 jumps in 1970. Think of that, 1970. And hell, half of them were DC's on a 10 cm disk. How about Kevin Donley? He was the first jumper to do a plane to plane transfer, and that was before the jumpers doing it today were born. I remember asking Kevin how many DC he had and he said, “Oh around 1800, but the first 500 don’t count cus they were under rounds.” Can you dig it? And then there is a jumper I wish you all could meet and spend some time around. He is 73 years old, has beaten cancer twice that I know of and got married not too long ago. He was a member of the Original Golden Knights. His “D” lic. Number is 22. In January of this year I did a 16 way demo into Cable Airport with him. He was on the load, not because he is over 70 or that he has been around forever, he was on the demo because he could be counted on to be 100%. I know this because it was my demo. His name is Gerry Borquin and he can be described with one word. CLASS. He is the best ambassador of sport parachuting I have ever met. (Well maybe Al Kruguer) For those of you are boarded with my rambling, in the next week of so, see if you can find out who invented the curved pin. Or who made the first sport reserve container with a single pin configuration. This is not a test; it is just something to get you all to thinking. Always remember, “You are not now, nor will you ever be good enough not to die in this sport.” Skydiving owes you nothing, what are you prepared to give for the privilege of being part of it.”? It’s been one hell of a ride, be safe and enjoy. Sparky Michael Owens D-5476 My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Jim has been around for a long time. And he still pumps out a few hundred jumps a year. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Sounds like it might have Jeff Davies. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

We have a winner; any further discussion is a waste of band width. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I am one of the ones that had a line group wrap a container flap while “free packing” back in the 70’s and early 80’s. It was not a pleasant place to be. If it had not been for a diaper stowed round reserve I do not think I would have made it. I think with a free bagged ram air reserve there is a good chance you would be dead. For all you would be canopy engineers and want-to-be experts out there, most of what is done today has a very good reason proven by history. There are very few out there that have the knowledge or the experience to change what has been proven by time and people like Bill Booth. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

We have all been told that on this very forum. But third hand doesn't now or in future mean shit. All my sources at the FAA, admittedly they are few, feel that since there is no requirement for records to me maintained on anything done to a main and with the present wording they feel anything can be done by just about anyone who is the next person jumping the damn thing. This is for 2 DPRE’S in my area, 4 employees at 2 different FSDO’s and a close friend at OK City. They could just give a shit less and wish people in the field would leave it alone. On a reserve, without a doubt yes. On a main it should be up to the rigger or next jumper jumping the canopy to make that decision. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

If you feel the need to ask, quit jumping or get a second job. Once you buy it, it is a good idea to maintain it. And riggers charge outrageous prices for little or no work. We all know that. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

BEEP, we have a winner, no more calls please. Any further discussion is a waste of that band shit. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

No, Tommy Owens is the one who was in the first 6 way, died several years ago of cancer. Not sure who "Capt" Bill is and I am Michael Owens. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

From you it means something. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

We are dealing with So cal folks. They don't know what a deer is and we don't need to sell one to keep the doors open. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Which means you log.

Two things. Your avatar is sexy. And you are right, "I don't log anymore" is horseshit for I cheat. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals