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Good question, I tried a bunch of different goggles and came to the conclusion that just because it works for one person it may not work for you. I guess because they fit each person different. I had gorz that were good in head down but sucked in a sit. I just went with the student goggles with the yellow tint.. you can pull them pretty tight. They have worked fine, you won't win the fashion show but who really gives a rats ass
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This is from a post a couple of years ago about a reserve ride that I had( NOT due to a malfunction) but bad body position therefore had to use my knife prior to cutting away. If your new or seasoned and upgrading your gear please consider a metal hook knife and if your a dealer don't sell these. Yes this plastic one saved my ass but if I needed to cut one more line I might not have survived. I had put the snap end between my teeth after I was done and could not believe my eyes when I landed. Moral... NO PLASTIC HOOK KNIFE
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Wasnt one of the instructors named Milton, spoke to him once on the phone but cant remember his last name
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a drink, pajamas and the discovery channel
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learn the language, I did.... nuff said
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Good point of info Wendy
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can be done for about an extra $1000 and from what I am told.. an extra layer of skin on the bottom of the canopy.... must be fun to pack!!!!!
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Thanks, you just put fire under my but to order,done deal
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demo one and you make the call
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A tent in the woods ( ranch living, yes in deedy)
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I suggest you ask your DZO to look him up in the DZO database. All Group Members have access to it. Yes I do know that, just thought that it might be something that I could do myself.
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some loud mouth that I ran into boasting about all his ratings "oh I don't have my card with me" was his answer. I am not by any means concerned with the people I jump with. Would love to stick a sock in someones BIG mouth. The question was not to put you or anyone on the defensive as your reply sounded, if so I stand corrected
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I took the liberty of looking for this topic to no avail. I know the uspa can check ratings (valid,up to date) Why is it not available to us?
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I can only expand on this thread based on customer service. I had to use my hook knife prior to a cut away. With 4 lines cut I sent it to PD to have them replaced. I rec'd a call from Donna who told me that it needed a complete reline (only had 100 jumps sabreII) and it would be half price because it was so new. I got off the phone and was "are you effing kidding". I rec'd the canopy back in 22 days. They made me feel like that my canopy was the only one there getting fixed. That impressed me with such a large company. nuf said
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In the 'heat of battle', my money is on the guy that says I KNOW I CAN as opposed to the one that says I DUNNO. Wink ditto Jim
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Who's saving up for New gear this spring!?!?
firstime replied to Unstable's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
yup, I am getting a new canopy this year, I am finally getting rid of my sabre 1 because it's getting difficult for me to walk with my speed bag hanging about my knees. Looking foward to some snivels -
aircraft have been booked?????/ WFFC 2008 NOT
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skydive long island will open on good weekends (call) and the Ranch also (call ahead). Cross keys ..not a good choice
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we all have to get with the program to understand who is responsible for the lower fatality rate. It's not just one organization, it's us as a group, THIS FORUM is a huge factor with a ocean of information. Yes the USPA is our mouth piece but we are them. So lets keep up our vigilance and work on the impossible "0".
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set up a little early, I think Eloy is about 1500 ft asl and rarely have winds. I went 2 yrs ago and on my 1st jump of the week I overshot the landing area (I was moving faster than I was used to) and yup the desert is as hard as concrete. I was out for the 1st 3 days of my trip therefore I was forced to drink while licking my wounds. All in all its a great place to go and looking forward to the next trip. Enjoy & bring some good running shoes
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I read numerous posts about "what canopy is the best" and now that I am in the market for new nylon I thought I would search the forums rather than post. I have come to the conclusion that you will not get your answers here. Everyone has a different opinion on every canopy made.The ones that do 500+ jumps a season CAN tell the small differences from one to the next. I have seen every type of canopy at my DZ with all doing different types of flying. All the canopies that I have flown (demo'd) got me to the ground safe, small different in flare,turns & stall. Now that I have rambled on, just because a canopy is $500 cheaper does not mean you are going to burn in. I am going to do my homework about materials and craftmanship prior to buying...
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Mark Kruse @ Crosskeys or Mike Gocke @ skydivelongisland or maybe delmarva Delaware
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skydivestore.com
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from what I'm told, all cypress 2 get the new mod where as it records your jumps (free of charge) pretty good CS 2 weeks??? 4 weeks??? so be it