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Spoke to experienced jumper, who said to expect slow opening on HopnPop since openning will be before reaching terminal velosity. So as not to freak, how long should I sit with a slow openning before going for my reserve? Figure if jump at 3.5k count 5 and pull for slow openning, should be all okay under canopy by 1.5k. If I do usual count after pull ie 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000 look left, 5,000 look right - could be about half open if slow openning so expect another 2 seconds counting to 7,000 - then if not open yet ~ 1,500 feet do I go straight for reserve at that point? Does this sound like a good plan? I know thinking about going for my reserve is worst case scenario, but want to know just in case. ________________________________________ Taking risk is part of living well - it's best to learn from other peoples mistakes, rather than your own.

I'm near the end of AFF training. Next jump is HopnPop from 3.5k. Appreciate any suggestions - think will be a bit scary because first time so low. Any advice appeciated. ________________________________________ Taking risk is part of living well - it's best to learn from other peoples mistakes, rather than your own.

This was the best site recommended for flat packing, except I couldnt read the instructions, coz they are in Intalian I think. Actually still didnt find the picks any better than actually being in the packing room for real. I hear the dialogue about Pro packing but coz im a student im expected as part of the training to get signed off for flat packing. I guess Ill move on to the Pro packing in time. My idea is to pay a good packer to train me properly. Im an adult educator so Im going to tell him how I want to be trained - which is: 1.Pack it while i watch at normal speed (Ill stand at his side, facing his way always) 2. Pack it slowly while I watch and tell me what you're doing as you do it. 3. repeat number 2. 4. let me do it while you watch and Ill tell you what im doing as I do it. (I can be corrected as I go) 5. Repeat number 4 until I seem to have got it. Note: If it's too much to take in break this cycle into segments untill each segment is achieved and then run the training cycle putting the segments together. So people if you find yourself showing others how to do it this is the way I recommend you do it...works for teaching any practical skill. ________________________________________ Taking risk is part of living well - it's best to learn from other peoples mistakes, rather than your own.

Anyone know on any flat pack instructional resources on line, preferably with pictures? I am an AFF student starting to learn to Flat Pack a student rig. I thought any resources on line could help. ________________________________________ Taking risk is part of living well - it's best to learn from other peoples mistakes, rather than your own.