Kirils
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Kudo's to you Lisa! My fiance' broke her leg on AFF #3 and after healing, broke her arm on AFF #9. We are both well aware of the courage and fortitude it takes to get back in full swing. You go girl! Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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I have seen sit-suits with the altimeter mounted in a pocket on the knee. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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Search the previous posts. This subject has been discussed quite a bit. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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Kudos to you for sticking with it!!! I had the same problem years ago as a student. It was solved by jumping with a different instructor. He docked with me face to face and had me arch harder and harder along with him. At the point I felt my body was about to fold in half, she let me go and surprise ! I was stable. A hard arch is the most important skill to develop at this point. Practice every day at home on the floor. The "Roman Chair" at a gym can help. And the best would be a trip to SkyVenture. Hang in there, you will be a great flyer one day soon! Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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Thanks! Now you are talkin' in my price range! Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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I know a "wing-over" as pendulum type manuver that swings you over the top of the canopy, kinda like a loop. It's accomplished by alternating toggles. Your path is like tracing a mobius strip. If the G force is high enough you will invert and not fall into the canopy. A fellow from my DZ did it with my HeatWave at a 1:1 loading. He went to the apex, the canopy collapsed and he fell off to one side of the bottom of the canopy. Luckily it cleared, but it was a very low pull. I personally haven't done it under canopy, but as a former pilot I would pull the nose high and use rudder to kick the plane over (like going into a spin) then neutralize with opposite rudder. It was like doing a cartwheel. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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The dealer said to wait till the canopy came before sending in the trade. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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Thanks. Could you recommend and other items of necessity to make this work? Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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Rain-X works well too. There are some antifog products for scuba divers that also work. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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OK, I'm really out of my league in this forum. I must confess total ignorance... I beg your patience. I have purchased an Nvertigo-X helmet, and my PC-9 is on the way. I am broke now and still have to hook the camera to the helmet. Paragear shows a "roll-cage" to hold the camera, but for another $200.00?? Ouch!! And a sight...another big ouch in the wallet! Is there a cheap way to mount this thing?? I had no idea it would get this costly. OH Great SkyGod of the camera, I humbly ask you to forgive my ignorance and thank you for any advice. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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cool...Did Wayne get a bridle extension with his chute? Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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I just received my Xaos-21 from Precision. These lines are freaky! I don't think angel hair pasta is that thin! The canopy is well made. I was disappointed that the hot pink I ordered looks more like purple and there were no instructions or any rigger info included, just an invoice and the canopy in a box. I will be flying it on Christmas day. Does anyone know if there is anything special I should know about this canopy? Good flying to you! Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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When my fiance' was looking at rigs earlier this year, she bought the Triathlon over the Omega. The Tri had a much better flare, and coming off student status safe landings were important. I did't jump the Omega, but have about 20 on her Tri. It's a good product. I personally would buy a Diablo over both of the others. The Diablo is a real performer and well worth taking the time to demo. REMEMBER: try before you buy! Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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My partner and I went to SkyVenture. It was the best money I think I've spent for training! We both had 40 min over 8 sessions. What am incredible tool to fine tune RW. It brought to my attention problems I never realized were there. (my flying was really sloppy). Down side: I don't think it's a great tool for freefly training. Head down was impossible and it was tough getting into a sit. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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You've had "25 partials"? Wow, that's just too many. There is a problem, no one should have that much trouble! No wonder you are skiddish at opening time! Get a qualified rigger to review your gear and packing technique. Skydiving is FUN and it appears you are getting cheated out of the enjoyment do you! Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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I don't know about the main flap, but the pop-top cost on my reflex was $35.00. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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I've heard 1 mal per 600 jumps is an average. But I've had 4 reserve rides in my first 200 jumps...go figure. Fine tune your packing techniques. Never be in a rush. Do gear check checks like your life depended on them (it does!) Think and fly responsibly. My friend has 2000+ jumps with no chops, and she owes it to a strict methodology. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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Wasn't there a company out there with a process to "renew" the anti -UV coating on an older canopy and reduce porosity? Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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Oh' Skymama you are showin' your age if you remember the Flintstones' and the Grand Puh-Ba. Do you remember the cheer? (grin) Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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Dude, where you from... I'm ready to move there! Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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Check out Coolidge Dangerous Dan is the man. Arizona Skydiving Coolidge EMail: mikemullins@arizonaskydiving.com Web Site: http://www.arizonaskydiving.com Blue skies! Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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try practicing toe touches. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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How do you psycho-pack using S-folds? I thought rolling up the canopy defined that pack job. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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For what it's worth.... I have purchased equipment from most all the big distributors. I keep going back to Roy at Rigs&Things (Paraservice). He's good on pricing BUT his service is the best. You buy stuff from Roy and have a problem with it, he will make it right. I wish the other companies had such personalized service. Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...
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Interesting.... I always had a concern that rotating the bag to a bridle high position might increase the chance of tension knots and bag lock (if you take big loops). Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...