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Do I get a finder's fee? Jerry
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if no regulation how often would you repack your reserve
JerryBaumchen replied to bodypilot90's topic in Gear and Rigging
For my own gear I would easily go 18 + months; I once went 2 1/2 yrs but it was a round canopy and it was mine. For most folks, I would vote for one year. And then maybe an outside inspection at six months; some people do not take care of their gear. Some others do not know how to take care of their gear. Jerry -
Hi cissco, Since it is a RW PC it probably has the Crown Lines that went through a piece of tubular nylon. As I recall (and the old memory is not perfect), they were then all stitched together (lots of stitching) to hold them in place. Then the tubular was folded over forming an 'eye' that then had a small confluence wrap. I would think that a well-equipped rigger could make you a set. Just remember that the length needs to be such that they are slightly slack when the canopy is inflated. HTH, Jerry
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Hi Sparky, I've spent a good part of my life in test labs and this problem is constant. That is what I am trying to get my hands around; how to eliminate the variables so that the real problems on why there is a variation can be determined. Otherwise, sizing a container to match a canopy is nothing more than a shot in the dark. Jerry
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Thanks Terry
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Hi nitrochute, A little trivia about the '66 US Team. Because the '64 World Meet was held in West Germany, the '66 World Meet was held in East Germany. The USA did not recognize East Germany as a seperate country. Therefore, the '66 US Team boycotted the World Meet that year and only jumped somewhere else in Europe; at the Adriatic Cup I think. Jerry
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Hi Pop, I remember someone wrote a letter to Cameron/SKYDIVER wondering about packing a PC in a bag. He answered that if you live in Florida, you'll pack it in a bag. If you live anywhere else, you'll pack it in a sleeve. Ya gotta love it, Jerry
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Hi Terry, I want to pick your brain a little. I accept that two sample canopies of the same brand, model & size can vary by 10%. Therefore, given that) I ask you, if the same sample canopy is measured a number of times (three or more times) with the 'official' tube-device, will the volume number come up the same? Or will they vary? If they vary, any idea on how much might they vary? Try to think seperately for mains and/or reserves. Or is the problem really only when more than one sample of the canopy is measured? I am just trying to get some handle on just what is causing this volumetric variation; particularly with reserves. I.e., is it a problem with a variation in the construction/mfg of the canopy or is it a problem with the measuring methods? There are no wrong answers to these questions. Thanks, Jerry
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Hi yarpos, When discussing PC sleeves vs X-BO sleeves it is important (IMO) to remember just which type of sleeve(s) are being discussed. The original PC sleeve was much longer than a X-BO sleeve because the PC sleeve did not stow the crown lines, they were left fully extended inside the sleeve. All X-BO sleeves had the crown lines stowed just above the canopy. This results in a much shorter sleeve. Quite some time later, the 'short' PC sleeve came out. But by then most folks had just switched to a X-BO sleeve; and once again, Pioneer was way behind on their marketing. Pioneer (IMO) never really tried to understand the skydiving/skydiver market. Jerry
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Hi Ripcord4, I would think that the X-BO would work OK with a PC sleeve. I put a X-BO sleeve on my PC and all was well. I do believe that the cotton was just for chafing. Jerry
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Hi Pablito, First, please understand that this is not an attack on you or the SkyHook. While I have both positive & negative concerns about the SkyHook, I hope that they do not influence this question. Since the SkyHook pulls the reserve bridle at some point below the reserve pilot chute, is the placement of the SkyHook hook such that it is impossible for the reserve pilot chute to do as you stated regarding two pilot chutes? Just a request for information. Thanks, Jerry
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Hi Kevin, Yup, that photo looks just like Mayfield's TradeWinds Beech mod. Jerry
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CSPA and where it is valid
JerryBaumchen replied to Chris-Ottawa's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Hi Chris, A little OT but curious, is CanPara still around? It was a jump magazine put out by CSPA. I was on the cover (with two other guys) back sometime in '71. Jerry -
Hi slug, He name is Ted Mayfield. Jerry
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No Siree Bobber, Mr. Sparky, That bird was a mod'd D-18; the only one like it I have ever heard of/seen. The last I knew of it, it was ferried to the LA-area to a new owner. You might just look for it now that you have time on your hands. Jerry
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Hi Sparky, The dz at Sheridan, OR had a TradeWinds. It was a tri-gear with a single vertical fin & rubber. Jerry
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Hi Bob, It may not work here either; IIRC, the Fair Trade Laws went out with the Ford Aministration. My memory is that Levi Strauss Company tried to make retailers hold to the 'retail' price but got nowhere. We'll see what happens, Jerry
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Hi Sparky, As you well know, I do go back awhile; however, not THAT far back. Anyone here from Tucson that can go bug him? Jerry
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Hi Terry, This 'military rig' thing goes back to '65 when I first became a rigger. I spent a fair amount of time reading virtually anything & everything I could get my hands on. Military rigs (actually, the whole of DoD) do not come under any control of the Dept. of Transportation (FAA being in that dep't.). It's that whole thing about national security, etc. We wouldn't want some GS-5 stopping the F-15's from rolling would we? So when they (military surplus gear) get put into the 'sport environment' they become somewhat of a 'vague' item, IMO. Many FAA documents refer to some military type designation, etc. as being OK to use/mix/match in sport/emergency parachutes. Again, this is where (IMO) things get vague. Just some thoughts of mine, Jerry
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Hi Mark, Yes, you are; you're just not in it. I can tell from your write-ups that you are ON it. Keep the + attitude, it will take you far. Jerry
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Hi caspar, First, do not stop pondering new things/ideas. As has been mentioned, this is how new things get developed. Second, IMO your system is simply too complicated when not necessary (not a complaint against you, just my thoughts). I'm a 'keep it simple' kind of guy; i.e., the Catapult. Again, keep that mind going. Jerry
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Hi Terry, Not to argue, but how did you reach this conclusion/opinion? The whole concept of 'major alteration' of a military surplus rig is vague. Jerry
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Hi Nitro, Yes. Jerry
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Hi Thrunderbow, Contact the Relative Workshop; they sometimes have old, unairworthy rigs. I understand that they will donate them for a good cause. Remember: 'I understand. . .' Jerry
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Hi Beezy, I, at first, read his post as I think you are doing. I think (?) what he is saying is: The consumer (Joe Jumper) should deal with the dealer (Dealer Diver). They (Dealer Diver) should be dealing with PD . . . Does that make sense now? I hope it does & I hope I got what he was saying/posting. If not, I apologize. Jerry