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probably a wings... but if you call discount dealers (who I won't mention here but advertise in the back of parachutist). you can get a vector III micron for $1050 ish (I rank up there with mirage as far as safety) ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

He may be only be taking up slack in the toggles but the rear risers are being pulled outwards by the action. That is the opinion of some of the "non rear riser" swoopers" anyway. I know on my canopy it is very sensitive on rears so I imagine not much deflection is required (during the proper part of the arc of course) to have an efficient swoop. I don't have enough experience to mess with my risers and risk a dynamic stall, so I just do the toggle thing, but I have seen Nathan Gilbert, Hans Paulsen and TJ Landgren get fantastic distance by properly applying rear risers. Seems like the main benifit is they flatten out glide but maintain speed for much longer distance since the drag of the tail being deflected by toggles may not be present. hmmmmm "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

Not that I know anything about rear riser landings...but if you see some people with their arms really far back in the toggles in an attempt to flatten the canopy.... this can have the effect of pulling the riser out slightly as in your picture of Rickster. I can see this phenomena on my canopy everytime I fly. bloo skies P.S. Rickster is definitely one of the best...but..you should have seen me swoop in Deland last week... J/K sort of "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

The video (how to bag a ZP canopy in 30 seconds is accurate). it is only a couple of steps differnt from poro pack...roll instead of s fold. I don't bother, but it seems to help if your canopy opens hard (sabre). "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

try and demo some Omegas and safires from Icarus (New Zealand). ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

Don't worry about a spectre being eliptical that is old school BS when concerning this canopy. They are very similar and very forgiving. The triathlon is a great all round canopy and so is a spectre. the specte is capable of being loaded a little more (I jumped one a 1.5 it was fun). I did 180 jumps on a tri at 1.3 It all depends on price and color, at your skill level they are extremely similar. good opening stable, versatile. Get whichever you find a good deal on, the person that said a new tri packs easier is right. the slightly sticky south african fabric is easy to get in the bag. You can do crew with both if you get so inclined and aerodyne can convert a tri to a CRW bag if you want. they are both good. also considering your weight you may want to demo a 190...good luck ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

uuuuhhhhh...... good job, mommy I'd have done it for you in a second....... "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

most don't know who he is. "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

Since when did traffic start mattering for you to do the "death spiral"? ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

90 carve followed by 90 that tends to be steep, sometimes hook. If I am high it is more carvey as it is easier for me to complete my turn smoothly. but usually the second 90 is more hookey I totally adjust my turns left or right based on obstacles and outs, I think I m close to ambivalent now though I think I am a little more accurate with a left. 900 + jumps VX97 (at about 2.15) I didn't skip any sizes either bloo skies ramon P.S. if a hard swoop is unwarranted or there is traffic I will get in the pattern and do a carving 90. I got no problems calling off my swoop, in favor of a straight in. "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

We might do that. r "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

Sorry I won't get to see you. my friend the pilot decided Florida. Maybe for X-mas I will get to meet you guys and gals. ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

If Eloy doesn't work out we are definitely flying somewhere...sebastian, West Palm beach...atlanta. hahahahahaha "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

We are trying, but the weather may not cooperate. We may fly to Colorodo for Thursday and Friday and come to Eloy for the weekend. We have not decided. I want to go to Eloy. ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

If we all moved in together we could act like everyone else was weird. "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

I can't go outside in my underwear when I am drunk to let my dog pee, before I pass out. ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

If it is Waterfowl shot (which is steel if it is cheap) It is much less dense and looses its velocity quickly and hunters dislike it. assuming you want a ball to have a certain weight which requires being packed totally full of 7.5 lead shot (maybe less full for lsmaller shot) Are you using bismuth shot (expensive, but probably not so for a ball)? ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

Hey buey, tell me what the deal is on Cuautla really quick. What is the altitude, do they jump on weekdays. We could possibly go there for Thanksgiving (my dad lives in DF right off of the Toluca road) If not I may go there next time I am in Mexico City. ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

shamless post hoing. looks like we're still coming even though the weather is "iffy" We'll be flying Erics plane in Thursday morning. peace ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

I believe it is $70 from the locals. Maybe Missy (Missy Nelson, SugarGliderz) will give you one for $56-65 under the table. If you are going to get some coaching get at least 2 (AZ want minumum 5) but you will usually learn somehting you are doing wrong on the first jump and then improve it on the second. Good luck ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

Seems like government ususally needs a good excuse to scare the populace to get what powers they want. Red scare..etc...WWII "shush.... report your neighbor if they seem strange we're locking japanese in to camps and investiaging everyone". It took Nixon getting booted from office after Kisinger and his bullshit to get us to fear government again.. Reagan actually declared the war on terrorism against Khadaffi, but we weren't really convinced and we all forgot about it. It has never been called off. hahahaha ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

Did not realize Bill von was such a HO. "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

Your preaching to the choir. I don't want people to downsize before they are ready, but if a skydiver asks a question on a forum I may answer it if I know the answer (I don't ever remember advocating anyone jump a cross brace). Maybe it would be better to answer their questions than have them experiment on their own. Maybe there is no guidance such as yours at their DZ to guide them. Some DZs have very little "canopy" guidance. Yes I have had a friend die in front of me last March, and I warned "staff" about what he was doing the day before and had a "pep" talk with him minutes before, and we were all saddened. I'm guessing an Espirit was an old Flight Concepts canopy if not a french one spelled "Esprit". I am not a god or a pilot nor do I go around insulting people that make me mad online. But I knew what a negative recover arc is and I have experienced it and I was sharing my knowledge with someone that asked. I know I can't change peoples minds by bitching and I know I am not a good example, but I do try and calmly explain to other jumpers what they are doing wrong and what can happen in the hopes that they might listen as opposed to blowing me off. bloo skies ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

c'mon man......it's Eloy... "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.

coolio "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce.