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5 invites PM your first and last name and email address if want one DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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I would agree if it was common. However there is a time and place. I have not held a student back yet, I have spent extra time. However as you state there are exceptions to the rule (your 78 year old senile man). I believe that other instructors need to realize that the time and person comes along so often. According to your own comment you are a crap instructor for "binning" that person. I don't believe this however. You simply found that time and person. The point to my rambling is do everything you can to help that person into the air on a solo, but realize once in a great while you will run into someone who is just better off doing a tandem. In my relatively low number of FJC students (few hundred) I have never held a student back nor had one back out in the door. for what its worth DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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Not everyone will get it. Even the best FJC instructor will run across a student that just doesn't pay enough attention (I.E. macho know it alls) or just aren't all "there" . Sometimes you just have to realize that the student is not ready (for whatever reason) to make an AFF skydive and take them on a tandem instead. But this is all my stupid opinion. I refuse to listen to a word I say, shoud you?
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Role reversals are normal during an eval dive. Yur CD will set the ground rules ahead of time, but PRECOURSE is really a huge help. Do not touch an evaluator past the knee/elbow, it is pretty much a guarantee roll over, unless of course he/she are already on their back :) Be aggressive. It is the most repeated statement in any course. During precourse, be over aggressive, find that point that the CD/Evaluator will give you an automatic unsat. Focus on your students hips to anticipate their movement. Act don't re-act. and of course ........Relax......... I will quit rambling now and let others throw in their two cents. And For what its worth this is in my experience in the several courses I have participated in as camera guy and/or evalutator. Peace, love, and potatoe chips DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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We will have flotation gear available to buy at Marco Island. We are also looking into the possibility of having just some CO2 cartridges available, so you can bring your own device and just have a cartridge available when you get there. Not sure if it can/will work that way or if it is even finacially worth it, but we are looking into that as well. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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EZ/Sigma DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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I have a few jumps on both the 350 and 389. I really enjoyed flying them. My DZ has had both Icarus and EZ canopies. My personal take (I only have about 600 tandems). The toggle pressure is a bit higher than the Icarus I have jumped (330,365,400) but the it flys great and has a great flare. Our DZ had demos in both sizes. We kept the second one we got and plan on buying more in the future. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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I have owned Infinity rigs since Jan. 2000. They are extremely comfortable, especially under canopy. I have never had a problem with a flap or riser cover open. I really like the reserve cover for reserve pin checks, easy to get a good check in, but still very secure. The rig is built solid. Customer service is awesome as is delivery time.
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I have talked to my DZO about this and he seemed willing to have some there for sale. Since that conversation I have found out about that CO2 thing and flights and I will talk to him about this. I will update you and our website about this info as soon as I can. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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Right click the clip you want slow. Click speed and set the new rate. Experiment with the rate to see exactly what you want. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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That is still TBD. The main concern is the fuel prices at the Marco Island Airport are VERY HIGH, but somewhere between 20-25 would be a good guess. They are trying for the lower prices if fuel prices allow. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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Yes a "B" license or equivelant is required. If you do not have your "B" license, what are you waiting for? For those of you who are "B" qualified and are just missing live water training, We will be conducting a water training in the Radisson Pool. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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Rodriguez Brothers Diamante Jewel Chica Caliente Memo Shaggio Bolas Jiveman A few others on the hopeful list There are a few other groups as well. This is gonna be awesome !!! DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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Per night. There are also alot of cheaper hotels in naples just across the bridge. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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B license required. sorry forgot to list that. It is now listed and will be included on the site update as well tomm. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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Marco Island Boogie Information I have received more details about the boogie. Hotel information, aircraft, and other things are listed. Sorry but to save me from typing more I just linked the post on here. However more info is sure to come and our website will be updated ASAP with all the information as well. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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Feb 10-13
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I am not ignoring your questions. I am waiting for the DZO to give me final details to post on the website. Once I have them I will post them here as well. (Hopefully by the end of Thursday) We have seen quite a bit of interest and look forward to seeing everyone on the beach. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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Optik with "Z" Bracket Here is an Optik with a "Z" Bracket. The top of the bracket was brought to the bottom of the D-Box. This setup has a Goldmember quickrelease and he uses a Canon Rebel 35mm DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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Feb 10-13, 2005 Whether you are looking to make 2 or 20 jumps come join us on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Norman Kent will be shooting stills and video of of our jumps. If you missed getting a Norman Kent photo of yourself during the World Freefall Convention, this is your chance as he will be available for anyone interested! Keep in mind Norman will not be charging for the jump just for any photos you wish to order!! Look for our ad in Parachutist More info coming soon @ Marco Island, FL Beach Boogie DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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First of all, I didn't know you got a rig. Congrats, you can bring beer to the Christmas party . I don't see a problem with a 210 fitting in a rig built for a 190. However the question comes to what was the rig built for. (Just to give you an example of larger mains in rigs, My orange Infinity has had a 170 in it before) Just curious, what kind of 7-cell are you looking at ? DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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I will post one ASAP. Sunday at the earliest though. My buddy has the Optik. I have a DaBomb. He will get me some photos Sunday. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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Bonehead no longer makes onoe. Wish they would. Had a buddy of mine make one for me for my DaBomb. Since he has made Z Brackets for Optiks and other helmets. Just asked him about making one for someone else on here asking the same thing you are. He said $50. He based this on Boneheads old price of $75. It is made of aluminium light and durable. He does a great job. If you are interested PM me for more info. I can also send you a picture of an Optik with on of his Brackets. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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I have on a couple occasions "assisted" the main out of the tray. I have also videod this a few times. We replaced all our p/c's with bigger ones and now we no longer have the problem. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com
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I had called Bonehead and asked this question. No they do not. I had a buddy who works with aluminium make a z bracket. Worked just as well as the first on I had. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com