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  1. dgw
    That's really interesting. I don't know davelepka, chuckakers or diablopilot (who seem to be on the ASSHOLES list), I've never even jumped in their country. But having been jumping for a few years, and been on dropzone.com quite a lot longer than I've been jumping, I have a very short list of people whose posts deserve attention and (your word) respect because they have a strong tendency towards good advice, and an obvious, long-term commitment to keeping other jumpers alive. All three of those ASSHOLES are on that very short list. Just something for you to think about, whoever you are. [edit: It's entirely possible I Have Been Trolled. But unlikely as it is, it's also entirely possible you're serious. If you are, think harder. Also, skydive more, it'll make people's tone on forums seem pretty irrelevant.] Same here. I post little, but these three gents consistently offer sound advice, which I greatly appreciate.
  2. dgw
    I have a V348 with a Sabre 2 170 and a PD 160. Not a problem to pack.
  3. dgw
    I use Adidas Climacool Elevation sunglasses (with a very light tint), with a prescription insert. (I'm about -7 in each eye) They work pretty well, although the inserts do fog a little, although not so much as to be a problem. I also use them with the 'arms' they come with and a strap I bought seperately. I wasn't keen on the elastic strap they come with.
  4. dgw
    Here it is. Link at the bottom of the page: http://www.pointzero.co.uk/workshop.htm
  5. dgw
    Excellent. I could not agree more.
  6. dgw
    Ireland would have been a lot better off today if the Nation had not been oppressed by english for a millenium. I am glad you are gone. Slan.
  7. dgw
    I was chatting with a guy this evening who had his Tony sent back for an alteration. He got it from the UK to the States and back in 10 days.
  8. dgw
    The document is attached in case you do not have it. Except it is now PS70101 since PIA took over the specs. Notice that the specs say "reversible". This means you can thread your chest strap equivalent to the 1 inch wide chest strap in the picture. (This always extends the thread quite a few posts!) Well, it appears you have introduced a permanent modification to my rig I have a Teardrop Superfly container, with a narrow chest strap. It comes without a dog leg on the end of the chest strap. I had one put on. I tried the technique shown in your photos, and it worked, just like I thought it would. However, for the life of me, I cannot unthread it. Not too sure about the 'reversibleness' of the practicalities. I've never had a problem unthreading it on the 'right' side. Interesting post.
  9. dgw
    My thoughts. If you are too high on final, you are landing far away, compared to other competent parachutists, from the 'target'. If you are far away from the 'target', S turns are unlikely to compromise the pattern for parachutists heading to the 'target'. If you S turn to try and reach the target, because you are too high, you inconvenience parachutists behind you.
  10. dgw
    +1 Great for building up wrist strength. However, you might consider checking with your physio if the exercise is appropriate for your injury. You probably don't want to make it worse..
  11. dgw
    ..which became the EU.. These adaptors are used on Performance Variable Firebird rigs.
  12. dgw
    Random thought. Can the Accuracy Trick be used to (self) evaluate tracking efficiency? (Efficiency is defined as the flatter the better) I'm barely competent to use the 'Trick' under canopy, but I find it much easier when the landing point is a long way away. In principle, the 'Trick' should apply in a track (or any mode of flight). Has anybody tried to use it for feedback in a track?
  13. dgw
    Eye glasses have (for myopia) concave lenses, which increase the apparent field of view, and goes some way to reducing losses in peripheral vision. That said, I'd rather have 20/20 vision..
  14. dgw
    Very interesting. He made a comment that he could see no problems that needed solving (about parachute systems). Does that mean that parachute gear is now 'perfect'?
  15. dgw
    Dude, I jump a TSE Superfly, which has a narrow chest strap which comes without a 'dogleg' at the end. I got my rigger to sew one on. Gives me a bit of extra piece of mind!
  16. dgw
    ...., and regaining the respect of the rest of the world for the United states of america. Amen. From an international perspective, Obama is huge and welcome relief. When Bush got re-elected, nobody I have ever met in the UK/Ireland could understand it. Why? I, and everybody I have met in the UK/Ireland, thinks Obama is amazing. Of course, this is set against the backdrop of dubya...
  17. dgw
    The 'RSL Retrofit' .pdf shows the proper fitment of the RSL. Not quite as good as a picture... http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=335&Itemid=240
  18. dgw
    From the Teardrop Superfly manual: "WORKING When the cutaway procedure is activated the main risers separate from the harness which then invokes the lanyard, as the risers go away from the harness it puts pressure on the ripcord cable and this then pulls the reserve ripcord pin. The reserve ripcord handle stays in the reserve ripcord pocket at all times, this allows the jumper to continue the cutaway and reserve pull procedure. The ripcord will not hit you in the face." (my emphasis)
  19. dgw
    Chief, You showed real heroism in that video. Once you twigged that there was a problem, you bailed instantly. Kudos. (Don't do it again though..)
  20. dgw
    I too have been 'cked over by the spell checker. Thanks very much for the information. I've learned some really interesting stuff in this thread. (And I thought I knew it all.. (joke))
  21. dgw
    Thanks mate. Very informative.
  22. dgw
    Yeah. That looks about right, even though I don't appreciate the subtlties. Thanks Dude. The manual, with the diagrams, is here: http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=244&Itemid=240 Lots of other manuals as well...
  23. dgw
    Of course. What I am curious about is the transition between the flat pack vs the PRO pack methodology for reserves. When did it happen, why did it happen. That sort of information.
  24. dgw
    I've just been reading the manual for the Swift reserve, and it gives detailed instructions on how to pack it. I was surprised to see that instructions outline a flat packing technique, rather than a PRO packing technique. The Swift is an old design. I was under the impression that currently (modern?) reserves are packed in the 'Proper Ram-Air Orientation'. Anybody got a historic point of view on how square reserves have been packed?
  25. dgw
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/northamptonshire/2989478.stm