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Those listed are the ONLY vertical tunnels open to the public. there is one at fort bragg NC...but that's for those mil boys to play with.. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

Negative Ghost Rider, A quick look at the Cypres manual show's the following.... "CYPRES 1 works with a battery that is calculated to last for approx. two years or approx. 500 jumps. The battery is a high-energy density type, with long life, low self-discharge and has a long shelf life (approximately 3 years), as long as it is stored in a cool, dry location (below 68°F). It consists of two round cells, and does not contain heavy metals. Each battery which has been installed in CYPRES 1 has to be replaced after 2 years at the latest. In case that the rig or CYPRES 1 will be out of use the battery should be removed and disposed of after 2 years to prevent possible damage. The battery can be replaced by the user, however, the procedure is tricky and demands considerable attention to detail. The 2-year maximum period does not start until the battery is installed for the first time. After installing a battery that has been stored for more than 6 months, it is recommended that the CYPRES 1 be turned on and off 4 times in succession to “activate” the battery. " I hope this helps the original poster...I think it's important to prevent disinformation from being spread. also here is a better Cypres Site. it is Airtec's own... http://www.cypres.cc/Sites/englisch/Frameset01_engl.htm Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

You'd be wise to just pay for a new repack...I've seen some pretty scary stuff bought "used" with a "new" repack. If it was me or someone I knew there isn't a chance I'd jump it with out knowing the rigger personaly. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

Here's my wings...love the split tye dye look...

same as me...would of been pretty damn ugly...but I had faith in my skills and training. Cross wind would have been kind of out of the question due to other traffic and obsticles in the area...but it was in my thought process. I just knew I'd be able to do it anyway. faith in training!!!

just a little biased huh??? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

Well not really...I saved my self. just to prove that I could do all the things he has in his "before you downsize list". I hadn't flat turned to final at low heights. well I found my self out last(sucks being a freeflyer sometimes) on a loooonnnggg spot with some decent winds. I knew I could make it back but I'd be well below pattern height. well when I made it back I was sub 250ft...I know not very smart. downwinding the thing would of been pretty painfull at the windspeeds of 18-20mph. so I did a nice flat turn to final. ended up on final at about 50feet or maybe a tad less. just enough time to set up to flare...well what was left of my flare. since my toggles were down half way as it was I didn't have much punch in my flare but I didn't hurt my self which is good. it is nice to know that instead of freaking out...the fact that I practice flare turns, stalling my canopy and such on every single jump helped me to do what was right not what was instinct. training pays off...once again.

there will be a size to fit you for sure....just remember there is a difference between harness size and container size...

I'd like to know what happened at the cypres incident in perris a few years ago. tracking away and bang has a reserve over his head. never a word from ssk or airtec on that one... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

yep...it appears they have for the other misfire's.... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

I dont see what the issue is....your eyeballs and a back up altimeter is what you need. whether that is a visual altimeter or an audible is up to you. but you should rely on your eye's to tell you how high you are. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

Nope I've seen it done....you have a grate of small barrs over the end of the vaccum so the material isn't sucked in. you use it after you have flaked and straigthened your lines, pulled the tail up and around the nose, and lay it on the ground when you have your triangle. you stick the vacuum in at the point you have ths slider and tail wrap...suck your air out.....then...take vacuum out....proceed to fold under and do your Sfolds then into the bag...does that describe it well enough. a plane old shop vac does the trick. doesn't need to be too big or powerfull at all. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

I've packed for my self all of my jumps except the first 20 and 1 packjob about a year after that.....I do my own packing for my own gear. just makes me happier.....

Thanks for the info guys...let me know how the skydive goes with it... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

correct me if I am wrong...but this was a mandatory changed into an optional SB... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

are you able to get a wide angle for that thing? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

I'm with you on that one.....

Depends who you ask....but they will tell you it's "there's".....so what ever that's worth...but they did copy the nitro/nitron with license of course. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

are you asking how to commit insurance fraud?? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

It is like a sabre 2....mildly eliptical. more tapered. both canopies are similar. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

That's me....

bump....I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEEE HAAAAAA....it's gonna rock and then some. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

Emily quite making suits about two years ago....very sad...I love my jump bubble. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

these symptoms can also happen from endorphine release/anxiety from the jump...chest pain followed by passing out...it happens often enough that I have seen a couple sleepers come in for a landing out front....fun to watch em crash in.

Exactly... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....