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I traveled to Jamaica Jan 23 thru 28 and carried my rig on the airplane. I carry the rig in a black duffle bag that’s big enough to stuff both the main and reserve if I was forced to unpack both of them (I believe I could still stuff in the overhead as well). I also only have my helmet, my logbook, cypress card (xray image), and TSA information/document downloaded from USPA website in the bag. I could pack my helmet (Z1) in checked luggage and I have before but I am always afraid of it getting crushed in transit – that’s just me. I also put any other documents (passport/tickets), my altimeter, MP3, and ditter in a different smaller bag (most airlines allow for 2 bags) and ensure that doesn’t go through the xray at the same time as the rig. I figure more wires and electronics will draw attention of the TSA inspector – no need to raise a flag if you don’t have to. I do ensure that my hook-knife is indeed packed in my checked luggage. Departed Chicago/Ohare thru DFW to Montego Bay. I was not questioned at all, nor did any TSA give the bag a seconded look and customs officials asked no pointed questions. For those interested, Skydive Jamaica is a must-do! I had an awesome time and I highly recommend this DZ.Returned Motego Bay thru Miami to Chicago/Ohare with the same result. I was not questioned at all, nor did any TSA give the bag a seconded look and customs officials asked no pointed questions. The biggest pain, obviously is, that you have to “carry” your rig through the airport. That’s the price for piece of mind. Bummer if you have to go from one end of the airport to the other to get to the right gates. I agree with those that feel carrying the rig on is the best course of action. Like skydiving, you should expect problems but with the proper precaution and preparedness you should not experience any issues. Happy Traveling and Big Bright Blue Skies!! Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

Someone just mentioned to me that a dropzone in Jamaica was Tandem-only and pretty much geared toward the cruise-ship crowd. That's not THIS DZ is it? More feedback please!! Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

I'm heading to Jamaica in a couple days. Are they still operating/open? Is it worth taking my gear? I haven't got a reply from info@skydive-jamaica.com Thanks for any info! Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

Hey BS&F I bet it was really difficult doing CrW under rounds. Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

Hi all, I was on a team that competed in the NPSL meet this last weekend at Skydive Twincities. After the meet and scores were posted, I saw the "handicap" also posted. I don't see anything posted (or can't find anything) on the NSL website explaining this or even referring to it. Can anyone tell me: What's the significance of this number and how is it computed? PS: Cheers! for Solly - Great Teacher - Great Coach! Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=B34B28E3-C75B-40DE-98C5-6F255942BD8C&t=c156&f=06/64&p=hotvideo_viralvideos&fg=>1=8816 Didn't know if this was posted. Pretty cool! Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

I like this song from Peter Gabriel & Afro Celt Sound Machine (...or something like that) It's on Adrenaline Rush DVD and the lyrics fit when they're freeflying head-down and making transitions to sit/stand etc. "When You're Falling" Every day, you crawl into the night a fallen angel, with your wings set alight when you hit the ground, everything turns to blue I can't get through the smoke, that's surrounding you 'cause when you're falling I can't tell which way is down and when you're screaming somehow I don't hear a sound and when you're seeing things then your feet dont touch the ground 'cause when you're falling I can't tell which way is down I can see through the clouds, I can walk right through the walls Hang me off the ceiling, but I can't take the fall should I cross the river, when I may get swept away out there on the water, you can still see me wave 'cause when you're falling I can't tell which way is down when you're falling I can't tell which way is down I can see all those things My feet don't touch the ground.. 'cause when you're falling I can't tell which way is down and when you're screaming somehow I don't hear a sound and when you're seeing things then your feet don't touch the ground 'cause when you're falling I can't tell which way is down and when you're screaming somehow I don't hear a sound Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

Yahoo news http://news.yahoo.com/ has This Week In Photos: Nov 10-16. Photo #12 is this guy on the Indian Air Force Skydiving team. My questions: Has anyone ever heard of this team? Are they any good? Have you seen them compete? Who's their coach? What other info....? Just curious. Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

Now here's something I can fully endorse! http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_323212551.html Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

oooooh good point. Hadn't thought of that. ...strap'er to the top? Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

Get the two-seater and throw your gear in the back! Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

[url]http://indystreetcar.com/index.php This should help shorten the time it takes to get to the DZ! What do you think? Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

This is what happens when people don't discard there steroids properly. Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

Is he brown? If so I suggest you name him "Yoo-Hoo" - like the drink - it's cute, plus EVERYONE turns around when you call his name. Although, if he gets lost in the neighborhood you'll look silly walking the streets calling his name. Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

That's way more math than I can handle right now... I agree (again from what I understand) that process happens faster so there is less loss of altitude. If I'm incorrect...does that mean that I lose just as much altitude on a "exit & deploy" going 120 mph as I would on a "exit & deploy" going 80 mph? Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

Greetings! I hope this is the best place to start this thread. Here goes... I was at the "Couch Freaks" Boogie this past weekend (Great Boogie! My 1st time there - yes, that's BEER!) and witnessed the 5 AAD fires/two outs. This Incident is being discussed in that forum but I've read through the entire thread and have not seen a posting as to "How To Properly Make A Successful Low-Altitude - High-Speed Pass Jump" Can someone please explain (attempt to explain) how to make this type of jump? From what I understand, the AC speed is increased so that when a jumper exits, at such a low altitude, and deploys the main - the main opens quicker than a Hop-N-Pop (~ 5K ft) subterminal opening exit. Yes, I have made a L.A.H.S.P. jump...from a cessna at about 2.5K. Fun & no issues (but curious to know & understand if I was flirting with disaster). I just thought a discussion on this topic (by those more experienced than me) would be good for many that might consider making a jump like this in the future. Thanks! PS: Those jumpers in the incident mentioned above are already being flamed for lack of Altitude Awareness (and thankfully those injured will eventually recover from their injurys) and making further bad descisions etc. etc. so I don't think that incident necessarily needs to be addressed here. So, one assumption is the jumper is Altitude Aware. Thanks again! Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

I'm going to "Couch Freaks" this year and curious if there will be any "Anvil Brothers" there. My whole 4-way team fits that criteria! [1.Be 200 pounds or greater, or an unusually fast faller.] NPSL Team "I Don't Know" - we'll be there Friday for the meet. Look us up! ....We'll be the ones flailing and running out of altitude before the time's up. Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert

Copped out and Googled it! http://www.batnet.com/mfwright/garnerin.html Hey Pictures even! I wonder who was flying camera? Wow, over 200 years old. Anvil Brother #70 "Dance like it hurts. Love like you need money. Work when people are watching." - Dogbert