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  1. skydude2000
    http://www.cspa.ca/en/pim/PIM1.pdf My mistake, I was going by the CSPA PIMs, probably different from USPA, but here it is, anyway: "Parachutists shall not jump unless wearing shock-absorbing protective headwear throughout the freefall and parachute descent. At the discretion of DZ operators, 'D' CoP holders may choose not to wear protective headwear except while in the role of coach or instructor' Section 3.5 'No parachutist shall jump unless wearing suitable footwear' I realize now the OP is jumping in the US and I didn't check the USPA SIM, and that it is quite possibly different. Blues. PULL!! or DIE!!
  2. skydude2000
    Maybe this is obvious, I dunno. But you won't be able to do it COMPLETELY nude. I'm pretty sure a USPA 'D' license is required to jump without a helmet or suitable footwear. I'd look like a total fool jumping naked just with shoes and a helmet, but that's just me ;) PULL!! or DIE!!
  3. skydude2000
    Yes. Yes they are. PULL!! or DIE!!
  4. skydude2000
    Absolutely fantastic. That's excellent!! Congrats!! PULL!! or DIE!!
  5. skydude2000
    Check the gear reviews forum link at the top of this thread. Great info on all altimeters from way more experienced jumpers than me My instinct would be to recommend an analog, although I'm sure I might get flamed for that. I had a Galaxy, or a Galaxy II that was pretty friggin' durable, and always worked great. But I've recently upgraded to an L & B Altitrack. They're a pretty penny, but you get the best of both worlds. Analog for (for me) easy readability, and all the data logging and accuracy of a digital. But as always, check with your instructors before buying ANYTHING, or listening to goofballs like me from the interweb Best of luck!! PULL!! or DIE!!
  6. skydude2000
    I dunno if I agree with that. Line twists can be a big deal, depending on the situation/canopy. If the twists are high enough to distort the canopy, it can cause serious problems. I've had line twists on an Avatar-210 and a Sabre 190 where I was spinning so fast, I was seriously considering a cutaway. You're right though, on most student canopies, they're just a pain in the ass. PULL!! or DIE!!
  7. skydude2000
    Maybe some ant-acids or something an hour or two before, just to calm the stomach?? I dunno, worth a shot, I'd think. PULL!! or DIE!!
  8. skydude2000
    Where are all the women who volunteered for THAT study??? PULL!! or DIE!!
  9. skydude2000
    I've had #4 happen to me once. I was practicing style for my 'A' license, and my hand brushed the BOC in a back loop. Poof!!! Open canopy at 8,000'. I was damn lucky I didn't get in anyone's way. PULL!! or DIE!!
  10. skydude2000
    It depends on how hungry I am in the morning PULL!! or DIE!!
  11. skydude2000
    Nope. The question is as old as dirt, and I don't think it has an answer. It's like asking the square root of a million. No one knows PULL!! or DIE!!
  12. skydude2000
    I think working at a swim-up bar might get pretty gross after a while. All those drunk guys sitting on a stool all day drinking free booze; just pay attention to how many times you see them get up to go to the bathroom. EEEWWWWW. Depends on how the bar is set up though, I guess. If the pool is separate and you're someplace dry, it would be ok. PULL!! or DIE!!
  13. skydude2000
    That video scared the bejesus outta me. Did the guy go out & buy a lotto ticket after? Question though, would he not have been able to turn and track away? Or would there not have been sufficient time for that? Scary scary Sh*t. PULL!! or DIE!!
  14. skydude2000
    Hey Ralph, Keep at it!! The thrill alone should be worth it. I've been swimming like a madman for the last 3 years, and I think it's only helped my endurance and flexibility. Not to mention, it's easy on the joints. Stretching first thing in the morning really helps. Keep working at it, man. Fight the good fight!! PULL!! or DIE!!
  15. skydude2000
    Ok, I had pretty much the exact mal you're talking about, I think around 40 jumps ago. The left loop slipped through the cable (my bad) and the left riser released. It was actually pretty slow, and I was reasonably calm. I knew I couldn't land it, and I knew it would get messy and turn into a streamer if I didn't do something soon, so I chopped it. At the time I wasn't really paying attention to whether or what the RSL was doing, because I was too busy executing my EP's. I don't remember off the top of my head which side the RSL was on, but it didn't give me any trouble at all. Lesson learned. Check your F*in' gear, and if you don't know, ASK! PULL!! or DIE!!
  16. skydude2000
    I've never really thought about this scenario before, but when you teach the LOOK, for the cutaway, do they get taught to watch that the cables have cleared? I just wonder how likely it would be for them to look, peel, pull, look, pull. Without both cables having been pulled through the housing. When I had my mal, I could see the cables hanging out everywhere, before I went for silver. Or is this scenario not very likely? PULL!! or DIE!!
  17. skydude2000
    I think generally speaking, if you have to ask, then the answer is no. Fly safe :) PULL!! or DIE!!
  18. skydude2000
    Is this a bad idea mainly for video? And is the 200 jump rule intended for video as well? I ask because I think around 100 or so jumps, I went up with just a disposable still camera. I had it secured in a zipper pocket. I pulled high as the last one out, and just flew around taking some aerial shots of the DZ, the scenery, and myself under canopy. I asked my DZO about it, he asked me what I was planning to, and then just said 'Yeah, but don't fuck up. Maybe that was crazy. PULL!! or DIE!!
  19. skydude2000
    Ha ha 'You might feel a little pressure' 'Yeah, on the roof of my MOUTH!! GET IT OUT!!!' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N0w2rORwSc PULL!! or DIE!!
  20. skydude2000
    Maybe it's different in the States, but I did my entire progression through S/L. If he's switching to AFF they would only count for jump #'s I think, and the task requirements for canopy work as well as accuracy, as long as he had them signed off and can prove he has done them. I just don't think it's fair to say that S/L jumps shouldn't count towards the 'A' license, no matter what program you're doing now. PULL!! or DIE!!
  21. skydude2000
    Ok, I just have a hypothetical theory for this situation, would doing some sashay turns, to burn altitude, and still stay in the pattern, be a viable option here? Not anything too erratic, just enough to get where you want to be for your final approach? That way at least you're not confusing anyone with spirals, you're still flying reasonably predictably, and you're not breaking the pattern? You could also make any minor heading adjustments to allow for any change in wind direction. PULL!! or DIE!!
  22. skydude2000
    Good to know I saw the same thing you did :) Being a newbie and knowing any better, I'd replace them anyway I think. PULL!! or DIE!!
  23. skydude2000
    I'm just wondering, but would that be a concern at all with an emergency exit though? Obviously pulling, and getting out as quickly as possible is the #1 priority, but would exiting the aircraft in a stable pull position be important in that situation? PULL!! or DIE!!
  24. skydude2000
    I am SOOOOOOOO hung over. PULL!! or DIE!!
  25. skydude2000
    I think it depends on the situation. Hitting with the intent to do serious harm, no way. But play hitting is a bit different. I used to take a martial arts class where we were expected to spar with women frequently. That was uncomfortable at first, but when they start trying to knock your lights out, and then whine about contact when you give them a good shot back to let them know they don't get away with that shit, it seemed to get a lot easier. But outside of that environment, I've been taught it's not acceptable. PULL!! or DIE!!