mattjw916

sonofabitch! NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

That's exactly what I did when it happened to me, no gloves though, but I couldn't get my two fingers out regardless of how hard I pulled. Luckily there was plenty of wind that day so I didn't need much flare to make a safe landing. All I really thought about was making sure I kept the wing level over my head as I came in on approach... I am WAY more careful now when I reach for the toggles. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

Eloy, Eloy, Eloy... the tunnel should be done by then too! NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

Sorry I didn't address your comment earlier... I was busy jumping my "dangerous" canopy. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

That's a lame generalization... most SKYDIVERS are male so obviously most incidents will involve males. The ground doesn't discriminate and even experienced jumpers with conservative w/l can "hook it in." http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=1210549;page=1;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;mh=25; NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

[hijack] jheadley: OMGF, hey what's up man... it's Matt from bimmerforums... if you want me to have Hugo get you out of timeout let me know. Do you still have your 6-er? I love those things! [/hijack] NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

use the command line... NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

LOL, OMGHI2U!!! NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

Yes, i was aware of that, but i am not going to bet my life on it... anyone who thinks or leads anyone else to think that an RSL is a magic cure-all in a low cutaway situation is kidding themselves... a sentiment echoed by so many of my friends that I know scant few people that actually use one. Hard decks are there for a reason and in the case of a low pull you better make your mind up pretty fast to chop and not suck it down fighting with something that you CAN'T fix at 700ft that you should've chopped at 1500ft. Okay, enough thread hijacking by me... I think we are all just repeating things that have already been said in other threads now anyway. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

Sounds entertaining... I should be done with my move by then so hopefully I'll be in town in time for the festivities. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

I didn't say it WOULD happen I said it COULD happen. The concept of flying completely symmetrically with your feet into the relative wind after a cutaway is not guaranteed by any means, as every cutaway has a huge number of variables. You could just as easily be doing lateral cartwheels with your back to the earth staring at you reserve pilot chute between your legs. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

If you are having a spinning mal and you chop at 700-800 ft with an RSL your reserve will likely open into line twists (or worse) which you will have the rest of your life to try and kick out of... the trick is to not get into that kind of situation to begin with. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

Doing some tunnel will certainly help you get the feel back as well as build up an additional level of confidence, hence more relaxed in freefall, before getting back in the air. I wouldn't do more than 10 minutes or so and save my money for actually jumps, but hey... that's just me. Just don't neglect the canopy flight portion of the training... after all, that's what saves your life. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

Use the Red Bull as a decoy to keep the Go Fast safe. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

The real question is, which one are you most comfortable with? The main reason I own and would buy another Cypres versus other options is resale value. edit: typo NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

If you are planning to do a tandem (and all goes well): Some paperwork, followed by a video, some boredom, a few moments of sheer terror, 60 seconds of really loud wind, a sharp jerk as the canopy deploys, a pleasant ride under canopy, and finally a smooth landing. http://www.skydivingmovies.com has tons of videos of all the good, bad, and ugly of our sport.

nah, it's "bend over and grab your ankles!" NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

I don't own one, but I have borrowed a friend's on occasion and thought it felt comfortable and secure with good visibility. I liked the Factory Diver better though and in the end I bought a Mindwarp since I preferred the open face helmets. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

Now THAT was funny... I am suddenly compelled to make some cupcakes. yummmy... NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

Thanks again for the info...

I was having dinner with some of my friends, one of which is a true pro w/thousands of jumps and loads of ratings, and a topic similar to this came up and he said essentially that's a load of crap, and I am inclined to agree with him. What seems to be inevitable is that someone you know will be injured or go in. My personal rule that kept me alive in over a decade of racing motorcycles and cars (hardly ever the legal type if you know what I mean) is that never push yourself beyond a 7/10ths pace. That way, you always have "an out" and a margin of error to cover the unexpected. Sure, you'll have some close calls, but those extra 3/10ths will ensure you can sit around drinking a beer rather than lying there staring at the flourescent lights on the ceiling of your hospital room while you analyze it. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

Thanks, I just wanted a rough idea... it'll be a while (well a year or so at least) before I attempt a PRO rating. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

So what exactly is covered in all those special provisions? NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

I wasn't doubting the feasibility of a pressure sensitive detonator... I was referring to the fact that just because someone is wearing a Suunto, or equivalent, doesn't make them a potentially greater threat that would merit additional screening... Either way, it really doesn't matter to me. I travel with my rig all the time and generally end up getting extra time sucked out of my life for the sake of all the whuffo passengers out there since I had the audacity to carry my rig into the terminal. Hell, I even had to talk the screeners out of opening my main at the El Paso airport since the slider grommets were confusing them. (Which is why I always carry a spare pull-up cord when I travel with my rig). Basically additional screening for people just because they are wearing an altimeter watch makes about as much sense as the 2 stupid questions they used to ask at the gate that were promptly stopped after 9-11. Besides, it's not actually important if we are actually safe or not, just that we feel safe. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

that is so old-school NSCR-2376, SCR-15080