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  1. Plucky
    I agree with 174fps, my first rig was also a 1984 Vector (aquired about three years ago). I'd be more worried about the reserve in it (if any). Blue skies
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    QuoteOK.. if the rig is packed, it's cypress ready, and I was the rigger, then you get charged for a repack. So far there are no exeptions.reply] I took my new cypres and rig to the same rigger who packed my reserve last. He charged me a fiver (about $8 US ) to install it, as it was aleady cypres-ready (had one in previously). Blue skies, high dives (does anyone sayt hat anymore?)
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    airspeed = speed relative to the air. groundspeed = speed relative to the earth. your airspeed is measured because any wing (canopy or otherwise) needs a certain amount of air passing over it to give lift ... your canopy cares not what the ground is doing underneath it. therefore in my humble opinion, all other things being constant, your rate of descent shouldn't change if the wind speed changes. hope it makes sense - Citizen of the World -
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    Thanks a mil Erik! I feel a lot better about it now. - Citizen of the World -
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    thats another whole big debate on it's own ... ! search for 'triple riser' if you're interested. yes, it allows you to control the brakes with your arms more out to your sides. Some say it helps to give more 'feel' ... others say it flattens the canopy out more ... I like that I feel more 'attached' to the canopy, and not swinging so far behind it, and the hand positioning ... each to their own. - Citizen of the World -
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    Erik! How's it going man?! Thanks for that, it's the fact that the third riser is longer than the other two main ones that bothers me ... should it bunch up like that below the locking loop then? Thanks - Citizen of the World -
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    Hi I've read as much as I could find on this in here ... and asked a couple of instructors at the DZ, but nobody seems to know for sure exactly how to stow these things! It's from Chute Shop (SA) but it's hard to get documentation from them...any opinions? (see attached pics) Thanks!
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    Hi all I've recently bought a second-hand vortex II, but it was owned by an ex-competitor and has a flag embroidered on the shoulder (on the material that covers the shoulder D-ring and reserve riser attachment). I don't mind it too much, but would prefer to get rid of it ... any suggestions? Anything I should be careful of? Thanks a lot
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    Thanks a lot! Appreciate the clear description, Rob. Plucky
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    Hi I've been searching thru' the forums for info regarding how to pack the tri-risers/brakes on my rig (second hand), but have only learned that it takes "an extra minute" ... I tried what looked right and it's worked for the few packs I've done on it. I was since told by the local "skygod" (there's an opionated twit on every DZ who tells you you're wrong, but wont offer help) that they are packed wrong. Can anyone tell me how exactly these should be stowed or offer any advice at all? any help greatly appreciated ! Thanks :)
  12. Plucky
    There are three things you need to take into account, the speed of the action, determining the shutter speed, the depth-of-field you want (the distance behind and in front of the subject still in focus), determined by your aperture, and whether your camera will auto-focus on your subject. Autofocus is usually good on the EOS's though. To blur the background as much as possible, set the aperture on a low number (e.g. 4.5) or if you have a beautiful background you want in focus too, use a high aperture number (e.g. f 22) and the shutter speed will compensate for the different light levels. I would suggest a shutter speed of at least 250 - 500th, so make sure it's not too low, or you action will blur. Remember - a high aperture number requires a slower shutter, and vice versa. The action setting gives a high shutter speed, which will make the aperture setting lower, making the depth of focus less (i.e. blurred background). Hope this helps...