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Indeed, half of a dock is the catch. A good dock can be screwed up by a bad catch, and a bad dock can be salvadged by a good catch. It's hell on gloves, but let the line slide up and down. The wing person will be able to fly the canopy, and be way high or way low and still be in control. When it's settled, then stick in your foot.
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When folks ask me how often skydivers die, I tell them "just once, like everybody else".
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The fabric was good enough to handle the first killer opening, so it must not be all that bad. As far as the isolated hard openings; a canopy does not open hard one time and soft the next for no reason. There is no magic in canopy deployments. It was you or your pack job.
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Testimonials on any web site will sell you. Why would they put up unflattering statements? It is a ten fold increase in complexity over pulling a ripcord. It may be 15 times better, or 5 times better. Do your own math, and make your decision. Have you ever cut away at 150 ft?
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I make risers, contact me if you like.
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The Racer Manual says (or did say) to use the instructions that came with the rig (the manual has a S/N that matches the rig). I do not have a Cypres, I jump a 15 year old Racer and I use a kevlar quick loop. Last week I was in a canopy wrap with a buddy and had his bridle line caught under my reserve cap. I believe that the kevlar loop kept my reserve from deploying into his main. I was able to hook knife his bridle, and everything worked out just fine. The spectra Cypres cord would have (could have) been severed. PS my pilot chute cap is very well seated.
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The hang-ups described have nothing to do with the rubber band supplier. Please stay on task with this thread.
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You are correct, many packers seem to think they are one step down from a certified rigger. I've met many packers that had less than 25 jumps! One thing that a rigger has is humility. Over-confidence has no place in our sport.
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Are there any con's to having colour coded lines?
CReWLL replied to Newbie's topic in Gear and Rigging
You can use Sharpie Markers on nylon tabs to color them. The degradation is insignificant (the bar tack that attaches the tab gives you about 50% reduction in strength). For that matter, you could mark the tail that extends past the bar tack. -
well if you don't have an RSL, you don't need a skyhook.
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You should use the Cypres, non-floating loop in the USA, if the Racer you are working on has a Cypres, or was mfg after that loop was approved. If you have a Racer w/o a Cypres, in the USA, any of the versions of sewn loops are approved - kevlar, spectra, or Type 2. If you are outside the USA, you may use the floating, Cypres loop suggested by Airtech.
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Frank just got 2 medals at the Nationals in CReW, he's your man.
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The Singer 269 is a very good machine, based on a 31-15. Adjustable width and length (limited by the throat plate), the stitch count and pattern are non-adjustable. You can get all kinds of cams for it, Box-X, bar-tack, straight-tack, boxes, etc.....
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You are also supposed to "look", well looking at 2 pads won't help. So what, just close your eyes and "try and remember". blue skies, black death. I like to have the odds in my favor. I also have in a closet, a Mirage that has the handles in revere position. It came that way and I jumpped it for 2000 jumps. I've had rigs the 'correct' way before and after that. I like to use all my senses when jumping; "feel" the opening shock, hear the wind, see my good canopy, see my emergency handles, hell, I even have heard people yelling at me to cut away.
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When you look down and see two pads, and start looking for which one has a yellow or red cable coming from it, instead of a silver cable, you WILL develop a preference. When it's time to use either of those devices, it's best to keep it simple.
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When you look down and see two pads, and start looking for which one has a yellow or red cable coming from it, instead of a silver cable, you WILL develop a preference. When it's time to use either of those devices, it's best to keep it simple.
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We've done just that on some drop tests, for the exact reason you mention. It does work, but the down sides are considerably more wear on the lines from whipping against themselves, plus more complex and longer line-stowing time.
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Existing State and National Records
CReWLL replied to gemini's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
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Any well-designed round canopy will NOT oscillate. The vent was put in to prevent oscillation. The vents could be made smaller when drive slots were added. (If you take a Phantom 24 and cover the vent it will indeed open hard. It is a lightweight canopy designed with a vent and drive slots). The proper calculations of fabric permeability combined with the geometric porosity of the canopy (which includes all openings; drive slots & vent) should give you a canopy that does not oscillate. By having too much venting, you will ensure a stable canopy, but you will increase the rate of descent. It is better to err on the side of a mild oscillation.
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Until you get hooked, say about 2 jumps. Borrow stuff as long as you can. " While we're on the subject, how far can you get in CReW without dropping a wad of cash on a more specialized canopy like a Lightning? "
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Z-Hill's DC3 was "40 Tango". Anget Orange sure did stink, but what was theat one that hauled shrimp during the week? Whew !!!