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If it aint broke don't fix it. I don't see where Merricks friend is coming from unless he is still sleeping with his parents. jumpervali

It looks like a really neat training aid, but it is a little expensive. Considering that every thing a person chooses to buy is a trade off for something else. 35,000 would buy... 1-3,000 square foot hanger. 4-tandem rigs 6-student rigs 1-182 jump plane 3,500-table dances choices, choices, choices, jumpervali

There should be a briefing before the loading takes place. We normally start putting it on around 10 MSL. You need to be on it by 15 MSL. The key is to not use a lot of energy up high. Lots of movement or energy output burns a lot of O2 in your body, just relax and enjoy the ride. jumpervali

With all the thought put into the tint with respect to landings, sunset loads, ect. Think about the need to have good eye contact with the other folks your jumping with. If there too tinted it's hard for others to read your eyes. Now it gets even more complex..... jumpervali

A replacement cutter can be installed by a rigger at your local loft. The voltage must still be above 6000. I'm not sure of the specs. as to how many fires a set of batteries can do before a required replacement is needed. hope that helps. jumpervali

When it gets real cold a wet suit works good. I've used one under my tony suit and got hot when it was 30 F* on the ground. I get cold easy and it's the best thing I've ever used. You should be able to find one down there. jumpervali

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The B.I.C. is not required for a B license. The B.I.C. is a basic instructors course/coaches course. It is independent of any licenses. It gives you the option to do coaching dives and (also teach parts of the fjc under the direct supervision of an instructor). Once you've got a B you may attend one. I recommend going to one if you're having one in your area. It is a good rating to get when the chance is available. One day you will want it and then you'll have to wait to find one. There is no time like the present. You'll need to contact uspa for your course package. jumpervali

If you were to have a wrap and the micro lines got around an unprotected leg it would cut to the bone. Also always have a hook knife when doing CRW to clear lines if needed. I still feel the only reason a person should be allowed a gun on a skydive is to keep people from trying to dock your canopy. Play nice! jumpervali

I've got 3 javelins (xrs,tj,j5) a vector (v2) a teardrop, and a strong tandem. That's a total of 6 rigs. My canopies range from two viper 105s to a s.e.t. 400. If I make back to back loads I've got one heck of a night of packing to look forward to. (step 4) Having had a spiritual awakening, I've taken a fearless and moral inventory and found I've got........6 rigs, 9 main canopies, 6 reserves jumpervali

Both riggers are on the mark. A 150 Sabre2 would be sweet, and you can get alot of fun jumps out of it for your skill level. Don't let ego get you under a canopy too advanced for your skills. Like they said both are good ones. Have fun! jumpervali

Ground poisoning is a terrible thing! jumpervali

1) What is the lowest you have intentionally exited an aircraft (i.e. no emergency, fallout etc)? 1800 ft. 2) What is the lowest you have gone WayLow intentionally (i.e. no loss of altitude awareness) ? 1400 ft. skydive....230ft. basejump 3) What is the most stupid/dangerous thing you have done in freefall? 3 point 3 way from 2100 ft opened at 1400 4) What is the closest you have come to killing yourself? hit an inflating canopy in freefall......ouch! 5) What gives you the biggest kick? instructing aff level 4 & 5's 6) How many times have you been grounded?.. 0 7) How long is the longest grounding.. 0 8) What do you get grounded for?.. 9) Any other comments………………….. All of the above harebrained stuff except base jumping was when I was at that dangerous age of 500 jumps.

It is truly sad when anyone is injured or killed skydiving. But the only way for any dropzone to stay at (0 injury/0 fatality) is to make 0 jumps. From the information I've viewed is seems all jumpers in Chicago were well past being students. Making their own choices in equipment and jumping conditions that were within their license limits. If we think about it all jumpers will have to admit that we are free agents and our choices and talents are what we must rely on to avoid injury/death in this sport. Location is just a medium for us to get altitude. Be at peace bros., now you are free to truly fly. jumpervali

The debate over rsl's have been going on as long as I've been jumping and before that. As a licensed jumper rsl is a choice, but the USPA mandates rsl's on student equipment period. The advice your getting about adding a rsl disconnection to your emergency procedures is WRONG. There are more saves made (for) students by rsl's than not. The rsl and aad is to be considered as backups only, so do your procedures as normal always. Things can happen to a young jumper that can cause serious problems if they break from their training. Temporal distortion, sensory overload, and improper procedures cause more injury or deaths than rsl's ever will. Young jumpers retraining students is very dangerous. The licensed jumper is more prepared (I hope) than the student to remain calm and focused in the event of making a more complex decision about their emergency procedure protocols. Think of it like a 17 year old giving advice to a 15 year old about how to drive. The need to clear a malfunctioning main is important, but below 1000 feet just deploying your reserve is what is taught to be proper procedure. Why? More fabric. Bottom line is until your off student status follow only your instructors information, and avoid clouding your mind with more advanced procedures. Glad to hear your OK! jumpervali sl/aff/tandem-i s&ta

I've got bicycle inner tube (about 3 inches) slipped over my front risers and sewn in place on my accuracy canopy. This has been an old trick for a lot of CREW dogs for years, and it works well. jumpervali

Most of the time I've seen AADs fire are on experienced jumpers. They tend to be the ones busy having fun, and running out of time. There is no reason for a young jumper (or anyother) to not be deploying at proper altitude due to trying to fix poor body position. If he was worried about his body position at the proper pull time (thinking his canopy would be foul) then his reserve would have been a malfunction too. I take it that it wasn't? An AAD is a good item to have, but don't rely on it to save you. pull pull at proper altitude pull at proper altitude, stable Don't let it shake you up, just pull when its time, go have fun! jumpervali

When I first started jumping all I wanted to do was escape the confines of the ground for even a brief moment. Now I've moved it to providing the resources for others to do it too. As a dzo and an instructor I can share it with anyone who shows a desire. Life is so great when you live in the moment, and still make plans for the future. jumpervali

Give the sky a big wet kiss, Gravity still loves you! jumpervali

Skydive Delmarva has an Otter and a King air....Great place too! jumpervali

Sorry I'm not including any math on this reply, but I have recently had a malfunction on mini risers. It was a sabre with bad line twist and violent spin. My javelin still has soft housings for the Teflon cables. All that was required was a single right hand only pull. It zipped right out, and I was spit out from under it like a watermelon seed. One thing I must say though is lube your cables at every reserve repack, and check for cracks in the laminate. Now as an instructor and S&TA no one should ever exit an airplane without. #1 the intention and confidence to cutaway a malfunction main and deploy their reserve. #2 the skill to calmly perform this task. be safe, have fun, look cool for the camera! jumpervali

Sounds like you need a airbath. Think of this as a 0 requirement dive just go fall flat and on heading.....D compress and look around. After that you need a new set of task. Do a level 6 tracking dive using only your legs to do your turns. You've got the basics during the AFF jumps now focus on keeping your learning going on the same curve for the next 10 jumps.....................coach jumps are good for this. It will keep you learning and give you some direction. SMILE in freefall it's fun too. jumpervali

When a guy wears socks that color he's goin'a get it in the butt. jumpervali

I always like icecream...the good stuff jumpervali

Put away the ugly pictures, it was her.