Chris-Ottawa

Airplanes and car and anything motorized also have this really neat ability to apply more power or stop and reset, then try again if it's not working out quite right. Canopies...not so much. Based on the High performance car methodology, the key is that you would never drive the car near it's limits around the track. Sure you "steered" it, but you didn't "drive" it. With a canopy, there is no "slow mode", it's really fast and faster. I think canopy progression can be closely related to riding a bicycle -You started on training wheels (Student canopy) -You then got to go to a single speed or something similar, and occasionally have a nasty wipeout (Solo status with a forgiving canopy, 190 Sabre etc...) -Then you get a bike with more gears, shocks etc and start doing tricks and/or mountain biking. (First real performing canopy, Sabre2, Pilot in a smaller size) -Then you buy your first dirt bike (This would be the katana's/ Crossifres etc) -You trade the dirt bike for a Hayabusa (Velo, JVX etc) "When once you have tasted flight..."

Hey, I bought a pair of freefly pants from Vertical Suits, and have several friends who have them as well. It's funny that you mention about having the extra room in the "boys" area because that was my only problem with the pants. For some reason, most of the suits from Vertical Suits that I've seen have a fairly snug crotch/hip area. Mine are wearable, but uncomfortable. I had a hassle getting them in and left for a trip the day after I got them, after doing a bunch of jumps on them, I didn't feel right about returning them for adjustment. I did however add extra material to the butt to give me some freedom. In adding this material, I realized just how well these pants were made. Absolutely solid seams, and a HUGE pain in the ass to stitch apart. I recommend leaving a slight bit of extra space around your hips/crotch. Disclaimer: This was 2 years ago and I specifically ordered a "tight" pair of pants as I am very light and need speed. If you're ordering anything but tight, I think you'll be fine. "When once you have tasted flight..."

This is so weird...all this time I thought the customers paid for their tandems which includes some "profit" which could be used towards gear maintenance... Wow...I can't believe I've been stupid enough all along to pay for my own gear and my own jumps. Fuck... "When once you have tasted flight..."

Be very cautious...Ask yourself how much you value your hearing. I blew my ear drum last Christmas after a visit to Florida. I had pain for a few days while I was there, then when I got back home (flew), it got so much worse. I spent 3 days in excruciating pain before I went to the hospital (yes, I'm a dumbass). I spend 6 hours waiting in the waiting room because it wasn't life threatening, and fell asleep on the bench at 6am. I got woken up by water, or more accurately...puss pouring down my face. I wen to the washroom and found it was a nice mixture of blood and puss. I had blew my eardrum. By the time I got to see the doctor, the pain was gone and I could walk straight again. He said I may never get my hearing back if it doesn't heal correctly. I got about 90% my hearing back...after 6 or 8 weeks. Every time I jump now, I do have minor pain. Long story short, don't risk your ear...you have no idea how shitty it it to have no balance, get dizzy all the time etc... See a doctor, stop jumping... "When once you have tasted flight..."

I don't know anyone who's lost their pussy, but next time you take a picture, I recommend brushing off your pube(s) before posting it on a global forum...Hahah Was this really found is a reserve or is this some sort of a joke calling riggers from Hollister pussies? "When once you have tasted flight..."

So, did the original owner retract their copyright claim or am I missing something in the wording of that? I'm not the original owner if that's what you though... "When once you have tasted flight..."

Unfortunately that still doesn't change the fact that it's not my video and still falls under copyright laws... Sorry... "When once you have tasted flight..."

Same reason the last (my) youtube link came down so quickly...obviously someone doesn't want it up there. Doesn't change the fact that it's still out there... One on youtube...always on youtube... "When once you have tasted flight..."

You know...I've re-watched the video a few more times, and I think the scariest part isn't the fact that he did all that without a tertiary, but how carefree he was with the hook knife once the reserve was deployed. I'm not blaming him for that as any one of us would likely do the same, but holy jesus...note to self. In the video, he released the brakes on his RESERVE, with hook knife still in hand, coming millimetres from the rear riser of the reserve. If we only knew how close we were to the end.... *Clip is confirmed to be staged. Not sure if anyone else listened to the first few words while they're loading the plane, but the guy says: "The only thing that can go bad about this, is if John blacks out" "When once you have tasted flight..."

Daniel, upload it to FB and I'll grab it from you...and post it on my Youtube.. "When once you have tasted flight..."

I agree this all looks posed, nonetheless...a good reminder to carry a knife. Scary whether it was a stunt or not. I'm curious though, at the end, it shows the cut riser...would a hook knife really cut through the kevlar reinforcement as well? Or am I missing something? I'm guessing the possibility that the extra cable was a "backup plan" to get the riser released in the event that the knife wouldn't cut. Doesn't change the fact that he only had one canopy that he intended to use... "When once you have tasted flight..."

I challenge this theory...and let me tell you, when I take up a challenge I am always right (unless proved wrong by painfully horrific, yet satisfying video). Stupid cats... If the DZO won't let you test the "landing on feet" theory from the aircraft, I'd be pleasantly satisfied with a remotely ignited, av-gas filled fire pit, baited with heaps of cat nip. Wait for it...wait for it...NOW! Whoosh...MEOW!!!! Whoosh...Whoosh...silence. "When once you have tasted flight..."

You know...I realize you're joking, but... Everyone on here gets pissed when people downsize too quickly, then we see posts like yours making a joke of his perfectly reasonble downsize...Would it be better if he went to a 150? Can anyone make the right decision as per the skygod's rules? "When once you have tasted flight..."

Not to mention that there's no main in the tray allowing additional flexibility. I'm gonna try to upload something with a fully packed rig, and I'll record both scenarios. The yoke I pointed out earlier....that cannot be a custom rig. Odd though, mine is also a Mirage. I wonder if the articulation plays a role. Mine is fully articulated, can anyone do this on a non articulated rig, or more specifically a Mirage? "When once you have tasted flight..."

Using my custom fitted Mirage G4, I can get out of the rig via the shoulders as in the video posted above, as well as if I fold in half and slip out the ass area of the rig (This might happen if you leg straps slid to your knees during a sit, then you had opening shock). All this as stated, can be done from a fully tightened, custom fit (for me) rig. If anyone is interested, I can probably work up a quick video. It's really not that difficult. Add a 120mph wind and a few G's of a canopy deploying and it would happen in a second. *As an observation to the video posted...It looks like the neck area on that rig is very wide, maybe built for someone with very broad shoulders? Nonetheless, mine is not at all wide, and I can get out. "When once you have tasted flight..."

Better? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon_Skywalk "When once you have tasted flight..."

I have tried contacting Sangiro about 2 months ago, but I have never heard a response. I had an old account that used my main email address, but I cancelled that and created my current account. I'd like to have the old account abolished, and add the email address from that account changed to this one. I no longer monitor the email that this account is connected to, so when I "Watch" threads or get PM's, I never get the notification emails Can someone please help me? The email accounts are the same starting, but one is at hotmail and the other is at gmail. I only use the gmail address and want thta one connected to this account. Thanks "When once you have tasted flight..."

I'd love to know how fast I am landing, hence the thread. I suspect somewhere in the 30-40mph range. Anyone interested on guessing my speed based on these 2 landings? Or feel like providing constructive criticism on them? FYI...they are downwind with only a fairly light wind (

Perfect! Thanks for saving me the $100 "When once you have tasted flight..."

Hey, Has anyone seen or tried one of these Radar guns on swoopers? I read a review thta it picks up model airplanes up to 70 metres away, but I'm not sure what the radar signature of a human/canopy is. Anyone have ideas/recommendations? Thanks http://www.bushnell.com/products/other-products/speed-gun/101901/ "When once you have tasted flight..."

Hey, It might be wise to include when people started using Rear Risers to land. I'd say it's a common misconception that this is what you "should" be doing when you swoop. Adding rear risers into the mix changes EVERYTHING. You have a lot more to think about at the critical decision point and you need to understand when to bail, and when you can still bail. Practice this up high - A LOT. My progression: Double fronts...~5 jumps 45's: ~15 jumps 90's from about jump 100 to now (400), and about 99% of those are swooping landings on various sized canpies. I've JUST recently (~20 jumps) started adding in rear rsers on the jumps that feel right duringthe turn. One thing that I've learnt is never to "commit" to anything. For example: If you're going to add in rear risers...don't use the mentality that if that's what you said you're going to do, so you should do it...have that as an "option" should your turn be good up to that point. I think people hurt themselves when they commit to a swoop. Another good example is if you have a bad setup, say you're 90 feet lower than normal, do you do the same swoop, do you swoop at all? What do you do? I have no intend, nor need to go bigger on my turns. I'm getting PLENTY of swoop and I can't ace it every time so I don't move on. 90's are the building block. "When once you have tasted flight..."

Same here, my unit split open after about a year when I went to change the battery. I contacted L&B, they said to send it in, and I recieved a new Optima and spare batteries, as well as a "Protektor" silicone case for it...all FREE. Took about 2.5 weeks from the point it left my hands here in Canada. L&B is the shit! "When once you have tasted flight..."

I failed level one AFF as well. Don't worry about it, doesn't mean anything at all. Skydiving is a completely overwhelming experience for your body when you're new, it takes "Brain Lock" to a whole new level. Come back to the sport when you're ready, but never feel shy about stopping by any dropzone just to "hang out". Youll get the happy vibes fro just being there and talking to people. That should tide you over until the funds work to your favour. See you in the sky! "When once you have tasted flight..."

FYI...the 200 jump minimum for wingsuiting is an "experienced based" requirement, not solely a jump number requirement. Do you think doing 200 Hop and pops will prepare you for a wingsuit? Do you think never having done any RW will "benefit" you in doing wingsuits? The 200 jumps are there for you to have experienced a wide variety of scenarios before getting yourself tied into a wingsuit. And I say "tied" for a reason. But hey, who the hell cares right? No need to have any respect for safety oriented minimums in skydiving. As for cheap jumps...I heard Lodi does $5 hop and pops. FWIW, have you though about wingsuit BASE? There's honestly no minimums there. You could go out and buy a Super Mach 1, some BASE gear and jump until something happens. Enjoy! "When once you have tasted flight..."

Jump 17, Bought a Spectre 135 (and accompanying Javelin, PDR etc) Jump 31, Chopped a fellow jumpers Sabre2 150 Jump 32, Jumped the Spectre 135 "When once you have tasted flight..."