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http://expertinterrogations.com/douglas-mannie-of-vasst/ If you're into live webcasts and interested in some training (free), pop in.

Sarcasm aside, perhaps this will help? There is no "absolute," definable pack volume. Line type, pressure (weight) and density altitudes contribute to pack volume. The container manufacturer sizes their main bags according to the construction/volume restraints of their rigs. In other words, it would be container manufacturers, not the canopy manufacturers that would have the best idea about what canopies their containers will hold Most manufacturers even go so far as to get canopies (a lot of PDs) and do pack volume tests on their pack trays. Lastlly.....pack volume is such a grey area, that even PIA still debates accurate ways of doing it, so much so, that one propopsal was to place the canopy in a cylinder, put a wooded disc on top, then add X amount of weight to it as a standard, the resulting volume would be the published volume. The X was the body weight of one of the members of the group. You can guess where that proposal got filed. It may be frustrating at times, but at the end of the day, I'm not sure how either party could make specific determinations about each possible rig/canopy combination. It does seem to me that the proximate information from both canopy and container manufacturers is close enough for most. I'd still check with an experienced rigger before making a purchase. One person I trained bought a Mirage based on the size she thought would work for multiple canopy sizes (downsizing was in her plan) and the container she was told would fit "A 135 to 170" was not only pregnant with the 169 in it, but it was so tight she had a couple PCIT's. It might take a bit of research (emails/phone calls) to best determine what is right for you.

let's keep the other thread going. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4464777;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread

Well written, timely, and spot-on. Hopefully all the 'wanna wear a camera" newcomers can grasp the importance of the commentary.

I believe the update from April 24th is the same.

I can't recall the woman that had the history book, but she was at both Pat Morehead's 80/80, and at the SOS event a few weeks ago. Apparently a guy 'gripped' a woman on a practice jump, and as a result, the women refused to participate in the jumps. I hope I've recalled that correctly.

But naked jumping is safer! No clothes are going to get in the way of your handles. Butt the grippers are a bit errr...personal? Side note, have you read the history of the world record naked jumps at Skydive Elsinore back in the day? "Grippers" kinda hosed the record.

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4481439#4481439

There is no BSR related to cameras, although some feel there should be.

No different than the PivotHead glasses (which do not work for skydiving, and neither do these). It's disheartening to see the "I need video for everything" generation willing to risk the safety of others for their own selfish purposes. It makes one wonder what other shortcuts they're willing to take without others being aware. I'm sure several people that downsized too soon couldn't really see the flaw in their decisions until it was too late to recognize their error.

Salt Lake City/SLC area. Some of the best snow on earth. 2 very nice dropzones within 30 minutes of downtown SLC. Terrific tunnel staff in Ogden. Both DZ's have great views and good staff. Moab within 3 hours of SLC (has a couple of small-ish DZ's there too). Provo, SLC, Ogden all have large lakes for boating, plus Colorado and Green rivers for rafting/whitewater. Snowboard in May, able to bike/boat in December, all within 3 hour drive.

http://esupport.sony.com/news/466 Support for 60p at full res Water/WB Beep control (audio for menus)

Built by Swann, it's as junky as junky comes, IMO. There are loads of crap cams out there; if the quality isn't important but price is, it's as good/bad as any of them.

I'll assume you were at Skydive Elsinore? Once the winds crossed 25mph, all loads were stood down anyway, and high winds/low jump number warnings were given over the PA system when winds went beyond AFF-allowable limits. It's good to follow those warnings and remove yourself from manifest. You would have been likely stood down anyway. The WS School stood down all afternoon, because the uppers were cranking at 65. This is a good time to hang out in the picnic area, talking to experienced jumpers about this n' that. Advice; Stand down. Grab an instructor at the school, ask his/her advice. Find me, Lob, Lelo; ask our advice. Stay well clear of buildings, packing area, plan on landing well out where there are no obstacles or features that could cause turbulence (the north fields are great, as they are just plain ole' 'flat.'

This. Stefan B. Steffen S, and John H. are about this size too. They also fly the hell out of their P1/P3 suits.

My best two suggestions for this one; completely uninstall. Reboot. Reinstall. Application should run fine on XP.

can you screenshot the error message/code? Are you running the latest build? http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/updates/vegasfamily

We have a couple set up this way here, and they work great. Even with two Otters, a Skyvan, and a Caravan running at the same time, or double jump runs, direction is rarely a problem. There is a skydiver whose company custom-prints blades, and you can get whatever you'd like.

Can you Gdoc a file to me? I'll see what I get out of it. I can also run an analytic software package to see what the file actually contains on a per-GOP basis.

Maybe. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_use_Workman's_Comp_if_you_work_under_a_1099_contract Two of the three DZ's I've worked at, WC is in the program.

Some DZ's have strong recommendations for staff jumping high performance canopies. From a Workman's Comp perspective, from a DZM perspective, there is no upside to allowing/encouraging people to jump high performance for work jumps. Most staff injuries occur during AFF or video jumps. One DZ where I was coaching, both main and reserve side had minor injuries due to very hot day, zero winds, small canopies. One broken wrist, the other a sprained ankle. DZ temporarily lost two employees that day. High risk, low reward for the DZO regarding HP canopies.

Mac or PC? Mac, use Disk Warrior/Disk Utilities to repair. See what shows up there. PC Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner. Choose Control Panel menu option. When control panel opens click on the Appearance and Personalization link. Under the Folder Options category, choose Show Hidden Files or Folders. Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended). Press the Apply button and then OK button. See what shows there. IMO, get those files off the card, copy to your computer, format the card. Cards should always be formatted before use, and formatted in-camera for best results.

http://www.ahappydeal.com/product-103581.html?gclid=CLed35OW57YCFQef4AodWFUANg For reading, general email...the 7" version is pretty good.

What are you opening them with? Have you allowed for hidden files? Was the card formatted with the camera, computer? Or were old files deleted? When you reinsert the card, do you get the ERR message, or just new file numbers? It's possible that the old files are simply hidden.

There is no aspect of driving a vehicle that would equate to shifting ocular focus while inhibiting peripheral vision. Perhaps if you equated it to trying to inspect a piece of dirt in your eye in the rearview mirror while driving.... Rearview mirror doesn't occlude a large part of the windshield, doesn't affect peripheral vision, and doesn't require the eye to refocus. All that, without managing the data acquisition/processing. While I completely agree with the blockage of peripheral vision, and that they shouldn't be used on flocks, your comparison is absurd. Last time I checked, the Recon didn't dig into your eye and occupy one or two hands to hold it there ("dig it out"). The comparison of looking at your radio or GPS in your car would be more accurate. Your eyes are removed from the road, you glance at the radio/gps screen, acquire the info you were after (time, speed, odometer, track, station etc), and you return your eyes to the road. Let's not make this Recon thing a personal vendetta to not see them in the wingsuit world. If someone goes on a jump and stares at it to improve their speed/glide etc....yeah, in that case, it's no different than "digging something out of your eye", or putting makeup on, or reading your cell phone. I still agree that the Recon seems like an inferior solution, but I do think it's very cool and would be useful for solo flights. I will almost certainly be buying a Flysight. Agreed, the concept of using two hands is a little absurd. That wasn't my intent. However... I'll continue to differ. Looking at a radio 24-30" away does not require refocus. Although the psuedo hud is focused for the eye, it does require refocus, and does have an impact on peripheral vision. All that, without considering the data comprehension/processing.