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Report sheds light on Irish Catholic sex abuse - Dublin archbishop questions whether leaders are protecting children "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

A light handle (such as PVC tubing) with multiple attachment points is also recommended. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

Yeah, when it comes to wingsuiting I often read his manuals and posts or watch his videos if I have a question. I'm working on a machine that will allow me to switch lives with him ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

For a second I thought I was a freak but I take off my wingsuit to go tracking. However, I deploy in a full track so ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

Well, if we're discussing the deployment bag rising above the bridle and or pilot chute than I don't think discussing grabbing more than the handle is out of order (I was actually thinking of a poorly packed pilot chute in which the excess bridle is folded into the pilot chute in such a way that it becomes constrained) ... Edit: Another question, when your pilot chute gets caught in your burble do you attempt to collapse your wings and shake it like a Polaroid picture before going head down? "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

It's also possible that an individual could constrain the bridle in the pilot chute causing the pin to be pulled when the pilot chute is extracted ... PS: While I understand you have a large burble (due to your large wings) I'm wondering why (shape of your wings, deploying in full flight, weak throw, etc...) your pilot chute is getting caught in your burble so often. Also, do you believe it's better to use a bridle longer than 9' instead of using a bridle that is 9' and a larger pilot chute? "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

It's possible to begin before the recommended minimum but it requires focused preparation or else your performance (and safety) will likely be meager. PS: Even with focused preparation not everyone will be ready by the recommended minimum. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

By drug pushers I assume you're referring to pharmaceutical companies ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

This. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

Church recasting the most famous victim of its Inquisition as a man of faith I wonder which current heretics the Catholic church will later consider patrons of faith ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

It appears that you still haven't learned how to use the search tool ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

This is not my theory and I am not talking about a horseshoe mal, I am talking about a potential draw back to dynamic corners vs opened or cut corners. The linked article references the importance of friction staging which is relevant to the original topic. I am guessing its cold where you are right now Wouldn't using friction to stage your deployment be a bad idea ... after all, wouldn't the point(s) of friction change based on the overall fit of the canopy in the deployment bag and the fit of the harness/container on the individual thus resulting in unintended point(s) of friction would could lead to malfunctions? "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

Give Polly a cracker...... And then please tell me how this relates to an understanding of the pope thinking that gays are damaging humanity.... So far you've only provided arguments against pedophiles. Actually he has provided arguments against pedophiles and members of the Catholic church who allowed pedophiles to repeat their behavior without justice ... PS: Does anyone else see the irony in ... He is right, the evil people (pedophiles and members of the Catholic church who allowed pedophiles to repeat their behavior without justice) are disguising themselves as good (the Catholic church) in order to hide the evil things (pedophilia and abating justice) they do. The question is, how much of the Catholic church? I (along with others) think it's too much ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

You think he looks like Mr. T? I think he looks like Yoda ... Edit: Maybe he is Mr. T Yoda! "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

Yes and this is one of those things that is hard to describe over the internet, let alone in person. If you picture a deployment from pitch through a fully inflated canopy you will notice that the PC and bridle are always above the remaining components of the system. PC/bridle pulls the pin which opens the container, the D bag rotates as the bridle exerts tension on it (this is where the friction staging comes in). The D bag is extracted from the main pack tray and the 12-18" of lines and risers are tensioned as the jumpers starts to transition from a horizontal to an upright position as the remaining stowed lines are pulled free and the canopy is extracted from the D bag. What can happen when there is no friction staging on the D bag is that the normal sequence is disrupted and one or a few things can happen simultaneously out of sequence ,which causes deployment problems. When the D bag immediately comes free simultaneously as the pin is pulled it can accelerate and as stated, rise above or even with the PC/bridle. This can lead to the canopy deploying out of the d bag before there is proper tension on the risers, entangle on itself and in all cases cause undesirable openings. Which is what I believe Skwrl is describing about his openings in post #2. The reason the dynamic corners work on base rigs without these issues is due to there being no D bag attached to the system, it is also the reason why there is a distinct difference between a base opening and a skydiving opening. I'm still missing something ... what would cause the pilot chute to deflate or the bridle to collapse after the pin is pulled allowing the deployment bag to rise above either? "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7796663.stm Yes, I'm sure that in the current global climate, it is gay people who will lead to the destruction of humanity. I love it when the Vatican shows just how ridiculous they really are. What about saving children from pedophiles ... PS: They aren't ridiculous, they're the Galactic Empire! "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

Am I missing something? The pilot chute will be inflated and the bridle will be extracted before the pin is pulled (unless you have a horseshoe malfunction) ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

It appears that you still haven't learned how to use the search tool ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

Don't forget about all the money the FBI and CIA have and are spending in other countries to fight the War on Drugs ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

You're correct about the lengths. The modifications are longer bridle (from pin to larkshead), dynamic (cut) corners, and packing grommet (on deployment bag) to pin (or BOC). PS: To the original poster, was this not covered in your first flight course? Regardless, these are all covered in Phoenix-Fly User Manuals and you should be able to deduce why on your own ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

No, I don't skydive or rock climb for booty ... I do them because I enjoy them. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

That's your opinion ... I would consider the War on Drugs to be the biggest waste of taxpayer money in the last 30 years. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

Some of the money is here. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

Really? I recently had a conversation with a Marine who is between tours who stated the opposite ... I understand there's a very strong level of support for the shoe thrower. Maybe your marine selectively talked to people who liked him. Did you have a conversation with the shoe thrower or any of the supporters? I doubt it ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

Really? I recently had a conversation with a Marine who is between tours who stated the opposite ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch