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I would challenge that the effect of the PC drag is dependent upon the acreage of nylon above you. I think its probably more dependent on the canopy's flight characteristics, wing loading, and style of pilot input. "Parachutes de France sold a kill-line pc with a retractable pin a few years ago, but not anymore." I have a similarly designed Precision kill line PC that came with my old Monarch (now retired to service as a play mat), I keep it as a spare as its fitted with a pipe handle, I don't really like it. The pin is attached to the kill line, when cocked the pin is contained within the same chanel as the kill line. As you cock it, the pin is quided out of a gap in the bridle by some bar tacks. When its cocked the pin sticks out, with the 'eye' still within the bridle. As you say, its impossible to pack an uncocked PC of this design, well possible, but you have to leave a pull up or packing tool in the closing loop. The Precision PC is called a "LifeLine Pilot Chute", no details on their site though. Google failed as well. The reason I don't like it is because the bridle / pin assembly seems quite stiff. On a conventional design PC, the pin is attached via a small piece of tape, which gives the bridle a fair amount of flexibility, and room to "wiggle" without unseating the pin. If the main cover were to get knocked during a funnel , or some other chaotic event , there is a slightly higher probability that the pin could be knocked out of the closing loop. This would lead to an open container and its associated drama. Apart from those misgivings, I think it was step in the right direction to defeating Darwin.

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag Hans, -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

"Remember, too, that what you may define as "lefty" might differ widely from what someone else defines as "lefty." " Hmmm, good point Wendy. Might I also add that Dubya's favourite Limey, our very own Tony Blair and his Labour Party, represent the 'Lefties' over here. The opposition Conservative Party represent the right. There are, of course, other minority parties at the extreme ends of the political spectrum, our Liberal Party along with other squashed varmints occupy the middle of the road. AggieDave you and I have differing opinions over the method of achieving regime change in Iraq , however, I agree with you 100% on the application of whoop ass in this case. I'll even hold your hat for you to save it getting bent. The parents and these kids themselves have enough to worry about with their loved ones serving abroad, without having to deal this sort of headf&*k. Can you imagine the furore if a right wing teacher was ostracising muslim kids? -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Dear Sunshine, I am becoming increasingly concerned about the future moral welfare of my son, Calum. I am very worried that he will be drawn from his true path in life by whuffoe hoes, and painted ground bound floozies. How can I ensure that he meets a nice sky chick who will not deter him with thoughts of becoming a slave to the Czars of fashion, soccer, golf, croquet and other instruments of demonic distraction? Perhaps excluding the 'bairn' from the source of such temptation would help? I understand that Skybytch once considered a life in a convent. Perhaps the same convent run, I understand, by the Sisters of Virtuous Vertical Velocity may be prepared to take Calum under their ..errr…wings? As you can see by the attached he is a handsome prize, and could easily fall prey to a heinous whuffoe harridan. I understand you are very busy dispensing advice to the needy, and that these are difficult and dark times, however I am genuinely concerned about the future of the wee fella, and would appreciate your womanly wisdom. Thank you in advance Nac. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Hmmm, now at home looking at my 80's choonz.... Road trip... EVERYTHING by Stevie Ray vaughn, but if you are stuck for time...:- Voodoo Chile Little Wing (Handrix versions work fine also) Texas Flood Crossfire Pride and Joy you get the picture.... Thin Lizzy:- The boys are back in town Jailbreak Talking Heads:- Psycho Killer Take me to the river Maybe more later....beer fridge is calling me. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Resolution 1441 is my current favourite 1024x768 true colour on this system. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

"Bytch obviously finds your bald spot very sexy, but is much too shy to admit her true feelings." I also think Lia is in denial about her true feelings for you... Deuce, you should politely tell the lady in question that it is not a bald spot, its a solar panel which drives the loooooong distance sex machine....... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

I get bored at work, and have a life outside of it..... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Macca, US keyboards don't have a £, only $, whereas cosmopolitan peeps like us have both..... 35 pounds, about 50 bucks, is about right for a student jump in the UK I think....Gear rental, repack, and instructor time..... Generally the jump tix are about 1.4 times the price they are over there. (Aggs, hence my jump frenzy in Texas

"Big Bumper Fire Extinguisher" Big Bumper fire extinguishers R us! Where do you think that wheeled monster outside Manifest at Errol came from? -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

"Electric Avenue - (I forget this guy's name)" Eddie Grant.

"One size doesn't fit all and it depends on the situation if the RSL is a help or hindrance. You have to decide what is most likely for you." Definitely on the same page as you...

C'mon Mike, I had to get into Duct Tape, after my Supergun business went through a bit of a slump. Things are picking up on the 'fashionable false moustache' franchise though, the Baghdad office can't get enough of them..... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Hook... "If you don't have the altitude to get stable after cutting away, you have already made some mistakes," one possible exception, is if somebody "swoops" into your canopy, thereby trashing it.....I've seen this happen in Spain and it aint purteee.... Good reason for an RSL, she wasn't wearing one, but still got the nylon above her head. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Tip Top wheeze James, if its mirth you seek, you should check out their order forms. Thanks man, I haven't laughed so much since Granny got her tits caught in the mangle..... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Well Betsy, I never used to carry either, but now I have to carry everything the "Lord of all Time and Space" (for verily, that is what he takes up!) requires. I for one am never far away from a wide selection of Johnson and Johnson products, including the ubiquitous baby wipes.....Just so you ladies know... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Actually I've given up working, I'm still reaping the benefits of my Duct Tape stock options....... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

"don't give much time for an opening / picking a spot to land. " Have you ever seen any 'cypres saves' video, chosing a decent landing area simply isn't an option, more so in the low cutaway scenario. Best avoided by maintaining altitude awareness...... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Hmm, sealskin slippers... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

I'm personally not a huge fan of Full Face helmets, but I am a spectacle wearer... Options:- Have you tried flip up models like the Havoc, or the Oxygn? Have you thought about prescription goggles, and wearing the helmet without the visor? Have you tried getting spectacles with smaller frames? -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

I don't like it, purely aesthetic reasons...... Also noticed this "Guaranteed pin protection in all free flying positions" Thats a bold statement to make, kinda like the canopy manufacturer's adage "designed for superior openings". So what happens if you get a prem (or have someone get evidence that the flap is open in freefall) with this rig, do you get your money back under the 'Guarantee?' -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

"Bottom line 1: you don't have to be French to prove to the world you're an ass. Bottom line 2: the good thing is that there are tolerant people in the US, in France and in the rest of the world that accept our differences. " Yup, and yup. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Like paraski, I don't really see the point in it.... If ya wanna shoot, go shoot. If ya wanna do accuracy, go do accuracy. Whats next? 4 way launch and Ludo? A Freefly Twister meet?...Hmmmm....actually sounds okay to me.... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

Looks good to me, 37% reduction in cutaway pull force, just by modding the 3 ring geometry, and redesigning the big riser ring.. Of course new risers required along with a slight relocation of the cutaway cable end housing. As soon as it is tested for compatibility, I can see other container manufs adopting this. I think its cool because a lot of us big boys are jumping mini risers when we really ought to be on standard risers....... Anything that mitigates this fashion driven decision is good in my book!. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

"In Germany for example you need a license to be allowed to play Golf " Hell, thats nothing, in the UK you need a license to own a TV! I shit yeah not sir. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson