skydog

I have jumped both. Spectre 150 and my current 139 Omni. I have posted a review in the gear section if you want to take a look. Suffice to say I liked the Omni better. If you neeed any more information then PM me. Bryn Journey not destination.....

Did a tandem today and our camera guy had a mal. So being the considerate soul I am I watched him land, miles away from the DZ, so I could send reinforcements to get him.... Thoughtfully my student said........ "Does that mean he wont be filming our landing?" gotta love 'em Any more classic quotes? Bryn Journey not destination.....

I pay for a "camera" slot and then the rest is mine. Given the expense of the equipment it doesn't amount to much, but I am skydiving....... Bryn Journey not destination.....

I offer the digital pictures either as a print (they select a few shots and they are then printed out on A4 paper) or are given a CD with all the pictures on. Bryn Journey not destination.....

No worries, I should have been more specific. I switch between AF and Manual on the lens itself. The remote still fires in either mode. Bryn Journey not destination.....

As quade said "each to his own". I prefer to have the AF for certain shots and the ability to switch to manual as and when. Bryn Journey not destination.....

The Canon remote has three wires: Red White Copper wire These are the ones I attached to the plug. Bryn Journey not destination.....

Sorry to take so long to reply. I got a stereo female plug. The inside had two connectors and a long T shaped strip. I soldered the red and white together and put that to one of the small connectors on the base. The shield copper wire I connected to the T-bar. When i tried other combinations the camera would fire but not auto focus. Top Tip : Make sure you try in AF mode before soldering all the wires and setting up your helmet DOH!!! Anything else just give me a shout. Bryn Journey not destination.....

I usually wear my Gath Helmet when doing tandems. I find it especially good when moving around in the 182. A few times i have had to slide my head around the inside of the cabin with big students attached. It also doesn't seem to want to break after coming off at 9000ft......... Bryn Journey not destination.....

Don't hang around.

Been to the shop got the socket.....and now !!!!!! After chopping the wire, 3 attempts at soldering the wires............. success. Thanks for your help Quade. Bryn Journey not destination.....

Wow, That's what I call service...... I never thought of that, but it looks like I'll making another trip to the electronics store. Thanks for your help. You da man... Bryn Journey not destination.....

Quade, With the 2.5mm plug to fit my EOS 50e. I know I have to cut it but where, when and how are a bit perplexing.... Bryn Journey not destination.....

I have just bought a 10D and need to slice the connector with my conceptus tongue switch. Any know the best way, preferably with picture as I am a bit thick...... Cheers Bryn Journey not destination.....

Scout Journey not destination.....

Just added my review to the Gear section. Its not technical but just my opinion. Journey not destination.....

I jump an omni 139 loaded at 1.6. I can't address the first two points but can say about toggle pressure. I have jumped a variety of canopies and found this to be light and responsive. No oversteer or control issues. the only thing was that turn had a longer toggle stroke until i shortened them to my liking. I have written a review for www.dirtdive.co.uk and can pm it to you if you want. All I can say is that I liked the demo so much I bought one. Bryn Journey not destination.....

Jumper: Bryn Chaffe 1000 jumps Tandem I / CSI Previous Canopies: PD 260, Triathlon 190, Diablo 170, Cobalt 150, Spectre 150, Cobalt 135 Experience: Predominantly cameraflyer with the odd Demo thrown in. Weight: 220lbs (OTD) Wing loading: 1.58: 1 Jumps on Canopy: 40 Canopy Review The Omni is the latest variant of Icarus’ Omega Canopy. It is seven cell, lightly? elliptical canopy. Like all Icarus’s canopies it is well constructed and finished to a high standard. The brake lines are set very long. This meant my first jump was spent sorting out the brake lengths for optimum performance. Not a real problem but requires the aid of a rigger to reduce the length. The ZP used takes a bit packing but not a major worry……. Openings: No matter how I packed the canopy it opened the same. I found a straight pro-pack leaving the nose open and a few rolls on the tail was the simplest and saved time. The openings were on heading and very soft, especially for me carrying a lot of camera gear. They were long but not snivelling, again how I like them. Without the aid of sophisticated measuring equipment I would estimate openings to be around the 500ft mark. The openings were comparable to the two stage openings of my Cobalt canopies. Non-symmetrical body movement on deployment had little overall effect on how the canopy opened. I did not have any occasion where I had line twists so cannot comment on the canopies reaction to them. After Opening: Once I have checked the canopy I tend to stow my slider behind my head and then undo my booties. I use the rear riser to turn into wind and then do my booties etc. As I load the canopy beyond the manufacturers recommendation I expect the canopy to turn as I move around in the harness. I was surprised how little the canopy turned, a lot less than my Cobalt’s. The whole process is very stable and with the brakes on the glide is relatively flat. Brakes off: Taking the brakes off is like letting a greyhound out of the traps. The canopy (at my loading) turns into a little racing machine. Turns are quick, predictable with no oversteer or cross steering required. Toggle turns are responsive and the recovery arc is quite short. Front riser pressure is about medium (whatever that is) It is more than my Cobalt but less than the Spectre. Risers cause the canopy to dive quite steeply and recovery is fairly rapid. The glide angle is fairly steep and with a high wingloading I have had to be careful when getting back from a deep spot when filming tandems. This is a point to be aware of and adjust accordingly. Landing: I am not a swoop pilot and would say my landings are conservative. The most I do is a 90-degree front riser curve to land. I can say that in all conditions the canopy has performed very well. In turbulent conditions it has behaved well compared to others and in nil winds I have only had to take a couple of steps at most. The landing flare is long compared to my other canopies, but it is powerful enough to bring me to a stop when required. This is ideal for me as I plan to use it for Demo jumping as well. Conclusion: For all round performance through all aspects of canopy flight the Omni is a great canopy. It does all the jobs more than satisfactorily. At my loading it deserves respect (as do all canopies) and reacts quickly and sharply. I highly recommend this canopy and would urge anyone to give this “all rounder” a try. Give Dirtdive a call and arrange a demo today you will be surprised. Put it this way I liked the demo so much I bought one……… can’t say better than that. Bryn Chaffe

Mine is on the right side of my bonehead flat top, about where my temple is. It is also there because I can operate it with my thumb whilst holding the helmet. This makes it easier to film in the aircraft on the ride up. Also easier for me to turn off under canopy. Bryn Journey not destination.....

Here goes: C-182 C-185 C-206 (Piston and Turbo) C-207 Super Otter Otter Caravan Casa Skyvan - all time favourite Porter SMG - 92 Turbo Finist G-92 (Dornier) DC-3 Let 410 BN Islander And thats about it............. for now....... Journey not destination.....

Drilled a hole through the cover. Maked sure you keep hold of the cover whilst drilling or the drill will twist and snap the hinges of the cover. And how do I know.............. guess and you could be right Bryn Journey not destination.....

Do you mean like this............. Freaked me out when I first saw the video. Strangely only happens when flying the camera suit. Also, I do not get deployment problems. (video shows recovery back to a symetrical position as the bag lifts off my back.......) Bryn

OK now lets kill the fuckin band - Dusk till Dawn So what about the fall of the Roman empire? Fuck the Roman empire -Mel Brookes History Of the World part 2 You have got to be fucking kidding - The Thing

I jump a TRV 30 and the image quality on downlaod to tape is nearly as good as a vx2000. The image on direct playback via a TV is a sharp as a 3 Chip, so as a training aid it is great. 3 Chips are the rquirement for broadcast but it sounds like you are not doing that. Try a 30 or 50 you wont be disappointed. Journey not destination.....

A friend of mine jumps with a VX 2000 and Canon stills mounted on a flat top. He has no problems as the weight of the camcorder sits further back on the plate and counter balances (slightly) the stills camera. The good thing with the Flat Top is that it can be very securely fitted which obviously helps. Journey not destination.....