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  1. likestojump
    got pics ?
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    All of those things can produce similar looking damage to the lower steering lines (friction from the slider grommets, guide rings, or hook damage). Clearly, severe damage from the velcro will look much worse than a little fuzziness on the line, but even steering lines on rigs without velcro are likely to look fuzzy as well after time/use. I'm saying that it is not idiotic to think that velcro damage can look very similar to damage from slider/guide rings on many types of line. And even if it were wrong, it wouldn't make someone an "idiot." I think you and I are disagreeing over semantics. I would like to see what others chime in, and will type more later. thank you !
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    Could you explain in a bit more detail please ? Logically, the slider grommets should fuzz up the lines as well, as they create a similar physical movement on the lines they pass over. thank you !
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    There could be 2 source of lower break line wear on risers with velcro: velcro and guide ring. How would you know which did the damage?Is there any point winning about it if the cost of replacement is about $5? Are you serious ? Your just another theoretical rigger, kinda like Yuri is the theoretical WS flyer. Guide ring is smooth, thus the wear caused by the ring will be high-speed burns, discoloration, etc. Velcro is burred, and causes fibers to be pulled out unevenly, visually giving the line a fuzzy appearance. To confuse the 2 would take a pure idiot. The only time you can see similar damage caused by the ring would be when it has corroded and is not smooth anymore. And one should notice that quite easily, and act on it.
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    yes, they will have an RSL ring. the RSL lanyard/shackle is part of a container and will cost extra
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    Velcro is the superior toggle stowing method. Provided it's well-maintained, it prevents toggle fires. It gives you a place to stick your toggles to free up your hands for other things under canopy. It positively stows the brake toggle line so it doesn't get tangled on anything. Packers are unlikely to cause a toggle lock-up with velcro. Provided that you bother to stick the toggles on immediately after landing it doesn't cause appreciable wear. Spectra steering lines need replacement due to shrinkage long before they become fuzzy. In theory - you are right. In practice... you are not :) I have seen lots and lots of damage to risers and lower steering lines caused by velcro. And it was way premature to replace the brake lines if not for the damage. Bottom line is that we all like things as simple as possible, not complex. Trulock toggles will generate a lot less need for upkeep than velcro if we factor our human side into the equation.
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    hi Steven, if anything, get it over with and get risers without Velcro. Veclro has a very bad habit of eating up lower steering lines. post a pic of the risers, it's worth 1000x more than describing the damage :)
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    Pete Swan is da man
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    good point. I think what some people may refer as a flat pack is just what Moe Viletto has been referring to as "flat PRO stack" otherwise... yeah, it's good to learn from the past, but it's not good to be resistant to change. PS I like the packing tabs, I wish PDRs had them :)
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    If everybody was as resistant to innovation as some people mentioned in this thread, we would still be jumping unsteerable unsleeved cotton rounds.
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    I prefer to massage my ego in private. But I am sure British have different social standards.
  12. likestojump
    actually, he did. he asked us to name the ones WE THINK are best. this time your nitpicking has failed.
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    http://www.jimmyhalliday.com/index-3.html has made some kick ass videos with both. No BS, just pure action. and the price is right.
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    Allright, I am glad we are being constructive. I am attaching a picture of a G3 MO, that's all I got :) 1, you thought was M3, it's actually a MXS-.5 2. you thought was MT it's actually a MT-.5 (not bad :) 3. is M2 - SPOT ON 4. is MX.5 - SPOT ON 5 you thought was MXS-.5, it's actually a M4 I can guarantee you that unless you ask for a M0 size relative to a body of your shape, the pictures of it on the carpet will be absolutely USELESS to you. or I could just be wrong :)
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    if you really do notice a difference, then tell me which ones were : M4 M2 M3 MT MXS-.5 MX.5 size can only be gauged relative to something. not trying to be a dick, but just stating the obvious. also, the S at the end would make a difference (Short vs regular)
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    I think T7 for hip rings only. T8 for unysin - rings AT the lateral junction and chest. the HIP rings only are NOT at the lateral junction, but lower, like the Javelin would be just an observation.
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    If I showed you an MT or a M7 - would you know the difference ?
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    I claimed drunken accident falling off a tailgate of a pickup for ankle injury. I know of a friend who claimed skateboarding accident for an ankle injury. Falling from a tree for elbow injury. Tripping over a dog for a knee injury. I am sure the list can be quite long :)
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    yes, they will convert between all the models at no charge - just pay shipping to them. However, it is done at AIRTECH - in Germany. So it will take a few weeks of time.
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    I bet that seatpack had an F111 canopy that was packed way looser than todays ZP (read : silicone coated) canopies crammed into a tight Dbag. I have pulled some bricks out that have been packed for 1/2/3/4 years, and a few I had to peel rather roughly in order to separate. plus that round has completely different inflation characteristics.... sorry Sparky, your example is a little of.
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    is that why there are quite a few manufacturers using HMA and Vectran for their regular canopies ? They are the same price too. Samurai, Fusion, etc.
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    Ask any packer : it must be your body position. Realistically though, I'd try to let someone else pack it and jump it, and see if it behaves the same.
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    Do you propack it, or psychopack it ?
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    That's an invalid statement and a common fallacy. I havea GREAT condition competition Cobalt 105 made from SA ZP with over 1200 jumps on it and it's in good shape. I have had Hornets and Heatwaves with well over 600 jumps and the fabric has not been an issue.
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    rename your file with latin letters instead of Cyrillic and try again :)