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  1. Most of us were fairly thoughtfull in our statements, expressing doubt, and recommending confirmation with instructors. I assume anybody reading this forum to treat all information with a healthy dose of suspision. Turning on capslock is not going to make me believe you more. I very much agree with this. I f*cked up and dumped too low. Are there statistics comparing the trackrecords of the two types of AADs? I find it hard to believe that propaganda gets you anywhere with a product whose sole purpose is to save lives. If you mean that the FXC has been around for longer, I guess you're right, but there must be a reason most people use a cypress these days. As demonstrated by the above posts, and even the section in the SIM, there seems to be heavy debate on what the best strategy is. Whereas I never got a confirmation from FXC on their twichyness, that post at my dropzone was not put up there for nothing. I assume that when I walk around on a well known commercial dropzone, I can safely assume there is some truth to the information therein. Obviously, I'm always open for discussion on this. As for the canopies running over eachother, I don't think I ever said something like that. What I did see, and say, was that the front-corner of my reserve started crawling underneath my main. The 'gentle and light' part makes sense to me. It sure is better than just pulling on it as hard as you can. Two well known instructors have taught me to try only one set of toggles. That didn't work, so I tried the risers. The best strategy? Maybe not, but I'm still alive so I must have done something right. Meanwhile, I would like it somebody could come with a definite answer on what a good strategy is, and what the real story on the FXC is. Preferably with arguments, and without the capslock. Cheers, Jaap Suter
  2. Hi, I bought a second-hand Vector 2 container this week, but I haven't got a manual yet. It's not available on the website anymore. I've emailed Relative Workshop but haven't received a reply yet. The impatient person I am, I was wondering whether anybody could send an electronic copy of the manual to vector_2@jaapsuter.com. I don't think there should be any copyright issues with that, right? I'm dying to find out everything I can about my first container :). Cheers, Jaap Suter
  3. Thanks for the replies so far! While I'm at it, there is also complete rig with a Sidewinder container that I might be buying. It's an older container, with an older cypress, for more money, which is why I like the Vector deal better. However, perhaps the Sidewinder container is better suitable for freeflying. Any opinions on that? Cheers, Jaap
  4. Hi people, I'm looking into buying my first gear (53 jumps). Somebody is offering me a really nice set for a nice price, including a Vector container that fits really well. I'm just wondering whether anybody has any useful information on what the velcro on that container is going to do for potential future freeflying. I'd like to get at least a 150 jumps out of my first gear, before I get something else. However, what if I want to do a sitfly or maybe even a headdown before that? I'm not a big fan of premature deployments or even horseshoes. I'm going to have a rigger look at it, and explain me what might me fixable (fresh velcro on it), or moddable (flap-pockets under riser-covers, etcetera), but any other advice is greatly appreciated too. Regards, Jaap Suter