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If you still need it tomorrow (Monday), you might try Grainger. They carry just about everything and they are a great source for professional quality tools. Grainger "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

BUMP "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

An otherwise very enjoyable (and necessary) post, but one infers from your statement that 50% are above average and 50% are therefore below. So who's the average? I suggest that the average constitutes ~30% of the population. That leaves 70% to split above or below. Regardless, I think intelligence is a thing too subtle to be measured so severely. . . intelligence is far too complex to be simply categorized. But please, don't subject my comments to your Logic Metric - I'm certain to fail on several of the points. And now back to your regularly scheduled ravings. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

While I think you should pack in the method that best suits you, I am surprised that you find it awkward at your stature to PRO pack a Nav280. Being 5'9" I find PRO packing Strong 400's a bit awkward but easily manageable. I'm talking about over-the-shoulder packing. Maybe it's just unfamiliarity with PRO packing, you being a military-trained flat packer. You might ask a local rigger or packer to show you some tips on PRO packing, then, if you want to, you can pack when you land and not miss those loads! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Two posts, two years. Slow down, man. You might get a ticket. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

They don't test only for alcohol. They test for ketones and other metabolites. Drew has it right - check with the PO for conditions, but it's a fool's game to mess around while on parole. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

First, a buyer wants information on you from your profile. Yours is blank. Advertise the Sabre2 and it helps to include pictures. Have the parachute rigger inspected and indicate so along with all relevant information about the parachute. When a buyer is ready to purchase, use a proxy (usually his rigger) who will act as middleman for the transaction, turning the parachute over when the $$ is in hand. The rigger may or may not want something for his effort. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

At risk of feeding a troll: USPA keeps records of incidents (fatal and non-fatal) *if* the incident is reported. Would they have a record from 30 years ago? Maybe - but maybe you should look in your old Parachutist. Similarly, the local newspaper probably reported the incident. It sounds fairly spectacular and newspapers love a spectacle. Finally - Are you looking for a "record" of your own accident? Why? It sounds like you know what happened. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Probably the most succint and apt descriptor of the SR business model. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

You've got it. Good luck, Jim. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

So - I'm guessing you didn't win the "Design a V3" contest? "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

This appears to me to be caused a broken lower closing loop. That's a packing error, although a proper gear check should have caught it also. That being said, it's interesting because the DH has the secondary closing loop. Maybe a worn primary loop on this rig wasn't the only thing missed. Maybe the secondary closing loop isn't a robust enough design. I'm not familiar with the history of the in-field functioning success of the design. But the DH is a good system, modern or not. Any system, if poorly maintained, becomes a bad system. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

It's technically a horseshoe malfunction, caused by the main bag escaping the container while the drogue is still attached. It might also be called an entanglement (main v drogue). It's not shown, but I'll bet the TI pulled the drogue release, the cutaway and the reserve handles, in that sequence. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Too much idle time on their hands, too much access to technology, too much exposure to the BS presented daily on television as if it's reality, too little common sense, too much feel-good political correctness/liberalism. That's some stew they're growing up in. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

It, being the "reserve parachute", can be reasonably interepreted to mean the entire reserve system - harness, container, ripcord, parachute. Although specific parts of the system are identified in the FARs, the local FAA Investigator will be the one to define it - and that definition will vary from FAA-I to FAA-I, from FSDO to FSDO. So, IMO, it comes down to the individual rigger. If you as a rigger are comfortable giving a 180 day stamp to the cotton chest container, it can be interpreted in the FARs as A-OK. But it appears to be A-OK to give 180 days to a silk PC as well. I guess it comes down to: What are the chances the shit will hit the fan on this? Probably not very likely to come up, but if it does, your actions are going to be scrutinized the the FAA-I who may or may not understand parachute rigging and/or regs and may or may not look favourably upon skydiving in general. Always best in my book to be teflon-coated, ie, no grey area judgments. My personal practice? 60 days if any part of the certificated system is constructed of natural fiber material. .02 "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Got the info needed. Thanks for the PMs. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Does anyone happen to have a copy of the pre-2003 Racer manual? Please PM if so. Thanks. N "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

"Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Unable to attend but I believe you are familiar with my complaints regarding the new test. Good luck @ the meeting. Nova "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Skydive Jamaica "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

No complaint or criticism of the reply, and this comment is made in re loose or unsecure PCs, but the OP and certainly any young and/or student jumpers reading this need to remember and actively recall their pull sequence: 1 - Pull 2 - Pull at the correct altitude 3 - Pull stable Stability is good, but it's third in line. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

+1 "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

I was asked to identify one material during my oral exam: VT295 E thread. It was the Handsome Dave DeWolf course. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

I agree that there is always the possibility of something coming up, but what you've described is absolutely the proper way to prepare. The poor bastard in the video won't make that mistake again! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

During his final approach, the jumper is in ½ brakes, apparently gauging his final, but he doesn't look down or over. He comes up off brakes, hooks around and yes, he's lost all options at that point. But I think it took him by surprise, meaning, it looks like he didn't scout the LZ and didn't realize there was a big-ass berm there until it was too late. The only thing I know for a fact is he is not the first to get in over his head on a demo and he won't be the last. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73