copland007

I have the smart 160, maybe it would work for you with the optimum, I'm not sure. You could try and ask Mirage for their recommendations but that was a futile effort for me when I was buying.

I currently have a Mirage G4 M3 with a pilot 168 zpx in it, you might not be able to fit a pilot 168 zpx into an M2, and if you do it will most likely overstuff the container and stretch it out. See attached pic for how mine looks. just a heads up. ...and btw I LOVE my 168 zpx pack a little easier is an understatement, brand new first pack job it went into the bag like butter, it doesn't have that poof back up laugh at you slippery attitude new zp has.

I wish there was a +1 button for that post davelepka!

i have a FreezrMK2 and have worn normal prescription glasses and prescription sunglasses with no problems. http://gallery.flyingchipmunk.com/My-Jumps/ParateC-FreeZR-Mk2/12374843_ZoaLg#884562180_yR5qj i love it, except it isn't a freefly friendly helmet at all. you might be able to mod it but as is it will fly right off your head in a sit. the problem is there is nothing to tighten the back up like other helmets, fully tightened buckled up i can slip it right off my head with minimal effort on the ground.

would this fit the contourgps with the bigger record switch?

anything but that lol

001- ScottyBurns.com 01 - Scott Bland 02 - Macca 03 - Robert Pecnik 04 - Jarno Cordia 05 - DSE 06 - Tom van Dijck 07 - Butters 08 - Mike Miller (definate) 09 - Skwrl 10 - Michal 11 - Kallend 12 - Ralph K 13 - Kyle 14 - Simon 15 - J-Sho 16- Jeremy Tyer 17 - Andreea (SuperGirl) 18 - Matt "You snooze, you loose" S 19 - Spike 20 - Jackie 21 - Mark "Birddoctor" Duber 22 - Scott "BSR" C 23 - Eduardo 24 - Christian "AirRebels" Waard 25 - Stu Lange 26 - Kipp 27 - Smoothie. 28 - Eduardo G. 29 - Paul from Montreal 30 - Ben Knoop 31 - Pat S 32 - Ross Lambert 33 - Dan M 34 - Gleison 35 - Joel Steverson 36 - Jon Murrell 37 - Matt Veno Back on and ready to fly!!

001- ScottyBurns.com 01 - Scott Bland 02 - Macca 03 - Robert Pecnik 04 - Jarno Cordia 05 - DSE 06 - Tom van Dijck 07 - Butters 08 - Mike Miller (definate) 09 - Skwrl 10 - Michal 11 - Kallend 12 - Ralph K 13 - Kyle 14 - Simon 15 - J-Sho 16- Jeremy Tyer 17 - Andreea (SuperGirl) 18 - Matt "You snooze, you loose" S 19 - Spike 20 - Jackie 21 - Mark "Birddoctor" Duber 22 - Scott "BSR" C 23 - Eduardo 24 - Christian "AirRebels" Waard (maybe) 25 - Stu Lange 26 - Kipp 27 - Smoothie. 28 - Eduardo G. 29 - Paul from Montreal 30 - Ben Knoop 31 - Pat S 32 - Ross Lambert 33 - Dan M 34 - Gleison i have to bail, have fun everyone!

soooo.... if anyone gets wind of deals on airfare from bos/mht let me know! apparently the industry decided that weekend would be the weekend to jack airfare prices through the roof :/

01 - Scott Bland 02 - Macca 03 - Robert Pecnik 04 - Jarno Cordia 05 - DSE 06 - Tom van Dijck 07 - Butters 08 - Mike Miller (maybe) 09 - Skwrl 10 - Michal 11 - Kallend 12 - Ralph K 13 - Kyle 14 - Simon 15 - J-Sho 16- Jeremy Tyer 17 - Andreea (SuperGirl) 18 - Matt "You snooze, you loose" S 19 - Veno!! (copland007)

BTW $15 jumps @ jumptown Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for anyone without a balance :)

that was some sweet ass flying, awesome guys!

I can be out there sat morning for a few, I'll be @ pep sunday afternoon with my booties & grippers

What an awesome video guys and gals, absolutely amazing! Blue Skies Barbara!

I've had the good luck with my AltiTrack set to SLO mode, but it's still susceptible to being fooled. At least once it hasn't recorded anything on a jump.

One thing I haven't seen pop up (forgive me if a previously unhidden post discussed this) is the currency of these jump numbers. It's one thing to have 200 WS jumps in a year, totally different to have them over 10 years. I think it's an important part to take into consideration. I learned my lesson that jump numbers alone don't mean much when I jumped with an extended period jump number person (lucky to be here to talk about it). As a new WS'er myself with less than 200 WS jumps I couldn't see myself instructing people at this point. I'm still learning my own suit and new techniques every day. Could I honestly say I could fly with a student and predict/react to their possibly wild ride... nope. I'm sure there are people out there with awesome flying skills that fly well beyond what their jump number levels are (not pointing fingers). But I also agree as a general idea that a line in the sand minimum jump number is ideal as it sets a baseline for what the rating represents. In the end a rule probably won't satisfy every possible angle, but should try and encompass and represent the best.

haha ya the supply was the issue, we just need to engineer better distance next time

what does a leaf blower, paint roller, duct tape and toilet paper = ??? one funny ass video! enjoy :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQvTOWHU900

wow I really hope you guys can work something out, if this same mentality spreads that would be horrid. still hoping to visit and fly above lodi one day!

The birds are plentiful in the US northeast, with new fledglings spawning all the time.

I was spinning on my back until I recovered, "Matt in a blender" :)

Here's food for thought... this is my altitrack's record of my first flat spin (or unstable tumbling if you don't want to call it a flat spin): http://flyingchipmunk.smugmug.com/My-Jumps/Pics-of-me-skydiving/12374917_K7N3n#1007877082_6Sk8i Notice the speed at the peak of my flat spin... 134 mph If you were unconscious I think it would be very difficult to maintain slow enough flight to not trigger an AAD fire.

Can be hard to tell from just a still flying shot but this is the guy Lurch is talking about, Vicente: http://skwrl.smugmug.com/Skydiving/Steve-Harrington-Boogie/13556684_VpGEx#988262718_6JVzg

Being a fly on the wall for the vertical challenge @ jt I have to agree that a focused goal per event had a great outcome, being able to refine and focus and push a goal with good organizers. On the other end of the spectrum as still a learning flyer myself, I'd love to see skills camps perhaps as a side-bar at an event for new flyers, sure it doesn't produce front page worthy shots of someone trying to backfly or recover from spins, but they are great skills that I know I could learn a lot about :) How about team based events, set a goal for the jumps/event and have multiple teams compete? docks, vertical, multi-point, rodeos, rabbit chasing, aerobatics, etc...

oh I totally have to try that now.