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It depends on how big the slider is and how much the chest strap is loosened. I have had canopies where it stayed down and canoies where it wouldn't. Derek

Honest question. Would you lie to them? Would you not explain why you had decided not to fly anymore? Maybe others can avoid the pitfalls I fell into. It is not my intent to have people fell about skydiving the way I do now. Actually, the opposite. Hence my post. I think that other jumpers looking at my situation can avoid what has happened to me. I wouldn't be where I am at if I had understood why that 2k+ jumper had quit back when I had 100 jumps, but I didn't. I have worked hard at flying a canopy, Instructing, and RW. It would be a shame to throw away what I have learned and not pass it on. Why moderate? Give back a little. I had people share their knowledge with me along the way. I do wonder how long before what I know becomes 'dated' and the value of my input begins to decline. Derek

When I had 100 jumps or so, a really good skydiver at the DZ w/ 2k+ skydives, AFFI, up and quit. I couldn't understand it. He was where I wanted to be and he was throwing it all away? Now I understand why he quit. Be careful. Don't expect to change, fix, or make anything in skydiving better than it is. Don't get any Instructional ratings or even shoot video for money. Pay for every jump, don't barter for even a single one. As long as the amount of time, effort, and money is worth the return, jump. The day the time, effort, and/or money is simply not worth the return, walk away. Ignorance is bliss. If I didn't know what I know, I would still be jumping. Derek

LOL- it would cost me $112.25 to re-new everything. Minus your dollar, that still leaves $111.25. Thanks for the offer, but no thanks. Derek

It looks like someone is advertising for a DZ that doesn't exist that is a member of 1-800 SKYRIDE to me. I don't have a problem w/ ASC or 1-800-SKYRIDE (I said twice now, more free advertising). I do have a problem with false advertising. No big surprise that the pictures aren't of SC and there is no directions to the DZ.......... So you agree they are advertising for a DZ that doesn't exist. Therefore you agree that it is false advertising. Derek

Yes, but we are not talking about a DZ selecting a name of a city that is farther away than a closer city. We are talking about a DZ that doesn't exist. There is not a "Skydive Charleston" dropzone in South Carolina. The web page claims there is. That is how I see it as false advertising. You asked............ Is there a Skydive Charleston in South Carolina? Derek

I don't kow, but I do know there is no "Skydive Charleston" in South Caolina, like the web page claims, hence my statement of false advertising. If the DZ doesn't exist, how can they claim "At Skydive Charleston, you will be accompanied on your skydive by the most experienced skydive professionals in South Carolina!"? The web page is advertising a DZ that doesn't exist. I think you are saying that one (or more) of the DZ's in the area get sent any business the web page generates (Blue Sky Adventures and Skydive Walterboro) and Skydive Charleston doesn't exist. That is misleading at best and false advertising at worst. Derek

The web page says: "At Skydive Charleston, you will be accompanied on your skydive by the most experienced skydive professionals in South Carolina! Use the information provided below to choose which first jump you wish to make in South Carolina at Skydive Charleston." Is there a Skydive Charleston in South Carolina? Derek

Another option is the smaller size rubber bands. Derek

What could possibly go wrong? Derek

OK, getting off-track here. Derek

By your theory, I should be bored (600+ on current canopy) and therefore no longer sharp and should downsize. I don't think that is such a good idea. Derek

How did you tie it to your container? What is there to tie it to? Derek

It is a small issue, just don't put the excess steering line through the riser loop where the Slink is when setting the brakes. If the tabs don't stay within the risers, have a rigger tack them so that they do. Derek

http://www.cypres-usa.com/cyp13.htm Makes for good reading too. Derek

Right, and the only approved reserve for a Vector II is a Para Flite Safety Flyer, according to the label anyway. It is up to the assembling rigger to determine compatability of approved components. Derek

I believe it and have no regrets. Derek

PM'd. Derek

750 feet if you are belly to earth, with the Cypres in the reserve container on your back, in your burble. If you pull above 750 feet, but very low, the transition from belly to earth as your canopy opens, may 'trick' the Cypres into believing you are lower than you really are and firing above 750 feet. Derek

AC91-45C CHP 6 also states: I might hold you to that Hell, it is already here, We've been boarding now 5 or 6 times. Come on down, you got a place to stay. Derek

Aside from Eloy over X-mas, yes. Derek

I agree, though there are people w/o a Rigger's rating that can sew patches, replace lines, etc, very well. Derek

"14 CFR Part 65.111(b) states, "No person may pack, maintain, or alter any main parachute of a dual-parachute system to be used for intentional parachute jumping in connection with civil aircraft of the United States unless that person ? 1. Has an appropriate current certificate issued under this subpart; 2. Is under the supervision of a current certificated parachute rigger; 3. Is the person making the next parachute jump with that parachute in accordance with 105.43(a) of this chapter; 4. Is the parachutist in command making the next parachute jump with that parachute in a tandem parachute operation conducted under 105.45(b)(1) of this chapter." In plain language this regulation states: 1. If you have a parachute rigger certificate or 2. You are under the supervision of a parachute rigger or 3. You are the person jumping with the main parachute or 4. You are the parachutist in command making the next tandem jump *** What is your understanding of this FAR? It seems very clear to me that 1 of 4 requirements must be met to be able to legally pack, maintain, or alter a main canopy. The FAA inspector (and Master rigger) put those requirements in plain language for me. I'll PM you his name, # and e-mail address. Derek

Not according the Master Rigger at the Denver FSDO, that said he has delt with this issue before. According to this inspector, who is a Master rigger, you do not even need a riggers ticket if you are jumping it next to repair or alter a main canopy. I am not going to call an FAA inspector and tell him he is wrong. Derek

The FAR is very specific: "14 CFR Part 65.111(b) states, "No person may pack, maintain, or alter any main parachute of a dual-parachute system to be used for intentional parachute jumping in connection with civil aircraft of the United States unless that person ? 1. Has an appropriate current certificate issued under this subpart; 2. Is under the supervision of a current certificated parachute rigger; 3. Is the person making the next parachute jump with that parachute in accordance with 105.43(a) of this chapter; 4. Is the parachutist in command making the next parachute jump with that parachute in a tandem parachute operation conducted under 105.45(b)(1) of this chapter." In plain language this regulation states: 1. If you have a parachute rigger certificate or 2. You are under the supervision of a parachute rigger or 3. You are the person jumping with the main parachute or 4. You are the parachutist in command making the next tandem jump with that main parachute" For a main parachute, if you meet one of the 4 requirements, you can "pack, maintain, or alter" it. Derek