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10? - 15? That's wrong! What can we do at our DZ to have such 'events'? I'll buy the wind-blades!!! Chuck
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Since you are going to be in the South Texas area, check-out Skydive San Marcos. www.skydivesanmarcos.com They are open Tue. - Sun. They have rental gear and offer AFF, instructional tandems and etc. There is a great group of folks there and just about anything you could want or need for skydiving. They have 3-aircraft and go to 13,000 AGL. If, you get a chance, 'treat' yourself and check them out on one of your days off. Just a thought. Chuck
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The sad part is, most of it probably went into a dumpster. The average 'thief', wouldn't know what any of the tools are for, let alone your instruction manuals. The really sorry part is, they don't have the balls to return it. Like you, I hate a thief. I feel bad for your loss. Chuck
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I agree, that noone in the parachute industry 'planned' for their equipment to deterioriate or 'fail' after a certain time-span. The auto industry here in the U.S., 'planned' for automobiles to be in a 'poor' condition, to intice the public to buy 'new' automobiles. Bodies rusted-out after three years, engines needed a 'lot' of work after 3-yrs. This was the 'plan'. When the public demanded that automobiles last longer, get better mileage, engines go more miles and use less gas, manufacturer's succumbed to the pressure. That isn't quite the case, with Nylon. Parachutes get a lot of use, stress and wear. Parachute manufacturer's have learned through R&D the limits of Nylon and other materials. Thus, recommendations/mandates for 'pull-tests' or returning the parachute for testing to the manufacturer to insure airworthiness. It's not about setting 'limits', just to sell parachutes, or added income for 'testing', it's about safety. Chuck
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Well, that makes a difference. Seems strange that she can afford to skydive and get drunk but, she just doesn't have the money to replace a windblade she ruined. Chuck
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Interesting. Chuck
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I looked in the owner's manual for the Talon and found their chart for 'compatibility. The following, are in cubic inches: 355 - 380 (firm) for a 'C'. Chuck
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Have you looked on their web-page? Or, try www.parachuteriggers.com/packing%20instructions.htm. You'll find the packing instructions and in there, is a chart that should help you. Chuck
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As for 'planned obsolescence' in parachute's and harness-containers, I have never heard of it. Unless, it is a 'deep, dark secret', I don't believe it exists. I would think, there would be too much involved if there were such a thing. Like anything else, parachute related equipment wears-out and deteriorates with UV exposure, cleaning/washing, packing and use. Chuck
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Tell her, she has to replace it. She has to be responsible for her own actions. It went beyond 'funny', when she ruined your wind-blade. Chuck
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That rocks, dude!
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Heh, heh, heh heh... he said 'naked'!
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Plenty of room to open, I'm sure! Chuck
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Try contacting Relative Workshop... they can tell you. Chuck
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...or, use a fish scale. Chuck
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That's the best way to do it! Good call! I have seen that same situation (as you described) several times, over the years. Sometimes, just the movement of getting into or out of the aircraft, could move the pin far enough to deploy the reserve pilot-chute. All it takes is a phone call to the manufacturer along with the H/C serial no. Chuck
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"HELP PLEASE" LOOKING TO BUY--NEED OPINION
masterrig replied to Duke6901's topic in Gear and Rigging
If, you do purchase the rig you mention, I would strongly recommend having a rigger convert the 'soft'-housings to hard housings. Check an earlier 'thread' on this topic on this forum. Chuck (edit)This was meant for Duke6901 -
I wouldn't put a whole lot of stock in what he said. He probably sees a lot of 'penciled' cards and was obviously un-aware of who you are. I'm sure, once he realized, probably felt a bit embarrassed. Chuck
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I've got to agree with you and Sparky, about loop lengths. When I can see the bagged parachute oozing out between the flaps or spring-loaded pilot chutes 'peeking' their caps between the flaps on student rigs. I have gotten the same 'excuse'; "It's easier to close!" Good grief! Reaching a hand in under the side flaps, while keeping a bit of tension on the pull-up cord and pushing the bagged parachute material out, toward the sides of the container helps make closing easier. It's also 'easier' on the flaps and grommets. There are all kinds of little 'tricks' to make packing easier and closing loops the 'proper' length. Chuck
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Are we still in that 'acid-mesh' thing? I thought that was done? Those parachutes should be grounded, just because they are old! Chuck
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You might check with the DZ, nearest you or possibly Ralph Hatley (Ralph's). Then too, I don't know how close/far Ralph is. You might call him to inquire of a rigger in your area. Chuck
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You make a good point! The less said, the better. A couple years ago, one of our jumpers was going to fly to a DZ in Arizona. She asked me about the best way to get her rig there with her. I suggested putting it in a good suitcase or gear bag and check it it with her other luggage and not to say anything. She was quite insistant about 'carrying it on'. She called the airline and told them her intentions as well as a long conversation about her Cypres. She actually took her rig to the airport so the airline could run it through their X-Ray machine and etc. A call was made to the airline's head office. By the time it was all over, she wound-up driving to Ariz. Chuck
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I've got a Singer 7-33 that I picked-up for $1,000.00 incl. table and motor. I got it from a tent and awning company that was going out of business. You might try Sewing Machine Sales in Ohio PM me and I can give you their phone number. Chuck
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Try: www.parachuteriggers.com/packing%20instructions.htm Hope, this helps. Chuck I looked it up in my Vector - II instructions: Vector V - 5 : Reserve: 425 - 550 cu. in. Main: 330 - 430 cu.in.
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I'd have to agree with councilman on this one. It would be 'cheaper', in the long-run to buy a new slider. I have the #8 - grommet setter and grommets and could do the job but, after you paid the freight to send it to me plus my bill and return shipping... Possibly, a rigger in your area might be able to help you. Chuck