skydiverek

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  1. Only VR-360 is allowed in Sigma: http://www.unitedparachutetechnologies.com/ti/category/vr-360-reserve-canopies-in-sigma
  2. Here: https://scontent-waw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16265779_10154496534753732_8087285683260839243_n.jpg?oh=7d186c5b6e02ecc2b8aabccc847b2a9c&oe=591A6A52
  3. I have Pilot 168 ZP, with thick Dacron lines, in Infinity I-45, and it fits perfect. .
  4. Pulse and Pilot come to mind. Very flat glide.
  5. I believe +1 is for a longer stabilizer, not a yoke.
  6. Also, no BOCs to replace, and reduced chance for premature deployment. Plus, no horseshoe if the pin escapes the loop for whatever reason, before deployment.
  7. From the inventor about Spectra ripcord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1J_zE3eFdw .
  8. Good video on cons of this bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDuijFUD-4U
  9. Then Icarus Nano, Paratect Speed2000, Aerodyne Smart LPV would be better choices --- they pack small AND open fast.
  10. Is he still saying the same 10 years later ? Did he really use the word "weaker" ? Definately he said the Optimum material is weaker that the one on PD-Reserve. Still, weaker may still meet the requirements. Just saying.
  11. Weaker material: John LeBlanc from PD, 'Skydiving Magazine' around year 2005. Slower opening: 'Optimum Flight Characteristics' from PD, and countless videos online.
  12. Optimum: weaker material and slower openings. Do you need that in your reserve?
  13. I like the UPT bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDuijFUD-4U
  14. Probably one of the best line-dump/bag-strip situations ever caught on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C75zeWPgpQ8 "Premature opening in freefly, ZP PC and lazy bag. Maybe it's time to discuss about new solutions in skydiving, which skydivers are testing on themselves for their money. Tested for decades d-bag now is not trendy, but lazy bag in some situations could be quite dangerous. Bag should open only if lines are tensioned. We have now double-stowed campaign and lazy bags are totally opposite idea. Lazy bag like this!"
  15. VIDEO of too-long-loop cut-lock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYIUjKGxagI&fmt=18
  16. This gives zero information to Americans here on Dropzone.com 373 mph average speed over 3280 feet.
  17. From the guy "in charge": Chris "Douggs" McDougall 12 hrs · Just for the record...... This muppet with no leg straps on was NOT one of my students!! I was looking after ten other people perfectly fine and this dick he'd just showed up!! He was one second away from jumping when I caught the mistake. He was NOT one of my students. On headings for me tomorrow. I will release my video angle when I get a chance!! ❤️ triple check your gear everyone!! 💥
  18. Clicky: http://www.uspa.org/News-Events/News/Article/1864/USPA-Acts-to-Ensure-Proper-Tandem-Instructor-Certification
  19. Small canopy = short lines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwX33oCHP9s
  20. Here: http://www.unitedparachutetechnologies.com/PDF/Support/Manual/Manual_Sigma_MAN-013.pdf
  21. Check the PD Main Canopy Manual--- it talks about it there.
  22. Did you have a harness under your suit (like a climbing harness) to hook up to one of the other skydivers (in case of really bad spot, or sudden strong upper winds)?