skydiverek

Exclude Argus then .

This is better : http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4122546;search_string=infections;#4122546

Interesting. Vectran is the only line choice on the Pulse order form.

Final report, in English, is in: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4154713

Source: http://performancedesigns.com/faq.asp#17

No pics handy, but smilley face would resemble a letter 'U'. A frown face would resemble a letter 'U' upside down.

....................................................................... Latest word - from Strong Enterprises - is to leave the Y-strap LOOSE. On the other hand, that probably increases the risk of snaging something in the airplane, on exit for example...

Sure it does. If you put the pin in a 'frown' face, think about everything you lean up against with your rig on. The plane, the persons lap or leg behind you, etc. If it's facing down it's easier for it to be popped out than the 'smiley' face as the pressure would simply push up on it but not out with that orientation. On the other hand, if you lean hard and make the pack job more loose because of that, the smiley face pin may just fall out due to gravity, while the 'frown' face pin would not.

Priceless view of the two blue PD guys standing in the foreground and looking (with amazement, I suppose) .

I know, I know, this has been mentioned many times but... I would like to let everyone know that L&B provides the best customer service there is. I have dealt with them many times, and each time it was a pleasure. Their before and after-sale support is simply awesome! So, if you consider buying a visual or audible altimeter, L&B is a winner

And what if the buletting was already done (marked ripcord)? Wouldn't performing multiple "Capewell tests" make the pin weaker?

Check these six threads: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=bent+pin+-Re%3A&search_type=AND&search_fields=s&search_time=&search_user_username=&sb=score&mh=6

Decodiver: please do not hold back - tell us how you really feel !

This is a reminder to all skydivers that your stuff can be easily stolen at the large events. I have participated in the Vector Festival in Czech Republic last week and a few people got their cameras and audibles stolen... So, do not assume that skydiving is the "spotless" sport... It could have been the skydiver or non-skydiver, but the fact that the thief knew about the pocket hidden inside the full-face helmet makes me belief that it was a skydiver... If you see the used 'Optima2' with the LED connection port (rare, special order model) for sale - beware! It might be mine...

Yes, thank you! I had played with your mock-up (and returned it to you ), and I like the system a lot!

Can you post it for this very purpose?

I couldn't say. Haven't jumped either one with Dacron, I believe someone else was talking about Dacron on a Spectre? I own Spectre 190 which used to have Microlines (bought it second-hand like that). Having read about people injured during openings, as well as being a person who uses packers (no control of mine over the packjob...), I wanted a "fuse", just in case. That is why I installed Dacron. The difference is big! Not only during those very rare harder openings, but during every opening! (Dacron is not slippery like Microline, creating lots of friction for the descending slider grommets). Result: slider comes way slower on EVERY opening. I also installed a smaller collapsible F-111 PC, resulting in almost no snatch force felt (again, big difference). Talking to Norman Kent (who carries up to 32 lbs on his head), he said he also ordered one size larger slider (for his Dacron-lined Stiletto) with brass grommets (for even more friction). Moreover, be aware of the potential problems between long Dacron lines and Slinks (heat issue, scortching Slinks, confirmed by master rigger Mike Gruwell and PD). Although, this concerned large student and tandem canopies. Dan BC from Arizona Airspeed also relined his Stiletto with Dacron, after his spine infury. Also, check this from PD: "Why would anyone want to use Dacron line on their canopy? Though most people prefer the lower bulk and drag of Microline or Vectran, Dacron is often the best choice for some applications. Dacron is a fairly elastic line, so it gives a little when there is a sharp "spike" to the opening force. This elasticity won't change the really good openings very much, but it can take the edge off those occasional abrupt openings where your packing was a little off or your airspeed was a little high at opening time. Dacron may be preferable in a student operation, where unusual body positions can compound opening issues. Some camera flyers with very heavy helmets also prefer Dacron lines. Older jumpers, who may not want to subject their bodies to hard opening.". I switched from Microline to Dacron on my 7-cell Spectre 190, installed Slinks and also installed Slink hats (protectors), but installed the hats upside down, so that they take any heat first, and not the Slink. I inspect the Slinks every few jump days, and after 200 jumps they are in very good condition. MORE: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3975036;search_string=dacron;#3975036

Jerry, I read in Skydiving Magazine few years ago that you wanted to freeware the RAX to the container manufacturers. What happend to this idea?

More: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgH1SGpdglw

I do that every 10 jumps or so, and there are always a few twists to remove.

Same here.

Pack like this to AVOID lineover: http://www.parasale.com/wolmari/wpages/wolmarpack.html or like this: http://skydivekamloops.org/vids/pdpacking.html

I have no photo here, but the rig is all black with the pink panel in the middle, has small tear repaired. The main canopy is neon pink. Tempo is probably white. Quote anyone?

It looks like there was a real Cypres FIRE !