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At my home DZ they say: "Common sense overrides radio." :-)
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Saw one guy grounded for at least one weekend in DZ in Russia (that was a very small weekend DZ - they didn't jump at workeek). Guy intentionally pulled under 1000ft. I also saw somebody not grounded but put on the radio for awhile for crappy landings (the person has over 400 jumps and is very experienced in free-fly but not paying proper attention to canopy piloting). (US DZ) I personally consider both cases as a fair treat.
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Jump # around 180: first night jump. After opening at 3,000ft had my slider slipped down on the left brake, locking it. Instead of turning with back risers to DZ spent about half a minute unlocking the break just to realize then that I was not making it back. Till 1,200ft was 100% sure I was landing into the tree (DZ is heavily surrounded with the forest) - decided to suck it up and make my best of it. Luckily, just under 1,100ft could see the flat spot nearby that appeared to be a known out. Landed with no problems. Lesson learned: after initial canopy check (there, square, stable) turn to the proper heading with back risers first, then sort out all the other shit. I always have my hands on back risers after opening now.
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YES. u put on that flame-resistant gear, nsh!? I'd say waterproof will make more use then... Well, you know... it might be too scary to me, hehehe anyway... why do you ask about me wearing flame-resistant gear, virgin-burner? because you'll very likely get flamed just for asking said question.. why do you ask? are you a virgin!? Hahaha. You got me on that, dude. Never got flamed for asking questions to skydivers yet... does it make me a virgin???? So...that would mean this is the FIRST time? YEah, it a !
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Oh, shit!!!
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YES. u put on that flame-resistant gear, nsh!? I'd say waterproof will make more use then... Well, you know... it might be too scary to me, hehehe anyway... why do you ask about me wearing flame-resistant gear, virgin-burner? because you'll very likely get flamed just for asking said question.. why do you ask? are you a virgin!? Hahaha. You got me on that, dude. Never got flamed for asking questions to skydivers yet... does it make me a virgin????
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YES. u put on that flame-resistant gear, nsh!? I'd say waterproof will make more use then... Well, you know... it might be too scary to me, hehehe anyway... why do you ask about me wearing flame-resistant gear, virgin-burner?
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YES. u put on that flame-resistant gear, nsh!? I'd say waterproof will make more use then... Well, you know... it might be too scary to me, hehehe
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Hey, thanks a lot for the precise summary. I really appreciate your (and everybody's else, who is eligible ) constructive response.
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I am OK if it just sounded crazy but it'd be safe enough to do.
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Sure thing, I did not mean packing the mal. But I thought that cutting away while doing intentional spiraling on the decent altitude would simulate it (maybe, preferably with RSL off). Does it sound like a too crazy idea? I was going to discuss that with somebody experienced before doing this anyway...
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I was going to do it in Sebastian this new year (there was going to be SkyHook demos with intentional cutaway there). But DZ staff members say they will stick to USPA/SIM requirements on that which is "C" license. And I must admit, that although I badly wanted to try it, I appreciate DZ staff doing the business that way. :-)
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Thank you! :-)
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Very true... unless you simulate it.
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Thanks for the reply. I tried to search but couldn't find anything relevant. Actually, my main concern was not about flying the reserve canopy (even though it should have been a concern - the advice to try reserve as a main makes perfect sense to me). I did had a practice in a hanging harness... but I do not think that it is the same like while in a sky. Maybe I am wrong. Will have to wait for my either C or the malfunction (whichever comes first, hehe ).
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Hi All, From what I got from SIM, the requirements for pre-planned breakaway is C license. I think that the safe cutaway practice (with proper equipment, say, with two reserves) could be beneficial for even an AFF student (well... or at least A-licensed skydiver), because the malfunctions that require cutaway will not wait until you get your C. I have not had any malfunction requiring cutaway yet, but I would really love to practice the intentional cutaway before I actually have to have my first unintentional one. I believe if I had previous a cutaway experience, the unplanned cutaway situation would be much more controllable for me... Could anybody please comment on this idea? Do I misunderstand anything in SIM requirements?
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I did 3 jumps on 09/12/2009. Organizers are great, local skydivers are great. Strict safety control, which I believe is a good thing too. Various rental gear is available - student and pro rigs, various canopy sizing. To jump the medical permit is required but DZ stuff can help you with it. Contact DZ stuff a day or two before weekend to make sure they count you in. Some guys there speak a good English. :-) I definitely this DZ recommend to anyone.
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Well, it's good to know that I can design it myself.
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Hi All, I believe this must be discussed already - but I couldn't seem to find much relevant info in the forum. Could anybody please point me to the article/guide on how to choose the jumpsuit? Thanks in advance!
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When I had a potato chipping, my AFF instructor said that in many cases it could be caused by holding the breath. Take a deep breath - and this will relax you as well. That works for me, hope it will help you.
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Here is the PD dual square report which mentions the RSL disconnection in the case of dual deployment configurations. http://www.performancedesigns.com/docs/dualsq.pdf Thanks again to everyone for ideas!
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I still jump student Navigator. My instructors jump the like systems: RSL is connected to one raiser only. The very first thing I did - I asked them and after discussion, they could not find the clear reason, why would I need to disconnect RSL in these cases. Maybe they implied "for the type of rigs we use" - but I am still quite a novice so maybe I took this too straight (like maybe I took too straight what SIM says). I do understand that altitude is a major factor - you usually do not want to spend time for RSL when you got downplane on a low alti. Anyway, the instructors recommended me to disconnect RSL in the cases SIM recommends it, if altitude permits - even if it does not make much sense. My intent was to understand, why.
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Thank you for the explanations. It makes sense for different types for RSLs. Actually, SIM edition I have (2009-2010) says "disconnect if altitude permits" but it doesn't emphasize that this should be done in the case you have one specific type of the rig or another. From what you're saying, RSL must be disconnected regardless of the altutude for Racer rig. Maybe SIM should be more specific about it.
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Hi. Could anybody explain me, please, why does SIM section 5-1 recommends to disconnect RSL in the case of side-by-side or downplane (if altitude permits)? Frankly, I could not figure out what harm the connected RSL would do if I steer the side-by-side or cut away the main on the downlplane... Thanks in advance.