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    I have an exit weight of ~250 and am currently trying out a couple of 210s; Pulse, Storm, and Sabre 2. I went this weekend from the Pulse to the Storm and noticed some differences. It felt as though the Storm (7 cell) was falling faster, but didn't give me an increase in forward speed as I had hoped (thinking my flare would be stronger). I landed fine every time, and enjoyed the ride, but I am curious now. What is the advantage of a 7 cell vs a 9 cell canopy when the two are the same size? Am I correct in noticing a faster decent rate with the 7 cell? Should I have had an increase in forward speed? I got some mixed comments from jumpers and instructors at my home DZ, so I thought I'd toss this one up, advice and comments are greatly appreciated. ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000
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    ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000
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    I'm going to offer up the student rig idea too. Now I'm 6' 8" and 230 lbs, so I'm not comprable on size, but it took me a few jumps to realize that I was strapped up so damn tight I couldn't arch/de-arch as well as I should have been. The rental rig I'm using now allows for a lot more comfort and fits much better, and it shows! That said, I've been with a group of students and we have one guy that really tenses up on the plane ride up. He's dealing with the same struggles in terms of passing levels (even after 19 jumps). I would suggest talking with your instructor about how you can work on relaxing on the ride, and getting a smooth exit set up. Keep jumping!! Enjoy it!! ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000
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    I understand the point of not planning your landing to the 'T' before you take off, but the critical part is understanding what your alternatives are. At my DZ (cross keys, NJ) off landing opportunities are relatively limited. Especially if you want to land in grass and not a parking lot. At the very least though, I know where I want to be, and I know I have at least a basic idea of what to do/where to go if I open too far from the landing area in any direction. ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000
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    So I will speak up and say that landing with the wind has been discouraged since my first jump. Personally, I have had 2 landings downwind, and as a student I'm flying a massive canopy. I was not accustomed to coming in that fast and both landings were sliding, pretty much on my knees. I think that for students (in my rookie opinion), it's important to have a few of these under your belt as I am certainly not scared of them (and I'm not jumping anything gusting over 14 mph anyways). That said, I think it's discouraged in AFF with good reason. For the most part, I have been following jumpers in. I am very cautious of letting others do their thing while avoid and observe them. ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000
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    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- that's a myth! You dont have to breathe, because of the airspeed the oxygen will just penetrate your skin, no need to breathe in freefall. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm curiuos which is a myth for sure? Is it really possible to sustain O2 intake for any period of time just based on skin penetration? Suggested reading on that? ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000
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    As a student, I have been reading a bit in the 'Incidents' forum to see what kinds of things happen to people, and how they reacted appropriately and inappropriately. I have seen a few posts about 'collapsed canopies' or canopies that have not responded well to turbulence. What are some normal causes of collapsed canopies? Will this primarily happen to smaller swooping canopies? How do you respond? How can you avoid this? If it helps... I am still flying a 230 7 cell (I think ), either way it's a student rig, which puts me just under a 1:1 wing load (again, I think. I'm about 225 lbs w/o gear). And I'm not jumping anything over 14mph gusts. p.s. I will definately ask the coaches and instructors at my DZ about this, but would love to hear other input as well. ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000
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    Thanks for the advice guys! Very helpful. ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000
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    Close to getting my A, and I have started renting from a store that will let me build credit toward my purchased rig as I rent from them. Situation: The guys at the store have suggested that I am almost certainly going to need to go custom on my container in order to find something comfortable enough, and which will allow me to downsize over the next couple seasons. Questions: 1) Is the customization completely necessary? Will I be able to find a container w/o having to spend extra on customization? 2) Does anyone have any leads on some gear for freakishly tall dudes? (I'm about 220lbs w/o gear if that means anything) ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000
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    I'm brand new, but this guy is spot on. Even if you don't grab the guy, definately 'grab the dude' (the actual jumper) with the grey hair (really any experienced jumper). Even if they don't seem approachable, I've bugged the hell out of a couple of the older, slower moving guys around my DZ and they love the questions and are more than willing to help. ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000
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    I feel a student should recognize a need for a cutaway before your Instructor is even on the ground... If that doesn't happen, bigger issues are there than whether or not the Instructor should have a radio. I jumped with one my first 4 jumps, and it was silent for 2. I did hear a lot of chatter to other students, but my guys did a good job letting us know who they were speaking to. All in all, I think they're a good idea. However, I'm super green, and I find this conversation interesting... ...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000