craigbey

I would suggest that you put your axe down and step away from the grinder, but you will probably continue to dig up the prior discussions with Brian about the 45 degree rule ... even in new threads that have nothing to do with exit separation. Oh well, carry on...

That's great to hear. He will appreciate your recommendation.

Exactly why you cannot discount Brian's recommendations as 'insane'. This past summer I attended 2 canopy courses with 2 different coaches from PD. At the end of the courses, they both recommended everyone continue with ongoing training and skill development and working with other reputable coaches -- including coaches not affiliated with PD. One of the guys from PD mentioned Brian by name. BV's checklist is an essential set of skills that every jumper should be able to perform. Brian's chart, recommendations and exercises complement that checklist. They are both valuable resources.

http://www.bigairsportz.com/pdf/bas-sizingchart.pdf Brian's chart is page 1. There's plenty more to read after that including the following comments... "Due to individual differences in natural ability, judgment and demonstrated in-air awareness, there must be allowances for variability with the recommended size. To fit every canopy pilot into a finite formula is not reflective of the true nature of the situation." There are also exercises listed in the document.

+1 http://www.bigairsportz.com/pdf/article-d-point.pdf

http://skydivechicago.com/Forums/forumid/6/postid/1768/view/topic July 27 – August 4th

'Loose Enough' might be a funny name for a team, but is probably not the best way to describe what you're looking for in a DZ. Is there something more specific that you need? Did SDO enforce some rule or restriction that affected you?

Hook it high and let it fly.

Similar work schedule here and an easy 3 hour drive to those same DZ's (SDC and CSC). We get out to one of those DZ's just about every other weekend. I still think Meigs Field would have been the coolest place for a DZ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meigs_Field An urban DZ with a beach on a large body of water! /sarcasm Although ... that IS what you see in most of the Dubai videos.

There are plenty of names in the sport, but the ones that mean the most are those who continue to act as coaches, organizers, instructors, riggers, mentors and guides. The people who have consistently been there -- at the DZ -- helping others over 10, 20 and even 30 years. They may have names like John, Phil, Sky, Cliff or Sandy. They are at your DZ. Get to know those people by name.

... next post ... Good stuff.

And he picked up some souvenirs along the way... http://jimslaton.com/photo-gallery/crash-photos/

The 'P' in the name stands for something. The USPA should be all over the development, implementation and oversight of canopy control well beyond what they have done up to now. They need to take more of a leadership role in that process instead of hoping that other groups will pick up where they have stopped. Recent changes are steps in the right direction, but CC is something that affects everyone and deserves more attention. Sorry for the tangent.

Not sure if anyone could have said much to this person. She was very busy repeating her excuse.

Thanks. That is the fundamental point. But it has been fun to see some of the other responses.

Uh-oh ... someone had trouble with their Stiletto!

Not at all. If someone wants to continue being an idiot and repeating stupid myths, that's their problem. Sounds like you know of a few more and you're not shy about repeating those. Carry on...

While visiting another DZ recently, I saw one of the local jumpers exit for a hop-n-pop. Exit looked fine, but that was all I could see. The jumper either opened with line-twists or the canopy twisted up and they cutaway. They landed safely under their reserve. Afterwards, the jumper was telling just about everyone how they had to cutaway 'that Spinetto'. There did not appear to be any acknowledgment of their responsibility for the situation. It was boiled down to the simple cause ... 'that Spinetto'. Any canopy can open in line twists due to poor maintenance or packing errors and you can make just about any canopy twist up due to poor body position. So, was it REALLY the canopy's fault? Good for them to make the right call when needed, cut away and land safely. But enough with the 'Spinetto' remarks. That jumper either neglected their gear, improperly packed (you are responsible for what your packer gives you) or opened with poor body position. And yes, I've put in some time under a Stiletto. It opened fine. Disclaimer for the WingSuit Drama Queens: I don't jump wingsuits and this is NOT a recommendation for the Stiletto or any other canopy for that or anything else.

+1

Don't let anyone pull that junk in your yard!

http://www.dropzone.com/forum/Skydiving_C1/General_Skydiving_Discussions_F18/wolmari_pack_P274980/

Wait ... we're not supposed to chase the wind sock?

Dressing like clowns. Not dressing like clowns. Dressing like clowns. Not dressing like clowns. Repeat...

"Take good care of me and I'll let you wear my rug".

Congrats! Thanks for your advice and assistance here on the Interweb. Hope to meet you someday. Blues, cb