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That's a lot of misinformation for one post. Both activate at roughly the same altitude, 1000'. Read the manuals. They are both available online in PDF format. http://www.cypres-usa.com/english_users.pdf http://www.vigil.aero/pdf/VIGIL-UserManualv2.0.7.pdf You're buying an expert/ Pro AAD not a student AAD. The student cypres is designed to address a low speed malfunction which the student may not properly respond to. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

The left testicle usually hangs lower than the right for right-handed men. The opposite is true for lefties. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Dog looks like a..... Mrs. Ramirez "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

what about option 5? Ignore them and go away. Mum needs to move to the countryside....

google http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/fire/fcfaq.htm#fireworks What is the City of Austin ordinance regarding fireworks usage? It is illegal to possess fireworks within the City of Austin. It is illegal to use or sell fireworks within the City of Austin and within 5,000 feet outside the city limits. Are any fireworks legal in the City of Austin without a permit? The U.S. Department of Transportation does not classify the following items listed as common fireworks, and Snake, GlowWorm - Pressed pellet of pyrotechnic composition thatproduces a large, snakelike ash upon burning. The ash expands in length as the pellet burns. These devices may not contain mercuric thiocyanate. Smoke Device - Tube or sphere containing pyrotechnic composition that, upon ignition, produces white or colored smoke as the primary effect. Wire Sparkler - Wire coated with pyrotechnic composition that produces a shower of sparks upon ignition. These items may not contain magnesium and must not exceed 100g of composition per item. Devices containing any chlorate or perchlorate salts may not exceed 5g of composition per item. Trick Noisemaker: Item produces a small report intended to surprise the user. These devices include: Party Popper - Small plastic or paper item containing not more than 16mg of explosive composition that is friction-sensitive. A string protruding from the device is pulled to ignite it, expelling paper streams and producing a small report. Booby Trap - Small tube with string protruding from both ends, similar to a party popper in design. The ends of the string are pulled to ignite the friction-sensitive composition, producing a small report. Snapper - Small, paper-wrapped item containing a minute quantity of explosive composition coated on small bits of sand. When dropped, the device explodes, producing a small report. Trick Match - Kitchen or book match that has been coated with a small quantity of explosive or pyrotechnic composition. Upon ignition of the match, a small report or a shower of sparks is produced. Cigarette Load - Small wooden peg that has been coated with a small quantity of explosive or pyrotechnic composition. Upon ignition of the match, a small report or a shower of sparks is produced. Auto Burglar Alarm - Tube, which contains pyrotechnic composition that produces a loud whistle and/or smoke when ignited. A small quantity of explosive, not exceeding 50mg, also may be used to produce a small report. A squib is used to ignite the device. Have Fun!

You are buying a used cypres that has 1/3 of it's useful life left and paying the maintenance and battery costs for $600. Does that make sense? The cypres calculator shows a value of $232 (then you shell out $260+ to make the unit meet the FAA regulations). If it didn't need service work the most I would pay is $400. It's a buyers market. The value of a used cypres is declining every day. If you're willing to go $600 for a used cypres, spend another $600 and buy a new cypres 2. your milage may vary "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

As far as question 1 is concerned, it sounds like you are having difficulty making the transition from an F111 canopy to a ZP canopy. The landing flares are different. If you flare a ZP canopy the same way you flare the F111 you will have hard landings. Do some searches on "ZP vs F111" and "flare techniques". You will find some good advice helping to make the transistion from an F111 student canopy to the ZP Sabre.

http://www.dropzone.com/forum/Skydiving_C1/Gear_and_Rigging_F6/Is_Your_Hand_Deploy_%3Cb%3EPilot%3C/b%3E_%3Cb%3EChute%3C/b%3E_Correctly_Made_P132976 Read this post from Bill Booth, April, 2002. He explains how to check for kill line shrinkage as well as a number of other PC rigging issues. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

The quote was from version 2.0.7; downloaded from AAD's website. I wonder how many versions/ revisions they've gone thru in the past few years? "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

You could always create an e-mail distribution list and send us the photos... I have no shame. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Just keep posting them.... "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

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Provided access to a time machine I know some people would go back and prevent Hitler and WW2. Myself, I would edit Ayn Rand out of existence... "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Read the Gap Cycle. It's some of the coolest character/ Plot driven Sci Fi I've read in a long time. It was written in the early 1990's and kind of reads like an alternate version of Farscape with out all the Wormhole mumbo-jumbo. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Neal Stephenson- Snowcrash Philip K. Dick Stephen R Donaldson- The Gap Cycle "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Push the "I'm on a Jump" button.

I agree. My personal pet peeve is any hint of Blue Eye Shadow. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

I know some people that would disagree with you on that. They are easier to close than Mirage. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

I make it a point to NEVER stop in Oklahoma. It's a barren wasteland of red dirt, centrally located, that neither Texas, Arkansas, or Kansas would claim. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

I included that option... "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Have fun! "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

My favorite is the Alcoholics Anonymous episode: "The success rate over time of AA? 5% The success rate of quiting cold turkey, no AA? 5%"- Penn "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Yer preachin' to the Choir...

Depends on the time of day. If there's time to make another jump I'll get my second rig out and keep going. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Oh snap! *sigh* Anyone who wants to see the real photos.... Use these links...