Matitemel 0 #76 July 15, 2009 Hum..can you explain and develop...?Mélanie Check out my new website!!! :) www.greentimes.com.au or the page on FB Green Times !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #77 July 15, 2009 I too cutaway last year. My new main is wayyy more maneuverable, goes DOWN fast and is younger. Did I say younger??? Yup. My new main is a decade newer than the old one. Just so much better any way you cut it.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #78 July 15, 2009 Quote I too cutaway last year. My new main is wayyy more maneuverable, goes DOWN fast and is younger. Did I say younger??? Yup. My new main is a decade newer than the old one. Just so much better any way you cut it. Is it ground hungry? Does it have a good angle of attack? Are the controls more responsive with less input?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OlympiaStoica 0 #79 July 15, 2009 Quote I too cutaway last year. My new main is wayyy more maneuverable, goes DOWN fast and is younger. Did I say younger??? Yup. My new main is a decade newer than the old one. Just so much better any way you cut it. OK guys … we can stick to the ex bashing without bringing misogynism into it ... My ex moved me to the “reserve” role for a “younger model” as well … something men seem to do a lot as they cross into their 40s … it has something to do with feeling better about themselves, I hear ... O Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #80 July 15, 2009 Yea. Women NEVER do that....no cougars on this site at all..... people are people....and some SUCK! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #81 July 15, 2009 My main keeps coming around and getting me in a canopy wrap! I've cut her away but the damn thing just won't float down wind,keeps coming back and wrapping me...Help!! Why can I not get a clean cut??? Bry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #82 July 15, 2009 Quote Quote I too cutaway last year. My new main is wayyy more maneuverable, goes DOWN fast and is younger. Did I say younger??? Yup. My new main is a decade newer than the old one. Just so much better any way you cut it. OK guys … we can stick to the ex bashing without bringing misogynism into it ... My ex moved me to the “reserve” role for a “younger model” as well … something men seem to do a lot as they cross into their 40s … it has something to do with feeling better about themselves, I hear ... O You may need to go back and re-read my edit of your post. Your old canopy never opened well, slammed you more than once - Cutting away was your only option, you didn't want to spiral in, did you? Demo a LOT of canopies before you decide on one, there are a LOT of difference performance aspects to be considered. If you choose a High Performance canopy, you are more likely to get yourself in a dangerous situation. I would go for something a bit more docile and forgiving. Wing loading is a factor as well. Be careful, if the wingloading (think Tadpole) is too high, it will almost certainly end in injury. Your landing pattern is a factor too - stay away from the 270's and higher - I wouldn't even be doing 180's if I were you - it is just dangerous. Even though it is an accepted for of canopy control, guys would REALLY REALLY REALLY prefer if you did a straight in pattern as opposed to changing directions suddenly and low turns.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #83 July 15, 2009 Quote My main keeps coming around and getting me in a canopy wrap! I've cut her away but the damn thing just won't float down wind,keeps coming back and wrapping me...Help!! Why can I not get a clean cut??? Bry Try the hook knife.Grab the risers, pull on them really hard to produce slack and cut just as you let them go? The sudden "Jerk" might untangle the BOS above you.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #84 July 15, 2009 Oh....I almost had the hook knife out a bit ago! Bry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #85 July 15, 2009 Quote My main keeps coming around and getting me in a canopy wrap! I've cut her away but the damn thing just won't float down wind,keeps coming back and wrapping me...Help!! Why can I not get a clean cut??? Bry Where's your hook knife?? EDIT: oops.. didn't read all the way down before I responded.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #86 July 15, 2009 Quote Yup. My new main is a decade newer than the old one. Just so much better any way you cut it. OK guys … we can stick to the ex bashing without bringing misogynism into it ... My ex moved me to the “reserve” role for a “younger model” as well … something men seem to do a lot as they cross into their 40s … it has something to do with feeling better about themselves, I hear ... O You may need to go back and re-read my edit of your post. Your old canopy never opened well, slammed you more than once - Cutting away was your only option, you didn't want to spiral in, did you? Demo a LOT of canopies before you decide on one, there are a LOT of difference performance aspects to be considered. If you choose a High Performance canopy, you are more likely to get yourself in a dangerous situation. I would go for something a bit more docile and forgiving. Wing loading is a factor as well. Be careful, if the wingloading (think Tadpole) is too high, it will almost certainly end in injury. Quote Why did you have to go and drag the tadpoles into it?? That's fucked up. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #87 July 15, 2009 Quote Your landing pattern is a factor too - stay away from the 270's and higher - I wouldn't even be doing 180's if I were you - it is just dangerous. 180s, 270s, 360s, 720s, 1080s. True that spinners can be dangerous, but are also a helluva lot of fun. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #88 July 15, 2009 Quote Quote Your landing pattern is a factor too - stay away from the 270's and higher - I wouldn't even be doing 180's if I were you - it is just dangerous. 180s, 270s, 360s, 720s, 1080s. True that spinners can be dangerous, but are also a helluva lot of fun. Well there was this one "canopy" that I demo'd . . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #89 July 15, 2009 people are people....and some SUCK! think this is my new favorite quote"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #90 July 15, 2009 Quote people are people....and some SUCK! And some people suck in a good way. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #91 July 15, 2009 you mean swallow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #92 July 15, 2009 Quote Quote people are people....and some SUCK! And some people suck in a good way. Damn...what is with you lately. You keep giving us quote after quote. This is great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OlympiaStoica 0 #93 July 15, 2009 I continue to enjoy the skydiving anologies - they're awesome ... All joking aside, I'll try to demo a few more canopies before I setle on a new main - that has consistently been my mistake in the past - I "demo-ed" a main and if he was half decent, I'd go ahead and buy it ... (and commit to jumping only that.) O Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #94 July 15, 2009 Quote you mean swallow. Sucking, swallowing...either way, it's all goodie in the hoodie! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #95 July 15, 2009 Quote Damn...what is with you lately. I think it's the insomnia, it let's my inside voice get out because I don't have any energy to filter my mouth. It gets me in trouble too! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #96 July 15, 2009 Mmmm...demos scare me. You never know when one has a serious manufacturing defect. Plus, I'm just a commitment kind of guy. I prefer to do some research, think about it and explore the options without actually having to jump it. Once I jump, I tend to stay with that particular chute. I try to make a smart choice on the front end. Not always successful (obviously).I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #97 July 15, 2009 not really...the sucking has to be of sufficient quality, skill, and commitment to make it to the swallow. Some that suck will never swallow. just sayin' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #98 July 15, 2009 Quote the sucking has to be of sufficient quality, skill, and commitment to make it to the swallow. One should never underestimate the importance of committing to sucking well. I stand corrected. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #99 July 15, 2009 Once this is understood and accepted by both parties, I'm fairly sure others will "stand" with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #100 July 16, 2009 Quote Quote you mean swallow. Sucking, swallowing...either way, it's all goodie in the hoodie! Gargling... Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
