jumpingjimmy 0 #1 May 3, 2006 I'll be taking delivery of my new rig this time next week, i was wondering if the skyhook can be fitted to any rig? i'm getting a Wings container Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leapdog 0 #2 May 3, 2006 QuoteI'll be taking delivery of my new rig this time next week, i was wondering if the skyhook can be fitted to any rig? i'm getting a Wings container Not yet. Gunnery Sergeant of Marines "I would like it if I were challenged mentally at my job and not feel like I'm mentally challenged." - Co-worker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #4 May 3, 2006 There are very legitimate reasons why. Do a search for posts on the subject by Bill Booth to check it out.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #5 May 3, 2006 With 85,000 jumps you think you would know that...."We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #6 May 3, 2006 I think that it is great that at 85000 jumps he is still humble enough to seek out the advice and knowledge of others...it should serve as a lesson to all of us.Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjimmy 0 #7 May 3, 2006 wurd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #8 May 3, 2006 better question asked during ordering process. Did you get an RSL? Much easier and cheaper to do up front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpingjimmy 0 #9 May 3, 2006 Quotebetter question asked during ordering process. Did you get an RSL? Much easier and cheaper to do up front. erm i didn't ask for an RSL, will i get one as standard? i bought a new, complete rig from the DZ shop.... i better ask if i've got an RSL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Reginald 0 #10 May 3, 2006 QuoteI think that it is great that at 85000 jumps he is still humble enough to seek out the advice and knowledge of others...it should serve as a lesson to all of us. LOL, Good point! "We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Fast 0 #11 May 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteI think that it is great that at 85000 jumps he is still humble enough to seek out the advice and knowledge of others...it should serve as a lesson to all of us. LOL, Good point! Maybe if he wasn't just acting childish and puting fake info into his profile. I don't know how he expects people to take him or his questions seriously. Oh well. Also JJ, I think you would be wise to learn a little bit about something that you are going to buy, open your eyes!~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpingjimmy 0 #12 May 3, 2006 i wont be jumping it yet anyway, it's way too fast for my skill level. I ordered it because i know i'll be able to jump it and learn about it soon enough though...i'll just take it real steady for a while Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites USPA 0 #13 May 3, 2006 the question and the replies of the TS, makes me think of a word that begins with T and ends with a double LL. If not some instructors/ store owners should reconsider their carreers maybe?The trouble with skydiving; If you stink at it and continue to jump, you'll die. If you're good at it and continue to jump, you'll see a lot of friends die... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spizzzarko 0 #14 May 3, 2006 So what are you going to jump untill you get "Good" enough to jump this new rig of yours? Maybe with 85,000 jumps you know something that the rest of us don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpingjimmy 0 #15 May 3, 2006 rental gear and i've been told (appears to be true) that in general, Americans are obsessed about wing loadings, way more than Europeans are. Yes, i know they are important, but not as much as some people on here make out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MB38 0 #16 May 3, 2006 Quotebut not as much as some people on here make out Be very careful with that.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #17 May 4, 2006 Quote erm i didn't ask for an RSL, will i get one as standard? i bought a new, complete rig from the DZ shop.... i better ask if i've got an RSL Very likely no. It's a $29 option at the time of ordering. After the point of manufacture will likely cost more. If Americans worry too much about these details, you seem to be worrying too little. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
kelpdiver 2 #8 May 3, 2006 better question asked during ordering process. Did you get an RSL? Much easier and cheaper to do up front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjimmy 0 #9 May 3, 2006 Quotebetter question asked during ordering process. Did you get an RSL? Much easier and cheaper to do up front. erm i didn't ask for an RSL, will i get one as standard? i bought a new, complete rig from the DZ shop.... i better ask if i've got an RSL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #10 May 3, 2006 QuoteI think that it is great that at 85000 jumps he is still humble enough to seek out the advice and knowledge of others...it should serve as a lesson to all of us. LOL, Good point! "We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #11 May 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteI think that it is great that at 85000 jumps he is still humble enough to seek out the advice and knowledge of others...it should serve as a lesson to all of us. LOL, Good point! Maybe if he wasn't just acting childish and puting fake info into his profile. I don't know how he expects people to take him or his questions seriously. Oh well. Also JJ, I think you would be wise to learn a little bit about something that you are going to buy, open your eyes!~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjimmy 0 #12 May 3, 2006 i wont be jumping it yet anyway, it's way too fast for my skill level. I ordered it because i know i'll be able to jump it and learn about it soon enough though...i'll just take it real steady for a while Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USPA 0 #13 May 3, 2006 the question and the replies of the TS, makes me think of a word that begins with T and ends with a double LL. If not some instructors/ store owners should reconsider their carreers maybe?The trouble with skydiving; If you stink at it and continue to jump, you'll die. If you're good at it and continue to jump, you'll see a lot of friends die... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #14 May 3, 2006 So what are you going to jump untill you get "Good" enough to jump this new rig of yours? Maybe with 85,000 jumps you know something that the rest of us don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjimmy 0 #15 May 3, 2006 rental gear and i've been told (appears to be true) that in general, Americans are obsessed about wing loadings, way more than Europeans are. Yes, i know they are important, but not as much as some people on here make out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #16 May 3, 2006 Quotebut not as much as some people on here make out Be very careful with that.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #17 May 4, 2006 Quote erm i didn't ask for an RSL, will i get one as standard? i bought a new, complete rig from the DZ shop.... i better ask if i've got an RSL Very likely no. It's a $29 option at the time of ordering. After the point of manufacture will likely cost more. If Americans worry too much about these details, you seem to be worrying too little. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
