ljwobker 2 #1 March 16, 2011 I realize this is trivial stuff, but I will feel better about life if I just ask people to spell things correctly when they're posting. I also fully recognize that a lot of folks here do not speak English as a first language, and that English is absolutely horrible about lots of words that sound the same but are spelled and mean different things. All that having been said: You go into "deep brakes" NOT into "deep breaks". The canopy has "a nice flare" and NOT "a nice flair". You can jump "an Optimum 176" and NOT "an Optima 176" "Infinity" is a parachute system, "Infiniti" is a automobile brand. PD builds canopies called "Sabre" and "Sabre2" and NOT "Saber" or "Saber2" I'm sure there are others, but I see these everywhere. Thanks. ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #2 March 16, 2011 Just yesterday I downsized from a Saber 2 190 to a Triathalon 170. I know it's a big jump, but the 190 was tight in my Infiniti container. Long story short I got scared and chopped it but I don't have an RSL and couldn't find my reserve handle. Luckily, my CYPRESS fired and a beautiful Optima 176 opened nicely. I barely had time to flair but went deep into the breaks and landed safely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemedic 7 #3 March 16, 2011 Quote Just yesterday I downsized from a Saber 2 190 to a Triathalon 170. I know it's a big jump, but the 190 was tight in my Infiniti container. Long story short I got scared and chopped it but I don't have an RSL and couldn't find my reserve handle. Luckily, my CYPRESS fired and a beautiful Optima 176 opened nicely. I barely had time to flair but went deep into the breaks and landed safely. Knot funni Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #4 March 16, 2011 Misspelling can show the level of knowledge of the one you want to answer. Use it as a tool to guide. (and smile) Take care, space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljwobker 2 #5 March 16, 2011 Kwite funnie. ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #6 March 16, 2011 Quote "Infinity" is a parachute system, "Infiniti" is a automobile brand. No, Infinity is a harness and container system. Quote PD builds canopies called "Sabre" and "Sabre2" and NOT "Saber" or "Saber2" PD Doesn't build the Sabre's anymore. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 5 #7 March 16, 2011 I have no idea why this is in Gear and Rigging. Have one of the mods move it to Incidents...Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redramdriver 0 #8 March 16, 2011 noiceSo, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #9 March 16, 2011 Quote my CYPRESS fired .could have been a Cyprus or a Virgilscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerospinskier 1 #10 March 16, 2011 QuoteJust yesterday I downsized from a Saber 2 190 to a Triathalon 170. I know it's a big jump, but the 190 was tight in my Infiniti container. Long story short I got scared and chopped it but I don't have an RSL and couldn't find my reserve handle. Luckily, my CYPRESS fired and a beautiful Optima 176 opened nicely. I barely had time to flair but went deep into the breaks and landed safely. Does that container have any bridal exposure??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #11 March 16, 2011 Chord of a parachute from front to back, not cord. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #12 March 16, 2011 QuoteQuoteJust yesterday I downsized from a Saber 2 190 to a Triathalon 170. I know it's a big jump, but the 190 was tight in my Infiniti container. Long story short I got scared and chopped it but I don't have an RSL and couldn't find my reserve handle. Luckily, my CYPRESS fired and a beautiful Optima 176 opened nicely. I barely had time to flair but went deep into the breaks and landed safely. Does that container have any bridal exposure??? Yes, it's an older Infiniti. About an inch of bridal exposure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx19 0 #13 March 16, 2011 Safire not sapphire - recovery arc not arch or ark - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #14 March 16, 2011 I notice the spelling mistakes too but sometimes they're better spelled wrong. Like a recovery ark - are we collecting animals for that ark? I thought that the OP wanted someone help them spell "sanity" from the title, maybe using the correct capitalization would have helped too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,444 #15 March 17, 2011 Just remember -- if you have to read it aloud to yourself to understand, it's all OK Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #16 March 17, 2011 Quote The canopy has "a nice flare" and NOT "a nice flair". My Batwing with modern art print top-skin and horizontal green & white bottom skin had nice flair. Flare was OK too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #17 March 17, 2011 A canopy has a recovery arc, St. Louis has an arch.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljwobker 2 #18 March 17, 2011 A "cypress" is a tree. A "Cypres" is much more likely to save your life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #19 March 17, 2011 Then - ordinal: "then it happened!" / "if you're going to have poor grammar then at least spell things correctly." Than - preference: "rather than do another zoo dive, can't we track?" / "I think the velo 84 is better than the spectre 190 for you because you have mad skillz." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #20 March 17, 2011 QuoteA "cypress" is a tree. A "Cypres" is much more likely to save your life. You have that backwards..the ADD is spelt Cypress, knot Cypres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #21 March 17, 2011 "Bite" is something you do with your teeth. "Bight" is a loop of lines stowed on your deployment bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NovaTTT 2 #22 March 17, 2011 Quote Misspelling can show the level of knowledge of the one you want to answer. Use it as a tool to guide. (and smile) Take care, space That is sometimes true but it is also true that sometimes it is a reflection only of the formal education one has had, which is very different from the level of knowledge they might possess. I cringe at misspellings but have learned it's a wheat and chaff situation. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinP 0 #23 March 17, 2011 Quote "Bite" is something you do with your teeth. "Bight" is a loop of lines stowed on your deployment bag. Well that explains it. During my Army Airborne days, I always wondered why I wanted to get a bite of my static line. Thanks!Sincerely, Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteS 0 #24 March 17, 2011 Rigger Lee, you out there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #25 March 17, 2011 Did someone remember to lock the hanger after we put the plain inside?Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
