gulaz 1 #1 November 9, 2003 Just did my first (3) jumps on my own main (an Ovni 160... F-111 canopy made by Parachutes Canada). It was great (still waiting on getting the rest of my rig working). The guy that jumped it a few times before me said that it opened really quick, so I got a bigger slider put on it, and rolled the nose when I did my first one... oops. Here was my opening pull->look up->check altitude-> look up again-> check altitude-> look up again, think about how pretty the parachute is->look down->reach for handles->then it finished opening (1000 ft later). I got it figured out now though . Landings are fun, its a good thing theres snow on the ground... I would have grass stains on the ass of my jumpsuit along with rocks and sticks if there wasnt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fool 0 #2 November 9, 2003 well, good stuff, and may I be the first to say.... and you knew this was coming... and if people at your dz haven't said it already, you might reconsider your dz.... BEER!!!!!!!!!! S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gulaz 1 #3 November 9, 2003 Of course... beer is coming... next weekend though, so you better show up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DeNReN 0 #4 November 9, 2003 Congrats....sounds like a interesting 1st jump with it ....did you consult a rigger before making you changes?.........no snow here yet...but give it a few mins...temp went from 8 deg C at 9am to -2 by noon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fool 0 #5 November 9, 2003 hahaha... I totally didn't realize it was you... ok, I know for sure that someone mentioned it then, and there is no need to reconsider dz's... I'll see you next weekend then.... friday, or saturday? S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gulaz 1 #6 November 9, 2003 My rigger did the changes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gulaz 1 #7 November 9, 2003 Haha... ya, I recognized you in the picture, and thought it was kinda funny... ya, they mentioned it. Friday of course, theres always beer to drink. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DeNReN 0 #8 November 9, 2003 Above 0 at alt?.....you albertians stole our nova scotia temps and gave us yours..hehe did you change the slider or just not role the nose? and how did it open the next couple of jumps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gulaz 1 #9 November 9, 2003 After the first jump, I didnt roll the nose, and it sniveled less (but still for too long) and then I packed it with the nose practically poking out the back of the cigar roll, and it was better. Im going to talk to some more people about it, but im thinking that before the slider was changed (I never jumped it before, just heard that it slammed) maybe it just wasnt packed well. Who knows Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DeNReN 0 #10 November 9, 2003 One mans slam is anothers perfect opening.....how far did u go with the slider change? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kat1221 0 #11 November 9, 2003 Yeah - you've already heard this, but congratulations. Thanks for not mentioning that I was also on the load jumping a new main for the 1st time I'm hurt! And for James who never comes out anymore - perfect weather and I got 4 jumps in before I had to leave. Yes, beer, but not next weekend...I'm not out. Where were you? Up for jumping on Monday? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites andy2 0 #12 November 9, 2003 thats a case of beer --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... 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 Go To Topic Listing
fool 0 #2 November 9, 2003 well, good stuff, and may I be the first to say.... and you knew this was coming... and if people at your dz haven't said it already, you might reconsider your dz.... BEER!!!!!!!!!! S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #3 November 9, 2003 Of course... beer is coming... next weekend though, so you better show up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #4 November 9, 2003 Congrats....sounds like a interesting 1st jump with it ....did you consult a rigger before making you changes?.........no snow here yet...but give it a few mins...temp went from 8 deg C at 9am to -2 by noon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #5 November 9, 2003 hahaha... I totally didn't realize it was you... ok, I know for sure that someone mentioned it then, and there is no need to reconsider dz's... I'll see you next weekend then.... friday, or saturday? S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #6 November 9, 2003 My rigger did the changes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gulaz 1 #7 November 9, 2003 Haha... ya, I recognized you in the picture, and thought it was kinda funny... ya, they mentioned it. Friday of course, theres always beer to drink. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DeNReN 0 #8 November 9, 2003 Above 0 at alt?.....you albertians stole our nova scotia temps and gave us yours..hehe did you change the slider or just not role the nose? and how did it open the next couple of jumps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gulaz 1 #9 November 9, 2003 After the first jump, I didnt roll the nose, and it sniveled less (but still for too long) and then I packed it with the nose practically poking out the back of the cigar roll, and it was better. Im going to talk to some more people about it, but im thinking that before the slider was changed (I never jumped it before, just heard that it slammed) maybe it just wasnt packed well. Who knows Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DeNReN 0 #10 November 9, 2003 One mans slam is anothers perfect opening.....how far did u go with the slider change? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kat1221 0 #11 November 9, 2003 Yeah - you've already heard this, but congratulations. Thanks for not mentioning that I was also on the load jumping a new main for the 1st time I'm hurt! And for James who never comes out anymore - perfect weather and I got 4 jumps in before I had to leave. Yes, beer, but not next weekend...I'm not out. Where were you? Up for jumping on Monday? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites andy2 0 #12 November 9, 2003 thats a case of beer --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... 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
gulaz 1 #7 November 9, 2003 Haha... ya, I recognized you in the picture, and thought it was kinda funny... ya, they mentioned it. Friday of course, theres always beer to drink. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #8 November 9, 2003 Above 0 at alt?.....you albertians stole our nova scotia temps and gave us yours..hehe did you change the slider or just not role the nose? and how did it open the next couple of jumps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #9 November 9, 2003 After the first jump, I didnt roll the nose, and it sniveled less (but still for too long) and then I packed it with the nose practically poking out the back of the cigar roll, and it was better. Im going to talk to some more people about it, but im thinking that before the slider was changed (I never jumped it before, just heard that it slammed) maybe it just wasnt packed well. Who knows Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #10 November 9, 2003 One mans slam is anothers perfect opening.....how far did u go with the slider change? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kat1221 0 #11 November 9, 2003 Yeah - you've already heard this, but congratulations. Thanks for not mentioning that I was also on the load jumping a new main for the 1st time I'm hurt! And for James who never comes out anymore - perfect weather and I got 4 jumps in before I had to leave. Yes, beer, but not next weekend...I'm not out. Where were you? Up for jumping on Monday? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #12 November 9, 2003 thats a case of beer --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
