ASullivan 0 #1 December 15, 2004 Is it required that you wear a helmet and jumpsuit when jumping? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 December 15, 2004 I promise someone else will answer a question for you eventually. A jumpsuit isn't necissarily required, but recommended for your student jumps and a helmet is required for your student jumps. Once you have a license all you're required to wear is a rig, you can wear exactly nothing else (aka butt nekid) if you so desire.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASullivan 0 #3 December 15, 2004 Thanks dude you have been a great help i just hope i'm not asking stupid question and annoying all you pros. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 December 15, 2004 Me a pro? Bwahahahahahaha Nope, the questions aren't annoying. Something I love doing in this sport is helping out low time jumpers. It was done for me when I first started 4 1/2 years ago and I like passing the knowledge forward. Students and low time jumpers is what really drives me in this sport. What might help you out though is that SIM I talked about in the other thread of yours. It'll have a lot of the answers you're looking for, especially in this stage of your training.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #5 December 15, 2004 QuoteThanks dude you have been a great help i just hope i'm not asking stupid question and annoying all you pros. Firefighters don't ask stupid questions. Remember, "there are no experts in this sport. All the experts are dead." SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #6 December 15, 2004 QuoteMe a pro? Bwahahahahahaha . I second that Bwahahahahahahah!! He just gets lucky everytime. Oh hey Dave you know where that pic on the cover of the SIMs came from don't you? Well?? You guessed it SkyFest!! They removed the words off the raft.... Damn USPA, oh, hope mom didn't hear that.... www.skyfestboogie.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,409 #7 December 15, 2004 As a student; you are required to wear a helmet, altimeter, RSL and AADNobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 December 15, 2004 The RSL can be waived, though.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,409 #9 December 15, 2004 [FB] = almost [NW] But, you bring up a good point. I wonder what the Board would consider waiverable about the RSL? I really can't think of a reason. Any thoughts from anyone? How's your PD thing going, Bro? By the way, CVFD (chad) is now taking ownership of www.anvilbrothers.com and doing a heck of a job moving it forward. You might want to review the site and point potential Anvil Brothers to him.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #10 December 15, 2004 Bad ass another firefighter in the sport. I as well as sparky have spent a few years on the job. Welcome pm me anytime! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #11 December 15, 2004 Quote[FB] = almost [NW] But, you bring up a good point. I wonder what the Board would consider waiverable about the RSL? I really can't think of a reason. Any thoughts from anyone? Perris Valley has this waiver. IIRC, it's because of the large amount of demo gear that is used from Square 1? There was a discussion on it here a few months back.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ASullivan 0 #12 December 15, 2004 What is an RSL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EdC 0 #13 December 15, 2004 RESERVE STATIC LINE (RSL): A connection between the main risers and the reserve activation system intended to initiate reserve activation following the release of a deployed main parachute Check out the SIM on-line at uspa.org I hope this helps. Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #14 December 16, 2004 Quote IIRC, it's because of the large amount of demo gear that is used from Square 1? As of today,I believe all of Square 1's demo/rental gear is RSL equipped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #15 December 16, 2004 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FB] = almost [NW] But, you bring up a good point. I wonder what the Board would consider waiverable about the RSL? I really can't think of a reason. Any thoughts from anyone? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perris Valley has this waiver. IIRC, it's because of the large amount of demo gear that is used from Square 1? There was a discussion on it here a few months back. Here's how I see it. Lets say a student has had a cutaway and performed correctly and as they continue a rig that's available and the correct size for them doesn't have an RSL. The RSL isn't needed to save their ass and isn't considered to be an end all safety device like an AAD is, so its waiverable. That's how I see it, though, and of course that's just IMO.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." 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
Kris 0 #11 December 15, 2004 Quote[FB] = almost [NW] But, you bring up a good point. I wonder what the Board would consider waiverable about the RSL? I really can't think of a reason. Any thoughts from anyone? Perris Valley has this waiver. IIRC, it's because of the large amount of demo gear that is used from Square 1? There was a discussion on it here a few months back.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASullivan 0 #12 December 15, 2004 What is an RSL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdC 0 #13 December 15, 2004 RESERVE STATIC LINE (RSL): A connection between the main risers and the reserve activation system intended to initiate reserve activation following the release of a deployed main parachute Check out the SIM on-line at uspa.org I hope this helps. Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #14 December 16, 2004 Quote IIRC, it's because of the large amount of demo gear that is used from Square 1? As of today,I believe all of Square 1's demo/rental gear is RSL equipped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 December 16, 2004 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FB] = almost [NW] But, you bring up a good point. I wonder what the Board would consider waiverable about the RSL? I really can't think of a reason. Any thoughts from anyone? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perris Valley has this waiver. IIRC, it's because of the large amount of demo gear that is used from Square 1? There was a discussion on it here a few months back. Here's how I see it. Lets say a student has had a cutaway and performed correctly and as they continue a rig that's available and the correct size for them doesn't have an RSL. The RSL isn't needed to save their ass and isn't considered to be an end all safety device like an AAD is, so its waiverable. That's how I see it, though, and of course that's just IMO.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
