crawford 0 #1 January 17, 2004 Ok, I know that the questions for canopies is getting well used, but I feel this is THE place to receive any help with this. Here is my question. I have recently decided to go back to my "trusty Spinetto" for BM jumps. I have just got it back from PD with a new line set and Slider so it is opening beautifully. So, my question is to all of those utilizing Stiletto's at a wing loading of 2.0:1. Is there anything that I can do short of perfecting my body position on deployment to avoid spinners. My only two mal's in over 1300 jumps have been line twist on ellipticals, one Cobalt and the other Stiletto w/ BM suit on. So, if there is anything that any of you are doing extra to avoid this problem, I would appreciate any advise! I know that this may be a stupid question, but I want to be sure and avoid having to climb up a freakin' tree to recover my Main or Freebag again. (*Don't mind the Mals, they are kinda fun. Ha Ha) Oh, and if it any difference at all, I psycho pack the Stiletto now and it is treating me ok, but I have yet to get on the BM due to excessively cold weather, I'm a wuss, I know!! "Sure, those Golf Carts may look all warm and fuzzy, but they WILL take a chunk out of your ass!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #2 January 17, 2004 Try to slow your forward speed down just before opening by bringing your arms back and bending you knees up alittle, hold that position for a few seconds until you feel your forward speed reduce and your descent rate start to increase, and then pull. There's not much else to do but have a perfect body position when deploying a Stilleto, and just be able to unzip FAST AS F**K......www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #3 January 17, 2004 I jump a stilleto loaded at about 1.5 or so. I fixed my problems by dropping out of full flight for several seconds before the pitch. I'm sure all the standard stuff (dynamic corners, long bridle) helps, too. I also found burrito or mushroom packing the PC to be quite helpful.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #4 January 20, 2004 Jumped any Tiny Xaos's lately? Seriously, though... A deployment bag with inboard stows and a last center stow might help. fwiw, Blues, Steve Babin"Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crawford 0 #5 January 20, 2004 Hey, thanks everybody for the input. It was very informative and I can't wait to try out some of all of your techniques. I am pretty sure that this info will put a stop to the madness!! Thanks again. Hey Steve, how the freakin' hell are ya? No, I have not ventured into the tiny Xaos's recently, but would love to do it again, what a trip. Thanks to you again, as well. How is the weather there? "Sure, those Golf Carts may look all warm and fuzzy, but they WILL take a chunk out of your ass!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #6 January 20, 2004 COLD!! I cant complain too much though, only 2 weekends without jumping so far this winter... Sorry to hear about your trip. Florida sounds nice this time of year! Blues! Steve"Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
