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I just did that with a CF2 loaded at ~1.5 last weekend. In my opinion, it's not that they are hard to fly or anything, just that they really beg to be flown aggressively. In fact, I thought maybe I should have gotten a smaller one at first. "This is no big deal" I thought. Next thing you know I was trying to hook it in I think it would be really easy to demo one of these and think you had it under control. Then you would get cocky with it and that's when you would probably get hurt. It's easy to say that you just won't do anything stupid....but I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out what the fuck I was thinking. Just my experience.
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"The Parachute and its Pilot" Book
sammer replied to BrianSGermain's topic in Swooping and Canopy Control
See this thread for some info on Brian's new book: Learn More, Live Longer Still waiting on mine, but looking forward to reading it. -
It's even cooler to ride in
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I emailed Sunrise earlier today about the weight limits on their mini risers and was told that they are recomended for up to 230lbs. They also told me that was just a recomendation and that I need not worry about using them with my 250lb. exit weight. I really can't imagine the kind of load that you would have to apply to properly manufactured/maintained risers of any type to cause a failure like this. I am inclined to think that I would break long before my mini risers would. That being said, I will probably still inspect them a little more regularly after reading this thread.
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What about the TSO'd limits on a container/harness system. Mine says it's good for 254lbs at 150kts. Shouldn't the risers be rated for at least that load, or do they not consider them part ot the TSO'd system?
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Just tying an overhand knot in the control line to hold the fingertrap is pretty common. Once you are sure the brake settings are to your liking you can have your rigger sew them. I really doubt a rigger would charge you anything to fix that. The fids are sold by Para-Gear for $10 a set (plastic ones). And I think you can find a couple of threads here on making your own fingertrapping tool with piano wire. I currently just have my steering lines tied with an overhand knot and left the ends hanging out. I got tired of accidentaly pulling the fingertraps out- like what you just did. As soon as I figure out where I want them, I'll have my rigger fingertrap and sew them. I have asked a couple riggers about them and both said there isn't any real issue with leaving the free ends hanging (they aren't very long on mine). You may want to consider just doing that until you are sure the settings are right. Sam
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That's exactly what I did. I had a harness/container built for a 170 and then put a used 190 it. The manufacturer tells me I should have no problem putting a 150 in it down the road. I think the general rule is that 1 size up or down from what it was built for is acceptable. I have seen people push that rule much farther though....
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Your wingloading would be 1.15 on the 135 and 1.03 on the 150, assuming 60kg=130lbs and your gear weighs 25lbs. I would definately not jump straight from a 170 to a 135. Your wingloading is not that extreme, but anything smaller than a 150 is going to be a very responsive canopy reguardless of your loading. You should really try to borrow/rent a 150 for at least a few jumps. Have you asked your instructor for their opinion?
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You should probably be getting it any time now. I just received mine and it took almost exactly 6 weeks. I don't think you'll be dissapointed. I really like the looks of mine. I am sending it back for some sizing issues, but the suit looks good and appears to be well made.
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I hope your profile is out of date. 41 jumps seems a little early to be flying wingsuits or BASE jumping.
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I wouldn't rush into buying gear. Do a little research and keep reading these forums, once you have ~50 jumps you will know what you want. I have known a couple people that got in a hurry and ended up with gear that wasn't really suitable for them. Also, by waiting a bit, you might avoid some of the downsizing trend that everyone goes through right off student status. I waited until I had 50 jumps to buy my first rig and had a new wings rig built. It will accommodate canopies with WL's (for me) of 1.3 to 1.6, so I think I should be able to use it for quite some time. I have friends that didn't wait and they are saving up for new rigs right now. Just my thoughts. Sam
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Velocity84 has several of those mounted on his helmet. He calls it "shock and awe" effect. They do work pretty good.
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That's good but I think for a really accurate comparison, the poor guys would have to make some money on the deal. Also the rich and poor don't eat the same meal...the poor guys get dessert
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I think your right about the harness supporting your pelvis and not your thighs. I think that is where the problem is- you do bend at your hip joints. Otherwise my harness wouldn't get loose when I am seated in the a/c and when I am in a sit (like when the straps move up your legs if you don't use bungees).
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I've wondered about that also. All I can come up with is that it would be really hard to make a harness with that geometry. The leg straps need to have a pretty good angle in them if they are going to support your weight. It would move with your body a lot better if you could pull that off though.
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No problem....I still had the file sitting on my desktop from when I donwnloaded it a few months back. Doesn't mean that I won't find you and take you up on the beer next time I'm in NC though....
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the straps. you can hang upside down in your harness just fine, you won't fall out unless you somehow get the shoulder straps off of your shoulders. I don't think I like that idea. I know it can be done, but my shoulder straps are pretty wide when the main is open. Probably about even with my shoulders before I loosen the chest strap....about 4 inches off of them after I loosen it. The idea of being in freefall with out my rig just creeps me out
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I had a friend that tried that last summer. He actually flipped the worng way and made a controllable canopy uncontrollable. I think I have also heard of an incident report about a guy doing this and getting his foot stuck in the lines. That would be my biggest concern. Also, now that I am thinking about it: Whats to keep you from falling out of the harness? That would really suck.
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Your Canopy Risk Quotient? :Parachutist 03/04
sammer replied to sarge's topic in Swooping and Canopy Control
I think it is kind of interesting to note that the test only considers jump #'s and WL separately. Some 100-jump wonder could load an elliptical at 1.5+ and still score average. I answered the questions very honestly and scored 32. I was kind of expecting to be a little higher than that. -
I think I know what Sunrise will have to say, they custom built the container to fit those two canopies. I'll make a point to have a couple of riggers I know look at it with the main packed in it and see what they have to say. Thanks for the heads up.
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Now you've got me worried. I was told that if I could close it, then it was OK. I have damaged a powertool and a couple of pull up cords trying to close it though. What exactly am I at risk of damaging? Is it just going to stretch the material out a little?
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It is a real bitch to pack. I thought maybe I just sucked so it's good to hear that. I just got it back from it's first reserve repack and was really impressed with how well my rigger made it look....then I tried to get the main in there
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It's a Wings W-13. It seems to be kind of a compromise between making the reserve look good (not wrinkled and bunched up) and having some room left below for the main to fit. It is not really that big of a deal though...purely cosmetic. It also only has one repack on it and my rigger is new to Wings, so it will probably get better with time.
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I guess I don't really have any good reason. The 176 is just really tight. It does go in though and I spent a lot of $ on it so I think I'll just keep it for a while. I also plan on having a 170 main in there soon so that should loosen things up a little.
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Cool, thanks. I am kind of inclined to believe these larger numbers, as everyone I know that's flown a PDR said that they flew big and were easy to land...even at very high loadings. I've thought about replacing my 176 with a 160, but I think I'll just leave it alone until I get a chance to fly the 176 (never had to use it yet).