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Yup, my Sup'Air foldbacks look to be 4 passes of FF thread. Good Luck

Funny, this seems to happen every time I break a band. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

I replaced the legstraps on one of my harnesses and I want to say there wasn't 5 cord anywhere on the harness. I used 5 cord to put them back together since I have a harness machine, but I want to say the bulk of the harness was FF thread. Don't quote me on this, but if you have a little time to wait, I have a sup'air and charly harness I can reference when I get home this evening. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

I realize this, but from my experience, Pilots tend to pack about 1 size larger than the published numbers. I have found that non-zpx pilots pack 1 size larger compared to sabre, safire, fusion canopies. The ZPX fabric brings them back in line with everybody else. I-34: Sabre2 170, Safire2 169, Fusion 175, Pilot 150, Pilot (ZPX) 168. Never trust published volume numbers. Ever. Your mileage may vary, but if you dont want to take my advice, I would try packing a demo canopy into the container before spending your money and being stuck with it. Good Luck. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

Wow, skydivers are spoiled these days aren't they? Packing outside is fine. Packing in the shade is fine. Taking it home unpacked at the end of the jumping day is fine. Go to your local walmart and for $6 buy yourself one of those plastic storage totes. Throw all of your skydiving gear in there. When you head to the DZ next time, you wont have to remember to grab everything, it'll all be in your tote. After you're done jumping, you can put your unpacked rig into the tote and it is shielded from all of the things that the posters above me have said, sans maybe the car smash. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

According to their website, your container will hold up to a 170 sq ft main. A pilot 188 ZPX will pack like a 190, so I would say no, that wont fit. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

You're going to have to post the model number of your infinity if you want any sort of an accurate answer. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

I hate to be the un-original thinker of the bunch, but how about taking it skydiving? ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

Being that verticalflier (Les) is the Aerodyne rep, I'd guess the Aerodyne part... ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

For the most part, it is far easier to call the manufacturer of the container and ask them what the container was built for. I dont think you'll get any manufacturer support behind this project, as manufacturer's dont want the jumping public to deem what canopies do and dont fit into their containers. For whatever reason, people are so much more happy to post on dropzone.com rather than call the manufacturer. I just dont understand this mentality. On the other hand, the majority of canopy manufacturers publish these exact charts for main an reserve size. Sometimes they are published on the website, and other times you have to read something that you normally never would.... the owner's manual. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

I am still waiting to see proof of someone breaking a femur (or worse) due to riser covers and I know I'm not the only one waiting for it either. I certainly wont just take someone's word for it either, especially if they picture themselves as a cock. It's funny how everyone considers magnets "better". Better than what? Bill Booth apparently thought they were better than his own tuck tab design, but not all manufacturers have gravitated that way. I wonder if there is a reason why? ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

Put red and yellow on the same mount, and they'll mix together to make orange. Sure John, We have a lead on white smoke. Where can we get red and yellow? ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

I discovered this while rousting one out of the packing loft a few weeks back. Imagine me doing a little tap dance of death ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

Ditto! My plasma is mounted on the wall adjacent to my front window and no further than 3 feet away. My folks also have a plasma and it is in the brightest room of their house (1 large window and 1 sliding glass door). Neither of us really have a glare issue. For me the choice is how you use the TV. If you use it for video games, then you will tend to want an LCD. If you use it for watching TV or movies, then plasma is the way to go. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

Purchase a poynters manual or try to find a digital copy of "faa-h-8083-17" which is the rigging manual that Sandy Reid put together. I'm willing to bet that you could learn something new from either book. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

Hey Kallend, I talked to the guys at my local seed grower and one of the things that stuck with me from the conversation was that over watering your lawn can allow weeds and wild flowers to grow. The guy I spoke with suggested watering only once every 4 days because grass stores water in it's thatch layer(?). He said to pay attention to the lawn and if it starts to brown on the 2nd or 3rd day, to adjust how long you water on that 4th day, but never to add water cycles. My lawn see's alot of sun, so a 3 day cycle works well for me. About the only time I see a weed or two sprout is when thunder storms move through and screw up my watering cycle Good luck! ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

One thing commonly overlooked by first time gear buyers, is that you can resize a harness. Ok, before you purchase, you need to know which size main and reserve parachutes are appropriate for you. If you dont know, you need to ask your instructors and figure that out pronto! Once you have an idea of what size parachutes you want to fly, then you look for a harness and container system. Notice, "harness" and "container" system. You wear the harness part while the container part sits on your back and contains the parachutes (these are 2 seperate pieces, even though they are sewn together to look like 1). Find a container that will fit the size parachutes you want to put in it. If the harness attached to the container happens to fit you, then you scored. If not, then plan to spend around $300 to have it resized to your specific body measurements. The harness is the only part of the equation that is custom tailored to you, so make sure it fits. Now that you have picked out a harness and container system, then you can pick out parachutes and an AAD to put into the container. When budget is a factor, you cant be picky about colors. Lastly, have all used equipment inspected by your (or a mutual) rigger before shelling out the cash. Often times the rigger can act as escrow for a small price (beer goes a long way). ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

I wouldn't be surprised if Jim Cazer could round up a set for you. Give him a call: (256) 268-9843. He's in Alabama, so that's what, central timezone? ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

It's kind of like teaching students to pack, without ever having them touch a canopy. Let them give it a go. When they get stuck or are unsure, they will ask. Most importantly, have someone with experience look it over when you're done to verify the work is correct. But I suppose there is no hard and fast rule to determine in which situations it's appropriate, so we just tell them "Have your rigger do it." From personal experience, I've learned more from doing it myself, than watching my rigger and the only cutaways I've had were intentional. P.S. Yes, I realize it's unpossible for me to have an understanding of my gear, or how to assemble it, because I am not a rigger. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

Did you have a question about the setup, or did you just want to know if any of us have used them? ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

I think it was called para-telemtry and based on a piece of equipment used for falconry. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

The problem you run into with switching risers is the RSL ring mounting location. Some RSL rings are located near the center of the riser and some RSL rings are mounted inboard or outboard on the riser. This can create a problem when swapping left to right. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

How about a small fabric sleeve with a piece of velcro on it. Seems like a simple solution? ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

YES! You can have line twists on a reserve deployment with or without a skyhook. The skyhook doesnt assure you of anything, it's not a magical device. At this stage in the game for you, the internet and all of it's video's are the enemy. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.

Dave, I know you've been around and jumping for a long time. I've seen you make many well thought out and informative posts. I generally tend to respect your opinion. The bottom line is, if you believe that cutting away at 300-400 feet is a viable option, all these years of training have failed you, USPA training has failed you, and common sense has failed you. At 300-400 feet, you should be in "get as much fabric over your head as possible" mode. Even suggesting that the skyhook will save you from that scenario is a disservice to all skydivers, of any level, who read it. This mentality about the skyhook is the marketing machine at work. It's my worst fear, and it will kill you. I apologize for singling you out, but I vehemently disagree with your opinion. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw.