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  1. Travman
    Generally the lines go in facing the bottom of the container (BOC flap). Some birdman pack with the lines to the back of the container. Some Voodoo owners pack with the lines to the top, below the reserve container due to its very small bottom flap.
  2. Travman
    Do a bridge, antenna and a cliff and you can get your BASE number
  3. Travman
    You forgot to mentioned Australia's longest swoop pond too.
  4. Travman
    You ordered a naked skydiving instructor?
  5. Travman
    Did I hear someone say FIRST???
  6. Travman
    Because it is at a higher latitude and the curvature of the earth affects the way the FF's fall I'll be interested to hear what the real answer is. Is this at most DZ's in England?
  7. Travman
    A friend of mine (whuffo) recently went for a job in defence. He said the first thing they were told, was anyone with motorbike licence or who skydives leave now, because you are too high risk. "It would be like hiring a 99 yr old" I find this very offensive personally, as a skydiver and a motorcyclist.
  8. Travman
    I have a Voodoo with a Sabre 170. I find it great, very comfy etc. Not much to compare to, often get people complimenting me on it though.
  9. Travman
    They are reliable, but it could happen, so don't rely on it to fire.
  10. Travman
    glue tampons to your head, offers impact protection and looks like you got a nice set of dreads Well absorb the blood well if you have an accident to
  11. Travman
    For me the conversation usually starts when someone says "What did you get up to on the weekend?"
  12. Travman
    I contacted a local air brusher to do mine. It turns out one of their close friends in dating the daughter of a skydiver I know, small world.
  13. Travman
    You're right, it is a bag lock that stands you up. My mistake.
  14. Travman
    The Australian Parachute Federation strongly suggests the standard procedure for a PC in Tow is to follow normal EP's and cutaway first. Their reason is when the reserve comes off your back it can disturb the main d-bag (as has been mentioned) and cause it to deploy causing a two out. The other problem with a PC in tow I have been told is you actually speed up because the drag from the PC puts you feet to earth.
  15. Travman
    My Voodoo, Sabre 170, Pd 160 and CYPRES 2 = 11Kg from memory
  16. Travman
    Some DZ's have restrictions on who can use full faced helmets so check with your instructors. My DZ you need 100 jumps to wear a full face. The reasons have been discussed on other threads.
  17. Travman
    I know people who do go jumping after a night shift. I couldn't do it personally, but some can.
  18. Travman
    I did a couple of AFF with Phil. He still logs every jump.
  19. Travman
    The Vector 3 harnesses from Relative Workshop are only has an option for hip rings, no chest rings. I don't know how this affects their fit compared with other harnesses.
  20. Travman
    Just curious if anyone with a skyhook as lowered their minimum cutaway height.
  21. Travman
    I see your an Aussie. You should be receiving the most recent copy of the APF Op Regs soon, but here are the items about the use of AADs. Some DZ's have more strict policies on the use of AADs and RSLs, check with your local Chief Instructor.
  22. Travman
    Its been done. Search skydivingmovies.com for mrbill.
  23. Travman
    Thanks. I am looking to get over to Perth for a week or so in February or March, might be able to do a jump with you!
  24. Travman
    Nah, at this rate I am not sure if I can jump at the xmas boogie, injured my neck on the last jump of the 3-way comp.
  25. Travman
    Been discussed in the Wingsuit forums, Jeb Corliss himself (the man who is saying he can do it) posted saying the project costs have blown out and it is on hold for the time being.