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This is made with a soft plastic piece folded to give a U-Shape and installed in front of the camera. The gaffer tape is added to hold it in place. 2 small cuts of 1" were added to create a trap in the front. This give access to the clip to remove the camera. Thank you for taking the time to write a document about this.

For what it is worth: Few years ago i had a small foot fracture when landing in turbulent conditions and wearing sandals. Since that time i wear running shoes. I think it give a better shock absorbtion. It's like a full face helmet, you may not see the utility until you receive a foot on the face!

Red lights are outdated. We need a cell phone application with the gear check status shown on screen...

I like this one: -relatively small -Input: AC or 12V http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/accessories/usb-chargers/CPTUC01.html

In my case I have made 3 things to my factory diver helmet: 1- Cut some foam to increase the mouth hole and add some gaffer tape to cover the edges of the modified hole 2- Install the lens with a small gap near the nose and the forehead 3- Add stripes of gaffer tape to secure the bottom of the lens near the cheeks. So, maybe it’s not beautiful but it works well for me to avoid fog.

I’m writing this after reading the Perris incident and a near canopy collision thread: Forums: Skydiving: Incidents: Fatality - Canopy Collision - Perris, Ca - 30 April 2010http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3855074#3855074 Forums: Skydiving: Safety and Training: Who is wrong in this video? near canopy collision http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3686163#3686163 Some people have suggested defensive flying to minimize the possibility of collision in case of opposite patterns: In short: - If there is a mandatory left hand pattern, land on the left side of the landing area. - If there is a mandatory right hand pattern, land on the right side of the landing area. - If for any reason somebody violates the mandatory landing pattern, at least he should stay the most he can on the other side of the landing area. I agree that violation of the mandatory pattern is very serious and dangerous. But it may happen that you don’t have other options depending of the landing zone configuration. In that case, Defensive flying may save your life but it will not save you a good talk with the ST&A. The purpose of this thread is not to promote Reverse pattern but to give some ideas to avoid potential collision if it happend. For example, on a left hand pattern: (See attached file) If people following the pattern land on 75% of the left side of the landing area, that will leave 25% unused on the right side. If somebody else land with a reversed pattern on the 10% of the right side, it will leave at least 15% of space between the 2 jumpers. The 75% - 10% ratio are arbitrary. Most of the DZ I have seen can accommodate a load landing on 75% of the landing area. Some DZ may not. Before applying this, you should talk with the appropriate people at your DZ or the DZ you are visiting. Do you consider this as defensive flying? Do you think it can be applied to your DZ? If yes, what is the percentage ratio at your DZ? If not, why?

Sorry, i can't resist to quote what i saw in a similar thread: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3675270#3675270 Here is Some reading for people who are interested: http://skyleague.com/pages/profiles/profile.php?which=DanBrodsky-Chenfield

Hello, I don’t post often but your thread reminds me how it was few years ago. My understanding is that you are doing RW. Assuming your jumpsuit is tight and your body position is good, I think you will need to learn how to use weight soon or later. I’m saying this because placing the arms differently to grab less air may help to go down and reach the formation but once you are there you also need to be in the middle of your range to fly efficiently. Flying the “chicken wing” position is in general not well appreciated by load organizers. So, in my opinion, if you really need weight and not use them, you may develop bad habits that will take a while to fix later. Reverse is also true. If you put too much weight to compensate you can become “lazy” and your fall rate range will be narrow. If somebody has a grip on your leg and start to float, will you have enough range to compensate and still fly with the formation? Do you have tendency to float when taking grips or doing 360’s? I understand your concerns about wing loading and it is good news. We have seen on these forums too many jumpers that want to downsize too soon. You are on the good side of it! So, my advise, and take it for what it is, an internet advise: - Find at your dropzone somebody using weight that you trust and discuss with him or her on that subject (effect on body position and wing loading). -Once you decide to wear weight, start gradually (Maybe 3-5 lbs?) and try keeping the same amount between jumps. (Don’t over adjust from one jump to another) -If you jump near water, well, think about it! -Remember that at one point you decide how much weight you need and live with that decision. The amount required is related to your size, weight and flexibility and flying abilities. Dress for success! -If you have a wind tunnel in your area, it can be an excellent tool to increase your fall rate range In my case: 5’5”, 120 lbs 4 Way: 14 lbs 10-20 ways: 11 lbs 50 way or more (outside of the formation): 8-9 lbs 30 way (4 way Base): 25 lbs

Carry-on weight allowed: United Airlines: not specified http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1032,00.html American airlines: 40 lbs in total http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/travelInformation/baggage/carryOnAllowance.jsp&anchorEvent=false Air Canada: 22 lbs per bag http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/carry-on.html Another interesting link: Traveling with special items guidelines from TSA http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1169.shtm List of some other Airlines Websites http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/codeshare.html

First, Weight belts looks very strange under XRAY. You can expect some questions by the operator. When I was asked, I usually tell them it is similar to scuba diving belt, but for skydiving. My weight belt is around 18 lbs and I had problem in LAX airport in 2007. At that time, they told me i could use it as a weapon (Like a baseball bat). I asked if they will allow me if I let them some individual weights but they were not cooperative. So I let them all the weights and kept the empty belt. I had the option to check in the weights but I think the price would have been similar to the weights themselves and I did not want to go back to the counter. And on the same plane, I saw somebody allowed with a skateboard… I was surprised to have problems since many skydivers fly to LAX when they go to Perris Next time I take the plane I think I will spread the individual weights between check in and carry on to avoid large amount at the same place. Also, In the carry on bag, maybe I will take them out of the belt. I’m also thinking to bring empty ziplock bags and fill them with sand at destination but sand is lighter than lead so it may not work well. My new weights are scuba diving weights. (http://www.divers-supply.com/SHOT-LEAD-3LB-p/lee104.htm) If you decide to put it in your check-in luggage, you can expect your bag to be opened. So try to avoid putting it with your rig to minimize the chances of manipulation of your rig. In the end, it seems to be case by case and when it’s your day, keep smilling and be cooperative to avoid more problems!

It may (or may not...) look like this: http://www.dropzone.com/videos/Relative_Work/BigWay4Fun_549.html Jump #1: Late Diver from Lead plane (Tail gate) Jump #2: Floater from 1st Left trail plane & staged break off Jump #3: Diver from 4th Right Trail plane & break off seen from the ground Jump #4: Diver from 1st Left Trail plane

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Peu de mots mais beaucoup de tristesse.