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  1. NeilRobertson
    Had my first and only on jump #6. Static line and had a brake fire. I agree about the pschie. I had about 200 military jumps 28 years before and always wandered and worried about how I would handle the ep's. The mal on #6 certainly allayed all my fears and has made me more comfortable in the knowledge that I won't freeze up or panic. I still practise my ep's at least three times before every exit though.
  2. NeilRobertson
    Well done, you're moving up in the world. Where to now??
  3. NeilRobertson
    What a great post Tonto, very profound. Maybe we can make it part of all license requirements, as essential reading, just to remind us all of what we are about.
  4. NeilRobertson
    I'm the same weight and age just two inches shorter than you. Aerodyne made a Solo 270 for me that was modified to be a large Pilot. Pilot only goes up to 230. Opens very smoothly and softly ever time. Flies very sportily and has a powerful flare. Really enjoy jumping it. Thats it in my profile. WL 1:1
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    Adidas make skydive (sport) goggles with prescription inserts. I have used them for about six months now and they are the best and most comfortable I have jumped with so far. I use multifocal specs and have the exact presciption in my inserts so it is exactly as if I were wearing my specs with sunglasses.
  6. NeilRobertson
    Pilot 270 Decelerator 250 Cypress 2 Icon Rig All in 14kg, 31 lbs
  7. NeilRobertson
    Was at SCT on the 18th November and did two great jumps. Won't be down for a while now though. Going to AFFC in Mafeking, you going to be there?
  8. NeilRobertson
    Yes, quite an experience.
  9. NeilRobertson
    Well, I did it, my 100th "Naked."
  10. NeilRobertson
    You bet, so do I. It's the greatest Exit 11 000ft AGL
  11. NeilRobertson
    Well done Poms, anybody beating the Ozzies is great. Lets beat them in Oz next time. We'll be going all out to beat them as well. If you can, so can we. (SA)
  12. NeilRobertson
    Thanks Peej, will do that. Don't worry nothing will stop me from keeping at it.
  13. NeilRobertson
    Well, got my A License signed off on Saturday. What a great feeling to be "Licensed" at last. I took my time over it and am not sorry. I am really aware of everything going on in freefall and would not have enjoyed being licensed and still be rushing through tests etc not feeling 100% comfortable. At least now I am totally aware of everything going on, so much so the I have already passed Cat 2 Level 5 and if the wind had not intervened I would have completed both the Cat 2 test jumps on Sat as well. So, soon will be A ......
  14. NeilRobertson
    Welcome to the most satisfying and exciting addiction that I've ever heard off. Enjoy every minute of it. I do, but it's just never enough.
  15. NeilRobertson
    Well done, see you again on the 23rd, doing the Canopy Control Course, are you?
  16. NeilRobertson
    Don't dispair, I'll be there with you. I passed ISP1 and 2 on Saturday. So hopefully I will be there soon as well, but hopefull not 9 something!!!!. Johan how did your CAT 2"s go on Sat??
  17. NeilRobertson
    Not at all, wouldn't change our weather for "The Mountain" or the sea or that matter
  18. NeilRobertson
    Would love to get to a Boogie down there. Working desperately on that licence. My own, new rig arrives in about three weeks time and then it will be easier and hopefully soon after that.
  19. NeilRobertson
    See you there
  20. NeilRobertson
    Hi Peej, will do. Look forward to meeting you.
  21. NeilRobertson
    Hi, yes it wa great, just a pity I could only get in one jump, wow, what a difference a great view makes
  22. NeilRobertson
    Congrats and well done. I jump at JSC now as well and hope to meet you soon. Will also be out on Sat. I hope to complete my ISP soon. Would love to have a chat some time.
  23. NeilRobertson
    I am a BKA on my left leg and have been jumping again now for about 18 months. (also 56 years old btw). Jumped in the military 30 years ago. I just wear a safety strap made of webbing and velcro to ensure that if my leg should come off (has once with an unstable opening) that I don't lose it altogether. Let me know if you want details and a pic. Othewise I land normally and usually stand up, but am always prepared tp PLF. Do run off ever now and then, so maybe PLF for you would be advisable. I have also just bought my own rig and will not load it over 1:1 Check my profile and you can get the details. Good luck in convincing your wife about getting back into the sport. If you play it cool and be safe (always), really no problem.
  24. NeilRobertson
    Thanks for the info, managed to get the exits right on the weekend, by siiting in the door with my one leg out and kneeling on my good knee and then launching myself out with my left hand. Worked very well. Sorry can't help you with the Tandem instructor question, maybe some one else can.
  25. NeilRobertson
    Why not come to South Africa and try the highest Bungee in the world - Bloukrans - 216metres, thats 709ft!!!! http://www.safrica.info/plan_trip/holiday/roughing_it/bungee.htm