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I'll back that up. I mailed them to ask prices for batteries and shipping, and they just posted me two sets of batteries! I'd hate someone to take advantage of their generosity, though you could see how it might happen! . --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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Here is the price list: pro-concept suit 6 weeks - custommade 335,00 € pro-concept pants 6 weeks - custommade 170,00 € pro-concept jacket 6 weeks - custommade 165,00 € classic freefly suit 6 weeks - custommade 225,00 € freefly pants 3 days - 8 sizes 95,00 € They're based in Empuriabrava . --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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I have only seen their classic suits so far. They are pretty cool looking and seem very hard wearing. I am ordering a two-piece propants and jacket. They have spandex in them to make them more comfy. First freefly suit I have seen with grips as standard on the legs. (optional on the arms and lower leg) I'll post a photo when I get it. . --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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Just got a reply from Sherry. She did say it would take 10-12 weeks for an order. Delighted to see she's doing so well, it must be a reflection of her work. In the meantime Im ordering a Matter Jacket and Pants. I'll order a camera jacket soon (from Sherry) . --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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As far as not flying after scubadiving is concerned, all jumps are high altitude. If it counts for normal passenger airlines which are pressurised to (I think) somewhere around 8000 feet. Then it definately matters on non-pressurised jump aircraft going to 10,000 feet and above. Personally I wouldnt risk a hop'n'pop within 24 hours of scuba diving. I've had a friend suffer the bends after doing an intro dive and then flying home from her hols. She's still suffering, years later. . --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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PhreeZone, When you use your camera jacket, is it for belly camera work or do you do sit camera in front of the tandems? . --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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Hi, As a lot of you seem to recommend the Firefly suits, I had decided to give them a try. Their website is underconstruction, but they have some order details. I tried emailing them, but havent got a reply a few days later, does anyone know if they are still in business? Or are they just snowed under with work! I see they do a two piece freefly camera suit. Im trying to figure out what that means...seems to be freefly pants and a jacket with wings. But surely ( I ask myself) the wings must attach to the legs? Has anyone tried one of these? I was tempted to go for a 2 piece freefly suit, and get a jacket of the freefly camera suit, and then be able to switch jackets between jumps. Thanks for any comments! . --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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The cameye1 on my new PC101 worked for the first while aswell, then as you described, you had to jiggle it to make it work. The cameye2 has worked no problem all the time (touch wood) --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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Have you got the old cameye 1? this one has a blue light for stand bye mode. If so, then I think you need to get the newer cameye, which is compatible with the PC101. I had the exact same problem when I got the new PC101, had to upgrade to the new cameye (green light for standby). No problems since. Hope this helps --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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hmmm....how do I get my hands on the July edition of parachutist in Europe? Anyone want to email me a copy of the article? --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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Has anyone developed a pilot chute system for their helmet in the case of a cutaway? I know, if you get into that much trouble that you have to cutaway your helmet, you shouldnt give a toss about losing your cameras, but I have an idea for a system that should save your camera in the event of a cutaway (or at least give it a fighting chance of surviving) What I was thinking of was attaching one end of a short bridle (say2 feet long) to the outside of the helmet, say at the top where your most expensive SLR is, then the other end is a bungee pilot chute which you tuck inside the helmet as you put it on. That way it is trapped and cant come out unless your head comes out of the helmet, in which case the pilot chute inflates. Ok, who wants to pick holes in this for me...what part of this is going to kill me? It needs to be freefly proof. Maybe, to keep all bridle inside the helmet, the attachment point should be at the back of the helmet by the neck? --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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www.photobox.de ? --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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http://www.photobox.co.uk I havent tried them yet, but it looks good. Id be interested to see the quality of the prints. You get free 30Mb of storage for signing, and as soon as you put in an order for prints, they upgrade it to 100Mb. Orla --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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I find that even the difference between the freeflyers and the Rw'ers at our DZ is massive. The RW's get quite worked up before a jump, they spend the ride in the plane concentrating on the jump, do the jump, land, watch the video and analyse who did what wrong. The Freeflyers tend to come up with the dive plan, have fun to altitude, have fun on the jump, then land and have even more fun watching the video. Then there's the guys who are good at both, they have all the fun! --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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Thanks Yoshi. That makes sense to go for the single hanger before the double. I guess it needs to be pretty well timed. In the two way base. Do the two way base take high solid grips, or will hand to hand grips do? --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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Hi there, Just wondering what type of experience is generally acceptable to be attempting hybrid jumps? You know the way there are general guidelines for other things eg camera (200 odd jumps) etc. Im very stable in my sit and have good control over forward backward and speeding up (not so good at slowing down), and am stable but can go wobbly the odd time in stand. Should I be staying away from hybrid jumps (as the hanger) for another while yet? What can go wrong in hybrids - Im assuming the obvious thing is the hanger corking...is there anything else? Is it better to start with a two way base first...before attempting a four way base with 2 hangers. Whats the configuration for a 2 way base with one hanger? So many questions...appreciate any help! Cheers, Orla --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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I am about to buy the Nikon 5000, as I reckon it is the best balance between price and quality for myself. Maybe when I strike rich I'll get a D10! In the meantime, anyone who has a setup with this camera, what components do I need? I have been looking at harbortronics. Is it the DigiSnap 2000, with a serial cable? Where should I get a bite switch? Do they do them? What about mounts? As a general aside, someone mentioned that the camera was great for skydiving, but not so great for general use. Is this true? I originally wanted to get an Olympus 5050, but can find no way to set up a remote switch. Thanks for any help! --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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Gloves: neoprene works brilliantly! Very warm. Just can't be too thick! .....can't - feel - handle.... lintilla --so long and thanks for all the fish....
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Don't get me wrong. I don't mind the cold, there's nothing that a few extra layers, neck gator and full face helmet won't keep out. Also it means when its very cold, there probably isnt much cloud, and the ground hardens up (we suffer from a soggy runway in winter!) It also keeps away the fair weather summer jumpers ....yippee shorter queues!
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Ahhh, balmy weather. In winter here we regularly jump in minus figures. Coldest Ive been in is -20 C at 10K (I think thats -4 Fahrenheit ) ... walking out on the white frosty grass runway, for the first lift of the morning.... Lintilla --so long and thanks for all the fish....