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    Wow - quite a lot of sturm und drang in this thread, which could have been locked after Post #2 "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Spread it out as is and photograph it. Crop the rig out of the photo if it bothers you. The next time you're at the DZ talk with your rigger, or find a rigger to be yours. He or she will give you the "tutorial"; information you need to know to detach your main from the risers and PC. It's a relatively simple task but you will want hands on instruction. As well he or she might help you sell it. Cheers. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Congrats! Old but not up! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Grandbaby!

    NovaTTT replied to NovaTTT's topic in The Bonfire

    Thanks! I'm stockpiling soda, candy, noisemakers and loud electronic toys. All the stuff I didn't want *my* kids to have!!!! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Grandbaby!

    NovaTTT replied to NovaTTT's topic in The Bonfire

    Our first grandbaby - Albert James, 06/11/2013 Thank God he didn't get my looks! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    The metal parts you consider are the three rings (base ring + risers) and the articulation rings. You don't want reduced friction reserve handle or friction adapters. Want to know if it's a good idea? Communicate with and identify a mfgr willing to experiment and provide some PVD'd hardware. Bring your checkbook. Best case? You contribute to the sport. Worst case? You contribute to the sport (negative results are still results!) Remember $ is the lifeblood of R&D. Cheers .02 "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    There's good advice here, Hypo, and certainly if the lines are good the oversize slider can help. In my experience with S1s, packing is key and the Nova Pack (outside four into the center cell) is the best way to tame the openings. Just roll the shit out of the outer four and stuff them deep into the corresponding side of the center cell. Then wrap the tail and proceed as usual. I was introduced to this method back in the day after having some really bad openings despite careful packing.- and it worked tremendously well. After adopting it I never had less than a comfortable opening with my Nova. Please report back your findings and experiences. N "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Squirters?

    NovaTTT replied to turtlespeed's topic in The Bonfire

    Effort yields return. Well worth time well invested. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    2472 A fun diversion. Now - BACK TO WORK! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Those were interesting times. The Bluegrass Conspiracy is a good read. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    It's rarely about Dizzy, Billy, but I feel that way more often than I'd like!! Meso: Thanks for the PM and tips. Updated browser and everything seems to be OK. becomes in just a few hours. Thanks for the assist! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    I keep becoming logged out. It seems to happen both when I use multiple tabs and also just because. Because why? Dunno! The new look is OK. The new performance sux. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    John, I certainly don't mean to say there was a Racer service bulletin, and I admit to choosing the wrong term. Apologies. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    First of all I will admit that as a jumper and rigger I like the Racer but I've never been a fan of the two-sided RSL. IIRC there was an incident in the early 90's related to a choked reserve on a Racer. I'll dig through the old Skydiving and Chuting Star magazines one of these days to find the details. The Jump Shack released a bulletin advising that one or both RSL shackle(s) must be disconnected before cutting away from a two-out. As Lee said, it is a deep corner scenario. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Damn! Took DB a long time to hike out of those mountains to complain about the opening! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    20 years ago today - my, how time flies. Tonight I'll raise a cold one in your memory. BSBD "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Checked the Manuals, talked to the manufacturer, and it seems there isn't a lot of ready knowlege about reviving foam. To get an idea about working with foam I've looked into upholstery and auto upholstery restoration. The gear in question is a PEP that has been in storage for more than 10 years and most of the comfort foam strips (back, lower container and chair) have become mis-shapen and taken a set in this condition. Because of the condition, for example, the bottom of the back pad is pulled up almost to the middle pin. The back pad has responded to compression but I expect it will return to its mis-shapen state ere long. Anyone have any practical experience using steam and/or heat to restore foam? I'd like to know if the foam resumed the wrong shape or if it retained the restored shape. Cheers. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    This appears to be caused by a repeated combination of techniques: First, the bridle is being folded on top of itself across the bag before the flaps are closed (see attached image to see how the holes match). Next, the PC isn't getting fully cocked so when checking the PC after closing to make sure it is cocked, the kill-line is tightening under that compression and causing the friction burns. Recommend packing with the bridle extended from the bag w/o the fold and making sure the PC is fully cocked before closing. As well, the kill-line length should be checked. .02 Cheers. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    @ Jim: Don't laugh! I may end up on the phone with John! @ Rob: I don't expect SE is going to want their label on this, even though it appears to be a quality copy. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    @ Lee, I didn't but should have mentioned this gear does not have a TSO label. The markings on the pin cover are the only markings on the exterior rig. I'll open it up this weekend and get a look at the interior. @ Peter, great points and a good example of the seemingly plastic nature of some FARs. I'm not one to liberally interpret Part 91, however, and I gave the pilot the "nice car cover, dude!" talk. I'm hoping to learn more about the gear itself and find out about its origins, etc. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    I received today for I&R this European clone/knockoff of a Strong 303 (country of origin unknown). It came with a purchased glider and is loaded with a T-10R24 (1964). DOM on the H/C is 1992, last I&R 03/2012 (in aforementioned mystery country). The I&R isn't going to happen but I'd like to know more about the gear and find a manual if there is one. PPM & Google results = naught. Anyone familiar with this? ETA: Yes, I have a PC303 manual. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Back in the day I was jumping a 175 Falcon and had put a more than a few jumps on 150 and 135 ZP parachutes (Nova, Batwing, Monarch, Stiletto). The PD rep showed up one day and I decided to demo a 120 Stiletto. When it opened I looked up and thought - DAMN! THAT THING IS SMALL!! I was shocked at just how small a parachute could be! It was a genuine surprise. In that instant I was genuinely worried that I had bitten off more than I could chew...how can I land such a small parachute!??! I settled my nerves, did the controlability check and prepared myself for a fast and exciting parachute flight, which it was. I followed the pattern and landed right on target and wow, it felt like a tremendous surf - the lift, surge and power of the toggle stroke was so powerful. And I tiptoed the landing! If I could have bottled that feeling of thrill and joy . . . "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Not mine. Not at all. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Nice, Peter. Probably better you landed on the gear and not your feet! FB unavailable. :-( "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    I think if there were a sarcasm font you would have used it there, right? We learned in April 1992 that seatbelts are definately necessary in skydiving aircraft. As for commercial aircraft, I think it's a safe bet that seatbelts are useless in high-speed crashes, but are probably very useful in turbulence and bumps, as mentioned above, and low-speed collisions, such as running off a runway. Just my .02 "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73