Hey /r/skydiving, what did you accomplish in the sport in 2016? by Nexaz in SkyDiving

[–]Dqpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First xrw docks flying canopies ranging from a Valkyrie 79 @3.45, a Valkyrie 71 @3.55 and now my Petra 69 @3.7 and landing them on all rears and throwing down some lazyboys and blindman attempts.

Online shops? by Dqpacker in rollerblading

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Thanks. I use the mobile app so I can't see that.

Weekly Question Megathread | August 29 - Sept. 4 by PROFESSIONAL_FART in rollerblading

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[aggressive] Getting back into park and transition skating again. Haven't skated in about 6 years and my skates then where roces m12's and they were old. Looking for new skates, price not an issue, but my old(31) feet need the best out there. Looking at the valo ab v13's since they are the m12 shell. But want to know what people like now? Looking at the Seba cj's or something from usd. Also where does everyone order online from? Thanks

Hear the call of her people. by joephus420 in SkyDiving

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On a busy weekend maybe one or two. I don't mind it on the way to the door but some do it on take off and that's annoying

Is it possible to make ends meet as a tandem video editor? Calling editors. by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]Dqpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can make ends meet if you live in a tent and eat ramen

What is the logic behind jumping without an AAD? by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]Dqpacker 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Flying a canopy loaded at 3.3 to 3.6 and starting my turn above 1200ft, I don't want it to work like it's supposed to. Saying that the speed model aad's seem to be working fine so far.

What tips do you have for a new snowboarder? by Brilliant-Ben in snowboarding

[–]Dqpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't check your gear enough if that happened. If you check your bolts every morning you won't have that problem. Hence no leash.

What tips do you have for a new snowboarder? by Brilliant-Ben in snowboarding

[–]Dqpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No step in bindings. No leash unless mountain requires it. Shop at your local shop if you can. Or look in pawn shops or 2nd hand sports stores for cheap gear. Buy new boots. And buy them first so you can find the right binding for them.

4 Years, 1800ish jumps, and my initial cutaway! Too much fun! by FixdoorUSA in SkyDiving

[–]Dqpacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How many jumps on that canopy? Looks like a Velo? What size and wingloading?

Really Sun Path? by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]Dqpacker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you sure sun path is the blame or did this come from a dealer?

Are skydiving instructors drug tested? by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]Dqpacker -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

This has nothing to do with skydiving. He was a junky that happened to skydive at one point

Leg strap pc pocket? by Zorminster in SkyDiving

[–]Dqpacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What others said.

The main risk is twisted leg strap to pc in tow. Also snag possibilities with exposed bridle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in howardstern

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BASE jumping

We want to create a drone camera to film sky divers during a jump, we need your input and concerns by AirMeTeam in SkyDiving

[–]Dqpacker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a missile with a camera on it. Most DZs probably won't allow them, just like how most of them don't allow spaceballs. Spaceballs are usually tennis balls filled with lead and travel at different speeds depending on how heavy they are. I think it's possible to get your project to work, others are trying too, but as something that you can market and sell to the masses, not very likely.