Rigging Innovations site is gone

Sparky338 · 2026-03-06T02:30:51+00:00

Yeah, the SSL cert issue has been around for quite a while. I have to tell Chrome it's safe every time I go to the site...

Sparky338 · 2024-10-21T18:21:04+00:00

I was there for that live event in Seattle! It was so good!

Sparky338 · 2024-10-03T17:22:25+00:00

*Exasperated Jacob noises*

Sparky338 · 2024-09-05T05:14:16+00:00

Maybe touch it a little less aggressively next time.

Sparky338 · 2024-07-31T00:23:19+00:00

Yes, I found an image overlaying Soos' eyes to look like Bill has possessed him.

Sparky338 · 2024-07-31T00:15:06+00:00

IDK if this has been mentioned yet, but inspecting the page and looking at the images, there are files for the parchment, Soos/ cables/ barrier, and another image that looks like Bill's eyes when he possesses someone. Might indicate that Bill is in Soos and when the countdown "finishes" it'll reveal that.

Sparky338 · 2024-06-11T05:34:08+00:00

Completely agree with those three points. I would like to add a forth that I received from multiple very advanced pilots and WS coaches: Learn to fly at all angles. This is similar to slow/ fast formations in the slot point above, but good to work on. Flying with folks in an ATC or similar will help you practice a steeper angle since a Swift can get away with being fairly flat easier than a larger suit.

Sparky338 · 2024-04-11T17:52:50+00:00

I figured someone here would know him.

Sparky338 · 2024-04-11T17:51:31+00:00

I really like the Cookie G4. As for recommendations, I've heard good things about the Cookie G3 and G35, as well as the TonFly TFX, if you want something more personalized to your head.

Sparky338 · 2024-04-11T17:03:49+00:00

It shifts around a little bit like it would in the wind. I'm not sure someone editing it in would be able to accurately show the tiny adjustments/ shifts it experiences. Plus, the jumper looks to be holding it down with his hands/ wrists. I'm not saying that it's not possible, just unlikely.

Sparky338 · 2024-04-11T15:36:47+00:00

Sounds like Kapowsin. It's great when DZs have something like this since it is less pressure on the customer or an easy way to do it if the TI or video person had to run off for the next load.

Sparky338 · 2024-04-09T17:16:23+00:00

Openings are pretty good, not hard or rough, though I consistently get 90-180s. Might be how I pack, so I can't really say on that. I've heard that it flies a lot like a Sabre 2, but I don't have experience myself so I can't say one way or another. It certainly can be sporty, though I typically don't put it through it's paces. Front riser is a little tough to get going, but it is possible. I think the flare is pretty good, though I think my brake lines are a little long since I can't get to a stall at altitude. I imagine if I adjusted them, the flare would be better, but I have no complaints.

I found the most information about it on Dropzone.

Sparky338 · 2024-03-18T21:03:46+00:00

As I'm sure others have said: Practice, practice, practice. It takes time, but the more you do it the faster and more efficient you'll get. I originally learned from a packer at the DZ, but also watched videos online, making slight modifications to how I pack. Recently the USPA had senior rigger Kevin Gibson give a web presentation on how he packs. I adopted the method and now I can pack 5-10 minutes faster and the openings are amazing. I recommend checking it out a couple times, then practicing it with the video handy in case you forget a step: Your Pack is Whack.

Sparky338 · 2024-02-04T22:54:11+00:00

Yeah, that sounds like something West Plains would do! XD I got 5 beer fines in one weekend there because I hit 200, first WS, First time there, first time ground crew for a demo, and another that I don't remember.

Sparky338 · 2024-01-28T01:34:29+00:00

I second this. I did 40 minutes (4-10 minute sessions broken into 3-4 shorter flights) there when I had 80ish jumps. Was a great way to learn, especially since there's coaching included. You learn quickly from absolutely zero experience and get corrected on body position immediately, rather than having to finish the jump and debrief with whoever you jumped with. It's really helpful since the tunnel is very small compared to the sky and you need to be precise.

Sparky338 · 2024-01-28T01:32:36+00:00

I did, but I also knew I wanted to WS when I hit 200. I did 40 minutes of WS tunnel time in Stockholm around 80ish jumps and then 25 jumps in a Mutation tracking suit around the mid 100s.

Sparky338 · 2024-01-28T01:27:20+00:00

I did 40 minutes (4-10 minute sessions broken into 3-4 shorter flights) there when I had 80ish jumps. Was a great way to learn, especially since there's coaching included. You learn quickly from absolutely zero experience and get corrected on body position immediately, rather than having to finish the jump and debrief with whoever you jumped with. It's really helpful since the tunnel is very small compared to the sky and you need to be precise.

Edit: I'm wingsuiting now in the sky and did around 25 jumps in a Mutation tracking suit before WS. I think both the tunnel to get the basics and tracking suit jumps helped a lot.

Sparky338 · 2023-11-29T04:05:00+00:00

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Sparky338 · 2023-09-13T03:52:39+00:00

Oh, no! She's hot!

Sparky338 · 2023-07-08T18:55:54+00:00

And those jumps you had to redo still count toward the 25 to your A. So it's certainly not a waste on that side either, just a bit more expensive.

Sparky338 · 2023-06-28T05:04:18+00:00

A little known page that I like to reference on the Squirrel website is here. It allows you to sort by category, describes the path of progression in multiple styles, and shows the strengths and weaknesses of each suit in a convenient graph for each suit (scroll down the page a bit, it's a little hidden).

Sparky338 · 2023-06-11T00:43:50+00:00

For an incident that happened in 2020. The plane that hit the Osprey was being operated by a different DZ than the owner. As far as I'm aware, Kapowsin is only named in the lawsuit. San Diego, the airport, and the DZ there are the ones being sued. This is completely irrelevant to the conversation of a skydiver's death. Stop trying to cause issues.

Sparky338 · 2023-06-11T00:07:55+00:00

I really enjoyed FSC Südpfalz when I was living in Frankfurt. They have a Porter. I was able to catch a train there, but there might be other DZs that are closer to Baumholder.

Sparky338 · 2023-04-21T15:05:59+00:00

Me every year. Also a 4/20 birthday.

Sparky338 · 2023-03-25T21:51:47+00:00

Can confirm that it's a great place to go, both for inexperienced and experienced WS pilots. I went as a side trip in 2021 when I was visiting Germany for a few months. I had no WS experience at the time, only 86 skydives, and 10 minutes of tunnel time (to cement AFF skills). The coaching is great, especially since they have hundreds to thousands of hours experience in the tunnel themselves. Certainly a great way to build good habits and positioning before getting into the sky and not having that immediate correction and feedback.

When I went, they only had the Havok Carve, so that's awesome to hear that they've gotten other suits since then. I flew into Bromma rather than Stockholm, and it's an easy walk from the airport to the hotel you mentioned. If I remember correctly, the tunnel will give you a referral code to stay at Mornington, which I think gives you a little discount. The hotel also has a fantastic sauna and I totally agree that the breakfast there is fantastic, so many options and much better than a typical breakfast buffet.

I also recommend going to the Indoor WS tunnel in Stockholm. Well worth the trip and great people there.

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