All CYPRES 2 units manufactured or serviced after January of 2013 have received an awesome software upgrade.
The user can now increase the activation altitude of the unit by increments of approximately 100 feet. Maximum increase of activation altitude is 9 steps so approximately 900 ft. These increments or steps are designated by an A (for altitude) and a number times 100. Thus A1 signifies 100 feet above the standard CYPRES activation altitude, A2 signifies 200 feet above and so on. A0 signifies the standard activation altitude.
Student mode is set to fire at 29 mph and 750 ft AGL. Expert mode is set to fire at 78 mph and 750 ft AGL Tandem mode is set to fire 75 mph and 1900 ft AGL Speed mode is set to fire at 102 mph and 750 ft AGL
The Bungee/Ball Slider Keeper is a tent tie-down that can be modified to use as a slider keeper at the top of your reserve pin cover flap. The purpose of this slider keeper is to hold the slider down behind a jumper’s head after the canopy is open so that the slider doesn’t interfere with cameras, the line of sight and/or allows the risers to open up further. This is not a gadget for all skydivers. Consult with your local DZO, S&TA, instructors and peers before using the Bungee/Ball Slider Keeper. This keeper can cause a delay during a cutaway if the slider is stowed in the device.
To adjust and set your elastic strap on your Flex Z goggles, first pull the strap to your desired length. Make a double-hand overhand knot, followed by a single overhand knot.
Trim the excess with scissors and lightly melt the edges of the ends of the outer sheath of the strap to keep it from unraveling.
Gatorz & Liquid sunglasses are made out of 7075 Billet Aircraft Aluminum with polycarbonate lenses. These glasses can be bent/shaped for your head shape and desired fit. Just apply even, firm pressure to the part you want to shape. Keep trying the glasses on until you find the desired fit.
To secure Gatorz or Liquid sunglasses for skydiving, use a pair of Croakies, which slip over the ends of the glasses and then are tightened with the sliding lock at the back of your head. Continue reading →
To adjust and set your elastic strap on your SkyEyes goggles, first pull the strap to your desired length. Make a double-hand overhand knot, followed by a single overhand knot.
Trim the excess with scissors and lightly melt the edges of the ends of the outer sheath of the strap to keep it from unraveling.
A magnetic slider keeper is mounted to the top of the reserve pin cover flap. The purpose is to hold the slider down behind a jumper’s head after the canopy is open so that the slider doesn’t interfere with cameras, the line of sight and/or allows the risers to open up further.
This is not a gadget for all skydivers. Consult with your local DZO, S&TA, instructors and peers before using a Magnetic Slider Keeper. This type of slider keeper can cause a delay during a cutaway if the slider is stowed in the device.
A magnetic slider keeper, such as the Flexvision XL Slider Keeper, is used after you have a fully open and functional canopy.
As you watch for canopy traffic, collapse your slider and slowly bring the slider down to the base of the risers, behind your head. Stow the slider between the loop of fabric between the magnets. Release your steering lines and fly your canopy.
