UPT has released a new service bulletin regarding “Reserve Staging Loop” with a support washer.
If you are not a rigger, this probably sounds like a bit of latin to you – but your rigger will know exactly what to do.
Compliance status is mandatory – at next scheduled inspection/repack cycle.
You can view or download the full bulletin from the UPT website here.
Our buddies across the street (well, sort of… a couple of turns down the road) at Sky Systems USA recently came out with a new way for all you full-face wearing peeps to better secure the helmet to your noggin. Back in the day when the author of this post did some rockin 4-way with team Baby Blue, one of the most-promising-teams-that-never-went-anywhere, properly securing that damn Velcro strap was a pain. So this new snap system is a good thing. Will Baby Blue ever pick up and do more 4-way? Probably not, but aahhhh, the memories 
Slide Snap 2011 from EnglishJon.com on Vimeo.
Skydivers as a bunch, tend to have strong opinions – especially when it comes to gear. No wonder really, as gear is a pretty important component to the whole skydiving experience. Most jumpers are also pretty happy to share their feelings and opinion when asked – and sometimes even when not asked.
Because it’s barely summer yet, we know of a lot of skydivers suffering from PUOPS (Pent Up Opinion Syndrome).
Symptoms may include (but not limited to):
✈ telling your whuffo friends all about why you will never jump neon colored canopies
✈ telling your whuffo friends exactly why you should jump neon colored canopies
✈ calling your jumping friends to discuss the best digital altimeter
✈ finding yourself logging on to dropzone.com asking “should I buy a Pilot or a Spectre?”
And this is just to name a few. ChutingStar gear specialists are offering an experimental treatment meant to treat PUOP through their website. Simply click your way over there, log in (or create an account if you haven’t already), select the desired product, summon your gear knowledge and proceed leave a helpful review for the masses. Please keep in mind that this treatment IS experimental. Side effects may include dizzying happiness, strong urge to go jump or desire to buy new gear. Enter at your own risk, and then make sure to share the link to your review so that all jumpers may enjoy. Happy reviewing!