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Author: pinorLocation: Oslo, NorwaySubject: RE: Gin Genie Race 5Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 13:45 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 169 Almost all use of such harnesses are in comps. Most comps have rules that state that harness and back protector used in the comp should be certified within certain standards. So by making a personal modification you void that rule, and risk disqualification in comps. The possible solution is to retrofit a different back protector, from an already approved harness. Skywalk,[…]

Author: peytonsage :: *Topic StarterSubject: The Role of Interior Openings Takeoff in Smarter ConstructioPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 11:16 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 0 When working on any construction project, one detail that often gets overlooked is the accurate estimation of interior openings. These openings doors, windows, wall cut-outs, and access points play a key role in planning material quantities, scheduling trades, and preventing cost overruns. That’s why many professionals now rely on interior openings takeoff to ensure every opening[…]

Author: InfinityfumbleSubject: Re: BogdanFly ZeppelinPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 10:54 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 112 Corlacol wrote: Perhaps somebody would like to try this for me, or already knows the answer. How well can you get upright for landings, technical problems and acro manoeuvres? With my current harness you get the feeling of sliding out of your harness, when you try to get upright, which isn't helping during a botched full stall. So as an info for all, but this[…]

Author: liberuLocation: CORSICASubject: Re: Ozone Alpina 5 (EN C, 2 liner)Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 10:02 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 57 Thanks Ziad [ goto post ]

Author: liberuLocation: CORSICASubject: Re: TestsPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 10:01 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 57 zen wrote: Ozone Alpina 5 S and MS Launching the Alpina 5 on the MS at 94 and on the S at 85 is straightforward. The light glider inflates rapidly, and there's no hesitation at all. Just a balanced, easy-to-launch two liner EN-C. IN the air, the difference between the D5 and the A5 is a slightly softer brake pressure and a little more agility[…]

Author: zenLocation: LebanonSubject: Re: TestsPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 9:47 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 57 Ozone Alpina 5 S and MS Launching the Alpina 5 on the MS at 94 and on the S at 85 is straightforward. The light glider inflates rapidly, and there's no hesitation at all. Just a balanced, easy-to-launch two liner EN-C. IN the air, the difference between the D5 and the A5 is a slightly softer brake pressure and a little more agility in turns.[…]

Author: grogskiSubject: Re: SIV at Oludeniz TurkeyPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 9:16 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 3 Lee Tryhorn is a diamond geezer. Right combination of easy going and switched on, I remember being in the van on the road up to Babadag and he chilled out on the roof. I’m planning some sort of trip with him before long SIV or otherwise, couldn’t recommend him more. Griff [ goto post ]

Author: SAPurdieLocation: SussexSubject: Re: Gin Genie Race 5Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 7:51 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 169 It is almost certainly possible to add an additional layer of back protection between the harness and the skin, thereby not interfering with the certification. If weight isn't an issue for you, you could even got back a few decades and use Confor foam as this was designed for the job. https://www.navboys.com/CONFOR_BLUE_CF45AC.html (I have no connection with them, just googled confor) [[…]