Thread: American in Wellington

I'm from California, so technically I'm not a Yank Been working in Wellington for the past year, spent a good chunk of my adult life in the Army jumping out of airplanes, learning foreign languages and shooting big rifles at targets very far away. Nowadays I'm working on getting back into my shooting and reloading hobby, finally getting around to get my license and bring a rifle or two over from the States.

Welcome! Our firearm regulations are probably a little better than Commiefornia's, go nuts.

Originally Posted by dogtown

I'm from California, so technically I'm not a Yank Been working in Wellington for the past year, spent a good chunk of my adult life in the Army jumping out of airplanes, learning foreign languages and shooting big rifles at targets very far away. Nowadays I'm working on getting back into my shooting and reloading hobby, finally getting around to get my license and bring a rifle or two over from the States.

T10's C20's or squares? Welcome you'll fit in nicely.

I didnt know you were bilingual Dodtown - mind I should have given your service !!!

Hey, welcome aboard

Started with T10s, moved to MC1-1Bs with the occasional -1C for high altitude DZs, then briefly high performance squares, though I was never on a HALO team.

Originally Posted by dogtown

Started with T10s, moved to MC1-1Bs with the occasional -1C for high altitude DZs, then briefly high performance squares, though I was never on a HALO team.

T10 is were we are on the same page. Terminology is/may be different on the other canopys. Bugger HALO, HAHO is a better view. Never jumped a military square, I was treat like a rock and only thrown from heights < 1000 AGL

Welcome from the Bay of Plenty

Originally Posted by R93

T10 is were we are on the same page. Terminology is/may be different on the other canopys.

We jumped T-10s in the late 80s and moved to the MC1-1B(C) in the 90s. With the T-10s you have to pull down the risers for even a limited amount of canopy control. The MC1-1B had toggles not unlike a freefall chute, but with nothing approaching its level of controls. A large opening in the rear of the chute gives the user a bit of lateral motion via small toggles. So while the T-10 required you to have decent upper body strength, the -1B could turn relatively easily. The -1C was a low-porosity version intended for higher altitude DZs, though the opening shock was much worse. Military squares are a lot like training squares, 9-cell usually, because it's all about stability when you're hauling gear. They're not as high performance as a lot of the sport chutes.

Originally Posted by dogtown

We jumped T-10s in the late 80s and moved to the MC1-1B(C) in the 90s. With the T-10s you have to pull down the risers for even a limited amount of canopy control. The MC1-1B had toggles not unlike a freefall chute, but with nothing approaching its level of controls. A large opening in the rear of the chute gives the user a bit of lateral motion via small toggles. So while the T-10 required you to have decent upper body strength, the -1B could turn relatively easily. The -1C was a low-porosity version intended for higher altitude DZs, though the opening shock was much worse. Military squares are a lot like training squares, 9-cell usually, because it's all about stability when you're hauling gear. They're not as high performance as a lot of the sport chutes.

If the -1c has the bulbous, nipple in the canopy I have jumped one. Very nice soft landings as apposed to the old thumpfuck with the 10, I hated the T10......hated it.
Anyway dogtown welcome to the forum and the country,
I hope you have a great time. And if you ever get to the sunny West Coast look us banjo players up and we will get you out for a hunt or shot.

Originally Posted by dogtown

I'm from California, so technically I'm not a Yank Been working in Wellington for the past year, spent a good chunk of my adult life in the Army jumping out of airplanes, learning foreign languages and shooting big rifles at targets very far away. Nowadays I'm working on getting back into my shooting and reloading hobby, finally getting around to get my license and bring a rifle or two over from the States.

Welcome mate, good to see another dog on the forum.