Sports Equipment Mr. Walter Gubbins I.F.C. in this seasons 'Thomas Tropical Kit' gets his knees together and boogies through South American skies. The large, furry rodent sleeping under his hat was a gift from a grateful Brazilian 2 Way Sequential Tearn. Suit by Symbiosis • Make-up by Mandy • Photo by Leo QUALITY AND RELIABILITY YOU CANTRUST It should come as no surprise to find out that we have supplied student freefall rigs (including AFFkitdeveloped by TSE for use in this country), to the majority of British clubs. Of the largest military and Zerox in Cordura with GQ SAC and Fury main. civilian centres, APA at Netheravon, Leather Chaser with Firelite Reserve and Maverick Main RAFSPA at Weston, Slipstream SERVICE FR O M ‘A’ TO 'D' Adventures, Headcom P.C. and THE FIGURES Nineteen years in our sport has Peterborough P.C., all use equipment from provided TSE with a wealth of experience TSE for advanced students. If you’ve just Whilst our quality will never be in the development and manufacture of come through the Cat system, the chances sacrificed for bargain -basement prices, parachute equipment...an enthusiasm are thatTSE were helping you progress. take a look at our list in this issue and you’ 11 and commitment producing THE complete see just how comp etitive it is. GENUINE service. A service second to none. This in And it doesn’t stop there... affiliation with major U.S. manufacturers turn means that you can be confident in the Atthetop ofthe range, theTSE together with comprehensive currency knowledqethatwithTSEyou are using the CHASER still maintains its position as the handling facilities, enable smooth, cost best available, from that initial PLFthrough best-selling state of the art rig in the U.K., effective transactions to be made on either to SCR and beyond... with over 1500 now in the possession of side ofthe Atlantic. Staff qualifications are more than some ofthe country’s finest skydivers. No matter if it’s a purchase, repack or impressive. 4 FAA Master Riggers (4 BPA repair, TSE will come through with service, Adv. Rigger/Examiners), with a collective FOLLOW THE LEADERS quality and a keen price...fast. total of over 6000jumps oversee all The British 8 way team doesn't aspects of the production, maintenance make decisions lightly concerning new Give Chris or Derek a call on and repair o peration at the loft. Every care equipment. Nor do the Royal Marines. 0262678299 Fax 0262 602063 is taken to ensure that each rig from TSE Their decision is made based upon sound or write/drop in for details meets the highest possible standards, from knowledge and experience. TSE were and information packs basicS/L to the most advanced assemblies pleased to supply them with all their on today’s market. requirements. THOMAS SPORTS EQUIPMENT • PINFOLD LANE • BRIDLINGTON • N. HUMBERSIDE -Y0165XS ATOM. This rig knows how to fit the contours of your body. With A T O M the experts at PARACHUTES DE FRANCE have found the solution for the skydiver who demands the best. I A T O M is a new harness and container system made up of perfectly matched components. It combines all the merits of modem technology including laser cutting of all textile parts. I Modem skydivers have expressed their need for narrow containers that don't extend beyond their back. A narrow rig increases fall rate by reducing drag and allows unhindered movement of the arms. The A T O M size 0, which is shown here, measures 2 9 cm (11.5 in.) wide at the bottom, when it contains a BT-50 main and a M ay d ay reserve. To achieve the highest degree of comfort, safety and durability, we have integrated features like luxury foam padding, plastic tongues, reserve pin protection and a molar shaped freebag. I We are proud to have created A T O M . You will be proud to own this real “objet d art”. I Contact one of our knowledgeable distributors. They will be happy to inform you of available sizes, materials, colors and options. nADA^UI ITCC fif ew4ii^e c A b.p. 247,95523 cergy-pontoise cedex (France) r W V I v r l l / f C t f 1 / l r r f l W V v C Tel. (1) 30321633 - Telex: PARCHUT 607061 F - Fax: (1) 30324311 IT'S TIME YOU TRIED IT.... FLY ALTIMASTER Molopo Sun Hotel, Bophuthatswana, For precision accuracy, fast response and reliability, the Alti II Southern Africa. and Alti III are the best parachuting altimeters available. Prices inc. VAT Range: 0-12,000ft Alti II £110.00£110.00 Options 22/12/90 thru'2/1/91 Wrist strap kit £12.50 Chest Pad £4.95 Alti III £139.95 'A'CASA's X3 - Pilatus Porter - Hercules Wrist strap and brackets Alti II £12.50 ^Load organisers, quality RW, team Alti III hand mount £6.95 UK approved service centre training facility. Post & Packing£2.50 for sales & repairs Mainair Sports 'A'Cheap jumping - £5 for 14-15,000'. Alma Industrial Estate Regent St. Seminars, video cameramen Rochdale Lancs Sports instruments QL12 0HQ Hot Dives, Hot Parties, Tel(0706) 55134 28 high Street Whitchurch Hot Temperatures m ^ ir n Shropshire Price subject to rate of exchange fluctuation Tel (0948) 2179 Package from UK to incorporate Boogie, & time afterwards for sightseeing in Africa - or more skydiving! For further information call 0622-891292 British Parachute Schools Langar Airfield, Langar, Nottingham. Tel: (0949) 60878 Courses now offered: Unrestricted Static Line Round 3 Cessna 206's Static Line Square - RAPS Altitude BN Islander Progression jumps and WARP encouraged AFF courses and Tandem jumps. OPEN EVERY DAY Bunkhouse Visitors welcome MEETS Pit 28-29 April-Regional Style and Accuracy Meet Cafe 5-6 May-Pops and Eight-Way Scrambles Fun Meet 12-13 May-Regional 4 Way RW Meet Bar 14-19 June-Large Aircraft Boogie 23 June-1 July Classics and CRW Nationals Instructor Courses throughout August Camping 25-30 August RW Workshop Area c p c r t BPA COUNCIL Chairman Vice-Chairman Parachutist J.T. Crocker D.T. Hickling JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION WHARF WAY GLEN PARVA LEICESTER LE2 9TF Tel. (0533) 785271 Chairman Safety and Club Representative Training Committee A.Lee A.G. Knight Chairman Chairman Competitions Development Committee Committee R.Card J.K Lines Treasurer BPA J.K. Lines Council Members Jim Crocker John Lines CONTENTS Tony Knight Dave Hickling Amanda Kenny Steve Treble Kerry Noble Anthea Lee News ............. ............................................................................................... 4-5 Lyn George Bob Card John Horne Bryan Davies Skydiving Is a Serious Business ................................................................. 6 Vice-Presidents John Meacock Charles Shea-Simmonds Faxlog .......................................................................................................... 7-8 National Coach and Safety Officers Correspondence ..................................... .............................................. 10-13 John Hitchen Tony Butler Boogie School........................................................................................................... 14 Chairman Riggers Committee Mick Thurman Video Review ..... ......... ........................... ......... .................................. 17 Chairperson Pilots Committee Angela Hickling CIP Situation (Vacant) .......................................................................... 18 Royal Aero Club Representative Jim Crocker Alternate Representative FreeFall Photographer Q u a lific atio n ........................................ 19-22 John Horne G.A.S.C.O. Representative Mm abatho ......................................................... .................................... 23-24 Angela Hickling BPA Staff Sally Bates Trudie Kemp 8% Brits Give 100% Plus ..................................................................... 25-28 Sue Allen Wendy Gilbert Jim Watson Jargon Dictionary ...................................................................................... 29 CIP Delegate Alternate RobColpus John Hitchen DZ and Boogie Round Up U.S.A. 1989 ................................ ........... 30-33 Editor, Sport Parachutist Steve Eversfield 41st I.P.C. 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