I've not tried myself as I don't have a dog, but surely whether your Labrador will fit on two shelves of a small upright freezer is highly dependent on the size of the Labrador?! What about a Golden Retriever is that also comparable? Also quite ironic that Martin (the) Butcher suggests that we refer to Tesco for meat prices! ;0)
On a more serious matter, to second Alexander's comments about the BFR yesterday I would like to say a most sincere "Thank You!" to everyone who made it possible. I for one am very much in your debt. As number 21 in the queue for the zip wire on Sunday morning, I mulled over the fact that I've been meaning to go to one of these events for several years - indeed have flown with my Gin One reserve strapped under my derriere for 5 or more years - straight from the manufacturer and fitted by an experienced paragliding holiday guide. But on Sunday despite my very best "pop, pull & throw" (all accomplished with great gusto within a second of being left to the law of gravity) my reserve hit the ground with a loud "Thump" and remained very neatly in its stowage back for the full duration of the ride. It was blindingly evident that had I had cause to throw my reserve in anger at any time over the preceding 5 years then I would now, most probably, be dead! Luckily for me, my simulated death happened at the RiverMead leisure centre and under the safe and watchful eye of the TVHGC. After some analysis of the problem, it was found that a small loop of "excess" suspension line had wrapped itself around one of the rubber bands holding the lines neatly in place and had effectively "locked" it in place. That parachute was never going to open. The problem was resolved quickly and I got to take a second ride on the zip wire to make sure that the reserve worked as advertised. It did and I took great care to ensure that when I repacked it, nothing was left to chance for next time!
For all of our members and subscribers to this group, I cannot over emphasise how much I recommend that you get yourself to the next re-pack if you haven't been to one yet!
I wanted to share my story with you all so that you can learn from my experience,
regards and safe flying to all,
Andy (Dead Man Walking) Tamlyn
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