skybeergodd 0 #1 October 27, 2008 Has anyone else taken a good look at Novembers Parachutist cover and wonder what happened shortly after that photo was taken?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #2 October 27, 2008 Rigger got a bottle of their favorite...Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flr169 0 #3 October 27, 2008 must be nice getting your mag early like that.... I usually don't get mine until the second week of the month..... :(Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 October 27, 2008 JT threw a big fat turn above the pond?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 October 28, 2008 A better question would be "does anyone else have this issue yet?" My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #6 October 28, 2008 yup ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denete 3 #7 October 28, 2008 yes.SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #8 October 28, 2008 wahhhhoooooo (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 October 28, 2008 Bastards. My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #10 October 28, 2008 Dude... Step one: scan Step two: post Step three: discuss Elvisio "by the numbers" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamiem 1 #11 October 28, 2008 Whats wrong in the picture? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #12 October 28, 2008 QuoteWhats wrong in the picture? Nothing the lines just look a little weird because of the angle."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #14 October 28, 2008 Ya know, I took another look at it.... you might be right.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #15 October 28, 2008 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #16 October 28, 2008 I was looking at it yesterday and I was thinking something didn't look right. Then I thought it was just the angle but that sure LOOKS like a tension knot. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #17 October 28, 2008 QuoteQuoteWhats wrong in the picture? Nothing the lines just look a little weird because of the angle. Yep, the angle does make it look weird, but you are just seeing the cascade where the lower brake line attaches. Now, kudo's to JC for taking that awesome pic of JT! IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 October 28, 2008 If JT had a tension knot on the canopies he jumps right there, he wouldn't be stable enough for you to see the ground and for him to get a picture of it. Trust me.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #19 October 28, 2008 Not to mention having enough time to remove the slider and stow it Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #20 October 28, 2008 I have a similarly loaded Velo to his, although mine is a "big" size. The last ride I had on it, the canopy went from "oh, line twists" to "holy shit!" before I could grab my risers. And I was on my back and had made a complete revolution before I could bring my hands back down to my handles. I never got a chance to unhook my RDS, then again it was above the twists. So yeah, he probably rode out a tension knot, unhooked his RDS and stowed it. Let go of his risers and geeked the camera before chopping. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #21 October 28, 2008 Quote I have a similarly loaded Velo to his, although mine is a "big" size. The last ride I had on it, the canopy went from "oh, line twists" to "holy shit!" before I could grab my risers. And I was on my back and had made a complete revolution before I could bring my hands back down to my handles. I never got a chance to unhook my RDS, then again it was above the twists. So yeah, he probably rode out a tension knot, unhooked his RDS and stowed it. Let go of his risers and geeked the camera before chopping. WOW! He is bad ass!!MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #22 October 28, 2008 Dave, love your new avatar picture. What's the story behind it May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybeergodd 0 #23 October 28, 2008 I don't disagree with you....it could be just the camera angle. But just something to think about. His breaks aren't unstowed and his body position does kinda suggest a harness correction to the right and lets not forget about the last fatality in Elsinore. A highly experienced jumper under a small ellipical, loosened his chest strap, stowed his slider, unhooked his wings and didn't realize he had a canopy problem until he released his brakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #24 October 28, 2008 Quote A better question would be "does anyone else have this issue yet?" Yes, and I have already received two votes for National Director. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #25 October 29, 2008 Got my issue today, cool. But I didnt get any vote yet. Anyone wanna write me in? My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
