indyz 1 #1 July 22, 2002 UPS man dropped off my presecond main. It's big, it's orange, and it's mine! All mine! Hahaha. I'm so giddy. See attached. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #2 July 22, 2002 Nice! What is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 July 22, 2002 Orange? What... were they out of lemon yellow or cherry red?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #4 July 23, 2002 It's a Spectre 170, used with 325 jumps. It's orange with a black center cell. I also see some blue in the mess somewhere. I haven't taken it out of the plastic yet because I don't have a container to put it in, but I poked a little hole to touch the fabric (I feel like a pervert), and it's still slippery. I'll probably lay it out later tonight and take some more pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #5 July 23, 2002 Get your girl to lay on it!!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #6 July 23, 2002 QuoteGet your girl to lay on it!!! I can't afford a girlfriend with the amount of money I'm spending on gear right now! Anyway, the canopy was colored a little bit differently than I expected. Orange top and bottom skin, blue ribs and stabilizers, with a black #4 cell. One more picture attached. Sorry, my digital camera spit out some unusually bad pictures. I didn't lay it out 'cause it came with the lines daisy chained and attached with links to a spiffy little card to keep everything neat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 July 23, 2002 Nice easy on the eyes, pastel colors there... Actually, I'm jealous, I want a canopy, and I hope you buy beer for the DZ for the first jump on your first canopy that you've owned.--"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 #8 July 23, 2002 Don't let the Monkey know that you are jumping his colors... you'll never hear the end of how well orange and blue look....Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #9 July 23, 2002 damn those are bright colors!!! "Which one is indyz?" "Oh he's the one thats outshining the sun!!!" No probs seeing you in the air!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 July 23, 2002 At least the canopy matches your shirt..... Seriously...I like it!!! Congrats...now go jump it and buy some beer!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #11 July 23, 2002 That's... ummm... bright! So, when you jumping it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #12 July 23, 2002 i just noticed that he is blushing in that last one!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #13 July 23, 2002 QuoteSo, when you jumping it? If my container shows up tommorrow or Wednesday morning I might be able jump it Wednesday night. Otherwise it'll be next Monday at the earliest. I'm gonna go freaking insane if I have to sit around for a week with a jumpable rig. And don't tell anybody, but after buying a rig, helmet, taking care of some late charges at Blockbuster, paying for gas to get to the DZ, and buying a jump ticket, I might not be able afford my beer (especially if it's a Monday, then I'll jump the Otter and have two firsts). I'm poor and I don't care. I fucking love this sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #14 July 23, 2002 QuoteI'm poor and I don't care. I fucking love this sport I love your attitude! Why have spare cash around, when you could be buying gear or jumping? I mean, you can't take money with you, but skydiving etches itself into your soul, and that feeling will go with you everywhere! By the way, I've seen pumpkins less orange than that... Lucky you for getting gear! I'm jealous, I can't get mine for at least a few weeks... maybe longer. It's all picked out, tried on, inspected... just not enough cash to buy it yet. (sigh) Did I mention that I'm jealous? Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #15 July 23, 2002 QuoteI didn't lay it out 'cause it came with the lines daisy chained and attached with links to a spiffy little card to keep everything neat. If ya want something to do til your rig comes in , take the little card and place it under some heavy furniture to anchor it , then practice your pro packing. I think I packed mine up at least 20 times before she was hooked up :) Nice canopy BTW I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #16 July 23, 2002 , I might not be able afford my beer (especially if it's a Monday, then I'll jump the Otter and have two firsts). I beleive the rule is if you do two firsts in one jump you only pay for one...I'm not sure though, I could be mistaken. S.E.X. party #1 "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 "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
