rhino 0 #76 February 14, 2002 I could have sworn Dale modified his seat belt and it killed his ass.. He wasn't being safe at all. Had he not modified his VX60 to be more comfortable he might be standing here today. ?????Blue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #77 February 14, 2002 The report was that he died from head trama due to the lack of a head/neck restraint."Alright, at 4500 lets break it, turn 360 and track away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #78 February 14, 2002 Wasn't there something in there about a seat belt failure? Isn't that why his head hit the steering wheel??RhinoBlue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #79 February 14, 2002 back to the subject of being argumentative.......Ya know, if everyone who had a strong opinion, spent a bit of time thinking about how/why others feel the way they do,took a few minutes and relaxed before writing a reply, took a few more minutes and reread their post before hitting send, I think we'd have far fewer flame wars.....Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #80 February 14, 2002 Quoteif everyone who had a strong opinion, spent a bit of time thinking about how/why others feel the way they do,took a few minutes and relaxed before writing a reply, took a few more minutes and reread their post before hitting send, I think we'd have far fewer flame wars.....No we wouldn't. Just kidding! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #81 February 14, 2002 We aren't warring.. We are talking about Dale and his seatbelts.. lolAren't you being argumentative by going BACK to the subject of being argumentative? lolBlue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #82 February 14, 2002 F YOU :)Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #83 February 14, 2002 "I think we'd have far fewer flame wars....."Fewer posts too......."I only have 131 jumps, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #84 February 14, 2002 it's a post argumentative statement.and it was meant as a jokeStill a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #85 February 14, 2002 Nah Clay, you'd fill inthe gaps ;)Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #86 February 14, 2002 LOL!!!Blue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #87 February 14, 2002 "you'd fill inthe gaps"I try to do that at every opportunity!!!! "I only have 131 jumps, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #88 February 14, 2002 yet another post degenerates into nothingness......................................Seb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #89 February 14, 2002 Back to the subject........The answer to the post is...4 lbs of Cole Slaw and 12 cold beers....."I only have 131 jumps, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #90 February 14, 2002 "Post"I'm slipping!! Help me!! AAAgggghhhhhhhhh!!!Blue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #91 February 14, 2002 ATTENTION: We will now interrupt this debate for thirty seconds of sex:......tickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktickticktick...........................(OK, you can stop now...)Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #92 February 14, 2002 Quote.............(OK, you can stop now...)I was done 20 seconds ago.. Was it good for you babe?Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #93 February 14, 2002 "OK, you can stop now"Wait...I wasn't quite done yet......"I only have 131 jumps, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill2 0 #94 February 15, 2002 I noticed you've posted a few comments concerning bikes. The same thing that happens in skydiving and small rigs happens with riders and big bikes. There's always a debate going on in the motorcycling world about when to get a bigger/faster bike and how much power is necessary. You'll have bike mag editors say that it should be left completely up to the individual and others who says that sometimes everyone needs a reality check. I tend to agree with the latter. I've only got 19 jumps in so I don't know much about canopies at this point, but I would imagine that just as in riding, egos get in the way. Not that they think they are completely invulnerable, but that they think they have the skills to handle whatever problems that rig will throw at them. The problem is that they don't have enough experience (or good friends to tell them so in a blunt fashion) to really know what will happen. I've seen/heard of guys getting really hot sport bikes and heading in to a turn way too fast and when the bike cuts loose, they can't control the power and responsiveness and end up freezing and subsequently crashing. The same with chutes I imagine. My point is we all need reality checks sometimes, because in both riding and jumping when trouble happens it happens incredibly fast. And if we don't have the relexes and skills (developed by training and experience) we end up eating it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #95 February 15, 2002 It's taken me a lot of years to figure myself out. Like many skydivers I enjoy pushing the limits in a dangerous sport. For me it is very satisfying and almost addictive. There in lies the danger. One day things can catch up to you big time. I don't have a death wish. There are undoubtedly some in our sport who do. But if things are too safe or if things aren't challenging (I become bored with what I'm doing). I think this is the reason many people are taking bigger and bigger risks. They enjoy the challenge and adventure that is involved. Many of us may be chasing an adrenaline fix of sorts. At any rate I have to watch myself, to make sure what I'm about to do is safe enough. I've read some psychological explanations for all this. Some sound more accurate than others. At any rate........ I once watched a movie where a monkey was teasing a very big snake. (don't quit reading now, there is a point to this) The monkey would run in and hit the snake. He did this several times until finally the snake grabbed ahold of the monkey and ate him. The announcer then stated that anyone who wants to commit suicide, Nature is usually quick to accomodate. And so is skydiving! Hook turns and giant relative work formations scare me. But some day, when my skills reach a high enough level, I'd like to try them. But only then with the greatest care I could muster. In other words I don't want to end up like the monkey in this story. I want to end up a much older fart than I already am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #96 February 15, 2002 Makes sense to me.Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
