piisfish 140 #51 March 9, 2012 Quote Quote Chapter 2 made me sad, though... I just invested in my first rig, and because I am a perfectionist, I got a matching jumpsuit, container, and canopy. Is matching gear frowned upon in this sport? Anytime you see someone with new colorful matching gear you can safely make one of the two assumptions : a) Noob b) Awesome sponsored athlete 99% of the time you will be right you forgot about FAG's. FAG application number available by contacting VirginBurner. FAG's is an acronym for Fashion Aware Gravitistscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #52 March 9, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Chapter 2 made me sad, though... I just invested in my first rig, and because I am a perfectionist, I got a matching jumpsuit, container, and canopy. Is matching gear frowned upon in this sport? Anytime you see someone with new colorful matching gear you can safely make one of the two assumptions : a) Noob b) Awesome sponsored athlete 99% of the time you will be right you forgot about FAG's. FAG application number available by contacting VirginBurner. FAG's is an acronym for Fashion Aware Gravitist ------------------------------------------------------------ Have you heard of SAPP's Skydivers against Pink and Purple shit.....You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #53 March 9, 2012 QuoteI'd ask anyone, if you enjoy what I've written, please post a review on Amazon. Done. An enjoyable read that I'd recommend to a whuffo friend. A bit on the short side though, imho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gato 0 #54 March 9, 2012 Thanks for giving it a read and for the review, Lisa! I realize it's a rather short ebook, but my main goal was to kind of boil-down a lot of the information I've received here from you folks (you included, thank you,) and just introduce people to the sport they're considering. Also, this is "Vol. 1" of the BSBD series....more to come. Huuuuuuge thank you to all who have and will read my work! (Edited to add:) Lisa, one more thanks for your excellent review - you did, in fact, hit upon a couple of things that will be in Vol. 2....I didn't want to give too much away. After all, this first effort was more or less written for whuffos and students (and prospects!) And thank you for complementing my style!! Got a few chills from that. I send a virtual hug to you. Should still be warm when it arrives. T.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gato 0 #55 March 9, 2012 Just a brief update... As of just a moment ago, 195 people have gone to Amazon and grabbed the ebook. Feels very good to know some folks will be reading my stuff. Thanks again, to everyone!T.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgw 8 #56 March 9, 2012 Good effort Dude. Read it, liked it. I would have liked a primer like that a decade ago. I think it a valuable and appropriately measured document. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruleofpull 0 #57 March 10, 2012 Read it today... thanks! The gear purchase segment was interesting for me! I received an altimeter first (from my husband, as a present), and I bought my goggles second. Helmet is on order next, then the jumpsuit... there's something about wearing clothing/head wear previously worn that is kind of gross to me, but that's a personal preference. Overall, thanks for the enjoyable read. As a noob, it was appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmccann 1 #58 March 10, 2012 QuoteQuote Chapter 2 made me sad, though... I just invested in my first rig, and because I am a perfectionist, I got a matching jumpsuit, container, and canopy. Is matching gear frowned upon in this sport? Anytime you see someone with new colorful matching gear you can safely make one of the two assumptions : a) Noob b) Awesome sponsored athlete 99% of the time you will be right Our colorful matching plumage is designed to warn everyone else sharing the sky with us of our noobiness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites