CanuckInUSA

Don't forget me. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Say what they want, you are a cutie. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

That's good, I wish more fliers would do the same. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Dito ... I also suck ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Flyboyz Party Mix Chronicles III and my own movie (which is only 2/3 completed) Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

With so many different disciplines in this sport, it's only natural that some people will have more knowledge and skill than others who don't specialize in a given area. I believe that jump numbers and years in the sport equate to some sort of experience level (ie: knowledge about something). But shear jump numbers as well as time in the sport don't always equate to talent. Granted, the more some one does something and the longer they do it, the greater chance that they will have some talent in a given discipline. But there are some people (I'm not one of them) who are naturals in this sport. Arrogance ... well that's another story. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

This sucks ... Andi is an awesome girl ... Sending get well vibes to BikerBabe ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

0:9:0 At times, Mother Nature messed with my jump weekend (it could have been worse mind you) what with clouds and wind. But nine jumps isn't bad either. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Watch out for Mary's fly swatter. It's a killer. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

I'm sorry, I didn't see where the trailer was from (something about not wantimg to get into an accident while travelling 45 mph). But then again I'm not the sharpest pencil in the case (and don't forget I put two and two together and got three). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Before I forget ... Last night while driving home, I noticed a U-Haul Trailer with a canopy painted on it (looking more like a 7-cell base canopy, not a 9-cell skydiving canopy) and on it was the name Fayetteville. I put two and two together (to get three) and knew it was in reference to Bridge Day, but ironically I saw no reference on the trailer to Bridge Day (keep in mind I was travelling about 45 mph as I passed the trailer and didn't want to get into an accident). Anyway, I thought it was kind of different to see a U-Haul Trailer with this sort of thing. But it brought a smile to my face (even though I've yet to make a base jump). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

To my knowledge, we haven't met. So how do you know you'd like to stalk a slug like myself? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Count yourself lucky in terms of being wanted. Not all of us have stalkers. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

I have a very interesting streak going right now. I've jumped at least once every weekend since late January (some 240+ jumps in that time frame). Mother Nature looks like she'll be messing with some storms this weekend. So if I want this streak to continue, I'll have to get out and jump early on Saturday and/or Sunday. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Keep up the good work Seth. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

sending get well vibes to James ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

That's the best thing that has been said so far in this thread. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

One would assume it's about this year's awesome up and coming Eloy Holiday Boogie. But I think lately it's been nothing more than a dysfunctional chat room forum (like virtually all other Talkback forums). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

First off, what sort of container are you flying? If you're jumping a freefly friendly container, then learning to sit is a possibility. Okay I know a few people will disagree with me here (many believe that new skydivers need to spend plenty of time on their bellies before they learn freeflying). Now I'm not sure why you're usually last out (do you pull high?), but the big issue when learning to sit is to prevent yourself from sliding into someone else's airspace (it's so much easier to slide across the sky while freeflying than when you are belly flying, especially headdown). Anyway, likely what you'll do when learning to sit (don't worry virtually everyone goes through this phase) is that at first you'll flop around (we call you guys floppers and we like to put you between the belly fliers and the freefliers because you'll drift more like a belly flier, but I digress). Then at some point you'll find what you think is a stable sit. But the problem is, is that you'll likely be leaning forward with your torso and backsliding (once again, most people go through these phases). So the important thing to do when learning to sit is to align yourself perpendicular to the flight line. This way, if (when) you backslide, you're not sliding into someone else's airspace. Have you heard that the sit in freeflying is the equivalent to arching in belly flying? Basically when we become unstable during a freefly jump, we need to immediately go to our sits and recover before we get back into the dive. Corking is extremely dangerous if someone happens to be above you. Once again, I know some people will disagree with me, but if you want to become a freeflier, the sooner you don't develop bad freefly habits like arching (causing you to cork) the better freeflier you'll become. I recently got to watch a friend of mine's brother (with more jumps than you, but not that many more) freefly and it was amazing. He had no bad freeflying habits like arching when he became unstable. Why? Well we think because he's watched tons of freeflying video he got from my friend, but also because he never allowed himself to build an arch when unstable habit into his muscle memory. It was an amazing sight to watch this new freeflier progress so well in his sit at his jump numbers. Anyway, if you are going to learn how to sit, dress for success (which applies to all disciplines of skydiving). It's thought that wearing tight pants (or shorts) and a baggy top will help you find your stable sit position faster. Good luck ... but be safe ... freeflying can be dangerous. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

14 jumps is much too early to be thinking about going headdown. For the time being I would suggest continuing trying to improve your belly skills and in the not too distant future, it's okay to start trying to learn to sit and stand. But headdown can be very dangerous to yourself (and others in the sky) if you don't know what you are doing and where you are in the sky. Good luck ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

BillVon has made a mistake (albeit, likely just a typo) as I believe he meant to say "People who pack your main have to be under the supervision of a rigger" instead of a "packer". Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

I would like to see it before I judge it. MM is not my favorite person, but I'm not all than keen on guns either. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

What did you order? A Javelin (as well as possibly a Vector if I'm not mistaken) are currently taking much longer than other manufacturers thanks to some military contracts. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

I've got to say, I know that 180 degree approach. When did you do this? Judging from the brown grass, it looks like from a few months ago. PS: Nice job keeping the balloon in frame. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

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