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Hey Robert, how's the old hog flying??? I can't tell you how much I'm dying to get some jumps in, but I still have to wait for my new gear!!! Have fun with the rig... P.S. You all may have different opinions on what a snivel is and such, but I guarantee you that this canopy he speaks of will and has taken about a 1000' to open... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

What the heck? Did I miss something in the past couple weeks??? This is coming from the same guy who wanted to prosecute certain members of this forum legally??? Not trying to re-kindle old flames, just trying to understand how this all came about??? Thanks for the clarification... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Go check out gofastsports' website... They've got a small feature on the recent Chicks Rock Boogie at Elsinore... They're still trying to get pics together, so if you have any send them in... I'm in the third picture to the right... (billabong shirt) That's probably about as close to fame as I'll ever be!!! "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

that's not a half bad idea... Anyone need a wonderfully healthy kidney? Okay, well it works anyway... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

That's right folks... I had to do it... I could only raise 2100.00 without selling anything... So now, it's last resort time... As much as it breaks my heart, I have to do it... The good news is, I'll be able to hook up another brand new one in late February when my bonus get's here... Until then, I'm grounded... That is, unless anyone out there wants to give me a loan against it until Feb...? "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

I'm totally with skycat on this one. I have a sabre 170 that was constantly leaving me with blood blisters on my thighs and shoulders so I checked one out. Since adding it (the pocket) to my slider, I rarely see an opening under 800 feet and that's the way I like them. Honestly, they're always right around a thousand cause I still roll the nose a couple times... I've messed around with the packing and simply by adjusting the number of nose rolls and placement you can pretty much "fine tune" your opening to however fast or slow you'd like it... I totally recommend it, but you should always check with a rigger just to be safe... Oh yeah, it cost me about 20 bucks and ten minutes of one of my jump days... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Sorry guys! I had no idea this fella would take things this far... It's my duty to inform each and every one of you of the following factual information: groper a.k.a. "The walking dictionary" is, in fact, the toughest guy in the United States. Please do not try to handle him by yourself. He's informed me of these things personally and I've since done the smart thing and refrain from antagonizing him any further...! Okay, okay, I was just foolin! I wasn't going to further this any more, but the temptation is too great! I think we should setup one of those little dunk booth things, except instead of throwing a ball at the little target, we should string him up like a pinata and take turns beating him with a bat... I got dibs on being first in line...!!! "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Boobies? You're talking about those round things on girls' chest right? Yeah, those are nice... Haven't seen any for a while, but I remember them being nice... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Try this one: You in response to the multiple requests from us to simply chill out a bit with the crap talking and disrespect: "Alright guys, I have my opinion and it's different then yours. But, for the sake of this website and it's good nature, I'll respect your request." ... next subject...? You see that would've been pretty easy for most of us I think... But, not you. You had to further the issue by coming back with, " I still say adamantly FUK HIM!" which, by the way, was very well said on your part... It really compliments your whole atitude problem... Anyway, I guess it's time for me to practice what I preach and let this one go eh? It was nice talking with you my friend. May the two of us never cross paths... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Oh, I get it... This is where I get scared and start asking your forgiveness right? Whatever... Go ahead and do your little internet tough guy routine and make yourself look like a fool. It's pretty easy isn't it? That's cause you never really have to anti up do ya... How about this: Instead of cursing out clinton, talking crap to others, and parading around here like some sort of self-proclaimed bruiser, you take your little atitude problem somewhere where it might serve you better? "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Forget that! Hoorah Marine Corps! "From the halls of Montezuma..." !!! "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

No joke! I can understand not knowing about whatever shortcomings he may or may not have, but hearing he's mentally challenged and then attacking him for that as well! That's f'd up! What kind of poor bastard are you to be talking crap to someone for something like that?! You otta have your teeth knocked out! scenario: My pops is a little on the slow side because...well, it doesn't matter why, he just is. You gonna talk crap about him if he decides one day that he'd like to come on line here and ask a few questions about our sport to try and be involved with something his son loves? I hope not for your sake! You have no idea what his situation is, and even if you do, it's not your place ya know! Lay off already. "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Allz I gots to say is, "Luigi aint got nothing on my vx..x 29!"... That extra 'x' indicates my 36 cell high performance missle that I put suspension lines on... Don't be alarmed guys, I waited till after my 42nd jump to buy it... Geesh, what did you think, I'm stupid or something? "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Yeah, me too! I've got about 120 jumps, 70 of which have been on a sabre 170 @ 1.3:1 ... Some wuffo was with me while I was browsing icarus' website and said the VX line looked much cooler so I should fly that instead... I just bought a new 89' and am going to try her out this weekend... Any thoughts? Oh don't worry, I'll pull higher so I can really get a feel for her before I bring her in for my 1st swoop (at least 2 grand...) j/j... :) "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Grasshopper...That's exactly what it means! I need to get a few more jumps on my rig in case I do have to let it go... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Thanks guys for trying to show me the bright side! They haven't called me with any news on finding anyone... The cops said this kind of thing happens all the time and very rarely do the end up finding the responsible party... F#$%@! Let this be a lesson to anyone out there who's considering pinching pennies on something as important as insurance... This should've been as simple as a $250 dollar check to my insurance company for the deductable... Instead, well...you know! "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Just to add a little insult to injury: Before moving down here I had a sweet setup with American Family insurance where I had even my old crusty football socks insured! Then I moved down here and I had to let my policy run out cause they were only licensed in the N.W. When I got my new stuff it was so expensive that I just opted for the minimums, and those aren't enough to cover stupid ass drivers crashing into my parked car!!! Skybitch, you know anyone that needs a complete entertainment system w/ a 36" t.v.??? What about a couple nice pairs of undeez? "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Okay, so here I am on the brink of another holiday season trying to figure out where all my money went this year...? I've got bills beginning to pile up, business travel to pay for over the next three weeks, and no immediate relief in sight. "So what", you say... Me too! Reach down, grab a hold, and get your shit together right?! Afterall, I've been in this situation before and pulled through all right. Fine, I'll do it... I'll start paying my bills again and get caught up in time for Christmas... If I play my cards right I'll just barely have enough to come out of this thing okay. Wait just one second there big guy, not so fast! That is until...last night! So my buddy and I are sitting here watching a show on the history of baskett weaving (or something really exciting like that) and all of a sudden I hear this huge BOOM and then my car alarm screaming at the top of it's lungs! My buddy and I jump to our feet within seconds and sprint out my front door to find my prize stang mangled on the side of the street in front of my house! Keep in mind folks, we were out there in less than 10 seconds easily! So immediately our eyes turn towards the only two ways someone can drive away from my house and we see a pair of brake lights about a 1/4 mile down the road in one direction and nothing in the other... Oh, I'm livid at this point cause I've just realized that my skydiving trip I had planned for this weekend at Elsinore was in serious jeapordy of being cancelled cause of this!!! So naturally, I'm already on the phone calling the police, and without thinking, I hollar to my buddy to grab my .45 while on the phone with the dispatcher. Big mistake... Okay, so now I've got the cops on their way, I've got my gun in my car with me and I'm going to chase these bastards down... Wrong! My car starts up just fine, but as I slam it in gear and step on the peddle I hear metal screaching and the sound of my tire being torn to shreds! So I shut my car off, and grab my buddies keys from him! This has all happened in less than 30 seconds so far. Anyway, I finally get going and am sliding around corners and running signals trying to find whoever was responsible for this. "They couldn't have gotten far!", I say to myself! The damage to their vehicle has got to be substantial judging by the mess they've made of mine... My cell rings and it's the dispatcher informing me that there is now an A.P.B out and 6 cops on the scene! To make a long story short, three and a half hours later, I walk in my place and throw myself on the couch and start piecing together the 'what the hell am I going to do's?'... You see, I only moved down here about 8 months ago and to help save some money I got rid of my super expensive auto insurance for the bare minimums just for a little while... So I took a gamble and I loss... My insurance isn't going to cover it!!! F#$@%%# sorry A#$@#$% pieces of sh*#%#!!!!!!!! If you were to sit down and play the "Let's imagine the worst possible scenario to screw Randy right now" game and come up with one, its just become reality! The damage to my vehicle is over $5000.00 according to the preliminary assessment. I make a very decent living, but since I've been so irresponsible over the course of the past 8 months, I'm in no position to cover something like this. All my liquid funds are all ready appropriated and the soonest I could get money like that rounded up would be 30 days maybe! The only thing I have that could generate anywhere near that kind of money that fast is my BRAND NEW RIG... If I have to sell this thing, it's going to absolutely break my heart!!! Just needed to vent guys, thanks for listening! Oh, by the way, anyone need a personal biatch for a while? I'm looking for some part time work... :) "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Dude, I'm all for the idea that you can't exactly put every single individual in a category to determine ability just by referencing the number of jumps they have, but come on... I'm definitely not the end all when it comes to advice on this matter, but it seems to me that in a situation as extreme as this you may want to consider using some self control/good judgement??? I consider my aptitude for this sport to be very high and I'm a quick learner, but that doesn't mean I should go hop on a stilleto at 2.0 just because I think I could land it in a best case scenario... I'm 230 out the door and I'm on a Sabre 170. I'm sure it's nothing compared to those hi perf. wings, but on a no wind day in the warm weather...it's fun enough and challenges even my cocky attitude. "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Well, I don't agree with exactly how they're saying them. But, the principal behind the rules I stand by 100%! We just like things a bit more simple, that's all. "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

I learned to pack from that old ass video too! It was hard as hell... I had my rig opened up in my living room with the container dangling behind the back of my couch and the canopy stretched out barely fitting in the space in front of the fireplace... I had one hell of a time keeping a finger on the pause/play button and one on the lines!!! Have fun... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Okay Clinton...If you fly out to one of the local dz's out here, I'll donate 50 dollars toward your first jump. The catch: You can't post again until after you do it! I'm sure there are some lawns to be mowed, cars to be washed, dogs to be walked, dishes to be done, or a couple spare baseball caps that you can take down to the nearest corner, turn upside down, and start talking to people until they pay you to stop... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

hey mountain man send me the video when you get a chance... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

Thanks guys... I appreciate the help... "pull high! It's lower than you think..."

you Rock G-man! "pull high! It's lower than you think..."