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I sure was glad i had one when I banged my forehead in the plane during a 4-way exit. If it wasn't for my helmet, my only chance would have been my cypres. Helmets are mandatory in Norway. I think the advantages of wearing one far outweights the disadvantages. Would like to try some jumps without just for the feeling though. Here are some pro's and cons. Feel free to add to the list, or comment on the one I have. Some points are minor details and some are plain improbable. Judge for yourself. Reasons for using helmets: - Hitting the plane during exit. - Frefall collitions - Landing accidents - Less noise. - A place to keep your dytter. - Keeps your head warm on cold days. Reason to not wear a helmet: - Impaired field of view. (although my Z1 full face gives my a better view than some of my googles.) - "Wind in hair" feeling. - Danger of helmet entangles with lines and risers. - Some chin straps can hur you during a landing accident. - Can be too hot on warm days There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

:stupid idea warnning!: I just ponderd a little bit about why people sometimes have hard cutaways. It's because the cables are dirty, risers are part of a twist or the loop pulls to hard on the cutaway cable. Maybe even a combination of those three. When trying to solve problems with hard cutaways, it seems to me that it's always been about doing things with the cable. (riser inserts, cleaning, lubricating) What about a cypres cutter on each loop for a backup option in case of a hard or impossible cutaway. Just an idea. Maybe not plausible in its current form for sport systems. Maybe an idea to implement with student rigs when the cypres (or other aad) fires in the upper range Probably Bill Booth already has thought of this, and come to the conclution that it's a bad idea. Adding more complexity to a system is usually not a good idea. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

A tandem with Homer? No way!!! I'll give Homer a 50/50 chance of not bouncing. I'm not comming along for the ride. Homer is of course a cartoon, and would survive a terminal impact with no problem. Probably landing in Kim Basingers bed or something . Me on the other hand Has there ever been a simpson episode where the Simpsons skydive? There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

This is just a faulty back refrence. in 1/3 of the cases you will pick the price door. In 2/3 of the cases you will pick a losing door. The theory may seem to be right, but you can't include the 1/3 of the times you will pick the price door in the calculation for the overall probability for picking the price door when choosing between 2 doors instead of 3. Doesn't matter if you switch or not. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

It's so good to get all the good luck and good vibes from all the dz.commers

I made it through one night out, drinking a lot of beer. I'm stubborn so I wont give in. Not even drunk. Its so not worth it going through this again. I think that this time I'll quit for good. On day 3 now. Feeling its getting a little easier.

I've only been a member since august 2002, so I'm a little out of the target group your refering to. I've been here for most of the growth, though - I posted more newbie quiestions. - I posted less bullshit Generally what i post hasn't changed so much as what I read. In the very beginning I read close to everything. At least to a quick glance at all new threads. Now I just pick out a few that I read that seems worth reading for me. Kind of a mental spam filter. One suggestion for HH to considder is a chat'n bullshit forum with autopurging of posts or threads after a short time. Let's say 24 hours. Maybe autolocking of threads after 50 or 100 posts. Then maybe some of the noise in talkback can be reduced. It will also stop the database of posts to grow so fast. All the one liners in talkback really ain't that interesting to access when they are 2 weeks old anyway. Noticed I've becommed an addict now Haven't paid any attention to post numbers lately, but I look at them once in a while, and think: "Dear god, I need to get a life!" There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

I stopped for 2 months three years ago. Then i started just smoking social in the weekends. Intentional, it was my goal to be able to just smoke in the weekends. However that didn't work out. After 2 more months I started smoking the rest of my pack on mondays...and then one more couldn't hurt...oh shit I need a cig now...and started again. Strange how addictive those little sticks are. If they just weren't so bad for you. Can't they put something like vitamin C in them??? There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

Just a minor setback. You can still do it, just throw away the rest of the pack. I so need something to keep my fingers busy now... At least my postnumbers is skyrocketing There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

I miss one smiley/emoticon... So I painted my first emoticon... I put something together in ms paint. Just need it to be converted to a tranparent gif or png file. I think it means something like ....uhmm.. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

Strange country you live in. Bet you could go into a store an buy a bazooka, but not fireworks. In Norway it's legal to buy and light them up for everyone at new years eve. But only then. The rest of the year you need a permit from the fire department or the police i think. Didn't get any this year. Next time I light up fireworks it's going to be a two stage rocket

If it was a jump with my regular team, and i were current: yes, 3 more altis and 4 audibles should be enough for 4 people. Solo: Probably not. Maybe I'll go last and do a high pull if its ok with the pilots. Freefly: No, I've only done belly jumps so far, so my internal clock is not set for the shorter freefly time. A 10000+ jump guy once forgot his altimeter, when the jumpmaster noticed and offered to go get one for him he replied: "No. No googles, it's going to be blury anyway."

argh....... Right now I feel like I have the consentration of a 5 year old. I will make it, because I know I'll have to, and I don't want to go through this more than once (at least this year.) I'll go have a beer after work today. My system need some intoxication, if not niction, CO and tar, a little alcohol will make me feel better. It's also the ultimate test of the will to quit. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

1. Quit smoking --- argh regretting that already, but wont regrett it 14 days from now.) 2. Work out more. 3. Get more organized. 4. Drink less. 5. Jump more There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

But most workplaces have firewalls that stop you from entering irc. bletherchat was started as a spinoff from the NA thread. It's a webchat. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

Smoking costs me about the price of 10 jumps a month... That's a good inspiration to quit There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

Hi Erno... Brave man correcting my spelling. I've quit for 2-3 mounths a couple of years ago. I know what I can look forwards to. Also, with prices for cigarettes here in Norway at about $10 for a pack of 20, I'm going to save a lot of money quitting... Thats going to be jump money Pretty lonely at Blether right now... There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

fuck you.... That was a personal attack, but I can't help it right now. Don't take it personal There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

FUCK.......36 hours....without smoking. I know it's going to be worth it, but right now it's hell..... Anybody else who has started 2004 with quitting smoking. Let's post here each time we really want a cigarette. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

Just noticed google has a happy-new-year logo. Doesn't really look official... Logo attached. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

What a great idea! Now I don't have to find a way to get a gun through security. I can just steal the marshals one . There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

Damn, I know living expenses is a bit cheaper in the US, but that doesn't sound like much to make a living of. Don't know exactly what the minimum vage is here in Norway, but i think it's at least $11 or more. Come to Norway and work . Sounds like you will make more money as a packer at the DZ. At $5 a pack job, you will DOUBLE what you make as a waitress with only one pack job an hour! (not including tip of course.) Anyway, screw the bitches Happy holliday

I like this one There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

I know there are some serious linux dudes on dz.com. Have any of you successfully connected a protrack or neptune to a linux system? How about software? Any good skydiving software for linux? Someone gave me an old laptop today, and I'm going to run linux on it.