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I know this is a little late, but yes I was refering to exactly what Ryan said. As a Tandem Master we have a little ball on our RSL to activate the reserve in case our reserve handle either disappears, or our arm is incapasitated. The shackle on the sport rig RSL can do the exact same thing. Current tandem systems have a way to deploy the reserve and main on both sides...except Strong. Jeremy Neas

Actually there are a couple of situations where you may want to rely on your RSL. 1) You can't find your reserve ripcord (for whatever reason) during a partial malfunction. 2) You can't find your reserve ripcord during a total malfunction. Jeremy Neas

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He lies, the other day i was at the DZ and saw a ticket to LAX and a big cardboard sign sticking out of his gear bag. (the sign read "All the way Clay") He's just pissed Ruban won. Jeremy Neas

2 hours, two other dz's alot closer, but the drive is well worth $$$ it. Jeremy Neas (commercial skydiver)

Check Mitch's schedule, and just so you know, he got his Relitive Workshop I/E as well as his Strong I/E in case you want multiple ratings. See ya, Jeremy

Eight, suprizingly none on tandems yet. Narrowly escaped 2 reserve rides on tandems (ie that i had the rig in my hands and normal dz events caused me to jump something else and i watched those other tandem masters pull de ol handles in utter jealously) Jeremy Neas

Things are going good, the season has begun and I have to start stretching in the mornings, we're pumping 90 a day again. Bring it on down for another visit during the CASA boogie First Weekend in June. Later, Jeremy Neas

I keep trying to get a better glance at this in the previews but is Michael Douglas wearing a Dolphin Container for that BASE jump?!? Jeremy Neas

I've been through Bakersfield...THE COW ESCAPED?!?!?!

>You know what? If you claim to have almost 2000 jumps . . . Please take personal attacks to PM's. This forum is for discussion of just about any issue, and skydiving issues are especially pertinent. Attacking people for asking questions is completely counter to the reason this website was created in the first place.

This posting is FANTASTIC. First we have the Sinfield show...noone admits they watch it (like the Melrose Place episode)...we may have to break out the lie detector tests at the DZ's. Second people admit it but say it sucks because the contestents don't write their own songs. I personally haven't seen a band start out that sung all their own stuff. They have to cover for a while and slllllooowwwly mix in their own stuff, or risk pushing the crowd out the door. And writing 2 songs a week for a couple months would be impossible at best, or just make crappy music (i.e. people tuning out). The fact that the songs are shortened is enough for me...which brings me tooo.. YES I WATCH, EVERY DAMN WEEK!!! GOOOOO RUBEN!!!! (though i wanted to see Clay win, we have a large fat singer in the mix, i'd like to see skinny/ugly make it big) Now if you want a real discussion, you should talk about how anyone can vote as many times as they want...now that makes it unfair on so many levels. So the people that liked Ruban can use a phone better? That is why he is the american idol? What kinda BULLSHIT is that?!? Jeremy Neas

You may prefer any length, but the reason 17" risers are called camera flyer risers is because their wings connected may hinder their arm movement in an emergency so they just lowered the controls for them. Yes they do take off the flare but unless your flaring to maximum arm length it really isn't an issue. The reason longer risers (21+") are becoming more popular is becuase swoopers are looking for maximum range of flare and more front riser throttle. Too long a riser could be a problem (i don't know your specs) but 17's won't affect your performance at all unless your in it for the swoop. 18-20" is a good all around range for anyone. Jeremy Neas

17 inch risers or "camera flyer risers" are a hard find, they usually have to be specially ordered through the manufacturer. if your not particular, you can find 20 inch risers almost anywhere, just pick up the phone and call a major dealer or the manufacturer. Jeremy Neas

When you go to the financial aid office, they will give you a FASFA form. Make sure you have last years income tax information (what you just did), and you should be able to do it right there. In about a week it will tell you what Grants you have been awarded and how much in student loans you can have. It is VERY easy even though the forms look intimidating. Next, check out what scholarships are available at your school and start applying. Keep your GPA up and the scholarships roll in. I do all this plus i receive the GI Bill every month and I get paid more than i did while i was serving. Jeremy

Nope, just plain old fashion sexual disfunction, in one way or the other. I see these guys going by pumping their stereos to the point were it doesn't sound good and think...smaaaall dick. Skydivers, racers, gun owners, yup were all in the same funky boat, probably find us all hog tied to a bed when were 70 with a pool ball shoved down our throat going..."Man, I now realise that I am fucked up!". Why do you think so many skydivers are online? Porn...thats it. See I figure that those Pooh-bah's on up are the worst of the bunch. Wouldn't want to be caught in the hanger late alone with them. Who knows what is awaiting them at the hotel or in the trunk of their car. Geez. Don't get mislead by the smokescreen, we are all weird, it's the elephant in the corner (and in some cases, an actual elephant!) In between semesters and bored out of my gord, Jeremy

Yeah, i think the serial is the assembly line number at pd. I've owned a Stiletto 150, 135, Spectre 135, and PD 190 in my career, but the i'm not sure if they number it in total of the line (ex spectre) or individual sizes (ex spectre 135, spectre 150) so you may have to get multiple serial numbers. Jeremy

Don't need a parachute Don't want a parachute any make...any model Brilliant Jeremy

I believe the question is... How many spectres has performance designs made? I'd give them a ring on June 29th and find out what the serial number of the last spectre that was made. Should give you a great idea on the exact number produced. Of course i could be wrong. Jeremy

In 'Friday after next', MoneyMoney steps out with one bootie on one foot in his initial scene. Made me laugh Jeremy

Another advantage to SRC's; For all you Dive block fans, the SRC's keep the slider off the blocks for easier access. Installation is a little erriky (thats my word), but well worth it. Jeremy Neas

Even at DZ's that have fast turn around times, it is easy to let your student know that if he doesn't arch hard enough off the plane they haven't "fucked" up the skydive. Let them know on the ground or in the plane that if they feel that tap tap tapping on their leg in freefall to just remember the arch. In freefall when the student goes fetal, just reach down with your hand and give um a quick tap on the leg, and I have had 100% success rate with fixed arches this way. The initial exit can produce the willies but the tap zaps them back to reality, the survival part of the brain can always be counted on (even with the dimmist students). Don't dearch, arch hard, and allow your student with help of the wind to bring it home. Good ground instruction is always key, but sometimes time doesn't permit what we always want. Jeremy Neas Sigma, Vector 2, Eclipse, Strong...and a partridge in a pear tree...

sorry all you boys goin to Osan AFB, South Korea, the BATMAN has shut it's doors (along with most of dem similar places). It's a sad day for us all. There is no such hell on earth anymore :( Jeremy

Thanks for replying DJan, While I don't agree with your position, i do respect it. It moreso angers me when good instructors quit over (what I think are) trivial matters. Being in the military my whole life drug testing is just another day to do. Make sure you get me on the load next time your there fun jumping. Jeremy

Skratch, I like DJan and she has nothing but good things to say about you. So there is no disrespect intended in this: Onward I write. To clairify, the DZ that has instituted this new policy is Mile-Hi Skydiving, in Longmont CO. This year Mile-Hi is going from a turbine DZ to a Multi-Turbine DZ. The owner does not lease any of his planes. There is major equity in this business, to include 13 new Sigma Tandem Systems to replace older Strong Systems. The king air had to replace some secondary flight control surfaces. The 206 just got overhauled and painted, and a new hanger is being built for the Twin Otter. With all this it only takes one incident, to break it down to nothing. The FAA mandates drug testing in all areas of aviation EXCEPT skydiving. We are self regulating, and with that comes the DZO's right to test for narcotics in instructors. Here are some of my problems with recent events. ONE 1) We all signed a sub-contractor agreement when we started working that specifically says that we are ok with being tested anytime. 2) We sign a form on any day we work that we are free of illegal narcotics, and alcohol. The problem: If we are ok with it when we signed, and our boss gives us notice that after 8 years of being in business that the first testing will be this season, then why are we preaching about civil rights and marketing ploys NOW?!? TWO Skratch, you are writing the post, but you don't work at Mile-Hi, DJan does. DJan called after the notice to say she will not be working at Mile-Hi anymore because of the testing. DJan should have been making this post in defence(?!?), there is an impression of a smokescreen through you! DJan is our Regional Director, she is an AFF I/E, she should be setting the standard. We look to her for leadership in safety and safe skydiving practices. NOT dodgeballing around civil practices!! THREE (mix of one and two) It's all about the image. If someone waves the magic plastic cup at you and you run away screaming crap about civil liberties and trust, your credibility just went to crap. Take the test, make the DZO pay for it, pass it, gain your credibility as an upstanding drug free instructor, then start preaching (and make sure YOU are preaching). Your bark will be much louder and have plenty of bite. Look I'm not an idiot, i'm majoring in Marketing, and this IS a good thing to slap on a website to attract potential first jumpers, and familys. I also know that drug users mostlikely know how to beat the test anyways. This is a little more information a DZO can load up on in a potential court case, it may be the deciding factor when it comes to cash time. I think what it comes down to is what everyone already knows. You don't like it, leave, start your own DZ, have plenty of equity and time invested, then answer the question. The poll for drug testing should be split between 4 catagories of people at DZ's. 1) General Skydiving 2) Instructors 3) DZOs 4) Students You mentioned an "unwarranted intrusion into people's private lives". What happens if an incident of an instructors mistake causes a lawsuit against the DZ? What happens if they find out later that the instructor was high at the time? WHAT HAPPENS in court when the judge and jury find out that the DZO make NO PREVENTATIVE actions to stop this?!? The state will make a major WARRENTED intrusion into the DZO's life, and possibily effect all the jumpers at the DZ. We OWE it to the people that pay us, to do the best job we can deliver. The Students and the DZO or DZ Manager that hires you. I think the fact that skydivers are a cool, laid back, free lovin bunch makes drug testing a stand against our core values, and that is where the tension lies. In my opinion i would say that all AFF and most Tandem Instructors are really keyed in, and shouldn't have any problems with any type of testing. As a matter of fact, DJan was the only instructor to protest the testing thus far (at Mile Hi). Frankly, I personally am a little disappointed in her as an elected official of USPA, and as an AFF I/E. Hate to break it to everyone waking up to the 20th and 21st century, but we are in the age of lawsuits. Welcome...enjoy...piss!!! Jeremy Neas Happily flowing Instructor, Mile-Hi Skydiving Center