hookitt

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  1. Chris is a jumper so actually it is somewhat from the perspective of a skydiver. He used to fly in Monterey so I had the opportunity to be a passenger of his many times. Because he's a skydiver, he knows what good and bad spots are and sure enough, if you believe him when he turns on the green light, you will land in. (Seldom is he wrong about the spot) It looked weird the first time because I didn't know he was planning on banking the plane. (Everyone else did) While I was looking down, all I could think was, "This looks fine. Why are you going around?" The amount he would turn depended on groups. If there were many groups, he knew that one pass would probably end up with a go around so he did somewhat of a large U. If the climb outs took too long with fewer groups, he'd start the turn a little later, or made the turn itself tighter. People did not have trouble with separation. He seemed to always get it right. I'll send him a PM and ask if he'll look at this thread. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  2. SOLD!!!! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  3. I was told to make my own friends so I bought all the parts. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  4. Diablopilot is a tunnel coach. Read his post again and visualize it and ground train the position. It will make it a lot easier when trying it for real Good luck My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  5. That's worth making a clicky out of. Click that ==> My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  6. hookitt

    Fresh ink

    Maryland My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  7. Well, He probably has more insite. The press I used most was a hydraulic press and it seldom split the grommet once I replaced the die. That's why I erased my post. The die I used to hammer it in by hand with, works rather well, and I used to smash it pretty darn hard. It seldom gets used anymore. The nifty trick of turning it over before it's completely seated is a a good one though. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  8. I bet it was!!! It was funny the first time I read it it. Sorry you didn't like it the 7th time. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  9. Erasing post due to better suggestion from Mick My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  10. Donald Rumsfeld is giving President Bush his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed in an accident' "OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!" His staff sit stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the president sits, head in hands. Finally, the President looks up and asks.......... 'How many is a Brazillion???' stolen from rc.com My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  11. Isn't it by definition the one with the most beautiful women? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  12. Personal best was 17 Jay Stokes holds the record at 534 http://www.mostjumps.com/ My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  13. hookitt

    Base Reserve

    That was helpful. Thanks. Chances are a chief instructor would not know the answer to that question. They teach students to skydive are supposed to know the BSR's and pertinent FAA regs when it comes to repack cycles pull altitudes, and cloud clearance. There's no reason he would need to know all TSO regs. Especially if they pertain to the foreign equivalent. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  14. hookitt

    dbag

    Do the G4 bags flaps over lap like the wings freebag? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  15. Para-Commander copy. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  16. gjhdiver has one and if the conditions are right, he lets people jump it. It was too windy the day I was going to. I have a crossbow that hasn't been jumped in probalby 25 years. It's in new condition. I keep threatening to jump it but haven't yet. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  17. Wings would have have given him Red Bull... he chose wisely. Edit: chose chose
  18. Who wants to be recognized when you're calling them rock heads My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  19. Number 17 is accurate The rest won't make a lot of sense unless you're a skydiver. I'm a freeflyer without peircings and BASE jumper with out a drug habit That explains a lot. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  20. hookitt

    Wing Loading

    I haven't weighed myself all geared up so guessing at a 175 pound exit weight. Black Jack 240 about .73 Black Jack 260 about .68 The 240 feels Ideal. It's plenty fast when I want it to be and sinks in when needed. The 260 is nice in really tight areas. Winds have never been much of a concern on either canopy. Primary rig is the 240 but if one is packed and the other is not, then either one is fine. I used to jump a 220 at about .8 but it wasn't very ideal in an urban environment. The object selection around here can be interesting to say the least. Useless information: The person who bought the 220, paid the NPS to keep it in storage indefinately. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  21. Where in Texas are you skydiving? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  22. There's a bunch of Cocaine being chopped up in the next room. It's only a little more addictive It's a little harder to detox from though. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  23. Email if it's the mass mailer I think it is. Run all the windows and office security updates as well. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto