hookitt

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  1. It totally does not make sense. Here's why. "He uses that as an inspection fee, and really does go over the whole thing for as long as it takes." That happens to be standard operating procedure with any I&R. Inspect and Repack. An assembly is 100 bucks. there's an Inspection in there too. It's the same deal. A person can charge what they want and justify it however they deem necessary, but the job is not different. I don't have to agree with this, and obviously I don't. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  2. Good on you. 95 bucks for an inspection and repack if someone else packed it between the last pack job and yours. You pack a rig at the beginning of the year. The jumper skydives 15 times in 180 days. I pack the rig. The jumper uses the rig another 20 times in the next 180 days and gives it to you. I'd rather take the rig apart and give you 5 more dollars for a complete rig assembly I understand your philosophy but I don't have to agree with it. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  3. Switch the mouse to the left hand, go see a chiropractor to put your neck back in order. Then start working out again. At least, that's what I had to do. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  4. Ok, thanks. I still don't agree with it but I don't have too. This is not common practice in this area. I don't feel it rewards anyone. We have several riggers around here and I would recommend them to any of my clients. It does not seem like a discount, it seems more like an added fee for those who don't use your services regularly. I can see giving breaks on some services but a reserve repack is a reserve repack. If a regular client goes somewhere else because it's necessary, do you add the fee again since he wasn't loyal for a pack job or 2? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  5. Get the solvent, not the soap. It's worth a try and it won't hurt the nylon so don't be afraid to use it generously. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  6. Do you or anyone you know, charge different rigging rates to clients who are just passing through? Paraphrased: "The first reserve repack is $75 dollars, if you bring it back to me, the next one is 65" This was not a rush fee either. It was a standard drop off with nothing but the reserve repack being required. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  7. Wait! You can't go away just yet. You still have to reveal to us what musician's album cover was painted on the flap! Wild guess (not so wild) The Best of Prince My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  8. I used the fact in the original post as my facebook status. The amount of people that thought It was sincere was quite funny. Even skydivers that know better were commenting on it. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  9. We did it a bunch in 97 to 99. It's easy. You just gotta believe. Pssh... Anyone can catch a rig. Catching a narwhal in the air and using it as a canopy, that's difficult. Ok. We can try that also. On the very day this photo was taken, all the Narwhals said they'd try it. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  10. We did it a bunch in 97 to 99. It's easy. You just gotta believe. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  11. Shun the non-believers... SHuUuuuunnnnn.... It's fact 1802 dude. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  12. It's fact No. 1802 FACT, not fiction. It's fact number 1802 to be specific. To confirm this fact... number 1802 ... I performed extensive research and found verification of fact number 1802 at the following URL: One minor problem is the site failed list it with it's correct fact number ... 1802. http://thelongestlistofthelongeststuffatthelongestdomainnameatlonglast.com/long430.html My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  13. I say yes! Look at my screen name. That alone should make me an authority on swooping. (In reality I probably should change it to flatturntim) My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  14. Can I be considered a biker? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  15. I wear full leathers and just purchased some pre-scuffed knee pucks so I have street cred when I pose at star bucks. Chicken Strips? .. ha, I sanded them down!!!! I already wore the center out of my track tack offs which is why I have new sanded tires. Those track take offs were cool. I got a lot of compliments on how fast I must be. "Thanks" I said, with a all telling gleam in my eye. "Come ride with us!!!" They say "No no, I've been carving up the canyons for the past 17 hours. My knee pucks need a rest" I fibbed and gave a twisting stretch to show how much work it must have been to ride so fast for so long. "oh... maybe next time, you can show me new lines :)" ... they say. They all love me. My 2 brothers super loud slip on makes everyone stop and take notice as the engine hits the rev limiter while I slowly coast out of the parking lot. I drive off slowly with one hand on my hip, elbow sticking out and my body slightly cocked left to show how comfortable I am at riding such a menacing motorcycle. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  16. Nah, I got it, I just don't like smileys that much so I didn't add one. :) However I do like messing around on forums sometimes and fail in humor... I'm ok with that =8^) I also plan to be in lodi that weekend. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  17. Are you serious or attempting humor? I'm just curious. Some people don't actually know day/month/year VS month/day/year The correct thread My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  18. What kind of bike? I'd search to see if you posted it somewhere but that would take actual effort :) My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  19. hehe... I don't. I grew up in snow. Sure he could have been injured but I would just bet he knew what was under the snow. I'd have given you a heart attack growing up. My mom eventually got used to it after she realized that her crazy son had a bit of risk calculation going on. Some people get hurt being stupid. Some do what others think is really stupid and do it well. The video is funny. :) My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  20. I wonder who started the whole packing in the van thing in hollister That was actually my first ride in the short bus. Yeah yeah.. beer, first ... riding in a bus isn't skydiving related My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  21. The pond will be awesome for a couple weekends so I expect you to bank that canopy over rather than just swoop end to end ANYone on a cross brace or Crossfire can go end to end so put it on it's side and show some finesse! Hollister kicked ass. I only dread not going there earlier in the day to make more loads. It was fun packing in the short bus once for nostalgia's sake too :D My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  22. Heck yes. for the most part, It really is a good starter bike. It can be easily lowered if the person is shorter than say 5'4". Used ones are pretty inexpensive and parts are readily available. Chances are you WILL tip the bike over a time or 2 so don't get something expensive. They're tough. Put frame sliders on it and call it good. Plus it makes a great track bike. I wish I still had this bike. It is one of the easier bikes to ride fast or slow, plus it's super easy to work on. Upgrading forks to gixxer forks and adding a ZX10r rear shock makes the bike handle like a dream. Here's a picture from my first ever track day. 2003 SV650S ... woops, forgot to hit upload... My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  23. That link doesn't work but yeah that's the one. I didn't actually know the price since I am using someone elses copy. It's a good training program though, I won't deny it. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  24. A good mat. A Iron Gym Pull up bar Push up handles. A Bosu (optional but awesome) Exerball (optional but who doesn't need one?) A few dumbmells Stretchy bands Foam Roller p90x DVDs. The gym is pretty worthless if you don't know how to use it correctly and by correctly... try the p90x for starters. My room mate has a great Gym. I work at a high School so I have access to to a full gym with weights. I'm in it almost daily. What do I use? Dumbells and the pull up bar and a mat. I've gone through stages of working out during my life. I've used very good fitness trainers so I learned proper form, targeted heart rate etc... Well, unless you really know how to push yourself properly and work out in a manner that's not mundane, chances are you'll grow weary of the gym. Recently I began training again with P90x since it was free and a couple other people are doing it. The program is good. I am very pleased with how much can be done with so little. In my opinion you should just save the space and get the few items I listed above. Good luck! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
  25. That is awesome. Put him in in a skin tight flight suit and he'll have an easier time of it :) My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto