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Besides the "delete post" button we also have a "delete user" button that we can push and you disappear,POOF, just like that no matter where you are. Don't believe me, think about those people who used to post on here that you've never heard from ever again.....yeah, that was a moderator using the "delete user" button . Now quit your griping or you'll force us to use that button on you and this thread............. Gripe ... Go for it, delete my username. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

In SF ... Ficus is probably closest. He is a rigger with a dungeon as well, so you may be able to find some balls there. Good luck. Ficus

Yo really don't want to see Dave Dance in his Tevas and socks. So you're expecting him to win? ha! Anyway, why not? He wouldn't be any of my choices but if he's going to do it anyway ... I'm more than willing to laugh or hurl, which ever seems necessary at the time. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Why isn't this a poll? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Oh cool, a nifty thread to post in ... good bye everyone!!! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

make it has a good idea there. Put the riser in place and see what it comes in contact with at the burn point. Or, don't pull on your back My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Here's a link to the Bid On Maggot website. Bid On Maggot Those who don't know, Jerry was at one time part of Airspeed. Regardless of what may come of it, I've no doubt donations will help. Remember, many modifications to homes, vehicles ... and life in general all costs a tremendous amount. No one needs to do anything but if you choose too, there's a place to start. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I grew up on canopies that aren't good for swooping and swooped the heck out of them anyway. That statement about canopies is generalized by folks that only believe certain canopies can swoop. Most can, some simply suck... like the Conquest, it's flat out dangerous. Some canopies swoop farther than others with the same input howerver you'd be amazed how far the original Sabre or even a Spectre will swoop if the pilot actually knows what they're doing. It's not the canopy most of the time. So, what I'm suggesting is not worry about swooping as a goal with your first canopy. Whatever you buy now will swoop but you need to learn how it's done first, one canopy flight at a time. When you're ready, move on to bigger and better (so to speak). There are several rigs out that work just fine for any discipline. Freefly rigs aren't anything special. They're just rigs that have secure flaps and good containment of the pilot chute and bridle. If you buy used, ask a lot of questions to people who know rigs, and freeflying, and rigging. I've been freeflying since the early nineties so I've seen what happens with rigs that aren't very secure. Good luck My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Where are you going with this? Those aren't like zoo toggles. My only concern would be how quick the brake setting might wear. If it wears fine, then the design is a good one. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Jeez, So dramatic ... Survived a banning. The tale begins when my emotions ran high, another poster was called out and my fingers, they wouldn't stop, the word fucknugget with angry emoticon face was clicked, a grueling mad power emoticon like ==>. The mouse cursor was placed over the Post Reply button and with all my might... , the deed was done. Poof, I was unable to log into the bonfire. It was simply greyed out, unable click. The battle to survive was intense. Forced to click other forum links .... The rest of the story goes like this. (Oh I don't know, make up something good) What did billy say? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

If it's for your free rig, download the manual for instructions. Parachute Manuals Dot Com It won't really show you details how to physically close it but it will show you what order etc. When you get to the part where you compress the spring, you must have a pull up cord (long piece of line) from the bottom of the PC through the hole in the top (the grommet ). A 22 caliber rifle cleaning rod is good for this. Once the line is in place and PC ready to collapse, bite the line then start at the bottom of the pc and just compress it putting the fabric inside the coils. If you don't have a knee plate, use your foot and pull the closing loop on through. Put a temp pin into the loop without stabbing between your toes and let go. Continue on through the flaps one at a time in the proper order... or improper since you're just messing around. Expect to lose control of the pilot chute a time or 2 Good luck Edit, Talon 2 instructions will work well enough for the Flexon My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

44 years old at time of writing thank you. PS: That was the point, if it doesn't inflate, a 4 year old would understand. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Hate to chime in but that's not the fault of the inflated pilot chute. In inflated pilot chute can be an issue with some canopies but not on a 150 Sabre. Anyway, gear in general is very simple. Not understanding it is a choice. Packers pack because they need/want money, not because they necessarily know what they're doing. Some of the worst pack jobs I've witnessed were from a professional boogie packing vendor. Regardless, a pilot chute is cocked or it's not cocked. NO skydver should be unaware of this. If you tie a GI-Joe to a collapsed pilot chute and throw it in the air what's going to happen? GI-Joe streamers in. That would be an incorrect configuration. Now use a cocked pilot chute and GI-Joe lands under an inflated Pilot chute. That is a correct configuration. Be sure that it's configured correctly for the GI-Joe before you pack it away. Good luck You're welcome for the lame analagy. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

What bike do you have? ***Hey slowfaller, sorry to hijack Nice bike by the way. Have fun with it and good luck. Good riding gear is a must. Falling off hurts so at leat give yourself a chance with good riding gear. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

BFR Big F***ing Round Do a big round. Look around at your buds and enjoy the scenery. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

All parachutes should have a canopy control check performed after opening. A reserve is included in the all parachutes category. The Super Raven will not fly like a Spectre so if it is flared like a Spectre you will stall it. The stall point is higher so do some test flares and remember where it is. Most reserve rides allow plenty of time for a few test flares. If you are down so low that you can't test flare, you are WAY in the basement. At that point, one should probably just flare part way and prepare to crash... I mean PLF. Have you practiced PLFs? I won’t suggest a higher wingload than the suggested max, however it is very common. If you do find yourself under it, I can't emphasize enough that a few test flares are crucial to your well being.... on any canopy. If you have the means, pull it out and put a test jump on it. It's perfectly fine to put a familiarity jump on it. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Nah... If it were free and clean, I'd clean the bugs off my bike with it though.

Lame!!! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Well that sucks. My sport bike goes lock to lock the same on both sides as did my previous ones. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I seriously doubt that. That seems highly exaggerated. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Are you sure it's not possible? I've never seen a bike that won't turn right the same as it will left. It's just a matter of practicing both directions. There are loads of police competition videos no youtube. Here's one of many. Look up a user named silversvs as well. He's posted a lot of good video. Tip: Sit close to the tank, sit up, cover the rear brake and feather as needed, turn your head the direction your turning and don't fixate on the front wheel, look way past. Be aware of it but keep looking through the turn. Good luck. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

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Searched for Waffels and came up with a catchy tune Do you like waffels? _ My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

According to dropzone dot com, that is the wrong answer. You should never downsize... I mean seriously why would you want to? Question from newbishlikebutnotquite new: skydiver:I'm interested in downsizing someday, I've got 350 jumps and a 1 to 1 wingload. I've take canopy control courses by Brian Germaine and Scott Miller and Ian Drennan is on staff here. I've completed all the tasks succesfully on the checklist Billvon wrote out. After learning some CRW, I can back spin my canopy for days, stall it and "fly" backwards. I'm sure there's more but I'm ready to move on. I'm interested in perhaps a Sabre2 at a 1.3 wingload for now. Any suggestions? Answer from a good portion of the dzdotcominternetskydivers: Why would you want to downsize before experiencing boredom for several hundred more jumps? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Considering where I jump and the conditions in which the tandem masters will jump in, I'd land with the plane. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto