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Another one of our boys has been lost... http://www.eadt.co.uk/content/eadt/news/story.aspx?brand=EADOnline&category=News&tBrand=EADOnline&tCategory=znews&itemid=IPED04%20Apr%202006%2019%3A06%3A49%3A173 edit for thread title ~TA Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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It is a B, according to the convention developed by Phil Smith, BASE #1. I asked a similar question to Phil who explained "it's meant to be occupied or is occupied, and wind goes around it forming rotors." A smokestack is not a B because it is not meant to be occupied. It is classified as an A for Aerial. He wrote an article titled "Gimme a B, gimme an A, gimme an S, gimme an E!" in BASEline magazine that defines the acronym. It even includes ferris wheels, totem poles, and redwood trees in the classification system. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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POLL - Determining factors whether someone is qualified to be an instructor?
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Ah, gotcha! Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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http://www.scoutingresources.org.uk/downloads/knots_waterknot.pdf They suggest using a water knot for flat lines since I suppose they don't slip compared to round lines. How are you using a water knot since you are not joining to equally sized lines? Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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Because breakcords can be easily misused with potentially fatal results. I'm trying to come up with a recommended break cord strength versus length of fall before loading occurs. For example, if you take 10 feet of break cord and drop 10 pounds on the end of it, it will break. The 80lbs force to break is related to elongation and is a static force specification. The specs for using a break cord for providing a virtual PCA require the jumper to consider the length of the cord and where it's attached. I saw a photo recently of what appears to be a misuse. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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yes, I could repeat reinventing the wheel but their should be well measured spec's already. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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What is break cord made of? Does anyone know what the elongation or stretch percentage is? thanks, Chris Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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With a new vented canopy at terminal, fine mesh would be better. I have an older vented canopy that opens fine at terminal with a large mesh slider. This canopy nearly broke me neck though on my first near terminal jump. I was recommended to get an MRI by a physician. So, slow down the opening on your new vented canopy if you are going to terminal. Nothing like having a neck so sore that you cannot enjoy the rest of your trip. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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I've been stir crazy lately since I'm grounded from a knee injury. With the extra available cash, I can afford an extra jumpsuit. What do you think of this one? I think it would make me look crazy though. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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scientist Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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9' to clear the burble and to generate more snatch force than a 6' bridle would. there are no clear benefits to anything longer. outrager used a 25' bridle at one point but there was nothing gained by doing that - maybe more dangerous due to unknown factors or when landing near things like powerlines - shock! Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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try not to strain yourself patting yourself on the back, Magot. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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I missed something. Did he go down the ramp, and slide on the 40 foot rail, and then exit while riding the skateboard? Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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You know, depending on the year, this really isn't that unconventional of an introduction to BASE jumping. In a lot of ways, the challenge, stupidity, and fear of this is what makes it fun. You know that if your going to be stupid, you better be tough. Wisdom comes from experience and experience comes from mistakes. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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This isn't a criticism of Tom's techniques. I just think the next generations should be taught to avoid certain packing techniques. This pilot chute packing tool technique has cost at least one life already. I feel strongly enough about it that I suggest it be posted as a directive at the top of this forum, much in the same way the black rubber band warning was posted. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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Casey Hoover (John Hoover's (BASE 95) son) was 9 when he made his first BASE jump - a direct bag from a 175 foot bridge. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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I can pack it faster and just as neat without the clamps as with the clamps. I once left a clamp above my A line group for a low building packjob. While counting my tools, I realized I was missing a clamp, reached into my packjob and removed it! The thought of leaving a tool on a packjob is a nightmare. Having to carry a bunch of tools with you while field packing is just too much of a hassle. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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There is no reason to not invest the time to learn to pack your chute or pilot chute without such tools, particularly the pilot chute. The same philosophy holds for reserves. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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I miss John Hoover. I was at his funeral. Now George Roso is an interesting character. He developed a drug addition that led him to homelessness. He somehow came out of it, got into medical school, and graduated 1st in his med school class. He's now a practicing physician. And Richie is interesting too. Phil Smith (BASE 1) is really low key now, being a full time family man. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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BASE 74 (Richie) was 16 I believe when he started BASE. 100 BASE jumps before a skydive. Center of high school yearbook had a feature on his BASE jumping. He hit a 1000 BASE jumps something like 5 to 7 years ago. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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Wow she's cute. Too old for me though. I only date 12 year olds. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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that picture makes my eyes hurt and water! Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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Age 20 in 1992 from a 600 foot cliff with 40 skydives. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174
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Hey, I have a folding kodiak boat! Farging knee. I'm still on crutches with a brace. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174