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I always use one, but where have you seen that this is mandatory?? Arrive Safely John

1) Eureka makes a glow-in-the-dark FT-50. We have tested them at work and they don't work that well. Alti-2 makes a red light mount for the Altimaster II, but remember you are relying on batteries and electrical connections. The most reliable in my opinion is a mini-chem light (light stick) you can buy at Wal Mart, taped to the altimeter face. Break it before you leave the boarding area to make sure you don;t have a dud. 2) I chamber a lot of altimeters at work, and I have never put a NEW one in the test chamber and have it fail. They will last a long time if well taken care of. I keep mine in a felt crown royal bag, and make sure that they don't get dropped. I don't have a specific time they should last, but they should be used regularly to keep them from getting sticky. 3) This is a matter of practical use and personal preference. For years I used a chest mount pillow, but have not done so in over 10 years. I use a hand or wrist mount now. Each location has its advantages and disadvantages. >>You can find good used altimeters cheap on eBay. Just search for "skydiving." Arrive Safely John

For me, the priorities are as follows: 1) Easy to read 2) Accurate over a long life span 3) Mounted such that it can be accessible but not get in the way. To test an altimeter, one just has to find a shop that owns a test chamber. Many folks send their altimeters back to the manufacturer for this. Arrive Safely John

Buy the CYPRES last . . . it has a service life (12 years, 3 months). The other components don't (as long as they're airworthy, they're legal). I would start with the harness/container. Arrive Safely John

Methinks a new pic may be in order . . . Arrive Safely John

Lovely lovely lovely. I married a blonde, but I am an artistic admirer of those ladies who sport crimson or auburn locks. I asked Monica to die hers red, but told me it clashes with her "skin pigment." You learn something everyday. No wonder that salmon sport coat doesn't ever look right on me! Arrive Safely John

That just so ridicarus! Arrive Safely John

Oh yeah! REDHEAD! (Andrea are you reading this?) Arrive Safely John

27.5 miles Arrive Safely John

Once it's up on USPA's website, you can copy/paste it into Word and save it as a .doc file. That's my plan, anyway, cause a printed copy is what I need in my skydiving reference library bag I keep in my trunk. Arrive Safely John

I am currently using a wheeled duffel bag I bought at Wal Mart for about $25. It works well for back-and-forth to the DZ, but is obviously not fit for carry-on luggage. You can get one of those wheeled carry-on pieces of luggage that you see people with on airliners all the time. There are sizes that will fit gear nicely. You can get those just about anywhere, including Wal Mart. Arrive Safely John

reeb eerf! You beat me to it! There's something about a free beer that just starts a conversation off on the right foot. Arrive Safely John

A friend picked up a used Vector II V2-2 and wonders what size canopies to put in it. Does anyobody own one, and what size canopies do you have in it? Do they fit tight, soft, or just right? Arrive Safely John

The floating bar in the friction adapter could be in backwards, or it could otherwise be improperly manufactured. Have a Master Rigger take a look. Otherwise you could call the manufacturer and send it back to them for a look. If it's a manufacturer's defect they should fix it free. Is your leg strap hardware stainless steel?? Asymmetrical harness adjustments, or an asymmetrical body position in the harness could be causing this turn. So the answer to your question is yes - if your left leg strap is looser than the right, it could be causing the turn. Arrive Safely John

Red! Oh my goodness yes! Red! Arrive Safely John

Happy happy burfday Arrive Safely John

SOak the tube in VERY hot water first; the Shoo Goo will be easier to work with. I used a tongue depressor to put mine on. Arrive Safely John

Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft in "The Graduate" Arrive Safely John

Have fun . . . don't forget your Imodium! Arrive Safely John

Welcome. Go explore Sangiro's masterpiece . . . there's lots of stuff to see! Arrive Safely John

While it's VERY possible that the sniper has specific military training, it's also possible that he has never been in the military at all. There are people out there that discover they have a natural ability at something, then fall in love with doing it, and become VERY good. Sergeant Alvin C. York, Medal of Honor Recipient in World War One, was already an incredible shot with a rifle BEFORE he became a soldier. ALmost anyone has the resources to learn how to be a very accurate shot at long range, it's just those who take the time and interest to become that good are few and far between. BTW - I think the theory that there are two people is very thin. I am thinking one shooter. Arrive Safely John

Or Raeford which is muuuuch closer! Arrive Safely John

2 years ago I put tape on my glasses, wore Steve Urkel attire, greased my hair down and parted it in the middle. Then I took the biggest knife I could find, shoved it into a box of Frosted Flakes, and coated the cut with fake blood. I went to our neighbors' party carrying the knife and box, and most people correctly identified me as . . . A Cereal Killer Arrive Safely John

WOW! Huuuuuuuge congrats! Way to go! Arrive Safely John