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Quote Just wanted everyone to know What?? why you guys were smiling all day??? Was it the jump or the post-jump jump? . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Yeah, so can a lot of people... doesn't mean they're more likely gonna die 'becaue they can.' The "risks" become less because they are less 'risks' as you say, because they have more experience and knowledge. (hopefully a lot more of both) You want a 1.8 loaded canopy?...no problem, just wait till you have 800 jumps. *** I don't believe that Brian Germain intended the Jump# -v- wingloading formula to exceed 500 jumps...? This is why I personally have a philosophical disagreement with rules established by a dz prohibiting some [excessive] wing-loads. Like the PGA for example. Hey women can't participate in the Masters, ie: like hey, " its our club, you gotta be a guy to golf here, thats all..." (Fuck them!) Well it is their club, they can make their own rules... B.S. whatever! I have both supported developing high-performace canopy skills and defended conservative canopy disciplines and practices. I believe I have been consistently objective on both of these positions. The issue that Bytch brought up here (in concept) as she has before, is that she is morally/ethically and professionally committed to preserving our freedoms and the lives of the morons that would otherwise compromise our freedoms {with some liberty taken in that interpetation}. But she is only one person. What seems most frustrating perhaps is that $$ drive our free economy; our 'free' society... as long as it's monetarily 'cost effective.' Jackasses with $$ will always have the way if they have the will. Even the FAA couldn't prevent super-ace Kennedy from obtaining a Saratoga or from preventing him from flying it once he had it!!!!! Its a losing propostion, I'm pretty sure its only a matter of time... and well... WTF! . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Nahhh, he's just shopping ya!! Maybe even a covert PD QC guy!? Or then again maybe not LOL!!! .
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Thanks bro, anything else I can do; I would be glad to help Ray. . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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For those of us who live life flying in from a 720 or others who fly straight-in, is of lesser consequence than that we all share as a common bond; a passion, a dream, a reality. No tragedy could shake me from my pillar. For upon it has been built an altar from which I worship life. From this place I have know the reality that no wonder, no dream can replace. The experience, the amazement, that my imagination could previously never imagine, the threshold of a broad universe has been revealed. I am present, I am aware and I am alive; my life has meaning, I will live forever. Peace . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Yup! They are beautiful, aren't they? and fun... Try some high throws, like 6-7,000+ (or better ie: full alti hops) now, after you're clean, draw one or the other toggle to full extension; leave your other full up. Go a couple/few rotations then let it go smoothly back to full glide and get a mindset on your bearings. If you're not disoriented...; check your traffic in 360' your alti, sight picture and, if safe, do it again in the opposite direction. Repeat as above, However, don't repeat below 2,000 (Just in case you need to execute emergency procedures). Watch carefully as you bleed your altitude. This is a learning excercise! Your canopy design and wingload will fly in a way that is unique to you. Every pilot, beginner, novice, expert, Master; must develop his/her own relationship with the canopy. This relationship is built first and foremost on a foundation of trust.... I don't mean that a canopy won't fly you safely if you don't trust it, but rather, don't expect more from it than it is capable of; especially if you don't trust it. -So you must first know your canopy. (the 'you' pilot-side of this is a whole nuther discussion, but since you asked...) If 'you' can't test it, then how can you "really" trust it? Hard, deep toggle turns distort your canopy planform. As speed builds and the duration of the turn continues the remaining planform is most unstable. It is possible to remain in this spiraling condition infinately; in ideal condtions; these conditions rarely exist in our real environment. On an oblique spiral, a gusty x-wind, momentum of your body twisting sideways, expect that these might be a few explanations for why your caopy collapsed or spun-up into 140,000 line twists. No biggie, if you're still conscious, and still have altitude. Ok, so I have only scratched the surface of the concept of the incremental approach to canopy flight exploration. Be high and wild and low and mild. Peace. . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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What I have found startling is how many incidents have been found here [and there] by the USPA that they never would have otherwise known about.... . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Bye Holly, Blue Skies Doug .
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I have commented on this subject before reference my pre and post 9/11 commercial air travel experiences. The troubles with carrying my (bagged carry-on) rig have become more challenging. Last month I flew into Daytona Beach, No Prob. Coming out I was detained and interrogated for almost 45 minutes!!! The TSA officials seemed to care less about my paperwork, Uspa Letter, Cypress X-ray card (including manual), USPA license, log book, I even had a photograph of the actual Airtech Cypress system. One of the TSA 'officials' was hyper-fixated on the Airtech schematic from the manual (P.6) which indicated, "propellant." He kept asking me, "what is this 'propellant'?" Had it been alone up to this guy, I would have had to walk back...? They seemed more interested in just feeling me out. Maybe they were stalling for time while they were running my name and photo through the FBI and Intepol???? I kept my cool, and offered to stand on my head if they wanted. It seemed all they wanted to do was inconvenience me? Finally, at last boarding, they just say, "well ok. If the carrier says its ok with them then fine" NOTE: I had the Delta print-out of approved sporting goods--- Specifically Sport Parachutes!!!!! What the Fuck!!??? . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Used to be that when people asked this type of question, i'd be inclined to say, "WTF, go for it! " But what I've learned over time is that so many jumpers are liking what they see/hear about another canopy. (especially at about downsize time) but they have no experience whipping the shit out of their current wing? ...why is that? As I tested out other canopies I came aware of charachteristics that worked for me and some that didn't. Hey, we have only the benefit of our own personal experiences anyway, yeah? Most of all from experimenting was that I found there was still a lot I could still squeeze out of my current wing!!! Whatever, get the Crossfire, its very nice... but it won't be as much fun for many, many jumps as opposed to what you already have... If you don't get broken trying to make it as much fun... . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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would you please elaborate in more specific terms... what these issues are or have been that influenced your decision to establish your policies? If I did'nt know any better, I wouldn't even question the policies. I would like to emphathise with your need to enforce these policies if they are truly objective and substantive. But, there are truly troubled dz's with 'real' issues such as Kaposowin, LVN and I have had the privelege of having facts to form my own opinions: what are yours [facts]? Thanks . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Flag etiquette dictates that the colors cannot be adorned as an "article of clothing" Many may agree that what shes wearing hardly constitutes, "clothing" However in the selfless sprit of patriotism, I will volunteer to disrobe that heathen vixen of our Colors and spank her! . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Linkedgroup bicep. You want a royalty? I'm gonna price it out tomorrow. Thanks. . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Wing Loading Restrictions? (Skydive Kansas)
sarge replied to weavermc's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
WTF!!!! they got an e-mail address for a F~king GOLF CART !!????? Ok,,, "Hey, Golf Cart (or do you prefer, 'Ms Cart') I can't wait to mount you and ride you like no jumper loading under 1:5 ever has!!! Oh, yeah, and I'm current, so no worries about 'landing off' but just the idea of snuggling into your seat gets me all 'wing loaded!!!!'..... . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! -
Wing Loading Restrictions? (Skydive Kansas)
sarge replied to weavermc's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Yeah, besides they probably would only get a few loads up on their best day anyway!!! -By the time they get down to those who are eligible to jump... Ugh, icky, Baaad Vibes!!!! . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! -
WOW!!! Happy-Happy, you got it so made! why do some people get all the candy? Congrats on the phone then!!! can you fire-wire that thing?? . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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So is this intstead of the motorcycle??? . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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WOOO-HOOO!!! Yo! diging the 'cool guy' look!! BTW>>> in case you didn't notice? I changed mine too bro. . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Yeah my favorite is the 'industrial haze' jump!!! lol!! . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- why did i land off of the DZ for most of my jumps this weekend??!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Quote Cuz you believed who was spotting? ------------------------------------------------------------ I'm laughing with you (I hope) but I think by the looks of the crew and spectators at the new Walmart in DeLand, I was the first jumper to land in their lot a couple weeks ago?!? (beer?) I know we know better to check our own spot, but... I'm all for exploring new landing venues, or making unofficial demos... *btw. 4, sneaking some freefly excercises into solo canopy jumps. Many beers, no mals, otherwise smooth and clean.... . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Verry Nice... My bet; a woman with that kind of anger has more issues than a 'cheating husband.' ? . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Well if, 'nothing else comes up to talk about' then it would be nice to have something like this in my foxhole!!! considering the circumstances... war-n-all A large group of Iraqi soldiers are moving down a road when they hear a womans voice call from behind a sand dune. "One Woman United States Marine is better than ten Iraqis!" The Iraqi commander quickly sends 10 of his best soldiers over the dune, whereupon a gun battle breaks and continues for a few minutes, then silence. The womans voice then calls out "One Womann United States Marine is better than one hundred Iraqis!" Furious, the Iraqi commander sends his next best 100 troops over the dune and instantly a huge firefight commences. After 10 minutes of battle, again silence. The female American voice calls out again "One Woman United States Marine is better than one thousand Iraqis!" The enraged Iraqi Commander musters one thousand fighters and sends them across the dune. Cannons, rockets and machine guns ring out as a huge battle is fought. ..Then silence. Eventually one wounded Iraqi fighter crawls back over the dune and with his dying words tells his commander, "Don't send any more men, it's a trap. There's two of them!" ============================================== -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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> Exactly!!! "the bike'll get you outside." You hearin' this Lisa ?? woo-woo . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Of course I have my own ideas of how I might spend it if it were mine to spend... but since you asked , I was surprised that the bike (by popular opinion) seems to blow away the other ideas ? If you don't get the bike you got no hair!!!! . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!
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Sorry,,,, No. I didn't and since never have. I dunno? just never have. Apprehenisive, uncertain, unsure... yes. "I'm gonna die..." No. trust your rig, be in sync with your aura, know your partners, know your terrain and don't fly your wing faster all at once... for me. peace . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!!