Ron

well and the fact that he was caught two days later wearing ablood stained shirt... Well the guy is not smart. However he was not doing anything illegal by trying to enter the country. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Well, if you did ANY research before you opened your mouth you would know. I of course don't expect you do do that. Here is some more stuff for you: I hope the NIDA is a good enough source for you. Gee try looking into stuff before you open your mouth next time. Well I do know, you didn't. But that didn't stop you from making another "Expert" response...Just like normal "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

They still happen..You jump an AAD? You should never get knocked out, so why have one? Same reason. Some Valid lines of reasoning: 1. Most don't know how a reserve flies, so they like the idea of having a bigger canopy to be safer. I have ~3600 jumps on mains. Of those ~1,300 are on 7cell F-111 canopies....How many do you have on 7cell F-111 canopies? Most people don't have many if even one. They do fly differently. I can land (and have) a Xbraced 69....I don't know a single person who would want to land a 69 reserve. 2. There is a much greatter chance of landing off with a reserve than a main. Due to the simple fact that somethingw ent wrong...You ahve a much greater chance of landing off...People get killed landing the main they have jumped several maybe hundred times when landing off. They want a bigger canopy in case they have to land in an unfamiliar area. 3. If you are under a reserve...That means shit happend. Most are going to be jazzed (My last mal was the first that didn't phaze me, no emotion at all...And I have 6). People who are excited make mistakes. They want a bigger canopy to minimize the chance they will get hurt. 4. You could be hurt or knocked out. Would you rather land a 113 or a 240 if you were not going to be able to flair? In reality most mix these up. The same reason people jump with an AAD incase something happens. In this case it is the chance of an off landing, on unfamiliar equipment (5 jumps is not much, but kudos to you for doing at least that much), While being excited and pumped up on adrenalin, while landing maybe injured...Makes them want a bigger reserve. I agree with it, even if I don't really practice it. I *almost* bought a 106 for my second rig...But I have 6 good rides on a 113, and I don't see the need...So I got another 113. But back to topic, you are 100% correct on why "whatever size canopies you want"...Is not a great idea. If you get a combination that has never been made before it is not going to be "right". This is one reaosn I never got the old Icarus "whatever size you want" canopy thing....Sure, you can program a computer to cut things to scale, but reality does not scale with it. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Fire has spanked the Knights once. Garry, Shannon, Ian are not new to anything. And Andy and Brain have never been to the world meet either, nor medaled in 4way open at nationals, much less won. So I don't see how you can claim Airspeed is better set up for this? Unless you think Natasha will freak...I know her, I don't think she will. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Don't know...I just found out that someone broke into my storage shed and stole some SCUBA equipment. Assholes. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Sorry was not meant as a personal attack...Thats why I put the at the end of the sentance. It was meant as a joke. See I see this as the State trying to over rule the Federal Government...And I don't think they have that right. I don't think my mind will change no matter who is in office. Its called a chain of command. Federal, then State, then Local, then your home. Just because you may want something to be legal in your home does not make it OK. Just becasue your local government wants something to be legal the State can still say no....ect. Pretty simple really. How is it convenient to me? "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

I don't know which is sadder.....The fact that some don't think a company has the right to test its employees for substances KNOWN to cause problems at work....Or how some pot heads try to defend breaking the law. The cool thing is you have the right to not take a job with a company that does drug testing if you don't like it so much. Or, you are free to refuse and take the result without crying about it. Employers have the right since its legal. You have the right to not take a job there if it is so against your sensibilities. NO ONE has the right to just walk up to a person and make them take a piss test...But employers do have the right to use whatever LEGAL means to screen employees. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Dude the SCOTUS was not "Republican". You smokers need to do it legally Really if Pot is all that great, it should be easy to make it legal for all the wonders it is. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Well it was a case of "Hey, can I jump on your computer and check my email?" "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Like I said, we are getting *most* of the catches. We will know at the next FSL meet. We have not done a draw, but the group is fun...Imagine a Mojo tunnel camp as a team...Fun. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

There is nothing in there that says the Federal Government can't make Pot illegal. The Federal Goverment made it illegal. The States cannot over ride the Federal Law and make it legal. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Better than letting some activist judge do what he wants to please a small group. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Based on what? "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Well I used a PRO maijuana site to show my point. The whole artical is PRO pot...But I found the fact that it backed my point in those references to be really strong comming from a PRO pot site. Did I EVER say otherwise? Nope. All I did was support the SCOTUS doing its job and not letting a State rewrite Federal Law. I have said this before....I don't give a shit about POT or other parts... Two seperate issues.... 1. States rights vs Federal Law. 2. Pot.. Ignore #2 and look at #1. I don't care about #2. If it is such a great drug....Make it leagal the way you have to by LAW. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Well the thread title is "Which *US* team" Also you are suffering under the idea that the French are "Competition" (Again, please notice the smart ass smiley option). "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Hell, I started a thread on the stupid shit I have done. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1130378#1130378 ..And since then I have updated it with more stupid shit. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1365579#1365579 "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Yes, but my point is that if he was not in the picture you would have gotten AT LEAST the standard instruction. More likley you would have gotten *Better* instruction since you were better to look at than "Joe fat ass" "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

You can do that??? SWEET!!!! What is it like a 20 spot in a bad mexican whorehouse? "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

The French have a team? (NOTICE THE SMILEY!!!!!) Jerome David, David Moy....Hell I have video of TAG somewhere. I was just busting on them. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Actually the only thing keeping you from knowledge was your then BF. Really thats it. you forget I was there and saw what you look like He kept everyone but the ones he wanted from you. MANY folks don't know those things....I have had to teach 3 of my GF's how to pack. They all had 200-800 jumps. Trust me, you would have gotten more training if your old BF would have let you. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Fair enough. Did you ask anyone if it was a good idea? If not, then you should take that as a lesson that while it may SEEM like a good idea, you should get a mentor to run things by. OK. Lesson learned...Don't forget to flare..EVER. It is ALWAYS bad. (OK two out its not, but thats another story) Like I said...Get off of her, Sit ina FJC, get a mentor..(NOT YOU BF, HUSBAND ect...And not someone with WOW 200 jumps!!!, get someone with an Instructors rating and a few years of EXP.) "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Well it takes more than one, but it is a discipline letter and any three will get you out the door. Only me "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Who??? "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

Girls get more attention...That means more instruction. Jumpers SO's often do get short courses...But knowing that...What do you do now? "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

You are teling people here to fuck off. Most of these people are trying to help you...But telling them to fuck off is not the way to learn. You have some valid points....However some are lame as hell. Yes you might have gotten a crappy FJC...But how did it take you 40 jumps to realize you don't know a pattern? I mean you have to land, so it would amke sense that there is a technique to it. If you didn't know it, why didn't you ask? If you wish to continue the sport I would recomend you do 2 things: 1. Log off of this website. People are always gonna have opinons...Some are going to be good, some are gonna be crap. But people are GONNA given them here. If thats going to upset you...Step away from the computer. 2. Sit in a new real FJC. If you missed some info, how do you know what else you missed? Also find a KNOWLEDGABLE Instructor to talk to and bounce ideas off of...So far it seems that your lack of knowledge has hurt you. Question: Who told you to jump barefoot? Where did you get the idea? There are some valid questions you have not answered...While I am sure most can understand jumping barefoot (Or the desire to do it)...Why didn't you flare? I mean the flare is about as basic as it gets. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334