mjosparky

He has put a lot of things in his DZ.com profile. How many of them do you think are true. I've jumped the same DZ's he claims for almost 30 years and have never heard of him. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Until they are done!

PM Sent. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

GQ Security has said that they are grounded after 15 years and they made the damn thing. If you care to check with the FAA, they will tell you that the manufacture has the final say on such matters. End of case. Can you document one case where this has happened? I don't think so. Jumping a SAC for a reserve in 2005 puts you in what category? It is fine to hang on to the old, but only to a certain point. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You should really get out more. You know, get a life. Sparky What is that I smell, are you cooking food under that bridge? My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

OK Sui Cide, You learned this from you years of experience in both worlds, right? (edjucated , trainded?) Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Chill out, who ever you are. I jumped with B-12's for almost 30 years but that does not make them better, just smarter. And I have replaced the rapaid links on my rigs, both main and reserve, not because they are better, but because they are smarter. Now jumping a SAC in an old GQ system in not smart and it is not legal. Security put a fifteen year life on their sports gear. OPPS! Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

A quote from the original post. No he doesn't have a cast. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Thanks for the information. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Good advise for all skydivers regardless of experience. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Its called a "tamper dot" or "torque mark". I place them on every reserve I pack that has Rapide links. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I know, I learned on static line. Have also made several more over the years doing live tests. If you jumped out of an airplane, to me its a jump. I log them. But like a C/P I don't log any freefall time. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Yea, thats the way I remember it. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

This is great advise for the new and experienced (old) alike. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Tom, were you involved in the record attempt at Yolo in August 1980. If I recall we were going for 16 and used a Cessna 421 and a D-18. I got my CCR and CCS on the attempts. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Meanwhile I have been searching my memory and the only thing I can come up with is a large DZ (Kapowsin?) where within days (?) two tandemfatallities occurred. One of them was probably(?) the passenger - while already under canopy - grabbing the cutaway handle while trying to grab a steering toggle (?)... Then again, this maybe another tandemmasters 'urban myth' but I always tell them: "After the opening I start talking to you again and WILL SHOW YOU the toggles in front of your face and tell you to grab them..." I DO remember an exitshot from a buddy of mine, years and years ago, where you could see the passenger grabbing behind her back with both hands against the sides of the tandemrig. AFAIK she could not hold on to the drogue bridle... Occasionally I get people that hook my ankles with their feet and on of them last year "sort of" leg-locked my leg with both of her legs... (Yes, tight side-straps, I know... ) Thanks for the information. I hadn't even thought about the passenger pulling the cutaway handle. I think the fatalities Andrewwhyte referred are "urban myth" as you say. I can't find anything on them and no one I have asked have heard of them. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

There have been two fatalities attributed to student grabbing instructor's arms and another two suspected of it. I don't think it is something to be ignored. I have had students grab on a few times, usually during opening shock. I have done a search of Skydiving Fatalities data base, the one on DZ.com and googled it. But have not been abel to find and tandem fatalities attributed to a student grabbing the tandem pilot anywhere. Could you share this information with us? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Sounds like a good plan to me. Similar to how FEMA USAR teams are set up. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You people have got to be kidding me. Over 100 posts on what are and what are not the rules for a DZ.com record. Give me a break. Go jump with as many people as you feel comfortable with, in any position you want and as many time as you feel ike. Say hi to old friends and meet new ones. Laugh, cry, have a beer and enjoy your time together. Why do you think boogies were first started. TO HAVE FUN TOGETHER! Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You get a gold star for coloring between the lines. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Learn it all and check it all. No one will take care of you like you do. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

A glass of vodka on the rocks and working on a lesson plan for high altitude. I am going out to Perris tomorrow, if you are there introduce yourself. Like Lisa said, tonight is a real good night to stay in and stay safe. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

There have been two fatalities attributed to student grabbing instructor's arms and another two suspected of it. I don't think it is something to be ignored. I have had students grab on a few times, usually during opening shock. Do you know when and where for the fatalities and for the two almost? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Tan lines are SUCh a turn on. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

My wish for a happy New Year to everyone. May it be safe and prosperous.