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javelin - all black. Sabre 135, microraven 120. Thanks! Oh... vibes --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

[QUOTE]it can even be used as a replacement for the 'hook' side of velcro only, mating with the normal 'loop' side of velcro.[/QUOTE] You sure about that? That doesnt sound right for some reason... --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

[QUOTE]It's still quite far from being done but I'll try to accelerate my work on it and get it up here. [QUOTE] Great man! I'll be all up in dat shit reading it. Thanks for the responses guys. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

[QUOTE]I'm just wondering whether he had a plan, what to do in case he ran out of altitude... [/QUOTE] My guess would be pull --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

http://para-net.org/paramag/archives/directlive/direct193/images/soul2.mov --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

[QUOTE]You young folks missed all the fun. Maybe this should have been in skydiving history.[/QUOTE] Thanks for sharing! Sounds pretty damn crazy to me! --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

[QUOTE]This is not the place to try and learn how to DO anything.[/QUOTE] You got that right, its a lot more fun to actually skydive than to talk about skydiving --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

Do you use a packing mat or just drag your harness across the ground? Do you sweep the area before packing? Etc, Etc... I've only recently started packing, and it already bugs me when theres sand/dirt on the packing floor area. At the end of the day Im less inclined to do something about it, but at the beginning I sweep it out of the way. I never drag my container, I always inspect the container/packjob quickly when its finished. I see a lot of people not doing this, and while Im not making any judgement calls (its too early for me to do so), I think its kinda weird to see how some people treat their equipment. So, how careful are you packing? Or do you just figure if something goes wrong you'll pop your plan B? I think by the time I get my own equipment I'll be even more anal about it. What are some things that you do to promote a clean, safe, good-for-your-gear packjob? Everytime I've watched someone pack so far I've gotten one more little trick/technique. If you have anything neat to share packing related, I'd be happy to listen. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

just a quick little jab at this thread: most people won't allow you to return stuff once bought off ebay. Thats the one major downside I've found with ebay. You might just be stuck with it! --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

[QUOTE]True, but I find it funny that people think they can get skydiving instruction/coaching from here as well. [/QUOTE] explaining a new mod on a high performance canopy, how to position your legs in freefall, what type of helmet is the best for XYZ, etc is hardly instructing someone on how to position one's head/neck so as not to paralyze them for life during first aid. Think about it. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

well put, quade. You gotta learn to ride your bike with training wheels before you can... fly a cross braced canopy. Wow...that analogy fell apart. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

Its video like this that makes me want to get enough experience for WS flying --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

thats the coolest thing by far Ive seen all day. Holyyyy shiiit. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

[QUOTE]an oldie but goodie.... what's the sound of a good 4-way going in? WHAM! what's the sound of a bad 4-way going in? WHAM!... WHAM! WHAM!... WHAM! [/QUOTE] Ahaha! Great!

thats actually what made the connection for me, after I heard that story a few days ago, I remembered a buddy of mine who would carry morphine with him on solo free climbs. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

I've forced my shoulder socket back into place a few times, also. The first time hurt like hell, then the subsequent times were a lot less painful (still painful in days following the dislocation). But anyways, how do you prepare for solo jumps differently, thats mainly what Im curious about!? --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

I'd be leery of anyone that tries to give advice on how to give CPR, or any other medical training like that over the net. Go get trained from professionals in the flesh. I'm interested in the canopy collapse at 50 feet though, don't mind me. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

well, physiologically speaking, opiates usually keep people awake rather than put them to sleep, something to do with a release of dopamine in the accumbens (sp?) in the old noggin. I agree that Im better off not doing solos for a good long while, especially since I havnt even made my first jump yet. I was just curious what those who do solos are doing. Im wondering what the equipment you think would be necessary to take along on a solo that you wouldnt think important with a GC or with other buddies. That said, I think once I start BASE jumping I'll like jumping with "buddies" as so far I havn't met a BASE jumper that I havn't liked

specifically carrying pain killers if youre doing solos. At first when I heard about rock climbers carrying pain killers who were solo climbing, I thought, "pussies, cant take the heat, dont go solo". But there are numerous reasons why one would want pain killers besides just killing pain. 1) staying conscious until first responders find you 2) performing first aid on yourself, splints, setting dislocated shoulders, etc This is all taking into account youre carrying a cell phone inside the service area and won't just be sitting painlessly in vain at the bottom of a remote cliff. How many of you think this is a good idea? --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

maybe its because Im a student, and just beginning skydiving, but man, if I pull my main and have a good canopy, Im landing that shit. Thousands of feet in the sky is for real, and I for won't listen to anyone tell me to fucking cutaway a perfect main. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

at first I was going to reply with laughter at the fact that you used the word "jap" but after reading the article...holyyyy shiit. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

"groundrush" --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

[QUOTE]Now the Fun Really Starts[/QUOTE] You got that right, my first solo freefall was a totally different animal than my AFF jumps. Its crazy how much more fun it is to be completely independent and free during the skydive. This sport is the best. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

15, started in march, would love to jump more but unfortunately have to limit it to about 5 jumps per week (NO MORE AFF PRICE JUMPS FINALLY!) --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...

what are these people doing to get this many skydives? Training on skydiving teams fully sponsored Im sure? --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm...