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We have anys up here in NY that bite, I'm pretty sure that NY is farther North than Indiana, last time I checked at least. Although maybe they just bite me Either way, I hate most bugs that bite and most that don't. I don't mind dragon flies though, they're pretty cool. Other than that I kill em. Stupid bugs. Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

Ah, and what a good Friday it is now

I've seen those before but damn is that first one scary... As for Loic, well that's just the coolest sh*t ever Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

Alright I'm on page 8! Only another 17,839 posts till I'm number 1! Watch out Clay, I'm commin for ya Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

Strategery If anyone can fill in a definition, feel free Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

Nice suit!!

Wow, that one with the two shades of Gray being the same is weird... I checked it and it worked out but Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

None!

You are being TOTALLY irresponsible by working when you could go to Prris and jump, and you call yourself a skydiver.. Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

I'll make you a deal, I'll bring the video camera, you do the nude night jump... Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

How about a flashlight taped to my head? Sweet, I'll grab a couple of the small glow sticks then and see you guys there! Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

I agree that it is questionable whether or not he did it, but in the end I don't think he (or RedBull) really cares all that much. It was meant to be a media/publicity event and was a huge success at that. Personally, after seeing the video of his exit, deployment and landing I'd be quite surprised if he actually flew all the way across. There's a great picture of him on his knees giving a big thumbs up after his landing... Edit - it's a peace sign, not a thumbs up and I found the picture... Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

I am a jumper and usually take mine off in between 700 and 1000 feet - the altitude that I would feel comfortable leaving the plane on my reserve in an emergeny. Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

There's also all the reddie posts.. Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

It's probably got a lot to do with publicity, but she *is* a very cool girl. One of my roommates from college was friends with her growing up and we all hung out together (about two years ago.) I was definitely impressed with how down to earth and fun she was, not to mention cute Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

If it's nice I think I may head down there and make a few jumps during the day and stay and play at night. I've been meaning to head out there and I think this would make for a good *first* visit to XKeys.

I think the tunnels will have a great overall effect on the sport. The tunnel enables lower number jumpers (like myself) to more quickly acquire higher level skills and be able to do more. It provides for a safer, less stressful environment to learn in as there is no threat of hitting the earth at 100+ mph allowing the individual to focus more. Obviously there are still certain dangers, but the risks are not as great. The feedback in the tunnel is immediate. It also is a more spectator friendly side of the sport allowing non-skydivers to actually see some of what it is we do in the air in real time and to get an appreciation for it if they decide to go in the tunnel as well. I also feel that the tunnels will promote a higher level of skydiving overall since it is a tool available to all levels of skydivers in most disciples (obviously you cannot practice CRW...) Plus they're just plain fun. My opinion is that tunnels will help the sport, but I can definitely understand your points of taking business away from the dropzones and pike eating the trout I would be interested in hearing someone else's view about how the tunnels could hurt the sport. Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

What sort of ideas? Anything you can share? The most ideal training situation I can think of goes along with what you said of having a real tunnel at a dropzone. Then you could do your dirt dive, do the actual dive in the air, debrief it and then lastly go in the tunnel to work out anything before going up for the next dive. You could also get into the tunnel on weather days or at night without needing to leave the dz. Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

Enjoy! And I agree, life is good

Plus there's B slot exits (depending on the team's continuity plan) and working on the hill. I love the tunnel but it definitely is only a tool and not a replacement for the real thing. I was talking to Jack Jefferies about the tunnel and he said that after a point he stopped enjoying training in the tunnel. He found that it began reinforcing bad habbits due to the differences between the tunnel and the sky. Obviously it will take a while to get to that point, but I think that that's a worthwhile consideration when considering training in the tunnel. It should be balanced with freefall. Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

Poor monkeys I always enjoy reading statements like these: I guess it doesn't matter which scientists or what their field is, just the fact that they are scientists is good enough. Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

Thomas Hughes joined Sebastian XL with about 400 jumps and a few thousand hours of tunnel time. I'm not sure how long he was jumping for, but my guess would be somewhere in the 1 year range. He is a perfect example of a national champion with only a few years in the sport. If you look at him in the air (and especially in the tunnel) he is amazing. The tunnel time definitely paid off. Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

Jumptown is doing night jumps this weekend? Hmmm, I may have to head up there then... Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

Keep doing it. Jump with people who know what they're doing (and there's a lot of them) and get video! Find Max when he's around and talk to him about doing some coach jumps too, he'll help you out a lot. BTW, when did you get your license? Last I saw you you had I think 18 jumps? Congrats on finishing your student status. I hope you saved me some beer... Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

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