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If you have not heard- We lost Tommy on Sunday. The details are posted in the incidents forum. I just wanted to write a little something now, as my moments of strength don't last long. Thank you to everyone who is taking the time to share their love and express there saddness. It is greatly appreciated. The last two days I spent with Tommy were truely special. It was bad weather at the DZ, so we hung out just as friends and were able to share some really special time together. Looking back now, I don't think anyone would trade those two days for two jumping days for anything in the world. I know I wouldn't. Fritz and I will cherish those last days forever, as too will Cara who spent the time with us. And everyone else on the DZ that weekend for that matter, since we all got to share it close to Tommy and watch him entertain us and make us laugh constantly. Tommy loved life and was truely passionate about skydiving, and he certainly did not want to die. But I know he went quickly and peacefully and can take some comfort in that. Thank you to all for your love and support through this tough time for me. We will stay strong and get through this with the love and support from those around us.

I just wanted to write a little something now, as my moments of strength don't last long. Thank you to everyone who is taking the time to share their love and express there saddness. It is greatly appreciated. The last two days I spent with Tommy were truely special. It was bad weather at the DZ, so we hung out just as friends and were able to share some really special time together. Looking back now, I don't think anyone would trade those two days for two jumping days for anything in the world. I know I wouldn't. Fritz and I will cherish those last days forever, as too will Cara who spent the time with us. And everyone else on the DZ that weekend for that matter, since we all got to share it close to Tommy and watch him entertain us and make us laugh constantly. Tommy loved life and was truely passionate about skydiving, and he certainly did not want to die. But I know he went quickly and peacefully and can take some comfort in that. Thank you to all for your love and support through this tough time for me. We will stay strong and get through this with the love and support from those around us.

Looks fast as hell and a touch ground hungry! Is it crossbraced???

Me too, me too!!

Hard to believe that it has been a year since we lost our brother, Rob Tompkins. He was and still is so very special to me and many others and his memory lives on thru all who knew him and were lucky enough to have him as part of their lives. I am so glad that he found so much happiness in BASE jumping and got to meet so many great people thru the sport. Fly forever free, my brother! We miss you! Please take a moment today to stop and reflect on what a wonderful person Rob was. Smile when you think of him and try not to be sad- Rob would want it that way.

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Yes Guinness IS great!!! I wuv it!! We are hoping to get them as a sponsor! Here is a pic of the team.

Well, here is a pic of myself with two really beauties! Am I a lucky guy or what to have the company of these two?!!

Yeah we here in the notheast are watching out too! It might get crazy up here! They are forecasting light drizzle and winds 5 to 7 mph!!!! As far as your situation down there in FLA- Could be worse- could be us!!

Have they announced where Nationals will be held next year?

I am sure she will accept gifts of appreciation..... as in- CHOCOLATE!!!

Garden Grove -Sublime

They definitely should! And you wear it oh so well! www.badfishfreefly.com

I have said it once, and twice, and three times..... and I will say it again- PD rocks! Awesome people! Awesome service! Awesome products! I LOVE my new Velocity!!!! Hey Ian- What the hell are you demoing?

The Girlz wear Firefly. Or you could go nekkid

I am sure you were laughing AT us and not WITH us! Glad you liked the vid! Thanks for the B Day wish!

Ahhhhhh Thank you for the birthday wish and post!

Man, I guess there is a price that comes with fame and getting the cover! Sure glad Badfish ain't good enuf to make the cover! The post would go on forever!! GO SYNCHRO!!!

Just takes a little muscle- Climb out as far as you can get with your hands out on the stut as far a they will go. Take your feet off the step and immediately pull your knees in and feet uo to the leading edge of the wing. You have to do this quick and with force. Once you get your feet over the top of the edge, slowly let go and lower yourself down. Depending on your shoes, you should be able to hang from your feet. There is no secret to it- just give it a shot.

I have to agree with Ian- My Velocity 103 loaded at 1.9 has sweet riser pressure. Love it, love it , love it!! Hey Ian- got my brand spakin' new Velocity last week!! Man that baby surfs!!! How are the 270s coming?

one 180+ degree hard fromt riser hook on my Velocity. Puts her into a steep fast dive until I plane her our with the rear risers to surf. No need to touch the other front riser. Sometimes people who do a more carving front riser approach will start with one front riser and finish with both to keep the speed up. Really depends on the canopy and your preference. With the Velocity , it will dive on it's own until I pull it out.

We have the new gallery up on the Badfish site from our weekend with the Sugar Gliderz and crew at Jumptown in Mass. Thank you Ian and Brian for the contributions! Take a look- Gliderz Gallery

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No worries! I am pretty confused myself! I am pretty easy going and don't ever step on toes intentionally. Wuv is what I offer!