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When I make a ball, I use a gram scale and measure the weight to the gram. I also do a couple other things that are very important that are not mentioned here. I don't think just filling the ball with shot until it is full is a good idea. A small amount of weight difference can make the difference of 10 or 20 mph, which can be the difference of catching it or not. Do not just make a ball on your own, guess at the weight, and then go see if it is right. Trial and error is NOT acceptable in catching a ball, and this is NOT a game to take lightly. Find someone who is experienced in flying with a ball, and who also has a ball. If you then want to make a ball, copy their's exactly and weigh it on a scale. That said, each ball will still fall a bit different, even if they are "exactly" the same. ALWAYS have an experienced ballmaster accompany you. Not catching a ball can end in a terrible outcome of severe property damage or could kill someone. Make a ball to exact specifications. Don't guess. Get an experienced ballmaster to go with you. Clear it with both the DZO and pilot. Let others on the plane know. Coordinate jump run and groups. Make sure the spot gives you plenty of room to play over an unpopulated area. Discuss the dive. Know your place. Follow the plan. Think. Be careful.

How IS sweet Justi doing? Come on girl, waddle on over to the computer and post up! We miss you!

Did I mention that you should come to SGC for Labor Day?

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Fly the slots is good advice. Just like any docking done in freeflying, you should always fly up to the grip and take the grip with no tension or pressure. If your buddy is putting pressure down on your head or actually "grabbing" it, then he needs to fly in close, stop, and then take the dock with no pressure down on you. He should be able to just rest his fingertips on your head. Both of you really need to concentrate on flying your slots and think less about the grip or dock. If you are flying your slot the way you should, then the grip will be there for the taking. One thing you need to keep in mind when he is taking the dock, is that you need to stay solid and maybe a bit quicker to compensate. If you are flying in a slow sit rather than a quicker, solid head up position, then it will be difficult for him to fly in tight to you without getting in your air. When he docks on your head, you need to think about keeping those feet planted strong underneath you in case he pushes down on you a bit. Fly nice and wide with the feet, that is where your stability comes from, and keep a strong lower body. Practice taking hand docks in the same manner. Try to take the docks by flying your slots, then taking the docks and try to fly the grip with no tension. Get used to flying your body while your arms and hands are busy. Have fun and good luck.

Richmond???!!! You no good, lousy.......... Come to SGC!! You can be on MY 9 way.

Nice pics Chrissy! Were you on the 9 way? btw- are you coming down to play with us at Skydive Greene County for Labor Day?

Looking forward to making some jumps with you!

No, but I have replied to a post that I didn't mean to.

I'm going to be there Saturday and was just curious what the scene was like.

Congratulations Ian! Nice job!

God knows, if it is coming from Frenchy, it could be ANYTHING!

The original post was made when Jonathan broke the old WR back in February. Jay just broke Jonathan's record when they were in Chicago. Jay now currently holds the distance record.

He said he was "trying" to land over there!

Mel- Thank you! We love you too!

Well, we are certainly very talented at worthless video productions!

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Yup- he da man! Nice editing, Sid. Ya know, when we put our talents together, we can really accomplish........... well............ absolutely nothing of any usefulness whatsoever!

Nooooo! That stinks! I'm sorry Justi. I guess I will just have to be sure to give you extra hugs an stuff. But I wish you could play too.

Ok. Carry on then. I haven't actually seen the clip yet, cuz it wouldn't upload on the dz computer.

Damn dude, you didn't even give me the video credit! No respect!

Now THAT is a beautiful picture! Very nice work! And a stunning model.

Yes, I know. I was being a smart ass too.

Definitely not my type. But I DO like the kitty kitty type!