Blahr
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You should be ashamed of yourself
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Yup. I have 2 boys. If anyone ever molested them and I caught up with that person they would WISH that I only beat them a few times with an axe handle. More likely I'd use the other end of that tool.
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That happens to me on every jump. I'm one of those oddballs that doesnt like hackeys
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LOL
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Well, some (dumb) folks think if you hit the ground in a falling dream that you die in RL. Maybe I really DID save myself!
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Javelin Odissey - is it REALLY so COOL to WAIT 21 WEEKS!!!
Blahr replied to potikum's topic in Gear and Rigging
Took mine (V3) 11 weeks and it was SOOO worth the wait -
Had my first cutaway last night. In my dreams :-) I opened to a line over that began to spin. I initiated emergency procedures well above my hard deck. Pulled my cutaway and went for my reserve ripcord but my Skyhook RSL beat me to it. Pulled that silver handle anyway I was in the saddle of my nice red PD reserve at just under 2000 ft! This may have been the most realistic dream I ever had. Hopefully if/when the RL situation arises I will react just as quickly and have similar results! I woke up feeling good about my performance
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Hasnt happened yet...
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My first mail was a Delta Cloud 7 cell in 1990 (I think that was 230 or 240 sq ft) My new main is a Sabre2 and I love it :-)
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Cant speak for rings. Dont have them and have never tried them. I CAN tell you that my new Vector 3 M is the most comfy rig I've ever worn. I've had a couple fairly long canopy rides and never once felt uncomfortable. It may well be even more comfy with them, but I have not found myself at any time wishing I had ordered it with hip rings. I'm not missing them. If you have the money and think its worth it, then go for it. But dont let anyone tell you that you NEED them or you wont be comfy.
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Maybe I took it wrong but I thought it was just some good natured ribbing intended to cause some amusement.
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Yes, lets see this alleged video
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If you are a guy, adjust yourself on the ground BEFORE you tighten the straps. In the air its too late and DAMN can that suck!
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The Dropzone.com USPA Liability Insurance Poll
Blahr replied to Scrumpot's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
You mean it not "You'ze guys"?? -
Newbie to Skydiving with many many questions...
Blahr replied to wahberee's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
mmmm, maybe on baloon or helicopter jumps you get that feeling. BASE too from what I hear. With planes you are already doin close to 100 mph goin out the door. You dont accellerate so much as change direction. You dont get that "gut" feeling you are talking about jumping from planes. Takes about 8 or 9 seconds to reach terminal. -
Newbie to Skydiving with many many questions...
Blahr replied to wahberee's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
This is your year I'm sure there are DZ closer to you than Skydive Cross Keys in Williamstown NJ, but I doubt you will find a cooler one. Some folks from the NY area also go to Hazleton, PA which is the other one I frequent. I'd guess its about 2 hours from you. Yes, its extra habit forming. Scared the crap out of me at first. Still scares the crap out of me but I cant stop doing it -
I Will be there and I will be jumping if there is any blue sky. Dont care how cold it is I'll be there tomorrow jumping as well
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This is a pretty silly point of view. My pro-tec helmet can save my skull if I hit the door, another jumper, or the ground. It may not be the most fashionable helmet there is but its definitely the strongest and will allow you to survive a HUGE blow to the head that would otherwise seriously injure or kill you. I need a grand total of 0 jumps to know that this is true. Walking the earth for 40 years and working physical jobs, playing various sports, etc has taught me this clearly. To say that they are pointless simply because you can still die while wearing one is just plain rediculous. You can still die in a car accident while wearing your seatbelt. Do you believe that seatbelts are pointless? I'm VERY surprised to see advice like this coming from an instructor with over 4000 jumps.
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H2O baby
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Funny, I have had the exact opposite experience. Compared to the world at large I have found most gear dealers try very hard to please the customer. We are, after all, a relatively small market. They need to keep our business to stay in business. I have made purchases through several different dealers of various types of equipment and I have found them all to be far more helpful and concerned for my satisfaction than any other industry. Thats not to say that there are never problems, delays, etc. You have this everywhere. Its how these things are dealt with that is a good measure of how customer oriented a business is.
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If you are looking for quality of workmanship AND great customer service, talk to Jim at Body Sport USA. He has been great to work with, extremely helpful, and its obvious that his main concern is that I come away a satisfied customer. I have some special requirements that are not dealt with in a stock suit design (see thread Falling too fast) and he took extra time to find out my exact needs and gave me an awesome price. I WILL do business with them again and I highly recommend them.
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I like my rig black, no cream or sugar for me. It adds calories and I dont want my rig to get fat. I fall fast enough as it is
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Mark Kruse is the man for sure. He was the guy that did my coaching jump with me yesterday. VERY educational. I'm not quite ready for CRW yet and I dont think I'm ready for a 1.4 wing loading either
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I dont believe in California
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I would be DELIGHTED to see cell phones BANNED from use by drivers. I have been nearly run off the road more times than I can count by idiots talking on the phone. The following is addressed to everyone that talks on the phone while driving: I know you think you can do it but guess what? You cant. Knock it the hell off before you kill me or someone else. I believe that cops should be able to pull you over if they see you talking on your cell phone and smash that phone into little useless bits right there in front of you, give you one of those "you are an idiot" smacks across the back of your head, and send you on your way.