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  1. phonics1981
    Another very memorable jump, my AFF level 2. I doubt very much that you lot over the pond in the states will understand this but... I'm a Sunderland football (soccer) supporter through and through and we are bitter enemies with Newcastle. Last season (when we were Premiership ) I was going to the Sunderland v Newcastle match one afternoon. I went for my AFF 2 on that morning and when I was in freefall I noticed the Stadium of Light (Sunderlands Stadium) 30 mile away up the coast. Just the feeling of seeing the stadium at 12000ft while falling and thinking "I'm going there to see my first Sunderland v Newcastle game in a few hours" was amazing!! The view when in freefall above Peterlee is amazing. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  2. phonics1981
    The world needs more people like this! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  3. phonics1981
    In my skydiving dreams I always hit the ground with nothing out and then stand up, dust myself off and manifest for the next load! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  4. phonics1981
    Woooahh! LSD and skydiving dont mix!! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  5. phonics1981
    What are the openings like on a Sabre2? Ive had more than 1 person say they are hard openers?? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  6. phonics1981
    On my last jump the dive went well (9th consol) and I was under canopy at 4k but still above cloud. This was the first time I had been under canopy above cloud and I shit myself a bit at first, then I seen other canopys spiralling down through the only hole in the cloud. The sight was amazing and to think all my mates were sitting in a pub while I was in the sky surrounded by big fluffy ones ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  7. phonics1981
    You mean the colour of the canopy, right? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  8. phonics1981
    You know ive always liked and respected you dont you Angela? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  9. phonics1981
    Unlucky mate. But just think how sweet your next jump will be! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  10. phonics1981
    I know its off topic but $40 (about £25 - £30?) would not even last a 3 hour drive here in England. We get well ripped off on fuel! Anyway Again, you lucky bastard!! A B-17?! How did you manage to get in and out of one of them? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  11. phonics1981
    LOL! They sell anything on ebay!! And to think I was just about to blow that spare $200000 I found in my pocket on something other than a portable wind tunnel!! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  12. phonics1981
    You lucky bastard!! That would be cool! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  13. phonics1981
    I hope you told her to politely FUCK OFF? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  14. phonics1981
    LOL!! Too right!! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  15. phonics1981
    Wait till you get a couple of AFF jumps done in a day and you'll be even more hooked!!! Kiss goodbye to your normal life! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  16. phonics1981
    I like 1 and 5 ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  17. phonics1981
    The main reason for me choosing a Sabre2 was a review in Augusts BPA Skydive Magazine. At the moment I am a beginner and the review explaned that as a jumper progresses their canopy skills the Sabre2 will still keep up with them. Obviously this is only 1 persons opinion and i'd probably like a test jump. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  18. phonics1981
    Javelin simply cos I like the look of the odyssey. What are other recommended containers? I think a Cypress will definately come into the equation aswell. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  19. phonics1981
    I'm looking to buy my first rig. I'm still debating whether or not to get a used one or brand new but say I decide for a new one can you suggest the best dealers to go to? My ideal setup would be a Javelin Odyssey and Sabre2 190 and probably a PD reserve. Any suggestions on any aspect would be appreciated. Thanks ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  20. phonics1981
    Its my personal opinion that if ive ever got ANY doubts about jumping, then I wont jump. Realising after exit that you made the wrong decision is not the best time for reflection! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  21. phonics1981
    Thats why I continued on to say ...On the other hand, those with 1000+ jumps could think on every jump, "i'm due a mal" so could be more aware. ... ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  22. phonics1981
    Sorry, I worded it wrong (i'm doing that alot lately!). When I say 'Twist' I mean looking over my shoulder, which i woude say twists my body a bit? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  23. phonics1981
    I love the feeling of the door opening. The fear mixed with excitement is one of the best feelings i have ever experienced. I hope it doesnt go! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  24. phonics1981
    Kira, start saving for your first rig cos they aint cheap ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------
  25. phonics1981
    sr4.jpg is one amazing picture! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------