atsaubrey
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I have purchased a military MT-1XX rig with the 370 ft2 canopies. These rigs/canopies are rated to 360 lbs @ 150 knots. My question is this...how many people load their equipment to the max? One of the riggers doing the work on my rig showed some concern about me loading it to the full 360 lbs. He didnt say dont jump it...just some concern with someone loading the equipment to the max rating. should i be concerned or jump till my hearts content? "Scotty's accident (although not anything due to equipment) really has me thinking maybe i should give the sport up. Should i be concerned? Will this big bitch take care of me? "GOT LEAD?"
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i just got the email form Mike Igo. I dont have the words to say....sorry Scotty was the greatest and knew him from day one when i started AFF at Gold Coast. I cant say enough but will say he touched my life and......you guys have no idea how I feel but i considered him a true friend of mine. "GOT LEAD?"
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I'm hoping some of the big boys will be at the mardi gras boogie next month. I'll be there looking to jump with people. (if i can get 13 more jumps in for my A) "GOT LEAD?"
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DOH!!! "GOT LEAD?"
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I wanted to do a tandem first but when instructors looked at me they ran in fear, with a big NNOOOO. Just kidding, i ididnt have the opportunity to do a tandem because of my size and just barely got someone to put me thru AFF. It is hilarious when manifest calls on a TM to come meet me for my tandem though....every DZ seems like they have a TM they like to screw with. I would definately recommend a tandem for your first dive though..freefall is...well...SENSORY OVERLOAD. No other way to explain it, but you'll understand that soon enough. "GOT LEAD?"
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cool thanks for the advice...i ordered a suit already and we will see how well it works. Who ever said students fall slow??? I consistently fall at about 135-137 and with a backloop i speed up considerably. "GOT LEAD?"
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what exactly are afterburners? "GOT LEAD?"
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finally someone i can fly with!!! I feel your pain..im working on the suit thing too. I'll let ya know how i turn out "GOT LEAD?"
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ok Pinapple Shirley isnt making jumpsuits anymore...DAMN. Anybody else in SoCal willing to hook this anvil up...i'd like to stay local if possible...or get something besides "namebrand" just cause I like to be a bit different...but will do whatever works too. "GOT LEAD?"
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I didnt get one for completing AFF either. No biggy as long as all your jumps are in your logbook...but a certificate would make a nice momento to go along with mine and wifes first jump certificates, hell we actually left a open space for one next the others on the wall. "GOT LEAD?"
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hey thanks mark i will definatley look her up. "GOT LEAD?"
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i'll try anything at this point i am 6'2" and ...um...315lbs. yes have a gut but can still see my peter if you know what i mean. lol i am just a really big guy. most people guess me at about 260-270lbs "GOT LEAD?"
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what are gators? "GOT LEAD?"
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ok the fatman (me) went to Perris to try 10 minutes in the wind tunnel. i wanted to work on fall rate and was workign my ass off to just get up...layed on the floor for most of the first two minute session until they figured out they'd have to crank it to make me fly. i was hugging the beach ball..legs all the way out..arms all the way out and talk about no control what so ever. And the 4th 2 minute session as was actually up but no control. The 5th time i was getting the hang of it until i dropped a knee and slammed into the "floor". Anyway they said the max windspeed in there was 130 and they had it cranked for me, like i said i was really having to work my arse off to get off the floor. so....i need to know which jumpsuit makers have the quickest turn around time..i have to get some wings the beachball thing isnt going to work until i can get some major drag. Also what might such jumpsuit cost me, i just want something basic but with bigass wings. "GOT LEAD?"
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120 days in the U.S. "GOT LEAD?"
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love the "oh fuck" "GOT LEAD?"
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bastards "GOT LEAD?"
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EAT MORE PRODUCE DAMNIT!! Im in the produce buisness ans buisness sux....how the hell am i supposed to buy jump tickets if all you guys quit eating veggies?!?!?!?! Now go eat a goddamn salad or something "GOT LEAD?"
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sounds like many jump tickets in that bag "GOT LEAD?"
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im pondering what to say....been sitting here for 3-4 minutes. My opinion...that guy needs to be shot "GOT LEAD?"
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swooping my ass....you crazy b's can keep the swooping stuff....i have no interest in it what so ever. hell i hurt myself on these big bitches as it is. lol "GOT LEAD?"
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but seriously.... "GOT LEAD?"
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i just checked the dates and am wondering when would be the best time to arrive...only plan on spending the weekend. Is the beginning or the end usually the best time to be there? (I'm there for the beer as much as the jumping lol) "GOT LEAD?"
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in response to this statement "You can flat or Pro pack that canopy, which ever is easier for you, but flat is easier if you have the space. If you use the Pro pack method.....you won't use it long. It will hurt you eventually." which came from another post. Why is this with XX military canopies? What is the difference...i dont know how to pack but have observed the propack severals times. I do know these canopies will spank you though...had many a bruises to prove it. Im concerened since i bought one of these and everyone i talk to says to propack it. Can't you just use the propack and just roll the nose to slow the damn things down or does anyone else have a way making them open softer. And while we're at it a website showing the flat pack would be interesting too, havent been able to find one. "GOT LEAD?"
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Did jump 12 yesterday thinking that would be the last one on the damn radio...figured once more and i'd have it down. Well it was my worst sense of awareness to date as far as landing i think....DAMN. I dont think i will ever get the damn flare timing down, couldnt tell 2 ft from 20 ft. Should i just shoot myself and forget about jumping. "GOT LEAD?"