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Lou Dobbs did about 10 minutes on them last night

I was gonna buy a 310 last week for a 150 main / 143 reserve combo (preserving the ability to downsize to a 135) but I just found a deal on a used rig with a Silhoutte 170 and Smart 160. So, my question right now is: Is there a container that can fit a Smart 160, as well as a ZP 150 and ZP 135? Also, could i temporarily squeeze a Silhouette 170 in there if I were a good packer? (i.e. I pay for a good packer)? The 347 is made to fit a 160 reserve and a 150 main (also allowing you to downsize to a 135). If the Silhouette is used (not brand new and slick) you can probably fit it in there, but it will not be fun. Borrow the container and try to put the Silhouette in it and see if you are confortable packing it (or paying your packer a little extra to deal with it). Mark Klingelhoefer

Douglas Adams, Cormac McCarthy, Bram Stroker, Oscar Wilde, Alexandre Dumas, James Joyce to name few. I was just saying that sitting down with a book is better than having to sit through the movies you listed.

Do you have any books?

Try Kirk at ParaConcepts in Chicago. Edited to add phone number 815-434-6094

And you can't go wrong with "unlikely charters"......

The 135 will be too small for a 348. Mark Klingelhoefer

Looks like I'll be there. Mark Klingelhoefer Edited to add the list Airwhore Andy U carbonezone Crutch CSpenceFLY freefalle Jguy904 klingeme Lauraliscious Mamajumps missg8tordivr mwabd1 Normiss Rick Skymama ? squirell1 The Don

But when you look at it, McCain has been in the upper 10% or higher on missed votes for the Senate going back to '93. He outpaces everyone. But if experience is not an issue, they should be judged on a level playing field, and on that field, Obama votes 76% of the time and McCain 82%.

what? Is it clearer now?

Here it is by the numbers. Looks like McCain missed 18% of the votes to Obama's 24%. Source http://www.govtrack.us McCain Time Period Number of Votes Missed Votes Percent 1993-Q1 6 0 0% 1993-Q2 8 0 0% 1993-Q3 16 0 0% 1993-Q4 18 0 0% 1994-Q1 11 1 9.10% 1994-Q2 16 0 0% 1994-Q3 23 1 4.30% 1994-Q4 3 0 0% 1995-Q1 11 1 9.10% 1995-Q2 15 0 0% 1995-Q3 15 0 0% 1995-Q4 29 1 3.40% 1996-Q1 15 0 0% 1996-Q2 10 1 10% 1996-Q3 31 0 0% 1996-Q4 1 0 0% 1997-Q1 35 0 0% 1997-Q2 125 0 0% 1997-Q3 103 4 3.90% 1997-Q4 35 3 8.60% 1998-Q1 52 1 1.90% 1998-Q2 131 6 4.60% 1998-Q3 109 6 5.50% 1998-Q4 22 0 0% 1999-Q1 79 20 25.30% 1999-Q2 111 23 20.70% 1999-Q3 111 48 43.20% 1999-Q4 70 41 58.60% 2000-Q1 51 40 78.40% 2000-Q2 120 6 5% 2000-Q3 89 8 9% 2000-Q4 38 12 31.60% 2001-Q1 63 0 0% 2001-Q2 157 2 1.30% 2001-Q3 68 8 11.80% 2001-Q4 92 4 4.30% 2002-Q1 59 16 27.10% 2002-Q2 107 2 1.90% 2002-Q3 61 0 0% 2002-Q4 26 1 3.80% 2003-Q1 112 0 0% 2003-Q2 150 5 3.30% 2003-Q3 108 0 0% 2003-Q4 89 0 0% 2004-Q1 64 1 1.60% 2004-Q2 88 3 3.40% 2004-Q3 42 2 4.80% 2004-Q4 22 1 4.50% 2005-Q1 81 2 2.50% 2005-Q2 89 5 5.60% 2005-Q3 76 2 2.60% 2005-Q4 119 23 19.30% 2006-Q1 83 5 6% 2006-Q2 107 10 9.30% 2006-Q3 73 3 4.10% 2006-Q4 16 8 50% 2007-Q1 126 42 33.30% 2007-Q2 112 81 72.30% 2007-Q3 119 59 49.60% 2007-Q4 85 65 76.50% 2008-Q1 85 50 58.80% 2008-Q2 77 76 98.70% 2008-Q3 39 39 100% Totals 4104 738 18% Obama Time Period Number of Votes Missed Votes Percent 2005-Q1 81 0 0% 2005-Q2 89 6 6.70% 2005-Q3 76 1 1.30% 2005-Q4 119 1 0.80% 2006-Q1 83 0 0% 2006-Q2 107 2 1.90% 2006-Q3 73 1 1.40% 2006-Q4 16 0 0% 2007-Q1 126 3 2.40% 2007-Q2 112 20 17.90% 2007-Q3 119 67 56.30% 2007-Q4 85 76 89.40% 2008-Q1 85 31 36.50% 2008-Q2 77 65 84.40% 2008-Q3 39 33 84.60% Totals 1287 306 24%

Do you think no-one is to blame? I think he clearly described the problem. Some provided framework, some gave the go-ahead, and some bit off way more than they could chew. Do you think one person or entity is to blame? I think the majority of the blame should be passed on the people who took the loans/credit when they could not afford it. Yes the people with the money were wrong in offering it, but those people should have been responsable enough to say no thank you.

If he votes against it, and Obama obstains (as usual) he did absolutly do what he could to vote it down and Obama did nothing (as is par for the course with him in congress).

Very funny. McCain has missed 64% of the votes in the current Congress. List While he was campaigning...that is understandable, but he would like to come back for an important vote. Let's look historically.....what is the percentage for the total votes McCain has missed in his 150 years in congress to percentage of Obama in his 2 weeks. Pardon the slight exageration, but you get my point and I'd like to know the percentages.

True. He's used to voting "Yes" to all of Bush's proposals. Clearly those have worked well for us and a "Present" vote is a 50% yes/50% no vote, but at least McCain takes a stand. That's like saying usually doing the thing is better than usually doing the right thing. No it's like saying McCain does his job, and Obama chooses to not do his job (present is not a real vote). You are in congress to vote on things and represent your state. Are all of Obama's people "present" in the country but don't take a stand on issues?

True. He's used to voting "Yes" to all of Bush's proposals. Clearly those have worked well for us and a "Present" vote is a 50% yes/50% no vote, but at least McCain takes a stand.

McCain is used to actually voting on things coming through congress, while Obama is used to voting "present".

3-D Spacer Foam and Magnetic Riser Covers are now available on all Microns and M-Series containers (Excluding Student rigs). Mark Klingelhoefer United Parachute Technologies

The body contact creates a nice "design" on the backpad if it is a color other than black that looks really good. (see attachment) If you jump a Spectre and are a REALLY GOOD packer, you can fit a 170 in a 310, but it's a bit of a pain in the ass. I'd suggest a 348, with a 160 reserve. If you are only comfortable flying a 170, do you really want to be jumping a 143 reserve when things go bad? Mark Klingelhoefer

What about Quality, Availablity of Options (Skyhook) and Customer Service?

Ever hear about the one time a baby seal walked into a club.......

I'll take a look at it this weekend.

Rick, Call us (UPT) at 386-736-7589 and ask to speak to Mike Maguire. He will help you decide if this container will fit you well. Mark Klingelhoefer

I doubt they started, since making a rig takesapproximately 8 business hours

What is your serial number or who did you order it through. If it has not been cut yet, we can make the change. Email me at markk@uptvector.com with the details. Mark Klingelhoefer