JeffGordon

Also, I would hope a good ole fashion ass whooping

WORK SAFE??? That's not safe for any where. My GOD MY EYES

Ah. Now we're back to the bad jokes thread.

Yeah. I know a couple of guys that did a Mr. Bill, cut away, Did a Second Mr. Bill, and then deployed the reserve.

OUCH! THAT SUCKS!

I know of a jumper who jumped with his car keys in his jeans pocket. The keys got under his leg strap and on opening, driven deep into his thigh. Probably a good idea to empty your pockets as well.

I watch my rigger pack my reserve. I don't do it every time and I trust him a lot, but like you hear often "Your safety is your responsibility"

That is not true. Listo who posts here has fired a student CYPRES under a student canopy, just from doing toggle turns.

Wasn't that a non fatal incident report in parachutist?

I think this how the dogs feel is VERY important. It's common knowledge that dogs are better companions than women. WHY DOGS ARE BETTER THAN WOMEN A dog's disposition stays the same all month long. A dog's parents never visit. A dog's time in the bathroom is confined to a quick drink. Anyone can get a good-looking dog. Dogs agree that you have to raise your voice to get your point across. Dogs are excited by rough play. Dogs aren't catty. Dogs can appreciate excessive body hair. Dogs can't talk. Dogs don't borrow your shirts. Dogs don't care if you use their shampoo. Dogs don't cry. Dogs don't expect you to call when you are running late. Dogs don't hate their bodies. Dogs don't let magazine articles guide their lives. Dogs don't mind if you give their offspring away. Dogs don't notice if you call them by another dog's name. Dogs don't shop. Dogs don't want to know about every other dog you ever had. Dogs don't worry about germs. Dogs enjoy heavy petting in public. Dogs find you amusing when you're drunk. Dogs have no use for flowers, cards, or jewelry. Dogs like beer. Dogs like it when you leave lots of things on the floor. Dogs like to do their snooping outside as opposed to in your wallet, desk, and the back of your sock drawer. Dogs love it when your friends come over. Dogs love long car trips. Dogs love red meat. Dogs never criticize. Dogs never expect gifts. Dogs never need to examine the relationship. Dogs never want foot-rubs. Dogs seldom outlive you. Dogs think you sing great. Dogs understand that all animals smaller than dogs were made to be hunted. Dogs understand that farts are funny. Dogs understand that instincts are better than asking for directions. Dogs will forgive you for playing with other dogs. Dogs would rather have you buy them a hamburger dinner than a lobster one. If a dog is gorgeous, other dogs don't hate it. No dog ever bought a Kenny G or Hootie & the Blowfish album. No dog ever put on 100 pounds after reaching adulthood. The later you are, the more excited dogs are to see you You never have to wait for a dog. They're ready to go 24 hours a day.

Wow, Chuck. You've been busy today.

Unless he was using an Astra instead of a CYPRES. Are you sure he was using a CYPRES?

Well yes you can induce line twists with that wing loading on a square, F111 canopy. I tried the same thing with a student canopy and it scared the pi$$ out of me.

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A friend of mine has a new Mirage and the instructions call for closing the right flap last. I was taught this could allow the bridle to catch under the flap causing a container lock. Any thoughts?

ME.

WoW!! Way Cool!

Yea. And think of the good karma that would generate!!

Bill, didn't I hear about a cypres fire on one of the 300 way attempts?

How were the openings? Was it deployed sub termanial? The pack volume must be really tiny.

The thing about student gear is it can be hard to see the rip cord even on the ground. Looking for it probably will cause you to lose your arch. I always tell students to find your ass, then slide you hand up the side of your body. Your hand will cross the rip cord. Practice this on the ground, hundreds of times. Just ARCH, ASS, REACH (slide), PULL. You need to train your body to do the right thing and NOT think. Thinking is generally a bad thing for skydivers to try anyway.

Underware nothing. Theres enough there for a pair of slacks and a sweater

Mostly because I can.

I have one. An Astra. The wierd thing is I do a lot of hop & pops. I turn my AAD on, ride to 3500, get out open and then turn it off. I think I have jumped without an altimeter more than I have without my AAD, even though it is of almost no use for what I usually do.

So. How ya doing?