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Wonder if the canopy came open or he went through it. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

Agreed. But this incident has less to do with AADs and more to do with the insanity of chasing an AFF student deep in the beeps. But everyone is focused on the AAD as if the mistake was the AADs doing. Amazing to me. They are appalled that someone could go in wearing an AAD. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

I jumped without an AAD for 18 years, but I have had them in all my rigs for 14 years. My life is worth $1000 bucks. Yes but I'll bet you wouldn't hesitate to jump without one if the need ever arose. Lots of device dependent folks now. device dependent? the cost of my life is much more important than the cost of a brand new rig and all of it's associated components. Do you pay for auto insurance? and if so what are your premiums for the year? do you pay it willing or complain about being insurance dependent? Lot's of smarter people now. I'd give up any yearly income figure in exchange for my life as a cost well worth it. I don't think cars had seat-belts 32 years ago, maybe lap belts, not 3 point seatbelts. I'm seatbelt dependent.... simply because it's a wiser decision. Do you have an RSL? Do you have a reserve pilot chute with enough drag to yank your reserve out of your pretty container? Those are the devices you should be concerned about. There have been a few people go in wearing AADs lately. I don't recall anyone going in lately with an RSL. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

I jumped without an AAD for 18 years, but I have had them in all my rigs for 14 years. My life is worth $1000 bucks. Yes but I'll bet you wouldn't hesitate to jump without one if the need ever arose. Lots of device dependent folks now. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

I would think one that got 500 million from the government might have a good chance. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

Amazing what people will put on their FB page. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

Everyone laughed at these statements. Now we see they are't too far off. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

And if we had only 23 million people it could be awesome here, too. We don't have 23 million. It wouldn't be awesome. Yup. Sad to say that's the sticking point with quite a few things we do over here that I reckon would be awesome for you guys - the sheer difference in scale, coupled with differences in culture and political approach just mean it's never going to work the same. I also read the wall of text (you may not have read that novel but you could sure write one!) Looks spot on to me, from the outside looking in. Too big to fix? You said earlier that you don't use the healthcare system. I'll suggest that you're probably not the best reference source. I've been using it quite extensively for the last 2 months, and have been quite happy with it. You may take note that the two main scenarios I mentioned involved what would normally be considered moderately costly procedures - free of charge. I'd say I'm a perfect reference - I pay into the system same as everyone else, but rarely draw from it. Do I bitch about my taxes being wasted? Fuck no, I'm glad I have a safety net when I need it. Only someone with socialized medicine would think they are getting things 'free of charge'. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

Three letters TSA Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

I understand. So what was that "simple" thing that apparently was the factor in this double incident? [Just say it. Lots of people want to know. If it's simple, then a one line post will probably satisfy everyone. What's the problem with doing that?] The purpose of this thread was to speculate. If you're thinking you'll get a definitive answer here you are mistaken. Think AFF JM trying to deploy a student deep in the beeps. What could possibly go wrong? Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

The 1970s brought us The Carpenters. Just sayin'. But no bulemia legislation? Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

It's been said ad nauseum that an AAD only cuts the reserve closing loop. After that all bets are off. Tumbling? Trapped PC? PC hesitation? Any number of things can turn that three seconds into forever. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

Might want to re-think the whole rainbow thing. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

"Applicants who test positive for drugs would be barred from receiving TANF funds for 12 months." So what is Texas going to do with an indigent mother and her kids if the mother tests positive? Let them starve on the streets? Export them to Louisiana? Unfortunately this is one that sounds better on paper than it is in the real world. The costs of testing far outweigh the savings in denial of benefits, and the unintended consequences can be brutal. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

You owe me a keyboard. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

And if we had only 23 million people it could be awesome here, too. We don't have 23 million. It wouldn't be awesome. Yup. Sad to say that's the sticking point with quite a few things we do over here that I reckon would be awesome for you guys - the sheer difference in scale, coupled with differences in culture and political approach just mean it's never going to work the same. I also read the wall of text (you may not have read that novel but you could sure write one!) Looks spot on to me, from the outside looking in. Too big to fix? You said earlier that you don't use the healthcare system. I'll suggest that you're probably not the best reference source. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

This is the line for bread comrade. The line for healthcare is over there. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

If they were tumbling their speed was alot higher than normal. Regardless of speed it takes a certain amount of time for a canopy to open. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

Defending change for change's sake sounds a bit like blast handles and belly bands. It's kind of like the situation with legalizing pot. I didn't hear MADD complain that it was legalized. When I was younger I did more stupid shit while I was high than I ever did drunk. We called it a 'stoner move'. MADD will have a whole new class to demonize. I see this as one more government policy that rewards the few at the cost of many. It's getting tiresome being the target of the change rather than the benificiary. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

You're working awful hard defending it. I figured you must think it's great. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

If you're poor and you have asthma (or any other health problem), health care is about health. Wendy P. Wendy, why has congress opted out of this wonderful program? Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

You don't really believe that do you? Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

I was just thinking that this morning. Panic driven student grabs anything he can possibly? Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

Call me a cynic, but an AAD is not designed to fire when turned off, hence it worked as designed. The apparent fact that not one reserve PC launched shows that they most likely were never turned on. In the thread in Incidents it is mentioned that both reserves are beginning to open at impact. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne

Playing fetch with her half inflated basketball. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne