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  1. labrys
    Sounds like you can't distinguish between fact and opinion. Owned by Remi #?
  2. labrys
    Fair answer Owned by Remi #?
  3. labrys
    Nope Owned by Remi #?
  4. labrys
    Got that backwards, champ. You implied that those who have not served in the military deserve no respect. I profess that those who serve society whether in civilian or military jobs deserve respect. If you want to debate, do it right out in the open here. I don't need to hide in PMs...do feel that you do? Owned by Remi #?
  5. labrys
    If a situation arose in which you must choose between saving the life of your pet or the life of your child, whom would you rescue and why? What's the fundamental difference between a pet, a stranger, and a child. Now take the child out and think about it. Owned by Remi #?
  6. labrys
    You imply that those who did "scrape paint" have less value than those who did not even while you imply that everyone who "serves" have more value than those who do not. Do civilians who work day to day in non military jobs putting their lives on the line to educate others or feed others or clothe others have less value than the guy scraping paint in the military? Owned by Remi #?
  7. labrys
    I thought Marines honored duty and oath above self. Owned by Remi #?
  8. labrys
    Service extends well beyond chipping paint on a hull or washing dishes on a frigate or sleeping in a muddy hole, warped. Service and sacrifice are not the same. I've known a number of civilians who have stepped to the plate and shown more backbone than some military companions I've had You don't get to be a hero because you "serve" You have to earn it and realize that there are people out there in shorts and t-shirts who kick ass above and beyond the guy who spends 6 years swabbing decks. Ummmm "the first ever unauthorized dispatch" my ass. I've been getting unauthorized dispatches from my friends for 6-7 years. Owned by Remi #?
  9. labrys
    No disrespect intended here either... but we don't have a culture of DZ police checking our papers before we board. At least not yet. Owned by Remi #?
  10. labrys
    John.... That's the funniest post I've ever seen here. Real life review: The angus burger is any other burger from mcdonalds with another 1/4 pound of the usual sawdust added in. and a few condiments on top Owned by Remi #?
  11. labrys
    I heard that some dude named ozzy13 didn't pay his share of the bill Owned by Remi #?
  12. labrys
    Sorry, but probably yes. Talk to the instructors you are working with to get tips on how to best adjust your gear for now. Owned by Remi #?
  13. labrys
    incidents bummer d b cooper keeps going dz dot com is Owned by Remi #?
  14. labrys
    http://www.miragesys.com/sizing-guide/ They claim that a 150 is optimal :-) Call 'em about the 170? Owned by Remi #?
  15. labrys

    Low pull

    labrys replied to Burrc's topic in Safety and Training

    Back it up a bit and explain why you didn't pull at 5000 in the first place. Were you so distracted by the turn that you didn't pull or were you too focused on stopping the turn to pull when you were supposed to? Are you familiar with the idea of pull priorities? Owned by Remi #?
  16. labrys
    Eh? Owned by Remi #?
  17. labrys
    http://www.sunpath.com/ http://www.flyaerodyne.com/fly/ http://unitedparachutetechnologies.com/ http://www.miragesys.com/ Owned by Remi #?
  18. labrys
    Spreading the risers is SOP for starting the process of getting out of line twists. Forget the canopy (assuming you're jumping something appropriate for your skill level) and focus on body position and stability to reduce line twists. Owned by Remi #?
  19. labrys
    bring what you like to drink. if that's root beer then so be it. Owned by Remi #?
  20. labrys
    I don't get the part where you compare different training methods, profit margins, student reactions, dz ethics, fatality rates, IQ comparisons, bus fares, dew points, calories consumed, bowling handicaps, grass stains, and testosterone levels to reality. Owned by Remi #?
  21. labrys
    Umm... I sure hope I can articulate this well. The OP makes it sound like he's challenging "tipping" on some business ethics basis. Whatever. "Let's remember that giving a tip is optional." Dave has it nailed right there. I've found that when I'm offered a tip it's from 1 of 2 types of people: The first is someone who just did a "bucket list" AFF jump and had enough fun and felt happy enough about the experience to want to go the extra mile and express some "extra" thanks. I accept those tips and think (okay beat me up about it) that that personality walks away from the DZ feeling pretty cool about the whole thing. The second type is the person who seem like they want very much to continue to learn and may be giving a tip because they want to make a good impression or gain favor. I refuse those tips and ask 'em to put the bucks away against another jump. Anyone thinking about tips before a jump even happens seems sorta kinda a little maybe wound too tight. Owned by Remi #?
  22. labrys
    Meh... he used a drogue. Owned by Remi #?
  23. labrys
    Main for sure. ***Sub terminal, that's "plenty" of time to watch for a good canopy and still have time to cut away if necessary. There just isn't a lot of time to waste. But I also wonder if it would always be necessary to bail from a Twin Otter with only one engine out. Owned by Remi #?
  24. labrys
    Maybe your coach was wearing a stealth jumpsuit. Owned by Remi #?
  25. labrys
    This is going to be good fun, guys. Owned by Remi #?