Kris

*swoon* I admire your taste in movies. I have accepted Kevin Smith as my personal Savior. As if you couldn't tell from my avatar... Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

Word. I got to meet Mike Ortiz a couple of years back at Skydive Dallas. Really intelligent guy, not the best public speaker, but a good dude with no ego. Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

Sublime. The song is "Smoke Two Joints" from the 40oz. To Freedom CD. Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

Well....since you asked. I do have this idea for a 24-way hybrid that I want to pull off at the WFFC... Phree, you up to some practice jumps? Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

They have no idea of the level of nig-noggery we are about to unleash. I, personally, have so much nig-noggery potential I am classed as a walking WMF (Weapon of Mass Fiesta). Eric, don't forget to bring extra cash for bail money... Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

Contra all the way!!!! Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

Maybe so, but don't try to tell me that the resulting crater wasn't impressive! Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

Cody and I will be out of town on Saturday and I'll be in Tulsa on Sun so we'll hook up later. I'll PM you with info. Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

I thought it stood for "Prepare for Reserve Opening"... Kris "Proud Psycho-Bagger" Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

Wow...sounds like Viking's sex life. Get in there! Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

I think the title says it all... Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

The Smurfs called...they want their wardrobe back, now. Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

I don't understand where you get the part about being constructed in a similar fashion from. The planform on both canopies is remarkably different. About the only thing they share in common is size and fabric type. I'm not going to touch the "two-stage" flare part because I put that right up there with Bigfoot and Loch Ness Monster. But I will agree that both canopies require a dynamic flare, as does every pretty much every other canopy. I have jumped both Sabre's and Stiletto's in the same size. The Stiletto didn't have as much forward speed as the Sabre, but the difference in altitude lost during a toggle or riser turn was quite significant on the Stiletto. From my perception, I would say at least 30-45% greater. Also, the speed of the canopy as it came out of the turn appeared to be higher on the Stiletto than on the Sabre. I have found that the Stiletto is also much more unforgiving of bad body position on opening. The Stiletto was much easier to turn via the harness so that may be the answer for that. Couple the easier harness turns with a longer opening on the Stiletto and you get a higher probable incidence of line twists on opening. Now, the shape can be addressed as it is common knowledge that a tapered wing will turn much faster and respond quite differently as opposed to a traditional square wing. This is true in aircraft and in canopies. I don't think you're going to find actual hard numbers for the questions you have asked as I doubt they exist. What does exist is knowledge gleaned from thousands of jumpers who have jumped those canopies. That knowledge is what we use today. There is a reason that PD used to require a signed waiver and 500 jumps experience before selling someone a Stiletto. Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

Actually, PhreeZone is correct about the low number, but not the exact number, of unconscious skydivers saved vs those who otherwise screwed up. Out of 239 documented saves, only 8 of those were people who were unconscious at the time. The information is here: Documented CYPRES Saves Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

*Note to self, buy MissKriss orange hot-pants* The kids can be flown to Florida, but we cannot guarantee that they won't shatter in transit. I hope Grandma has a big freezer. We're still working on the thawing process. The gnomes give me their frequent flyer miles out of pure love, devotion, and fear of reprisal that I might take thier stilts and colorful coned hats away. Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

You know...that could explain why I can see sound and hear color right now. I blame it on the extra caffeine in my diet Mt. Dew. Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

For a small fee, we can lock the spouse up in a Hooters in Montana. By the time he realises it's a ruse and makes it back home, it will be too late.

In light of increased apprensions around the globe and also because I just finished watching the masterful "Children of Dune" I offer this: I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see it's path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. -- The Bene Gesserit Litany of Fear Dune by Frank Herbert Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

MissKriss, let me know if they won't cut you any slack. They may be Underpants Gnomes in cast-off Oompa-Loompa costumes, but they have ninja training as well. We can go covert on this one if need be. Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

I can think of at least one instance where I would not want my Cypres turned on. On a CRW dive. I might also turn it off if I am doing a really low hop & pop. There are also some people who do not want that little black box on their back for fear of a misfire. It has happened before. The Cypres is just a device, made by man. It is not infallible and it is not error-proof. For some, that is more than reason enough to not have one on their rig. It is, after all, just a backup to your own brain. Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

To Whom It May Concern: It has come to my attention that Kristen will be unable to attend the Monkey Gathering at Raeford ParaCenter. This is wholly unacceptable. My staff would like to proprose a compromise solution... We will cryogenically freeze her children and store them in a secure location for safe-keeping until her return. I have also arranged for a squad of highly-trained underpants-gnomes to provide maid services at her place of residence until her return. If there are any pets, Bob Barker will be on stand-by to pet-sit, but we cannot guarantee that said pets will not be spayed or neutered upon her return. I believe this to be an acceptable solution as the services of Kristen will be needed during various acts of proposed nig-noggery that weekend. Yours in fiesta, Carné Sonic Rodriguez no-name Skymonkey Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

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You have to respect a proprietor of an Irish pub that has Turett's syndrome. Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

Better than what we watched in my HS senior-year American History class...the infamous "Zapruder Film". I still remember the teacher, he was a nut, but he was a cool nut. He rewound the shot 20 times while chanting "back...and to the left." over and over. Kris "It puts the lotion on its skin...or it gets the hose again." Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

No, Don't stop! Think of the students! I was flashed by one of my IAD jumpmasters when I was a student. That was the first time I left the plane with a smile.