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This is a Cataccord. The two guys on the right are the "cat" part of it. Note you could use the outside grippers for this, but by using one of the inside and one of the outside, you can offset and maintain eye contact. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Looks closer to 5600 lbs of contraband to me. How did your boat actually stop the traffickers? I bet that was exciting! Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

They help on cats. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Are you a member of NEA? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Millions for Lebron James and not one penny for Randy Constan? Time to belly up, Nike. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

It's so good, you'd think it wasn't American. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Some of us, officially deemed very special people by the US Government, can contribute $291.66 per month. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Any date on the release of the Sensei? What will be the recommended wing loading on it? Lots of people looking forward to it. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Secondary consideration - What cell gets the most contact with the ground, D-bag, container, packer... The center cell. Get a light colored center cell and it will turn into a dark one before too long. It is also easier to grab the tail of the canopy and wrap it if the center cell is a different color. Obviously, not too hard to do even on a solid canopy, but in the beginning, anything to speed up a pack job is good. Also, when it is time, they recommend a light colored canopy with dark colored cross bracings to elevate the cool factor. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

I bet Robert Byrd, the Democratic senior Senator from West Virginia didn't have a problem with it. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Jeremy's Ale House in lower Manhattan (under the Brooklyn Bridge) is across the street from Fulton Fish Market. They use to have a breakfast special, bucket o' beer for $2.50. Their bucket was about a 20 oz styrofoam cup. They had a lot of the fish market workers come over after an early morning of tossing fish around. When I smelled those guys, I usually felt like tossing my fish. The beer helped, though. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Ditto, except for the part about Premier. BTW, Pinnacle just came out with Version 9. I guess it is one better. One thing they advertise is more transitions between scenes. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Are you guys forgetting the many benefits we garnered from the first moon shot? teflon, velcro, Tang, Depends... Those alone were worth the trip. Best description I ever heard of NASA is "white collar welfare." Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

"Marge, I'm coming to bed and I've been watching women's volleyball on ESPN." "Donuts. Is there anything they can't do?" Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

A Startrek convention? Poet and part-time ice cream vendor. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Exiting from an Agusta Koala helicopter. Check out the photographers footwear. Possibly the only Koala jumps made in the US. Helo's are sweet. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Next time, use a bigger font so the rest of us 50-year-olds can read it. Graffiti I once saw: "Forty is the old age of youth; Fifty is the youth of old age." Probably written by some young whippersnapper. Gonna go sit on the porch and whittle and talk about the good ol' days. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Dakota(h), Seven, Sinatra, Siena. Gender is your choice, except for Siena. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Irregardless of what we think, people will continue to take sides on that one. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Love that. Nice pics. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

What is this "Check the spot" thing everyone keeps talking about? Sounds interesting. I usually just turn a bad spot into an impromptu demo. Have been invited to two parties on the beach that way. And the Police Department of a small Florida town is still looking for a certain jump master. I will never start a count after, "That should work" followed by a thumbs up, again. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

I post to Talkback less. The mood/attitude has changed. Many people have agendas and are not afraid to promote them. More closedmindedness (is that a word?) in many areas. Almost a wreckdot feel at times. Swooping and Canopy Control is a great forum. Used the Photo forum extensively to get into videoing. RW, Safety, and General Skydiving are also good. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

In an ideal world, this is a perfect way to progress. However, if you have 190+ jumps on the 150 and feel you have totally maxed it out, I think you can safely make the jump about which you are talking. I base that on my experience -> Sabre 170 -> Stilleto 150 -> Vengeance 135. I was never injured on any of these canopies and I have enough jumps on the 135 that any injury now would be as a result of stupidity on my part, not inexperience. (And that can be argued even if I don't get hurt.) The key to transitioning like that is conservatism. Don't try hook turns of any degrees until you have double fronts down and don't try double fronts until you can do multiple straight-ins. Do a lot of H 'n P's and practice up high. Obviously, your local DZO, S&TA, and other experienced jumpers would probably be better able to judge your ability to downsize than anyone here. We've never seen you land. Strongly recommend a canopy course no matter what you decide. At 250 jumps it is the perfect time for that. Good luck. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

You did RW? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Del Boca Vista, wasn't it? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.