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I'm wondering if anyone knows the distance from the roaddeck to the bottom of the steel at the center of the NRG bridge and at BD launch point if that isn't dead center.
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Wow. Just making them up as she goes?
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The October issue of parachutist only goes up to 49564, not sure how Nick knew who owned that 50xxx number.
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When I was in elementary school there was a kid that everyone hated because he was a prick and would do anything to get negative attention. i.e. telling on you for anything he could and trying to piss you off in any conversation. I always felt bad for him though because I knew his dad was a drunk drugy that didn't give him the time of day and I'm sure he had other family issues too. A little of topic, but I still wanted to punch him in the nose atleast once a week.
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What's the best airport to fly in to if you are flying to Moab? Any other travel info you think might be useful would be appreciated also. Thanks.
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Base Rigger you seem two faced. If she had jumped, and something bad had happened, would you be blaming Jason for not looking it to her better and not knowing that she had lied to get gear. I think you would. Also I noticed that you said you lie at them, not to them, is that a British thing?
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When he says no training just common sense, he is talking about using the system, not making a BASE jump. Notice that 1 BASE jumper is part of the required equipment. I emailed him asking for pictures of how it works and asking if you drop in an ass down position, feet down, or chest down. Here's his reply: Hello sir, I am going out today to use one of our rigs today and can get some pictures. i can't show the release system up close due to trying to avoid people stealing it since it's such a new item. It features a simple release similar to a skydiving 3 ring release for a parachute a bright red or yellow release handle. A child can pull the handle it's a so easy. The 3 ring system hooks to a stainless steel carabiner rated at 6000 pounds at the bottom of the trapeze. The gate is set up so it is facing to the rear of the pilot so the base jumper runs up to catch it and just "slaps" the ring system into it, takes about a half a second. then once slack is taken out of the system the base jumper and pilot are flying. Because the way you are hooked up to will be falling feet first, potentially butt first if you position yourself like that in your harness. You can usually base jump as low as 400 feet but due to the butt first attitude I suggest 600 feet minimum for my setup to allow you time to arch and get into the right position. i should have some pictures in the next 12 hours weather permitting, if not I will take some pics with it lying on the ground.
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I think that's the same one that came on hear asking for advise.
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17 does look scary. So does #3.
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I feel stupid for asking this, but can you give some more info on the Green Card. Is this something different than the BASE number card that is signed by Carl? Is your card actually signed? Are the BASE number cards green?
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Is JM Tom Manship?
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I'm hoping we can get a few anwers as to how people fealt about their BD training. I have a feeling some people are thinking they can go jump the world now and some (hopefully) realize that they could benefit from more info. I also did an FJC at TF and got 23 jumps. I fealt very informed but have learned a few things since and will continue to learn, especially with possible advancements in gear technology.
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Good post man. Thanks for writing that.
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So is a budgie a parrot/bird?
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I'm not trying to deny the last comment, but I don't think it's fair to generalize that the new young jumpers have all those flaws. ToyMaker isn't helping my stereotype though
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How could she? A dear friend that has been wanting to do this for the whole year and wouldn't have anything to do with her after she suggested he not jump. Knowing it was his decision, you think she should have went and tried to get the authorities to cut up his badge? No offence meant by calling you the authorities.
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I din't catch that it was an Ace (non venented canopy) 310 (heavier). Makes more sense.
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The link didn't work for me at first becaue I was using a different browser. I just watched that and it was fcking awesome. They got some amazing footage. It was great when Miles was chuckling about his nekkid jump Great video.
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That's the first good reason I have heard. Edit to remove sig line
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Budgy is probably norwegian for Grape. Grape smuglers is a Pauly Shore quote from Bio-Dome, talking about swimmers (cause they wear speedos).
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That's awesome.
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I saw a clamp that Ray L used that was about 10 inches long, wooden, and totally flat, so it wasn't just the tip of the clamp that was holding things in place it was 10 inches of flat surface. It looked real nice. Hopefully he will comment on where he got it, because I would love to have a few of those.
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If your talking about a cliff strike though, or landing in rocky terrain, that helmet could mean the difference between a punch to the head and a stab in the head. Same goes for your internal organs with body armor. And if we keep seeking better equipment, with advances in technology we can get even stronger helmets that can turn very high speed pointy object impacts into a blunt thud to the head.