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SDC: http://skydivechicago.com/webcams/ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

God works through darwinism. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

No....you'd think I'd be good friends with him after all the time we've spent hanging out. But I can't understand a friggin thing he says. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

You're always annoying and incapable of making sense. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

You will, at some point, need to PLF. Learn to do one automatically, and use it often. It can save you from surgery. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Yep! My costume started out as the "cutaway kid"; I had handles taped to my hands. But no one got it and the tape didn't stick. I kinda suck at this halloween thing. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

www.dzmemories.com Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

I was the karate kid in the red gi. You might have pics of me doing the donut thing. I didn't stay late. I had... important business requiring my immediate and undivided attention. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Yes. Yes it is. Yet more proof that I am the luckiest guy on earth. No, I'm not the ugly sumbitch next to her. I'm not cool enough to be in any of these pics. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

1:5:1 My ass has frostbite: 4 full altitude and 1 H+P : 300th. The milestone jump was a kickass 4-way sitfly with the lovely Lolie; the not-yet-smashed-out-of-his-gourd Hexadecimal; and "I'll only jump with you every 100 jumps" April. All in all, an extremely good weekend. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

I want a countdown! jumping in t minus 24 hours...

That right there is poetry. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

uhhh... ALL of us? I call the couch! Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

2! FINALLY! and the angels sang on high, and they feasted upon the lambs and sloths and carp and anchovies and orangutans and breakfast cereals and fruit bats : 4 : 0 3 full altitude and 1 H+P so far. Waiting for another possible H+P if the weather clears. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

This one time, I was posting on DZ.com, and I forgot to fin Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Wonderful woman. Very free-spirited. We're all very fond of her. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

This worries me. You (all of us, really) should be able to perform a good plf from any position. If you can't, then practice until you can. Even in my short career, I've seen bad injuries that a PLF could have prevented. It's such a simple tool, there's no reason you should not know how to do one. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

By intermediate, you mean intermediate class at nationals? The reason I ask is, the dive pool for intermediate is the NSL AA pool. If you haven't competed in A class, you'll have some serious learning to do. Sounds like you're ready for some intensive study though. Good luck. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

From their website: Cuben Fiber, Inc. and STARA, Inc. are working together to incorporate "Cuben Fiber", an innovative fabric into STARA's parafoils and parachutes. STARA believes that Cuben Fiber's composite fabric will one day replace conventional ripstop nylon, the backbone of parachute fabric for over fifty five years. R.J. Downs, President of Cuben Fiber explains that his fabric isn't new at all; years ago it turned the sailing community upside down when it was used in sail boat spinnakers that were responsible for winning the America's Cup. Cuben Fiber is created by sandwiching a pattern of high-strength fibers between layers of ultra thin polymer foil and then fusing them under high pressure and heat. STARA's testing, conducted at its laboratory in Mesa, AZ show that Cuben Fiber is 350% stronger, 700% less stretchable, and 75% lighter than ripstop nylon. The results are significantly better than other composite parafoil materials on the market. STARA intends to combine Cuben Fiber material with the expertise of Pioneer Aerospace, the world's largest and most innovative producer of parachute / parafoil technology to create a "super chute" that will flip the parachute industry upside down. Cuben Fiber, Pioneer and STARA are looking forward to the results. Benefits of using Cuben Fiber and STARA's parafoils: Incredibly light weight, packs in a smaller volume and stronger than rip-stop nylon Eliminates canopy distortion because it doesn't stretch. This increases aerodynamic performance 7 year shelf life because it is mildew and ultra-violet ray (UV) resistant. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Damn. There goes the weekend. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

HA! Surely you jest!:6:0 Starting to control my HD turns. Sweet. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

I'm glad you're aware you're not ready to jump this rig. Please don't, you'll get hurt. Don't even buy it, so you won't be tempted. Look HERE for a rig that is better suited for you. Or HERE. Or HERE. I really don't think availability is the problem. Spend a few bucks on shipping. It's cheaper than titanium. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Have practiced it up high before you need it. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Looks like a kiteboarding kite. Watch out, those suckers can produce some power. I was flying a 3 meter kite on a day when the top winds were 8 mph and I was getting dragged -- kind of the point, you see? Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Hi Kristen! Welcome to the forums and the sky. I'm at SDC every weekend -- come find me when you graduate and we'll jump. It'll be easy to find me: just look for the biggest dork. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams