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  1. Dougiefresh
    :6:2 First time out of a caravan, first time at 7 hills. 5 silly ass sorta-freefly tumblef*** jumps with Jeremy, and a sunset x-c, with a spot-on peas landing which earned me a beer. 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
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    yeah, jump. 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
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    Congrats Beth. Now you can teach me to sitfly! 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
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    Ah, of course. Duh. me no smart as gfd. 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
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    groan. 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
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    That doesn't make sense. If the brake lines are too long you can't finish your flare. If they're too short your flare should happen too soon when you try to flare. Or are you saying that you physically couldn't straighten your arms because the the lines were too short? Lines that short seem like a recipe for unexpected stalls. I'm no rigger, but this doesn't make sense to me... please explain... 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
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    Yeah, three times a year. Fall, spring, and summer. The fall one is usually the biggest (last fall we had 150!) because of all the freshmen flush with cash from their summer jobs. Summer is generally the smallest cuz everyone leaves town. We bring 'em down, toss 'em out, then feed 'em and get 'em drunk. I don't recall anyone ever complaining... 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
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    Sounds to me like you made some good decisions that kept you from being hurt worse. From your description you did a good PLF (parachute landing fall) and walked away. I had a few landings like that too, and I'd guess a lot of students do. Keep at it and don't get down on yourself. It gets easier and you'll be doing those cool tippy toe stand up landings in no time.
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    This is a bit morbid, but I'm working on my will and want my ashes to be scattered in an ash dive. Do I have to designate someone to organize the dive, do friends learn about someone passing and just do it themselves? I've never been involved with something like this and a forum search didn't turn up much. Thanks. 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
  11. Dougiefresh
    We're doing the Madcity Leapfest thing on the second, too! If you've never been to a Leapfest, it is not to be missed. We have a good time, as long as you think beer, babes, and burgers is a good time. So put me on the list with 25 friends. 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
  12. Dougiefresh
    Yeah, the door IS rather scary. But think about it this way: what's the worst that could happen? You could fall out. Ah, shit, another skydive. 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
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    I prefer the term "moat." LOL!!! That was awesome. 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
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    The only time I don't wear a helmet or jumpsuit is on cross-countries. There's something about the feel of the wind in your hair at 10k as you watch the sunset... 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
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    The Women's VWR

    Dougiefresh replied to Peej's topic in Freeflying

    A cheer went up about an hour ago... unofficially they have 18. 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
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    Tell him to be careful, and express your concern. If he doesn't want to hear the message he won't. I've got a buddy who did the same thing (sabre2 190 to stiletto 135 in 5 jumps); luckily he's lived to the point where he's actually somewhat ready for the canopy he's jumping. But he's the exception, I think. 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
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    I spent the weekend at CSC competing in a 4-way meet. The staff went above and beyond to make us comfortable and welcome us. My team received top-notch coaching free despite the coach having to work tandems. Manifest was efficient and did well -- the T.V. screen showing the load manifest is a nice touch. The only downside I could find was the airport traffic -- there are gliders taking off and landing, and you need to cross the runway after landing. Not a big issue if you're aware, but the traffic made me a bit uneasy. All in all this is a great dropzone, and one I will revisit soon.
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    I managed to talk myself into being on a dream load yesterday: 16 awesome freefly babes, my jump buddy, and me. manohmanohman. life is good. And these ladies can FLY! Apparently they came close to matching the current record of 16 late yesterday, and will likely break it today. And this is just practice still! You'd think there would be some egos and wow-i'm-so-hot-shit-look-at-me-make-a-record stuff going on, but I haven't seen it. These women are just the best -- super nice and friendly, and not dud in the lot. 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
  19. Dougiefresh
    I'm taking a three week class starting next month. I can't wait, it's gonna rock. 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
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    Unfortunately, you won't see me this weekend. My grandparents are sick so I'm going to help take care of them. Besides, I have to move out of my apartment...so probably no jumping for me until Wed. And job-wise, I'm looking at semiconductor companies, thin film research, silicon micromachining, stuff like that. It should pay well, but I'm more interested in skydiving than work right now anyway. I'm going to be a bum for a while, I figure I earned that right. 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
  21. Dougiefresh
    Well, right now it comes with the freedom to jump all summer. And I intend to use that freedom to its fullest. 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
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    Thanks. It's still sinking in. I'll probably go crazy in a couple of hours, but for now I just feel kinda strange. 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
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    Hmmm... 5 minutes ago I was just another guy. Now I'm a Master of Materials Science. It's amazing. It all comes down to three signatures on a piece of paper. I sacrificed a 3+ year relationship, financial stability and my mental health, and in the end I still have no freakin' clue. Fuck it, Dude. Let's go jump. 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
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    Is there a jump # requirement for first flights? I've heard 200, is that right? 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
  25. Dougiefresh
    Oh, to be that necklace. 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