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    Great Team, made up of Pro's using the right tools and training for the job! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    The only people that can be impressed with that fake award is the unknowing consumer, oh wait. Forward the info to you States Attorney General, let them look into it. It is their Job after all. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    I have over 700 Demo's, 200+ into Stadiums, in my experience: Demo Jumps require the right "Tool" for the job. There are maybe 10 people in the world who could safely swoop a stadium, most wear "factory colors" in the Pro ranks. A stadium is a monster compared top any other Demo. Not only the QB Cam as previously mentioned, but the bands, players, grounds crew, film crews, cables for the nets, goal posts, dramatic wind changes and then of course the HOPE that the TV or Stadium folks don't change the time line and you have to abort while on final. I have seen Swooper's do stadium demo's, but they use a more traditional type canopy because they used the right tool for the job. When you do jump a stadium, leave the super swoop canopy at the DZ and use a more traditional canopy (that you practiced with a lot, and then some more!) you will be much happier that you did. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    I do not know the "legalities" but the liability has got to be high! That is not too smart IMHO, they appear to be playing around, but that could turn tragic real fucking fast! I would think Chuck knows better, his skills are better than what that pic suggests at least. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    http://www.flickr.com/photos/unkiepaul/3581342254/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Here you go, here is one. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    Cock it before you bag it and put a micro band on the rapid link, then slow the excess tape in the band, it will help to keep fabric out of danger. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    We are going to toss a deaf guy but did not want to advertise it. Damn... Got me good. It's easy to toss them, they can't hear you sneaking up. DAMN! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    I may make it to the boogie next year. If I return it will be as a "Free" Coach and fun jumper. You know, make three or so jumps then head out to do things with the Family and such! You know stay current enough to not be a danger, but not current enough to be an asset to the Staff of a DZ, other than "In my day..." stories (I have a few). Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    Big guy?! 68" at 189lbs is not "big" (is it?) Most of my gear was sponsored, so most of it will go back to the sponsors, there will be some odds and ends up for sale though. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    John, Personal reasons mostly. Plus burned out with the politics and the direction the sport is going. I can only run in to the brick wall so many times before I decide to change direction. You all be safe and have fun! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    Oh, I may check in from time to time. There is always good entertainment here! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    15 years, it has been a fun trip! Passed through 5000 jumps and 60 hours of freefall time this year. But, it is time to head out! SO see ya! And with that I am "out a here"! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    http://www.tigerstripeproducts.com/ Try these guys? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    matthewcline replied to timfff's topic in Gear and Rigging

    The parent company is Adams USA. http://www.adamsusa.com/home#!__football/vstc16=gloves/productsstackergalleryv234=3 Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    Bigger question: Where can I buy a six pack of these various micro brews? (Jack Daniels is cooked, aged and bottled East of Nashville) Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    We have been practicing for several weeks in full show mode as well as months in the small part mode. I like the idea of as many DZ's as possible doing some thing local like the OP asks! Matt Veteran and Member, Team Fastrax An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    Well it used to be until this last Summer Meeting. Yes, I am guilty of not looking up the current BSR's and never noticed that it was removed from the FAR's either. The FAR's still state that the student is to be given instruction and access to the deployment device. I guess with the latest and greatest from USPA that we simply instruct them to pull before impact instead of a specific altidude........ Yep...missed that one too! USPA seems to be be going after more convenience than safety lately! I still use both of them when I do tandems though. Is this your home DZ? MEL MEL are you asking me if E-Town in my Home DZ? No, it is nearby but I have never jumped there. I think the Hand cam on the student COULD be safer and better than on the T-I. At least then the T-I would handle EP's with two hands. An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    I do not see a problem with the student wearing the camera. I do however did note the the student in the video was not wearing a altimeter or helmet. For the people that do not know, the altimeter is required by both the FAA and USPA.Not for Tandem Students by either USPA or the FAA. The helmet is only required by USPA.For all students EXCEPT Tandem Students per USPA Also of note, the pilot was operating a handheld camera (turned around to the back) instead of actually flying the plane when that should be his main focus. Anyone that actually has been in a stalled 206 (I have) would really appreciate the pilot actually focusing on flying at this point in the jump run. MEL Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    Thanks for coming in and clearing up a few gray spots Jim. Let me through one in the pot. Group Freefall Skills, as we progress through the sport, does include grips for the "base" of a formation. Since USPA allows a one to one ratio of "D" license holders to Coach (with proper approvals of course) can you clear up gripped exits for Group Skydiving Skills, not for stability? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    Read the 19 Commandments of Tandem Parachuting signed by ALL three of the US Tandem System Manufacturers. They do not condone Tandem Swooping. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    Say that a lot? Smart Ass. Sadly it looks like duty calls and I'm getting sent overseas... won't be making it this year. Y'all have fun! An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    I'm in! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    CAPT Gormly's book has a little in site into the "Demo Dick" mysticism. It also explains how he was NOT so innocent as he try's to make one believe of his Federal Conviction. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    Slim to none. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
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    True, but his books are all works of fiction (based on loose facts) and a bit of a an Ego Boost, he even admits it at signings. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!