DZBone
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Actually, I was thinking of getting one of those! I get a lot of this: {whispers to friend}Something is fucked up about the way that guy's risers are routed hehe Hey, I've seen more than one old Sweethog floating around there. I'm not the oldest dinosaur!
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Whaddya mean? It sounds like all the parts were there: planes, altitude (some extra), freefall, canopy ride, landing safe, friends around. Yup, that's skydiving! How could it not be fun? Tell me this wasn't more fun than sitting in the office listening to people complain about some bullshit, or driving on the freeway, getting cut off by some dissociated asshole, or anything else you could have done this afternoon? Think of the poor rest of us who didn't jump today! Who had more fun, hmmmmmmmmmm?
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There's a very good technical explanation. You've lost your fucking mind. Sorry. Although in my book, that makes you more interesting, if you care.
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Almost. Once I'm off the test drive, I'm back to 249 sq ft. Not at 1:1 tho.
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Power naps are your friends! When your eyelids are getting heavy, pull over for 1/2 hour or so. All the other stuff people will tell you: open windows, loud music, taking your shoes off, yelling at the top of your lungs, will give you temporary relief, but not for long. Other than that, eat well, rest up the night before, and like Michele says, apply stimulants as necessary. Oh, just remember that what goes up must come down, so use the coffee as you need it, no more. Oh, one more thing. It helps to have a travel companion to help you make the right decisions when you brain starts falling asleep and not thinking too good. Made it on a 24-hour drive from Naples, FL to Rhode Island in one push this way! Carl
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Not fo nothin, Jess, but the color you have in the picture looks very pretty. But if you could get it the color Sis has in her photo, wow! Carl
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Ouch. We're never going to live this down, are we? Looks like I'll have to drive my ass down to Raeford one of these weekends and buy beer.
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DOM 1987 Racer w/Phantom 24' reserve. The main I own is a Raven III (249 sq ft), but the rig currently has a Cobalt 150 that I am demoing (hi, Av, I may make you wait another week!). No AAD, no RSL, no suicide links, no riser covers, velcro everywhere. Argh. When I can afford it (post child, I would guess), it's being replaced with either an Odyssey or a Voodoo with either a Crossfire 149 or Cobalt 150. Can't wait! Carl
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Sis, you may want to consider splitting stuff up. Put everything you don't mind being man-handled (clothes, jumpsuit, helmet, sis - oops) into a bag you can check and only carry on what minimal stuff you have to (rig, altimeters, toothbrush). Every ounce counts. I've also seen a lot of people recently using a rolling carry-on bag at the dropzone for their gear. This would help with the turtle effect. Just use that for your gear, and it'll be easier to carry when traveling as well. I'm thinking about doing this myself. Carl
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Ahhh, life is good. Sweetheart, would you like me to pack for you again this weekend? Oh, hey, that looks heavy, let me get that for you.
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I hear ya, sis. Back and forth between RI and LA twice a month, means a lot of time on the people movers in Chicago hauling the gear bag and laptop bag both. Does a number on you. I've started breaking down and getting those silly cart things for $2. Saves wear and tear. But I would still rather go through all that than trust the baggage handlers with either the rig or the laptop. Carl
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Chica, are you still eating all that blotter acid before breakfast?
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These are great! Yea, Shark's packing picture looks really cool. Mine's all like "duh, what is this nylon thing stuck on my hand?" The group shot is: Sam Parduhn is in the back. In the front row is me, Shark, Trina, Mark Brown and the other guy we jumped with that time. gman was off doing solos at this point, I think. Keep 'em coming!
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Oh, too bad we missed each other. I spent the day making jumps with the load organizers. By the end of the day it was a 2-way. Would have loved to have made it four! Oh, well. Next time for sure!
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You can also skip the sweaty packing pics.
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Why not? They let dumb-fuck bigots from Georgia jump, don't they? And before you get all PC on me, IT'S JUST A JOKE! HAHAHA.
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Oh, that's too bad. That button can be a nice little side treat while getting it "below the belt". Imagine little sparks running between your two piercings. Yum!
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Nice seeing you out there! Get that license so we can make some skydives together! Waahooooo!
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Thanks, Dan. Always glad to hear from the source. I'll try watching body position and using the risers to clear the closures. You are correct, these are just slow turns, not violent "spins" by any means, but they can be a bit of a hassle. I'm looking forward to figuring this one out. I appreciate the service I have gotten from Atair so far, and it is great that you are here to respond. Thanks! Carl
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Hey, it's a goal. Don't let it stress you out, tho.
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Sorry, Sis. Can't stand back from a fair fight. Look at who isn't posting here, and ask yourself why. Maybe someone you care about but haven't ever seen is a "fat bastard", or a "camel jockey". Had to be said, cool or not.
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Sorry, there is no statute of limitations on pie jumps. Keep watching over your shoulder!
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Goodbye, student, hello, skydiver! Solos, caoch jumps, two-ways, 4-ways, big-ways, CRW, freeflying, head-down, BASE.... The past is behind us, the future is uncertain. Life is lived in the moment. Carl
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OK, accounting for uncertainty and recurrency, let's say you're back in fighting trim in six. That's (mumbles numbers to self) end of January, so... Mark your calendars now. 16-17 February 2002: Valentine's Day/Nelson's Return Boogie!
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Great, another post filled with hate and bigotry. Don't you guys realize that actual human people with feelings read what you write? Would you say this kind of thing to their faces? Cripes. Right, and now I'm PC for pointing it out. Cowards.