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That's a pretty funny shot - I'm surprised they could find a pumkin big enough to fit his giant head in though Action©Sports

She's about redneck enough - Atlanta can take it, I'm pretty sure Action©Sports

I took a few pics of some friends a few years ago doing a Halloween jump at Skydive San Marcos Wonder Woman and...and....some jacked up cow with nipple rings Happy Halloween Peace, Z Action©Sports

How long will it take for 5 days a week, 10 hours per day, about 700-800 flights per year? Fuck if I know My guess would be - A very long time Action©Sports

That was you in the Donkey Video, wasn't it? Action©Sports

I saw Jesus in a burn pattern on my tortilla once - Tasted like chicken Action©Sports

Actually, I never mentioned either of those - That was Skydiveoc that brought up the Century Optics. I've never tried either the Century or the one from Waycool. Ask Skydiveoc, maybe he's had a chance to compare the two. Peace, Z Action©Sports

Mmmmm - Donkey Action©Sports

Ok - NSFTWAEOBMK - Happy? Action©Sports

Now that is scary. I heard on TLC once that, statistically speaking, you would have to spend 8 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 26,000 years, on a commercial airliner, in order to die in a crash. If I ever move to China I think I'll just buy me a scooter Peace, Z Action©Sports

Why? It's not like I showed him while he finished the job Action©Sports

Here it is Century Optics Action©Sports

LOL! No no no - I got the idea after bumping my zoom on exit and not noticing it until reviewing the footage on the ground - It was on an eight way and it turned out to be some pretty cool footage - Not great to judge by, but it looked really wild. So I decided to try it on a few non-paying tandems - I zoomed in about half way and shot the entire video from about 30 feet away. Give it try some day if you get bored. It's not as easy as it sounds It's quite the challenge to keep everything in frame when you're that far away.

To be perfectly honest - I don't know what carrier it was. This whole thing was sent to me by a crazy ass redneck friend of mine - Same guy who sent me the kitty playin' with his dick video he he he. Most likely it's just another net myth but who says everything posted in the Bonfire has to be true? Happy trails, Z Action©Sports

Be sure you read the story before looking at the pictures. The aircrew obviously had more balls then brains. Hard to believe anyone would take off with an engine in this condition. This is an excellent example of why any prudent traveler should generally stick with North American carriers, Western European carriers and a few other carriers like QANTAS, Air New Zealand, and Singapore. A pilot for a Chinese carrier requested permission and landed at FRA (Frankfurt, Germany) for an unscheduled refueling stop. The reason became soon apparent to the ground crew: The Number 3 engine had been shut down because of excessive vibration, and because it didn't look so good. It had apparently been no problem for the tough guys back in China: they took some sturdy straps and wrapped them around several of the fan blades and the structures behind, thus stopping any unwanted windmilling (engine spinning by itself due to airflow passing thru the blades during flight) and associated uncomfortable vibration caused by the suboptimal fan. Note that the straps are seatbelts....how resourceful! After making the "repairs," off they went into the wild blue yonder with another revenue-making flight on only three engines! With the increased fuel consumption, they got a bit low on fuel, and just set it down at the closest airport for a quick refill. That's when the problems started: The Germans, who are kind of picky about this stuff, inspected the malfunctioning engine and immediately grounded the aircraft. (Besides the seatbelts, notice the appalling condition of the fan blades.) The airline operator had to send a chunk of money to get the first engine replaced (took about 10 days). The repair contractor decided to do some impromptu inspection work on the other engines, none of which looked all that great either. The result: a total of 3 engines were eventually changed on this plane before it was permitted to fly again. Frightening, isn't it? Action©Sports

Oh? Too bad. I haven't seen her since I moved here from Austin. Oh well, at least killin' kittens is still free in this country Action©Sports

Speaking of which - where the hell is Porn Kitty anyway? Action©Sports

Wow - 0.22! Customer satisfaction at it's finest Action©Sports

Who knew that kittens enjoyed killing kittens too? Heeere kitty kitty Action©Sports

There has been a lot of speculation on this site about wide angle lenses and despite what you may have heard, I can tell you with a great deal of certainty that a Kenko 0.42 is MUCH wider than a Sony 0.6 You've probably already checked out Paul Quade's very informative site where he has several examples of wide angle lenses -but-, the Titanium 0.45 he uses as an example is, at least in my experience, a very low grade poor quality lens (I chucked mine at a speed limit sign from my bike at 140 mph). And just as Quade points out, the Sony 0.6 -is- wider than the Titanium 0.45 (it's not a Kenko lens) As Quade also points out: There -are- differences between manufacturers -but- it has been my experience that both Sony and Kenko are pretty accurate when it comes to the specifications of their products. So, for shits and giggles, I took a few pictures of my Jeep using a Kenko 0.42 and a Sony 0.6 just to illustrate the difference. First, I took my Sony TRV-30 ( 37mm lens mount) and attached a Kenko 0.42 and backed away to a distance where the entire Jeep is in frame (6.5 feet). Then I swapped lenses to a Sony 0.6 and snapped another shot. After that, I backed away to 10 feet and took another picture with each lens. As you can clearly see from these shots, there is a HUGE difference. As for what lens you should use - Since you're just beginning, my advice would be to start without using a lens at all. Once you get to a point where you can consistently and accurately judge distance and center your subject, move on to a Sony 0.6 and then on to the Kenko 0.42 or any other wide angle of your choice. A few things to keep in mind before you buy a new lens: The diameter of the lens mount, the use of an adapter or step-up ring (moves the focal point further away from the CCD), and the size of the CCD chip in your specific camera, ALL have an effect on how the lens will perform with your specific camera. Personally, I use a Kenko 0.42 for Tandem Video Video shot with Kenko 0.42 and a Sony 0.6 or no lens at all for 4-way and larger formations. Keep in mind that shooting without a wide angle or even zoomed in, can produce some very cool results - Shooting a tandem opening from above and falling past them as the canopy inflates, is one of my favorites. Hope it helps, Z Action©Sports

I love my Tony Jacket - It's versatile as all hell - Jumping down in Texas where it's hotter than a snakes ass most of the time, it's really nice to be able to fly in just a pair of shorts and a jacket as opposed to a whole suit. I'm a good 230 lbs without gear so getting steep on a light tandem can be quite a challenge without a good set of wings, and the jacket is the best thing I've found so far. Mine has the "C" wing and I like the way it responds when I make small adjustments. It also works pretty good for sit flying although the seams have started to give a little at the lower attachment points after 4 years. As far as drawbacks, well, the "C" wing will flop under the front of your arm and inflate throwing a monkey wrench in your whole program. It took a little while to adjust to, but after a while you figure out how to move your arms so that doesn't happen. And, since you asked about the thing creepin' up your belly - YES - Mine creeps up all the time - see pic - But I like gettin' a little breeze up my shirt on a hot summer day

That looks like a great idea. Thanks, Z Action©Sports

Thanks for the info - For the most part, I'm quite happy with the digital prints I can make at home, but when you get that one special shot, it's always nice to make an Ilfachrome print to hang on the wall. The cost is a bit higher but the difference in quality is well worth it. Thanks again, Z Action©Sports

I'm not sure that I would interfere with a TM in a spin like that. For starters, if a tandem really gets going in a fast spin and you try to stop it, there's a good chance of someone getting a camera helmet in the face - Not to mention, you don't know what the TM is going to do. For all you know, he could dump without a moments notice. Not a good option no matter how you look it. I have a good friend who pulled for a jumper who was knocked out in freefall - he ended up with a broken finger and a torn rotator cuff. Second, I'm not a TM - I don't know if you are or not Jimmy, just speaking on my own behalf - I've seen TM's do some pretty incredible stuff, and the one thing I can say is that in the emergency situations that I've seen, they've all acted in a very lucid manner and I think it's best to let the TM take care of the problem as he was trained to do. I like Doc Musgrave's video of when he handed the TM a loose handle - but the tandem was by all indications stable - in that situation I would like to think I would do the same thing. The simple fact is that every situation is different - How you react is a matter of training and circumstance. But, as a general rule, I'll let the TM take care of the student - As anyone who knows me will tell you, I have my hands full just taking care of myself Peace, Z Action©Sports

Hey, B! What settings are you using on your 35mm? Just wondering - thought you might want to try a few things for shits and giggles before you get on rotation. Peace, Z Action©Sports