BIGUN

Nine years Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

1. Someone from another group opening near you. >500' 2. Someone flying their canopy by you (with known visual contact between both of you). If you're within reach of my hookknife, you're too close and its not going to go well for you. 3. Someone landing right after you (fast swoop). If I'm in the swoop area, I am in the wrong. If they are in the regular landing area - see response to number 2 4. Someone landing right after you (low wing loading or accuracy canopy). As soon as I land, I look out for them and am cool with 20'. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Let's use the KISS principle on this. You're going from board and paper to an Access DB. It's a first step and a good one. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

TK, Save yourself the "pay a lot" and there is no need to have the "whereabouts" to learn Access. If you know the basics of excel, then migrating over to access isn't difficult. My suggestion would be to find some young stallion(ette) who knows Access and trade off some jumps for the database. Access comes with some pre-designed templates that could be modified to fit your needs in a couple of days including reporting. Over the period of a couple of weks, you could find yourself with a master form for both data entry and reporting and the ability to manuever around in the environment quite easily. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I can pull my slider down over the Type 8s... Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

There's been several threads recently regarding larger skydivers (> 200 lbs) and Type 8 vs. Type 17 Mini Risers and large vs. small 3-rings. So my questions are: Is there really that much drag advantage to having small risers & rings compared to the amount of [parasitic?] drag the larger skydiver creates? Is it significant enough to sacrifice the additional tensile strength provided by the larger rings and risers? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

It's a rope. I'm surprised it didn't fray a lot sooner than this... They must build quite a good product. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Bought one when they first deployed at Quincy a few years ago... Great. Takes a little getting used to, but the alti is there and solid. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Is that an agreed to policy or sumpin? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Type 8 Tensile Strength - 4,000 lbs. Type 17 Tensile Strength - 2,500 lbs. You decide. Personally... I'm 265 out the door. I don't wear "mini" anything. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

A "search" on flaring in this forum will provide tons of valuable info on this subject. Find what you think may help, print it off and discuss with your instructors. There's also a series of articles on Canopy Control in the Safety section that are of great value. http://www.dropzone.com/safety/Canopy_Control/index.shtml Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

104 in 12 hours outta 182 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=542777;search_string=world%20record;#542777 Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Well, that would explain a higher price point. No doubt - as long as HH has been in IT, I'm fairly certain he scrubbed the numbers pretty good. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Although, you do have to admit that it would be interesting to determine the total number of those who've paid the $100.00/annum of the 41,000 users vs. a 30/60 day free trial with a subsequent mandatory membership to do anything other than view. At the current 41,000+ registered users @ a price point of $33.00/annum would equate to annual proceeds of $1,353,000.00. Assuming 50% of registered users dropped off, that would still realize $676,500/annum with the potential for growth and biennial price increases. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

The Book of Canopy Control - by Bryan Burke is no longer active. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Over the years, I've noticed one particular move that can mean the difference between [one good stable jump] and the next [flipping & spinning] during the S/L progression. Stand about twenty inches from a door (feet a little more than shoulder width apart/slight bend in the knees) placing only your pelvic on the door in an arch so that nothing else is touching the door. Place your arms up like your hanging from the strut [where the right hand/arm is up higher than the left]. Give yourself the command of, "Go" and snap both hands/arms to the box position equally keeping your eyes on the ceiling/wall joint while you're practicing (looking at the wing). Here's what I've noticed... People will let go with the right hand first and look down which turns the body to the right before letting go with the left [in other words, they don't release with the left until the right is equal to the left]. This split-second of unequal hands/release and even just turning the eyes downward loses the arch. This may help you and it may be something to discuss with your instructors to see if they "notice" the same. It may not be a factor in your exit. If nothing else, these "Door Drills" will give some great muscle memory. Again, speak with your instructors to see if that first second is where the instability begins. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

AWESOME advice. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I'd just like to tack a rider on to what J said... At Skyfest a couple of years ago, there were 20 women, most of whom had less than 300 jumps. Most had the same thoughts and concerns that you express. They did a great job. Be painfully honest about your abilities with the Load Organizers, so they can best set the formation for success. IMO - being good in the base of a formation is just as important as chasing and docking on the base. No big-way records would exist, if not for a good solid base. Go for it. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

And, you can make a jump over the ocean in Playa del Carmen before getting on the boat to Cozumel. http://www.skydive.com.mx Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Approved. I'm fairly confident Bill Newell would accept the proposed draft for incorporation to the vSCR awards. If and once he does, let me know so I can change the scr-awards.com website. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Primaries: 1. Tall Guy at 6'9" and 265#, XLT 2. Anthony at 6'4" 250#, XXL 3. Dano at 6' 260# XXXL 4. Bigun at 6'6" 250# XXXL 5. Kris at 5'8" 245# XXL 6. Mike at 5'10 225# 7. Atsaubrey at 6'2" 320# XXXL 8. MaxMadMax @ 6'7" 270# XXXL 9. Brenster @ 6'2" 212# (Organizer - Tent 2) 10. AirTwardo @ 6'4" 240# XXL (added from below) 11. Daniel Roquette @ 6' 220 12. hisgoofyness @ 5'11" 225# XL 13. CVFD1399 @ 6'4 260 Alternates: 1. ChileRelleno @ 5.10 215# XXL Updated List Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You can find out through the Medical Information Bureau.... It's what most U.S. and Canadian insurance companies use. There's information on the site for requesting a copy of your file and how to challenge something that should not be on there.. http://www.mib.com/ Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

True. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Awesome!! Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Well, I've yet to have a reserve ride... but saw a guy out of aggieland chop his main at a grand. BY the time he reached line extension, his canopy was open. I went over to him and siad that had to be the slickest reserve deployment I've ever seen. He told me it was a Skyhook. It will definately get your attention. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.