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Everything posted by LongWayToFall
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There has to be some sort of regulator, the compressor needs a way of knowing when to shut off. there is a tank, right? If it is a 6v motor running on 12v, it should have fried by now. How do the horns get selected when it is playing? some sort of diaphragm that is controlled by air, or do they get controlled electronically with valves? basically you need to figure out what is controlling the horns, because if it might be sensitive to air pressure (diaphragm) then you have too much pressure. If they are electronically controlled, then its too much voltage. the dimmer idea is a good one if its solenoids. If its pressure, then find the regulator and cut a bit off of the spring
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That was cool. I bet the jumpers in the chopper just about pancaked when they hit the release.... hahaha
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Sky gods are their attitude good for sport?
LongWayToFall replied to paco1975's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
agl=above ground level. you mean 5600msl, or mean sea level. and on the skygods, they suck nuts. experienced jumpers however, are the shiznittle. -
I have this theory that after a certain point, the more caffeine you take, the more tired you get. I felt like doing an experiment, so I just took 1040mg of caffeine to see what happens. (200mg pills x4 and 1 240mg blue rockstar). I will report back my findings. Edit to update: Fuck im trippin balls right now. Stick with 1 can!
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Thats odd that you had chest pains, I think I know exactly what you are talking about though. Your heart is taking large beats, and its almost like there is a kink in the line somewhere because it feels like a huge pressure increase. but it only lasts 5-10 seconds, less if you take some deep breaths. does this sound like what you had?
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This shit is straight sick. Well I wrote a mean email, and posted a bunch of comments on other videos. Most require approval, so they will be deleted, but others did not. If you want to spam the shit outta her, just look for the videos with a bunch of comments, they are probably unlocked. Now that we have an email, who has a mail bomber? you know, where it sends 5 thousand emails or something until it cant receive any more. P.S. I hope she dies in a fire
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You definitely make some points. I do use other tobacco products, such as hookah etc. And this does scratch the same nerve that cigarettes do, but something about cigarettes is different. Its like this lingering thing in the back of your mind, and while you are inside working on something, you remember that you smoke and its a perfect time for a break outside. I think that for you maybe, even though the chemical addiction was there, you ignored it and never picked up the mental addiction. You also never said to yourself "I should quit these things." once you do that, you are admitting quilt and admitting to yourself that you need to quit. After that point, it becomes a struggle of self will, you versus the chemical. Since you never had any quilt, you could return to the chemical easily, because you never had problems with it. Compare this to the drinker who has gotten reckless and has a serious issue. Once you have beaten your foe, you must stay above it, or else you are giving up on yourself and your life. Its all about balance, and you must see the beast coming before it's your enemy
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Bill Dause is under the chopping block!!
LongWayToFall replied to ts1962's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
When was it ever about not "letting" someone do something? informed decision, my man. Should people be allowed to jump without an rsl, and aads? Yes. Will this allow some fucker to commit suicide on a jump if he wanted? Yes. I guess its our fault for not mandating safety precautions, FUCK US!!! The road your are driving down ends with the banning of our sport. Think about it -
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/rehab/a/heatorcold.htm edit for clicky
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My friend's dad is only going to have it on for a year or something, u can bet once it comes off, he is getting destroyed. Sometimes with certain chemicals, alcohol included, you reach a point where there is no going back, and once you stop you have to stay that way. Its best to find balance with what you do, and not exceed your limitations. Example, cigarettes. I used to smoke, and now that I have quit, I cannot start smoking again or I will be back to a pack a day in no time. I should have stuck with the occasional smoke once a week or something. Then I could still smoke without problems. (although smokin is nasty)
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SkyDance SkyDiving's 2008 American Boogie!
LongWayToFall replied to tiggershunny's topic in Events & Places to Jump
Sweet! look forward to seeing you there -
Several, but I don't think more than 1 DUI. A few drunk in public, and a few domestic disturbance which led to him being arrested because he was hammered and just yelling allot, I believe
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Will youtube put people off Tandem jumps.
LongWayToFall replied to speedy's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
thats not as bad as watching rachel ray (sp? the cooking lady) on a downwind landing eating major shit. check it -
Oh I forgot to say, one of my friend's Dads has such an alcohol problem that he has a state required ankle bracelet that records his alcohol level at all times. He is required to plug the device into a phone line (or maybe internet?) once a day or something, and it uploads the info to a computer somewhere. A single sip of booze, and police arrest him and he goes to jail. crazy!
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SkyDance SkyDiving's 2008 American Boogie!
LongWayToFall replied to tiggershunny's topic in Events & Places to Jump
How much room is available for camping? Also, is beer/food available to buy? This will be my first boogie woohoo -
Responsibility. Thats all it is, really. Someone who drinks or does drugs knows what will impair them to the point they can no longer drive. The .38 experienced drinker might be perfectly fine at well above the legal limit, but this asian girl I know, was falling down drunk after a single beer. Some people smoke weed and should not be anywhere near a vehicle, but I know of a few stoners that get high so frequently, they would be fine driving not long after. You just have to accept the fact that if you crash and kill someone, you will feel bad (hopefully). You will ask yourself, "self, is there anything I could have done to prevent this."
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Energy drinks are the bomb. Red bull is tasty, but lacking in caffeine, and too small. When you drink a ton of energy, you go to sugar free pretty quick, because that much sugar has you feeling lame after awhile. The best energy I have found is the "No Carb" rockstars. This is the blue can, not the white. 120mg of caffeine per serving=240 per regular can, and 360 in the huge cans. Serve super cold, Mmmm delicious. The reason I drink them, is partly weight loss but mostly because I have a hard time not feeling like I just woke up, even later in the day. Great for combating a hangover as well
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You answered your own question. If they could do it safely, it wouldn't be dangerous
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Exits are allot of fun, but if I was you I would practice on the normal poised exit, and getting stable as quickly as possible. Pretty soon you will be doing your A license check dive, and you will want to get the maneuvers out of the way to give you more time to dock. After that, go nuts!
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Or maybe the serial number is 307551, and 1946 is part of Feb. 21st, 1946. check out above man
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Beginner question: AFF and then what?
LongWayToFall replied to jjulio's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Hello! What you should first do, as others have said, is contact your local dropzone back in europe to see what they would require, if you can get away with just aff or if they require an A license. All of the instructors at Lodi are USPA rated, and very experienced. If you choose to go there, you will be taken care of! The AFF is $1000, and includes 7 jumps with video (this helps allot). After that, the jumps are $35 ($15 for ticket and $20 for rental). So, if you don't need to repeat any levels, that would be $1630 for all 25 jumps. (plus your check dive and any other Instructor or coach jumps you might want). This is a great deal, and don't forget the BEER! -
Bill Dause is under the chopping block!!
LongWayToFall replied to ts1962's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
What, so Bill has to consider for each person "hey, this guy looks like he might sue me if he gets hurt, I better be careful." Bill does things the way he does, and it won't change. If people tell you that you should watch your exit, then WATCH YOUR DAMN EXIT. fuck -
Who Looks More Scared . . .
LongWayToFall replied to NickDG's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Ha Ha!!! I dunno, that cat looked pretty chill up until they were in the doorway, then it tried to go swimming!