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  1. skyjumpenfool
    Starting with a novice team has its advantages. They will not be as picky about your early videos. They will be struggling with problems of their own. They will teach you alot!! They tend to move around and not always together. You'll be challenged to stay with them and keep them all in frame. When the group spreads out, you need to go up (wide shot). When they manage to stay together, you can get close and practice flying the "Burble". Use a good ringsight and audible altimeter. When starting out, pay for your own practice jumps. Remember, the teams are paying for all their jumps. Have fun.... that is the best advice I can give you. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Uhm? Gal on Craigslist lookin for a family to rent??? What came to mind for me was ... Norman Bates! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    ... enough said? http://iloveskydiving.org/view/videos/baywatch-david-hasselhoff-skydiving-near-death/ Really Great Footage! Even though the edit is hoaky as hell. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    POV of the camera maybe? He may be clear and just reaching for that handle. Hard to tell from the pic, but, point well taken.
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    This one is a little different... Two of us shooting vid on this jump. Me (red/black) and Proz (Pink) started jumping on the same day from the same plane over 35 years ago. I was first out, so, I've been jumping longer!! Ya gotta love this sport!
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    ***Never met me a Kardashian .... Where's Kardashia anyway? is that like, one of the old Russian places?[/quote] We wish!! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Me... I started at 18, which back in the 70's was like 14 is today. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    I think I just sold one of my old Motorcycles.... This is the E-mail.... Kenton Stephens 3:39 PM (18 hours ago) to me I will be buying from you so please kindly withdraw the advert from Cragslist. i will be paying with a certified check from my Bank it will be delivered to you via United States Postal Service (USPS), so I'll need you to provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of the check... Name to be on the payment Home address City State Zip Code Cell phone # Asking Price I will make arrangements for the pick up as soon as you have your money I am completely satisfied with the advert and the payment will be delivered via Usps. Thanks. I'm so excited. Now I'll have money for the holidays. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Uhmmm? I believe it is possible to have fun (Fun Jumps) while doing the A Card stuff? Ask around... find a coach that knows how to do this. Plan the dives to have fun. Include the A Card progressions. Welcome to the sport!!
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    good one for the DSE's camera incident list I wasn't going to reply and I know I will get attacked for my position but no, it's not a good one for the camera incident list. Almost nothing on that list is good for a camera incident list. Actually this one is good for an assault charge. This has nothing to do with a camera and everything to do with someone intentionally placing others in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm for his own amusement. ........................................it wasn't a collapsible pc incident. No one is blaming the cameras for any of the incidents on DSE's camera list. We are simply trying to show (thru data) that cameras can and have been "links in the chain" of events that can cause injury and death. If you are going to jump cameras, you need to understand this. We all agree with you that the cameras are not to blame. But you would have to admit, they can be a link in the chain.
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    A little video from this summer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KNM-LAbUoI&feature=youtu.be Enjoy. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    That's a good way to break both legs.... or to get both legs broken! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    CFQS is sharing another link... http://www.closetheairport.com/ Again, this is an important issue for all of us. They want to shut down all skydiving. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    I didn't become vocal on this issue until I found my name on Gibby's hit list. I will admit, I don't know how I got there, but I've had a lot of fun with it. And, I'd agree that maybe we've (myself included) gone a little too far. I agree with Nomiss (above) that sitting back quietly allowing these people to have their way is not the answer here. So, moving forward, what would be a good strategy for the skydiving community to adopt to attack this issue? Maybe some of the legal types could chime in here? If you follow this groups adgenda, it's clear they are targeting our sport. This is not a local issue. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    You didn't want me to waste one of my Nordeast's on a turnkey? Did you? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    I got the perfect solution for you.... A gift card for B&H Photo or National Camera, etc.... Camera setups are pretty personal and usually custome built. I wouldn't try to make camera decisions for anyone. Or, Get ahold of a Jump Suite manufactuer and buy him a Custom Camera Wing Suite Certificate.
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    Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Well then.... Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Directions say let the bird chill for a few hours. How we doing? Happy Thanksgiving! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    One other consideration.... Some riggers have their own standards on what is too old to repack. One local rigger here refuses to re-pack any rig that is old enough to drink. Always check with your rigger. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    I'm more surprised that no one has come up with a snag free mount for the go pro. It can't be that hard? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    The big deal is they didn't pay the photographer or the owner of the photo. If you're a carpet installer who lays carpet for me and I don't pay you, is that a big deal? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    I see what you're saying..... Hmmmmm? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Black Sheep? Ummmm.... That would be ME!!! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
  25. skyjumpenfool
    Two points here... A. If the winds are enough to ground you on a lightly loaded canopy, it's probly to windy to jump regardless of your wing loading. Although, everyone has their own limits. People who jump heavier loaded canopies generally have more jumps/experience/skill. That's what allows them to jump in stronger winds. IMHO B. No one is saying a progression to a smaller canopy is a bad thing. Just make it a conservative progression. If you were uncomfortable with the Sabre 2, try it again in another 50 or so jumps. When it feels right, go from there. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."