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    Silver Cloud? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    I'm a believer that God has a sense of humor and furthermore, I believe he's "all knowing". Which means that he knows when WE'RE KIDDING!!! Talk about killing a good joke?? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Or maybe The Notre Dame Foil?? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Strato Flyer? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    To hell in a hand basket huh?? As the skydiver pulled his ripcord, he thought to himself, “I sure hope this opens”. Then, he remembered, there’re really only two things to worry about, weather it opens or not. If it opens, there’s nothing to worry about. If it doesn’t open, there’re only two things to worry about. Whether you’re reserve opens or not. If the reserve opens, there’s nothing to worry about. If it fails, there’re only two things to worry about. Weather you live or die. If you live, there’s nothing to worry about. If you die, there are only two things to worry about, if you’re going to Heaven or Hell. If you go to Heaven, there’s nothing to worry about. If you go to Hell, you’ll be too busy shaking hands with all the skydivers to worry! So true!! See you all there. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    See Post #57 of 58 below http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3329538;search_string=Bungee%20Wallace;#3329538 Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    30 years ago, I used a strap on my old standard weight Cloud. However, in those days the standard freefall rate was much slower (remember the baggy heavyweight suits or even balloon suites). Anyway, I still got popped hard every time I dumped. At today’s higher speeds, I don’t think I’d want to do that again. As for malfunctions, those older and much slower canopies didn’t go into extreme spinning nightmares that these new canopies do. Just the other day, I managed to capture on video an experienced jumper cutting away from a high speed spinning mal. Even in slow motion replay it looked very scary. F-111 and ZP are two different animals. As for straps, probably ok for crew but I wouldn’t recommend it for terminal. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    All you have to do is ask yourself... "To what end"? If you’re very clear in your answer to this question, you can make up your own mind. Oh my God, that sounds philosophical! I'm sorry, please disregard this post. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    I guess I need to apologize to everyone?? I thought the OP was looking to see what everyone’s opinion was on this subject. And then, interpret those opinions to help settle a dispute. I didn’t realize he was looking to find out who is “right” and who is “wrong”?????? Anyway, I’m sorry I voiced my ideas earlier in this thread, not knowing I had to be “right” and that any “outside the box” brainstorming was unacceptable. So, once again, please disregard my earlier ideas and realize I misunderstood the OP’s original question. (now smiling) Or, just lighten the hell up, and allow people to throw out ideas in an attempt to stimulate discussion without bringing on personal attacks. Or not! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    There are other dz's that may have a big boy rig for you. It may be cheaper to take a vacation and travel to that location than it is to buy (and probly modify) a sport rig. Call around and see if that might be a better, more cost effective, alternative. It'd be a bummer to make one jump and decide this sport isn't for you after you've bought and modified a rig??$$$$$ Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    There's always the old standby... just after landing say, "Excuse me, can anyone tell me where the drop zone is??" No license or special permission required! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    You're absolutely right. However, I want to be remembered as the guy that found a way to survive!!! After all, I'm an asshole and a braggart. I want to be the one telling the story. And, I want a chance to embellish it. Oh, what a story I’ll tell. No shit, there I was…….… Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    O.K. This question I can speak to... I had an "opportunity" to ride a ball of crap (spinning streamer)in from 500 feet. What went through my mind was, "Problem solving"! What can I do to straighten this crap out. I worked at it until the very last second. Then, just before impact, I pretended I was cliff diving from 90 feet and the water was hard. I was determined to survive. I punched at the ground just like I was trying to break the surface of water. To make a very long story short, you fight to the end! You call in all your knowledge and skill to do whatever you can. Hopefully, luck is on your side. But, the key is to keep working the situation. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Yes, once! But I later found out I wasn't using it correctly. Apparently, creativity wasn't part of the product development study. And, the manufacturer wouldn't honor the warranty. Another $3 down the drain???? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    No, but judging from the post above, it goes straight thru, from ear to ear! anyway, *** for being to young to know any better?? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    +1 June is for riding! Where can I meet you and where are we going?? I have the next 3 months off! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    For what it's worth, here's my skydiving philosophy... If it's something you really want to do, go for it! If it's something you really don't want to do, what's the point?? You made a decision not to jump. There’s no disgrace in that. The important question here is, was this your first time landing in a balloon? ……….Beer! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Gymnasts use this technique because (physically) you can only do so many routines in a day. As a gymnast, I use to do 3 more routines on every event, in my head, before I would go to sleep at night. Also, try doing “what if's"... what if this or that were to happen?? I'd visualize what I'd do if certain problems/scenarios would occur. Visualizing various scenarios in your head makes it much easier to handle the "shit" when it hits the fan. This is a great technique practicing emergency situations. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Umm, Yah. Get back to us on that! Get video please... Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Highly paid attorneys sifting through endless lines of nonsensical babble??? Post on, Post Whores! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    How about this... No matter how you change the design, someone will post on some forum somewhere, bitching-n-moaning about how the new insignia doesn't reflect their interests and concerns. What would you replace it with that’d work for everyone?? Answer that, and I'm all for changing it... Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Posting about Posters Posting the most post about the posters above you threads.... Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    I once started a policy that anytime a fellow skydiver lost their job, I'd buy them a skydive or two. I think it was a jinx though... the very next weekend, all the jumpers at the DZ had lost their jobs?? I should have that second morgage payed off in a couple years. Hang in there! Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    Oh my God... Paster John???? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."
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    That being said, Elliptical canopies are not really a true ellipse?? Oh, oh! I think we've really opened a can of worms now??? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky."