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I wanted it a little on the looser side because I tend to fall pretty fast. But actually, this is a standard cut for a Jumpbubble. The fabric is very light, but flared out at the wrists & ankles. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

I wouldn't consider first jumps on any canopy a significant first (which is the fundamental beer rule). First jumps on your own canopy. Sure. Guess I better bring beer this weekend since I'll prolly be doing #200 and jumping my new suit. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Eh. Grass stains give a suit character. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

It came with washing instructions. I'll be pinning them up next to my washing machine. And if anyone ever wants to get hold of Emily for a custom suit, drop me a line & I'll give you her phone number. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Hoo-ahh! My custom Jumpbubble finally came! Emily does some incredible work! Check out the attachment. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Very nice list. Thanks Bill! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

I think Mikey Hawkes let his USPA group membership lapse (which is what I had heard). Only the Las Vegas Gravity Zone (run by the same folks who run the wind tunnel) is now listed at the USPA website. I really don't consider SDLV a dropzone. It's just a glorified rollercoaster ride for tourists. And heck, if you just want adrenaline, do the bungy jump out in front of Circus Circus. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Sounds like someone's trying to resurrect Operation Melons. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

I dunno. I stumble across it channel surfing, watch for about 5 minutes, get nauseated from the horrible plot/acting/dialogue and move on. Even boobies couldn't save it for me. Hell they're covered anyway. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Some folks at the DZ were playing it when we were clouded in one day. I watched it for about 15 minutes and left. It was like Baywatch with rigs. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

This story is eerily similar to "The Name of the Rose". "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

OMG this gave me a flashback to an Indianapolis gun dealer who'd get on TV and say "I don't wanna make any money, folks. I just luv to sell guns!" (Don's Guns in case you were wondering) Lisa: "I don't wanna make any money, folks. I just luv to sell rigs!" "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

That's exactly the kind of stuff they were doing. Pretty cool to watch. I've always been hot for doing hybrids but sometimes get a lukewarm response (from both RW & FFers). We'll defintely need to play around with it when you get down again (drop me a line). I really, *really* want to do a hybrid for my 200th. I think it would be a blast to be able to have fun with both my RW friends and my FF friends that I've made over the past year. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Do they still do this or have they since stopped? "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Actually, the idea in freefly is to be able to fly in any orientation, including BTE. I just watched the Nationals video this past weekend and the top teams were incorporating belly flying into their routines. Very cool to see. It's neat to be in the sport at a time of evolution. It's a very exciting time. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Good point. I knew I was sort of treading into dangerous territory even breathing the word "Stiletto" , the main reason I mentioned it was that she'd be flying it at a low wingloading. I'd heard that Skydive Chicago occasionally put students on very lightly loaded Stilettos so that's why I brought it up. But you make a good point about underloading... that a Sabre2/Hornet/Safire would probably provide the required flight characteristics more efficiently at that wingloading since that's more in their design range. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Sorry Dave. My condolences! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

No worries. We all come here to learn. I can't tell you how much I've learned from these people over the past year or so. This is a great bunch, so stick around and never be afraid to ask questions. Heck, you've already got the "hot button" issue behind you so it's all downhill from here. And of course always feel free to ask Kelli me or anyone else at the DZ anything you want. If we don't know the answer we probably know who would. As far as your situation goes, and Canopy Nazis, correct me if I'm wrong here , it seems there are two paths you can take. You could go down in size, but stay with a square or semi-elliptical (maybe a Sabre2 120 or a Safire 119) or you could do what Paula did & try a Stiletto in a 135. I know your main objective is getting better glide so you can make it back on windier days, so the Sabre2 may be a good choice. Lots of people are getting them and love them. It's a little "sportier", it has better glide, and will be safer than an elliptical if you find that you need to land off. Either way, try to demo a few canopies before you make a final decision. You'll be glad you did. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

OK, I just wanna know why that duck is sniffing the ass's ass? "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Lots. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Great minds think alike. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

I thought we voted "proxy". "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

DENNIS: Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony. ARTHUR:Be quiet! DENNIS:Well, but you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you! ARTHUR:Shut up! DENNIS:I mean, if I went 'round saying I was an emperor just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away! ARTHUR:Shut up, will you? Shut up! DENNIS:Ah, now we see the violence inherent in the system. ARTHUR:Shut up! DENNIS:Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Help! Help! I'm being repressed! ARTHUR:Bloody peasant! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Oh man I'm jealous. Cedar Point is the coaster park to end all coaster parks. Have fun! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."

Boobies? "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense."