EXTremeWade

Nice photos Trunk. Had fun man!

Oh man...that butter-scotch ass milk...its the worst from small children..that dark brown/ yellow paste..

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I have had a Bomber freefly suit for 5 years, and now just need a newer one. I went with a Matter and paid a little extra for it, but I can do that now. I know my fall rate, and where my drag needs to be. Just get something that fits normal, and a tad loose. Eventually you will learn how to fly more efficient. Spending a lot is easy to do. Again, for pants and a suit maybe, Flite Suit, Bev Suits, Kurupee has great deals too. I would look at those three brands there for a money minded person, and getting into the game! Welcome

Yes! Please post

Indeed Raeford will be more than well suited for Skyfest. Next step, find some sort of job as a GS emplyee at fort bragg to replace the one I have now I miss RPC!

Best advice yet!

I agree. Just going to the Mirage website for your specific concerns may not do it. Ward will get your questions answered quickly, and to the point. Dont do it here, man. People will soon fill this post with other brand names that will just do you more harm than good in the long run

I am working till 4 today but I am going to be headed out B-Line to the DZ as fast as I can. I am readt Mr. Bones, for ball jumps and fun times as usual. I got all the food last night. $500.00 bucks man. Talk about sacraficing it all. This should cover the weekend, and its all good. Peace!!!

Mirage G4. Look at all the options, get fitted, and you will never look back. Its the best investment you can provide yourself in the sport.

Man...Tell Backy and Jeff I said hi!!!

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http://www.performancedesigns.com/pdzone/videos_pulse.asp

I am also very, very excited for this Boogie. There is going to be so much there to try. I look forward to demoing your suits. I have heard through the vine that you will have many Tony Suits to fly. I am excited about the Raptor, and others that you may bring. If it helps, I am 5’10, 155 pounds. That’s me! Can’t wait to see you there Scott! It’s going to be a blast! ~Wade

anl beads and anal beads....those are close too right?

EXACTLY....that is the move I make this Saturday

Get rid of it then man...you just answered your own concerns, and get that 100 jumps in then...you don't need to nearly do something...DO IT

wow...go ahead girl...do your thing, lol...

Chuck...thanks my man. You are right. I did branch off and say that I would ask 2 different questions. I just had a talk with key personnel at my DZ and we are on board about this guy. It’s been noted, and like I said earlier today in the thread, that I was coming here sooner than later, and getting what was paramount addressed-safety. I don’t know if all he does in life slips him by, but his altitude awareness does, and this weekend is coming up, he will be there for certain, and the brakes are already being applied to his adventurous lifestyle as a "skydiver" You all have been great! You guys are people I look up to, and respect. Know that I am doing something about it! I already have! You all's strong convictions have paralleled in concurrence with my original beliefs about this whole ordeal and it is nice to see that. Thanks again you all! Thanks Chuck! Backing me up as well as the others fuels a productive, and safe fire for the guy in mind, and the people around him on the DZ! B/S ~Wade

I know man...I cant get over that VRW/VFS stuff. The video is so great! Youtube does a great job there but it does not do it justice. Get the 6-pack, Wide-Screen TV, and enjoy...freeflying has evolved into an animal of a sport. What Talent it takes to rock out like that..

Thank you all so much! Great information. Great knowledge! Experience is evident in these posts. Kudos. Glad to be here! ~Wade

You all thank you so much for the great info. To answer your questions... No, I have not yet spoken up about it. I called someone about him this morning, and we both are in agreement that it is going to happen now and esp. after you alls experience in the matter and the comments that are all in the same in nature. I am going to speak up, please don’t worry. I know who to talk to and how. That is easy. His pulls are from what others say form their own deployments in reference to his, and from the ground observations, he is getting it out around 2,000 AGL. I know. It’s awful, and it’s going to cease. Those ditters have saddle altitudes and I am going to use those nifty pieces of technology to prove the safety concern here. To all thank you. This post will be printed out, and used for my defense for highlighting this individual, and grounding him is something that I won’t blink twice about. After going to safety day, and then reading the wonderful article in Parachutist in the April addition of this year, the statistics speak for themselves, and low pulls are problems that create more as they go along. Thank you all again for this help, advice, mentorship in the issue. ~Wade

Yeah..like I said monetary freedom is something real here. This individual seems to have funding for what he wants, sees, and what everyone else raves about...

Students and Audible Altimeters… Hello you all. I have never posted a question in this forum as I have not had a real concern up until now and I would like some advice. The question goes into two parts, but primarily, I ask, “should student skydivers be allowed to use audible altimeters during this immense learning phase or not”? When I mean learning phase, I mean AFF, from 0 jumps until they hit student status or A license. I feel that altitude awareness should be one of the most important factors during the learning phase and as I write this so much more comes to mind, but I will try and keep the question blunt. I feel that if the student relies on a BEEP to let them know where they are, they will become accustomed to not looking at their altimeter as much when they leave AFF and get with a coach. I know of a skydiver with a few jumps (>50) and he has problems pulling at the correct altitudes per the SIM and BSR’s requirements for his jump numbers. People know he has been pulling low, and although we are aware of it, it is now getting me to say something, and speak up as a Coach, and D licensed skydiver. I know it does not matter what rating you have, or what license you have, safety is paramount, so please help me keep on track here. I am coming to this post for honest help and advice. This man has been pulling low, and has multiple ditters, and just seems to have that “lost” look in the sky as if he just got there through sheer luck and monetary freedom. I feel that because of the audible he was allowed to use during the critical beginning phase, he has not been reliant upon his wrist mount like he should. I know that pulling at the correct altitude is a personal responsibility that a ditter wont do for you, or wrist mount, you have to do it yourself, so this is why I am troubled. To tie this one off, again, should students be allowed to use audibles in the AFF/Student phase? And the part where I said it ties off into two different questions, “what can we do about someone who shows signs of early negligence like pulling low, and not really surprised about it when confronted. I am ready to confront someone about it, but want some shoulders to lean on as I am not an AFFi so again ,thanks for you all lending an ear. Thanks you all. ~extreme