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I just hope this thing doesn't get shoved down your throats. At least some units will be able to get away with not adopting it as a TO, but those are in the minority. On a positive side, HK's aluminum (not the plastic interlocking shit) magazines are probably the best I have ever seen. They're freaking bulletproof. Also, the HK M4 gas-system replacement system functioned flawlessly, even immediately after dunking a smoking-hot rifle into a barrel of water. It's not a new design, but they have a pretty nice package going there. If you can get your hands on a Springfield SOCOM, shoot it! The muzzle brake is amazing and makes the gun a dream to shoot! I think it's the pinnacle of the M1A/M14 design. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Dollars to donuts "no" would answer that question. HK no longer produces the SL8-1 or the USC for the US civilian market, so I really doubt this rifle will become available. (Special Weapons started making conversion kits to improve both the SL8 and the USC about the same time importation of them ceased) If it does become available, it wouldn't be for at least 10 years possibly when other subcontractors start building it. I shot the XM8 in February and wasn't impressed. It seems to me that even before any trials or testing, everybody has accepted this as the replacement for a weapon system that is not broken. The only real concern about the M16 I have read lately is that the 5.56 NATO cartridge is underpowered and isn't resulting in kills. Remington (in cooperation with others) have created the 6.8 SPC as a highly lethal replacement for the 5.56 which will only require upper-reciever conversions for the current stock of M16. See Barrett. Problem solved--cheaper than replacing an entire weapons system from the inventory. As far as the XM8 goes, it's a plastic rifle, that can be crushed and rendered useless rather easily. It utilizes an optical sighting system, with no iron-sight backups. If your optics break, you're spraying and praying. Did I mention that this rifle is STILL in the SAME 5.56 cartridge as the M16? Oh yeah, it also currently has zero upgradeability outside the current model variations from HK. Due to HK's traditional stance on proprietary systems, it's likely to remain that way. This is in opposition to the 20+ companies which build thousands of parts and configurations for the M16/AR-15 systems, all at competitive prices, since there actually is competition. That brings me to another point... While they are making a huge investment in a new plant in Georgia with hundreds of new employees, HK is still a German company owned by the Brits. Interestingly, Tony Blair and the Brits have been amazing supporters since 9/11. Could this golden egg be payback? hmmmmm. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Warren Miller's "Cold Fusion" if you wanna call that a movie. I also clicked across a teeny bopper tv show on Starz WAM the other night that I had to stop at because some chick with a rig on had just landed. It was called "higher ground" or something. I dunno if there was more BASE on it, because I lost interest and changed the channel. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Tree is a big boy, so I could see how that could happen. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

And I thought I might have been seeing things. Well, that's what the voices in my head were telling me as i was typing, anyway. Strange ass shit tho, i tell ya. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

OM Fucking G. That was the funniest thing I have seen all day. Even funnier than the photo of Kerry with a shotgun. So what do I win? Truth be told, if I were some rich-ass sugardaddy pimp mo fo, I would go out to TF, buy the store right next to the tanning joint, load it with cancer beds and a whole slew of illegal (yet cute) Korean manicurists and Japanese massage honeys (is a hand relief illegal in Idaho?) and advertise "20% lower prices than the joint nextdoor." See how he likes somebody shitting in his playground. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Then, I am 99% sure it's you. Check out the video. To me, it looks like the center of your canopy's leading edge does something funky right before you land. It could be an anomaly from turbulence, or maybe I was seeing things, but it certainly struck me when I saw it. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Hey Zennie, There's a yellow canopy that lands right after who I think is you. I am guessing it might be Brit? Anyway, it does some strange shit at about 15 ft. It looks almost like a reverse bowtie as the flare starts (centercell in the front dips in). You know what I am talking about? mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Is this, by chance the same guy? mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Touche! Although, I got to tell you I wasn't responsible for coming up with that name. In fairness, I think "FABIO" was more of a matter of filling in the words to turn an existing, highly respected name into an acronym. I probably would have used "fucking awesome boogie in orange" but that would have made the shirts hard to wear in public. Anyway, I know at least part of the Orange crew will be up for this event, no matter what it's called. So what is the dealio with you? What did I miss? Did I just read you're married and you got a kid on the way??? Congratulations Tree! Cya. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

FYI, there is no such thing as a first annual anything. First? yes. Annual? not yet. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Say the word and I'll call Avis for a van. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Smart move. Actually, that might have happened to Brian a couple times according to this. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

So, if I go for a training flight, where does it say I have to get out of the vehicle on the ground? mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Actually, I've read the FARs and haven't read a thing that officially forbids it. I am sure somebody could make a case based on another interpretation. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Hmmmmm, sounds to me as if the man is trying to regulate something that has been previously unregulated--ultralights. I guess this would require all ultralight pilots to follow the same rules as a regular commercial jump pilot when performing jump ops. The upside, he could officially get paid. The consequence will be that if you don't follow the rules, you get your ticket jerked just like the rest of GA. Guess that means no ... sub 1k-jumpruns wearing my Reactor. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

from the link above: Runway 17/35 Dimensions: 2470 x 35 ft. / 753 x 11 m Surface: gravel/turf, in fair condition Runway edge lights: non-standard NSTD LIRL - PLASTIC LENSES - E OF RY ONLY; RY 35 LGTD THR RELCTD 535 FT; 1935 FT OF RY 35 USBL FOR NIGHT OPNS. LIRL OTS INDEFLY. Runway edge markings: /35 DOUBLE WHITE CONES MARK THLD. RUNWAY 17 Traffic pattern: left Obstructions: 95 ft. trees, 1018 ft. from runway, 111 ft. right of centerline, 8:1 slope to clear RUNWAY 35 Traffic pattern: left Obstructions: 35-40 FT TREES CROSS EXTDD CNTRLN. 55 ft. trees, 1026 ft. from runway, 208 ft. right of centerline, 15:1 slope to clear Runway 9/27 Dimensions: 2000 x 100 ft. / 610 x 30 m Surface: turf, in fair condition RUNWAY 9 Traffic pattern: left Obstructions: 70 ft. trees, 1064 ft. from runway, 146 ft. right of centerline, 12:1 slope to clear RUNWAY 27 Traffic pattern: left left Obstructions: 36 ft. pole, 48 ft. from runway, 74 ft. left of centerline, 1:1 slope to clear mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Bwaaahahaaahahaaaa... Yeah, and the view from the exit point is JUST like the one you get from the door of an Otter. And the landing area: huge and grassy. Make sure your cypres is on. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Good job on getting Hartwood going again. There's a lot of history there. I look forward to visiting soon. An otter? At Hartwood? A little tight for a loaded otter, dontcha think? mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Ummm, by the bottom of the 12-pack, I had finished it (even with a bunch of rewinds for my jumps and some other interesting stuff) in a sitting. Prolly wouldn't have if my last jump--a sweet little facing 2-way--wasn't at 2:40 sumpin. Ya know, I have heard that too, but having only been there the past couple years, my first-hand knowledge is rather limited. Watch the video and figure out the percentage of spin-ups with d-bags in skydiving containers compared to the overall number of d-bag deployments. Seemed kinda high to me, but I was drunk. What do I know? Maybe skydiving rigs really are fine for BASE. After all, BD is only kinda BASE, right? mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Excellent advice! I finally ordered my BD 2003 video and got it last week. I've seen the Lemmings videos, but I didn't expect this new, nearly real-time dvd to be so loaded with dumbasses, skydiving rigs (with D-bags), tree snags, toggle hooks into ground and water, flareless landings and a whole baskin-robbins-flavor assortment of other "bullshite." I think I could actually hear a bone snap on the video. Very entertaining, yet loaded with cringe moments. Like I said, excellent advice. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Ahhhhaaaa. Hadn't thought about the multiple jumper orders. I am even more confused than I was before. Thanks for handling it all. Obviously, it's too much for my overly charred mind to comprehend. I do hear what you are saying about the numbers. I didn't have too long of a wait at around 2:30. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Ummm, Jason, I am not that good with math or anything, but I think you might have gotten a little fried today. When I start with 1625 as 0 and add 113, I get 1738 as the cut-off for the first group. I add 113 more and get 1851 for the cut-off for the second group. 113 more makes 1964 the cut-off for the third group. Also, when I add jumper 259 to 1625, I get 1884 which puts him in the third group. It might be something to look out for, in case your software is trying to sell like 600 slots or something. That wouldn't be a very good thing. Wasn't there a 400-jumper limit in the past few years (plus staff)? or am I just making shit up in my wacky little brain? Is there more time this year? Did I miss something? Anyway, you still kick ass, brotherman! cya up there mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

How bad would it suck if that's what the guy 6 floors directly above you was doing as you were hucking yourself out your own window. Or, if somebody just jumped (without a rig)from above you while you are under a canopy, that would suck too. Come to think of it, if everybody in a big tall building had one of these things, imagine the BASE records you'd be setting with coincidental timing: "The first 250-way fixed object jump." Most buildings are so close it's tight flying one canopy to a hard landing area. Imagine hundreds more (oh, and all whuffos). Rocket packs are the answer. Rocket packs and transporters like on Star Trek! mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Dude, calm down and go jump the thing. You're thinking too much. I got a gigantic "FOX" logo sewn into my red, white and blue 265. I think it makes the stall point shallower, but that's another story. Anyway, we can jump together!! If questioned, we can either claim that: a.) "We're a sponsored team and here to show up sad-ass bitch locals." b.) "We're shooting a new reality TV show for the network. The cameras are hidden everywhere. Smile!" c.) "We're the president and vice-president of Samantha Fox fanclub." d.) "We're gay for each other." ...and jump hand in hand. Whadayathinkin' now? BTW, my next canopy is going to be made of clear F1-11, but that's another story... mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.