DougH

Thanks Dave! Do slocks keep the slider down below your field of vision with you head turned to look behind you, or just behind your head? "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

I found this post: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2278852;search_string=slider%20terminal;#2278852 Most of the opinions support that it can be done, and is reliable, quick to stow, with good visibility benefits!!

I was wondering if it would be safe, and sensible to put a removable slider on a main that is taken terminal, and used under regular jumping conditions? I collapse my slider, pull it down off my slinks, down the risers and behind the head. It still blocks a good deal of vision behind me, and is a hindrance when trying to find all the traffic in the air. It would be nice to be able to take the slider off after opening, ONLY AFTER confirming that the airspace is safe enough to do so. I spend the first moments after opening confirming that the chute is good to go, and that I am not flying up or down jump run in the danger zone. I see two sides to this idea: Bad idea: possible failure would give you one hell of a terminal opening, it will add packing time, and extra expense. Good idea: it will be quick to remove with no chance of sliding up past the back of my helmet, it will open up the risers further and improve glide, it will give me an unobstructed view behind me for better view of other traffic. I wanted to see what more experienced people think. I know I can be diligent about replacing it on the rig and packing it correctly, and I don't mind an extra minute or two to pack it up. I do a lot of sub-terminal openings, but it would definitely be going to terminal a lot too. Thanks for the responses everyone!!!! "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Abused... no. Spanked to an extent that fits the "crime"... sure. My mom smacked the ever loving shit out of me before, but I deserved it. Half of the people who are so horrified of spanking kids mentally abuse their own kids, or let them grow into juvi delinquents. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Lighten up dude!!! I don't know where your response came from, but it was out of line as far as I can see. Are you off your meds again?? "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Is a coach rating the same as an instructional rating holder? I am just curious for my own knowledge, I thought check dives, and recurrency by the book had to be done by AFFI or other rating holder? Good luck getting back into the sport. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Sorry... all of these wankers bring teh suck? Better? Fawk it I am going to bed lol. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

And here is where it gets absurd, I don't talk like that, it was a sentence typed in jest. Granted it didn't make much sense, but I figured most people could read between the lines and infer that I was talking about the latest discovery channel shows being pretty crappy. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

She must not have said it enough. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Lighten up John, it was just a case of silly typing. It was an internet post, not a Supreme Court case brief. I just figured a mostly useless post, could have an equally useless tittle. You guys are going to give me a complex, from this point forward I will restrain myself from posting any stupid phrases!!! My humblest apologies... "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Dogs are good noise makers, they are not a good security system. A metal bat will bring down the biggest and the baddest. I love dogs but I will take Brinks over Fido any day. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Agreed, that whole place looks sharp. The interior and the facilities in there are awesome too. I enjoyed flying in Orlando, but I really love the NH tunnel; so much so that I bought a membership for this year!! The one thing I did hear, so correct me if I am wrong, is that the inner doors still need to be reworked? "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

I got one of those for Xmas but I have yet to drill my shield and hook it up. It seemed like it would get lost in bright sunlight to me?? "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

I beg to differ, and will be happy to argue with you about it next time I am at CPI. You like the music, DONT YOU. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Don't get me wrong I love most of the shows. But lately they have been airing this one called: How things are made. It brings teh suck. I don't care how maxipads or street signs are made, and the 1980's techno music blows too!!! And now there is another new show with some jack ass for the host. Windfarms kinda cool, this guy, not cool. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Why is your coat rack outside in the snow? "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

You would say that wouldn't you... "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Additionally, they are also known as ID "Ten" T errors. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

It wasn't. I still would love to see him post his membership number!! "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

They probably don't want it floating around the internet, especially with him giving them the slip... "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Awesome!!!! But how long until they kill some one!!! "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

cut off his limbs "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Stand up for yourself.... ask for a ludicrous raise... and then taunt them when they say no. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

Has any one considered replacing their leather soles with rubber soles? I wish my booties were a little more snug on my shoes. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P

The man has a point. I threw my zip code in, no service. My next thought was, ok so why don't you assholes tell me where you ARE providing service. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P