SkymonkeyONE

Don't sweat it, Richard. Most of the name-calling, etc, is simply the posting whores racking up numbers. Just think of it as white noise. Very rarely are their real-live flame wars here. When they get out of hand, as you have witnessed first hand, then the moderator or administrator steps in and shuts the thread down. Generally, an honest question or comment posted here has at least twice the probability of getting straight answers as on the wreck, so be happy.

HH, you are definitely going to have to make the next target nearly unobtainable, like 5000 or something. Actually, that would only clog valuable server space as Clay does everything in his power to become THE ONLY ONE again. LOL! Chuck My webpage HERE

Depends on how tight that 190 was... I would say that you could tighten it up enough for a 150. An airlocked 150 would be tighter and thus a better fit. I used to regularly jump a container that was built for a 135 that I kept a 97 in. It was a bit mushy, but not unsafe in my opinion. Chuck That being said, as Clay stated, you will get timelier, more educated answers if you post gear and rigging questions in that forum. My webpage HERE

Did this just turn into an ass and boobies thread? By the way....nice ass![grin] Chuckie My webpage HERE

POST WHORE! My webpage HERE

I IM with Omri almost every day, so I know he is OK. Now April, she is probably busy wrassling. [grin] Chuck My webpage HERE

Eric's Da Kine freefly pants (which he does his tandems in) are faded to pink. I punked him out about it the first time I met him. My webpage HERE

I cannot believe that I am the only person who knows this technique! Anyway, it's kind of a joke that came about by a bonafide practice in the S&M community: While doing your boozehag in the doggie-style postion, ask if she wants the Medula? If she says "yes", then punch her as hard as you can in the back of the head, near the base of the skull, directly over the Medula Oblongata. This will generally render a person unconscious and cause them to go into jerky spasms, making your "ride" more enjoyable. Yes, some people really do this. Chuck My webpage HERE

Actually, Bridgette used to jump a Spectre 97, but then jumped a too-big Cobalt for a bit, then was last seen jumping a Xaos at Perris in November. Still, a Spectre isn't a bad "new-age" 7-cell. Sort of like a Diablo or an Atair Indigo. Chuck My webpage HERE

Eric is a mess. Together, we are out of control. His tongue hasn't been pierced in quite some time, though. My webpage HERE

Brandon, that was some funny shit! My webpage HERE

you want the MEDULA, baby?!?! My webpage HERE

BWAHAHAHAHA! You muchy funny! My webpage HERE

I am sure the general public will be fascinated to read about that time I shit myself... Oh, that was the Vidalia Onion Festival in case you were wondering. Chuck My webpage HERE

Do a search in either the Safety and Training or Gear and Rigging forums. There are at least two threads there with all the info you need. Chuck My webpage HERE

Not exactly sure how that ended up on the front page. Thought the intent was to have some new stuff for the Pub? Not a problem, I can always write more; plenty of time on my hands. Chuck My webpage HERE

I pack all my Cobalts with a simplified PRO pack nowadays. I don't roll the nose or anything. Pull the tail around and roll it. Throw it on the ground still holding the nose to the center, put one little fold in it, then pull the canopy up on my legs and roll it down like a sleeping bag. As small as my canopies are, the bridle attachment point is always visible, so the bridle stays centered when I cram it in the bag. Chuck My webpage HERE

They keep those parts laying around because one of Kate's custom-painted helmets is an older flip-up Factory Diver like you have. Did I say SkyKat rocks? Chuck My webpage HERE

Actually, Peanut is a fantastic guy. He IS from Alabama after all.

Oh, I am sure they are less out in a grocery store, but I don't have to go any farther then the 40 foot walk to the S-4 shop to get them. Chuck My webpage HERE

Man, I am a fucking connoisseur of ramen noodles. I eat constantly while at work; very-fast metabolism means I don't ever gain weight. Anyway, I have found that the very-best out there is the Nissin Cup Noodles in the Shrimp Salsa and Chicken Salsa flavors. NICE! Quite spicy and nuked in three minutes flat, still in the cup it comes in. The previous version was called Hot Sauce Chicken and Hot Sauce Shrimp. Those had a little hot sauce packet you opened up and dumped in after nuking. This newer Salsa variety is just as spicy and does not have that extra step. Fifty cents a pop. Still terribly off topic, but other workday munchie favorites include the barbecue and meatballs& mozzerella flavored Hot Pockets. Wonderful stuff. Chuck Chow Hound My webpage HERE

Actually, if I remember correctly, she is a flight attendant based in Southern California. I know there are pictures of her at the Chicks Rock boogie. My webpage HERE

I would suggest a different order for buying gear: 1. Jumpsuit. Every suit flies differently settling with one makes things easier on you when you are trying to learn those basic freefall skills. Pick something other than white for your first suit, as you will most definitely be soiling it while you are still learning the ins and outs of canopy landings. While most gear rental comes with a jumpsuit, you really can't be absolutely sure you will get that same suit every time. Buy a suit and be happy. 2. An audible altimeter. This, in my opinion, is the single most important safety item a person can buy. They "wake you up" when you are too busy skydiving to check your altimeter. Some would argue that a Cypres is more important, but the gear you rent will have an AAD, and you can get your own when you buy your own gear. If everyone had an audible, then we would have MUCH fewer instances of AAD saves. 3. An altimeter. There are several types, but I prefer an Altimaster 2 (larger,easier to see) worn on a "Wedge" down on the front of my left legstrap. An Alti 3-sized altimeter worn on the wrist is a good choice too. One way or another, get one type and get used to looking at it at different points throughout your skydive. Buy a used SSE Altimaster or Alti-II, which is the company that owns SSE now). You save money that way, plus they are warranted for life, even if it wasn't "you" that bought it new. 4. A relatively new, not-obsolete, Cypres-ready harness and container that fits you. Large (or small) enough to fit main and reserve parachutes comensurate with your current skydiving abilities. For your first rig, shop at the classified ads on this site, on http://www.enclave.com, on http://www.skydivingclassifieds.com, or one of the big gear stores such as http://www.skykat.com or http://www.squareone.com. If you know what size gear you need, go straight to the classifieds; if you do not, then call SkyKat or Square One. 5. Buy a CYPRES. Get one as soon as you can afford it. It is a smart investment. If you followed the guidance I gave above, then you will already have a rig that one will fit in. For sport use, I would not waste my money on any other brand of AAD. The instances of misfire are much higher with other brands and I would just as soon jump without an AAD if that is going to happen. The in-tune skydiver does not "need" an AAD in order to skydive safely, but the insurance they provide for those unforseen catastrophes is worth the $950 bucks they cost. I jumped for 19 years without one, but am happy I got one for Christmas a few years ago. I still compete without one when pond-swooping, but then I don't have to worry about people running into me in freefall. Chuck Blue D-12501 My webpage HERE

That movie rocks. David Spade played quite a shitty, whiny part, but "Dros" played by Jeremy Piven was kick ass. Chuck My webpage HERE

1. On top of the rotating beacon at Raeford Airport. 2. On the roof of Legends Pub in Fayetteville, NC during business hours. 3. In both bathrooms of that same bar during business hours. 4. driving down the interstate in my Corvette with the top out in the middle of the day. etc, etc, etc. Hey, I'm 38 and was single for a very long time. Chuck My webpage HERE