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Too bad. He could be getting much cleaner surfs with a proper set-up. "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Of course you do....Now, come to Chuckie! "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Raeford guys are all very secure in their masculinity. Sport Hills really show off my ass and chicks dig it. "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Zennie, I don't know who the swooper is, but tell that boy he needs to pull that damn slider down and loosen his chest strap!

Lower body: Sport Hills or Bounce-proof tights Upper Body: a turtleneck or a long-sleeve t-shirt and a gator Hands: winter-weight Neuman's if it's really cold; military Nomex flight gloves or regular Neumans if it's not that cold. I hate to wear more clothes than that, but find that just the tights and a turtleneck really do the job. Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

You mean I could be a sexual ty-raneee-saurus again?? "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Outsider my ass! Buells are plenty bad street bikes. Want obnoxious too? Just put a set of KR pipes on the thing and take off the dog-house airbox and replace it with a hypercharger. I have done some STUPID shit on a Buell, including doing a fifth gear burnout which resulted in one popped 170 Dunlop in 38 seconds flat. I now keep my ass a little closer to the road on my Boyce-mod FXR, but it's just as fun wearing jap bikes out around town with my 29-tooth front pulley. Chuck Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Injun? I ain't never seen him on the res! Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

OK, here's what I know about the kit and why I don't have one: First, the thing does not fit into a standard Cypres pocket; you have to sew an oversized one in your rig (it comes supplied with the kit). If your reserve is already TIGHT with a regular Cypres you can forget it. Second, Jim Slaton had one and it failed. Airtec gave him some grief saying it probably wasn't installed properly, but replaced the unit anyway. Third, I have had a similar experience as Kelly's friend. To wit: I competed the entire Ranch Pond Swoop Nationals with my Cypres in. To make a long story short, I just didn't have time to yank it out prior to departing for the meet and I didn't bring my rigger tools with me. I left the unit turned off for the duration and didn't chow until the last two rounds, which were pretty much "hit the water or score a zero". My rig went completely subsurface on the last two jumps. Upon completion, I cut away my main to dry, then fired my reserve and flew it dry like a kite. I pulled the Cypres out, wiped off the little bit of dampness present, then did a functions check (no problem). I sent it off for a 4-year right after that since it was due and they found nothing untoward. I was pretty surprised how dry the thing stayed and very happy that it still worked. Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Clay, you are right; he should have DEFINITELY spanked that chick. I cannot believe that he didn't do it when he KNEW that she was hitting on him. Ah.....mis-spent youth. To reiterate a life lesson passed onto me at the tender age of 13: "Boy, every one you turn down is one you missed, and the worst I ever had was wonderful". -Buddy Blue, D-597 "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Uh, no Pam. You have to have a B to attend a BIC. Chuckie "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Donna, nobody is saying that your presence is not appreciated, but you are falling on your sword for the wrong cause in this instance. Defend ALF-ism all you want ("officially" numbered and otherwise), but the fact of the matter is that the majority of people who casually browse that forum don't see the "disclaimers" that some people post prior to loosing their assinine trolls and responses onto the NG. It is for that reason that most people get upset or just stop monitoring. These people, myself and Ann included, do nothing to draw this kind of response, but many there, yourself included, revel in our dismay when get "caught" by trolls. Granted, the current "official" ALF trend over there is to be a bit more subdued, and yes, there are some decent people such as Alan Binnebose who possess a number, but they are clearly the minority. As far as "regular" posters go there, the majority are complete assholes with nothing better to do but clog the NG with useless noise. Do we have people like that here? Sure, but they are kept in check by moderators and the great majority of sensible-acting posters. They also keep their off-topic banter confined to this talkback forum. To me it is a terrible shame that wreck-dot is abused the way it is. The great majority of people who access it are just looking to see what's up in the sport. It makes me crazy to see someone post a serious question only to have it slammed and ran completely off track within five minutes by a crowd of morons intent on nothing else but stirring up trouble. I say take all the bullshitters and create something called "rec.skydiving.slammer" for them. That, or have them come to this talkback forum and see if they can keep their chatter within the confines of a moderated forum. Anything to clean-up what ought to be a fantastic reference to all skydivers, but cannot be in it's current state. I like you Donna, as I am sure most of the people here do, but we do not condone untoward behaviour to the degree that it exists on the wreck. I can truthfully say that I have never felt the desire to literally kick anyone's ass for what they have written here; I cannot say the same for my experiences there. Do I still logon and read the NG every day? Of course, but I am disappointed with what I see and it's a very rare occasion that I ever post anymore. Chuck Blue (NOT the CGLIB-whatever NG idiot) D-12501 "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

April, what you are talking about is something completely different. As a single man I had the opportunity to get into some very interesting situations. I have twice been in the mix two-tagging girls that a buddy and I picked up. I have also been picked up in a bar by a "married" lesbian couple who took me home on a valentines day and used me like a cheap sex toy (wonderful). I had no real attachment to any of those girls, so it was truly "sport fucking" as all parties were into it for the same reason. As for standing there and watching...screw that! If I cannot participate, then I am getting nothing out of it. If you want to experiment, then get in a dog-pile and go for it. One-on-one implies something more "intimate" and personal in my opinion. Every demographic I have ever been involved in (bikers, skydiving, skiers) has an "inner group" that is involved in what I term "the freak show". These people have all made an informed decision to get together, party, get butt-naked and wrassle each other. Some couples can deal with it without getting jealous or getting attached to another of the participants; others fail miserably and lose their partners because they stopped "playing fair". That's not my bag anymore, but I don't fault others for being able to pull it off. I am happy with one woman and will not share her with anyone. Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Even with all the compelling reasons people have listed denouncing the idea, I am still 100% for it. I don't think it's what we need for everyone; I like the ventilator/safety clothing idea for the general populace. Have lockers set up on every floor with that equipment in it, but at the same time don't disuade the interested from purchasing escape-specific parachute systems. It is obvious from seeing the fiasco on Good Morning America that a simpler harness needs to be fashioned for this purpose, though I find it absolutely unsatisfactory that the company rep did not practice for that TV spot! Duh! Also, just to clarify: the round chutes I recommend for use are the ones currently in use in pilot rigs; namely National Phantoms, Security LoPos, etc. Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Did he threaten you like that "other person" who used to post his wild tales here? Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Yeah, that's true. I always have to clean out the corners after each jump, but that doesn't bother me. Actually, licking them off is a good source of salt intake.

Huh huh....you said pack... Don't MAKE me put the packy-wompus on you! Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Eight HC/reserves starting with a mini system and ending with my current Odyssey. Over 20 different mains. Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

As answered in the first reply: you need some longer risers if you don't like where your dive loops are. I think the loops on my shorty triples are kind of low, but I accept them gladly in trade for me being able to easily reach my slider. I have another set that are two inches longer that have a nicer dive loop height, but it's a hassle to reach the slider on those. Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

I normally wear sunglasses. No, my eyes don't hurt, and no, they don't fly off my head. With my mindwarp as well as a frap hat, they stay firmly in place. old-style neoprene croakies work really well at keeping them tight in the helmet. Just scoot them up all the way onto the arms prior to putting your helmet on. Lately, I haven't even been using croakies and still don't have any problem. The way I see it, is if a set of glasses works good while I am riding my Harley, then they are fine to skydive in. Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Clay, speaking of "love sheep", Kreiton brought an inflatable one out to the DZ two weeks ago. Very entertaining. Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Well, let me tell you this: Unless you are sharing with your old man, then it is not going to work. One of my very best friends just went through a very heated divorce and child custody battle because his old lady (who was bi-sexual) decided she liked one of her girlfriends better than her husband and she didn't want to share anymore. Their daughter is two years old and they gave custody to the now "fully" lesbian mother, even though she was unemployed and was commiting adultery with a titty dancer; unbelievable. Now, that being said, if both you and your old man are into "the freak show" and think you are not going to let it get one-sided at any point and have your jealousy in check, do what ever you like. Don't get pissed at all if your boyfriend starts screwing other women though, because after you make the choice to screw around, then it's ALL fair. And yes, that's screwing around. Chuck "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

Some of yall really need to get out to the DZ more!

It is lovely the way the guy has his critical guages up on his A-pillar. A very slick installation. "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

April, you don't really think you're the first freaksister I have met, do you? Chuckie "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"