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"You'll only ever need this much code." Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Doesn't take much does it? Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Ooh, Level A entry. Cool. What make of suit did you use ? What was the nature of the call? What dept do you work for? Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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I don't know the rules in Oz, but in the US, the risers are part of the H/C and must comply with the TSO. This case has a set of aftermarket risers that are clearly not compatible with the rig. Replacement with OEM parts is the thing to do. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Packed and on the floor in my closet, out of the light. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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They need to replace the risers with those made by the rig maker. In this case by SunPath. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Firefighter. At my station we have net access. IF they knew how much time I spend on this site, they would probably have a problem with it. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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I don't agree. This sport is not for everyone. As we have all seen, there are those few who simply don't, or won't get it. The risk in this sport is too high to allow those few to continue. Fortunately, those are very few and very far between. This is not to say that it is not for those who can persist, but there comes a time when a line must be drawn. Those few people who I have seen dropped were those who were a danger to themselves and others. That and one who wanted more to be a dope dealer than a skydiver. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Well then, next time I shoot vid, I'll be counting. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Well, you CAN wait for the toast to cool first. I know, it takes time but we're talking quality PB&J here. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Yeah, the toast does make the PB run, but when we're talking about a gooey, messy PB&J, neatness doesn't count. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Interesting. Mine ALWAYS takes 800-1100 ft to open. But every once in a while (three times in two years) WHACK!!, instant canopy. GO figure. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Oooh, Antipode, cool word. Haven't seen that one in a while. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Well, you got the right kind of "J", but you got the rest wrong. The world class PB&J recipe is: Whole grain rye bread (toasted) Smooth Jif PB Smuckers strawberry preserves. Toast bread until it is lightly singed, apply PB & J like Manamara spreading agent orange over Viet Nam. Cut diagonal, place in front of a TV playing Three stooges and enjoy. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Why is Sara Michelle Geller around? Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Childhood Obsession With Parachutes and Skydiving...
Tink1717 replied to Unstable's topic in The Bonfire
My first parachute came from a gumball machine when I was 5. After that, all my G.I. Joe's made jumps (not all of which were successful), I had model rockets that all had parachutes (and some I lost because they drifted away due to having too much canopy). I was hooked at the age of 8 when I saw Santa Claus jump into a Washington Redskins football game and when I saw the opening jump for the"Gypsy Moths" movie. So, yeah, I was a jumper long before I jumped. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 -
For some reason, I have this weird burning sensation in my feet. My thumb hurts from where they put in a pin last year. And the pain from having to sell out to do this job is the worst. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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I've seen several people get the "Take up Golf/Bowling" speech. Normally this occurs after a prolonged period of coaching and instruction that doesn't work for whatever reason. I have seen a guy who was so wreckless that he was told to "...Go kill yourself somewhere else...". I have also seen a guy get dumped for irresponsible things that had nothing to do with jumping. It happens, not often, but it happens. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Got me. Good thing I come from the shallow end of the gene pool. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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Skydiver afraid of heights. Friends tease without mercy.
Tink1717 replied to Brian425's topic in The Bonfire
Actually, skydiving has enhanced my fear of heights. I work in the Fire Dept. and have to deal with high places all the time. Since becoming a skydiver, I am much more aware of how a fall from a seemingly low height can be deadly. Now when I work on the roof of a three story garden apartment, or the steep pitch of a barn or other steep roof, I am much more cautious than I was before I started jumping. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 -
I bought my first Wings as a second system. I liked it so much that I gutted my Javelin and bought a second Wings. I haven't looked back since. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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You can try packing without rolling the nose of the canopy. BUT be warned, you can also get slammed that way. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
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breathing during freefall
Tink1717 replied to adrenalinejunki's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
What you are experiencing is fairly common phenomenon. You are experiencing a panic reaction. You might not think you are panicking, but you are. This has nothing to do with the wind speed or the lack of a helmet. It is the result of being aware that you are doing something that your instinct tells you not to do. Our instinct tells us not to jump from high places, we do it anyway. Some times the brain doesn't know how to process all that so it goes into panic mode. This can be overcome by repetition and relaxation. The more experience you get, the more you be able to relax and become accustomed to the freefall environment. Just get as much exposure to it as you can. Over time, if you stick with it, you can get used to it. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 -
Do you walk across a taxi-way after you land?
Tink1717 replied to skyhussy's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
At skydive Delmarva, they cross the active runway. Just thought you might like to know. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 -
Good thing I'm not a real chopper pilot.