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It depends on the intent. If they are acknowledging the reporters thank you and saying they appreciate it then they should in fact be saying your welcome. However, many guests are appreciative not of the thanks, but appreciate the opportunity to be on the show. If this is the case then saying thank you is appropriate. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

You know what I don't get? Why do whuffos think this shit is so easy? That just anybody can do it? The Olympics are going on right now....I think I am gonna find a skiing forum and ask what I need to do to successfully launch and land a 1440 on skiis. I dont get it. People know with other sports that it take time, hardwork, money, dedication, and a certain level of natural ability. Why is it so different with skydive and base? There is a post like the OP here on the BASE forums about once a week. I just dont get it. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

No, it takes a world class jumper to pull off what i described above, anybody could try it, but if they dont have the skills they will die. That is my point. I see what you are saying with the open canopy i just dont agree. In base an opening malfunction is pretty much going to be a rigging error. That's why we have better technology and a better understanding of how it works than most skydivers. We have a common friend that had an issue with opening but that was a rigging error, not performance. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

She could have been embarrassed that you noticed. Women can be complicated in the workplace. See the video below for some tips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS2UsjBufqE "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Dave, come on man, you're a smart guy here as I read your posts a lot. You're not following me here and doing what most jumpers do: You are comparing a best case swoop to a worst case base jump. That's not fair. Sure, a lot of times base jumps dont have the best landing area, but its not fair to say most of the time. There are hundreds of jumpers that will disagree with you there. Besides, i could use the reverse logic: "I am a base jumper, and i know what can go wrong on a jump. It's not that hard, really. Turn the canopy, don't hit the object." People think base is this super hard sport. Guess what, it's not! The difference in base and skydiving is that in skydiving you have time to be reactive and in base you have to be proactive. (Borrowed from another base jumper.) My point is this: It is not fair to compare a normal low stress swoop to an abnormal stressful extreme base jump. You need to compare a videot doing a lazy 270 to land after shooting a tandem to someone taking a handheld off the perrine. It wouldn't be fair for me to compare a world class swooper doing a 720 and scooting 60 mph inches across the ground to someone jumping the perrine....because in that case i would say the base jumper was safer...and that wouldn't be fair. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

I have never received one but I would be very upset if i did. I am all for practical jokes with exception of the ones that cause physical/mental harm OR require a lot of cleaning up. If the person who wants to pull the prank also wants to clean up then its fine by me. The prob with a glitterbomb is the person pulling the prank expects the recipient to clean up the mess and that is frustrating. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

I think they are both equally as dangerous when compared on an equal platform. You need to try to compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges when possible. In this case it isn't....so we have to try. There are different levels of danger with both swooping and base. For example someone can swoop a stilleto and someone can make a base jump off the perrine. Both are categorized as higher risk activity when compared to skydiving but arent as dangerous as they could be. More dangerous jumps would be the level of swooping that comes at the World Cup and people making proximity WS flights. The reason i think they are similarly dangerous is this: They are BOTH geared towards pushing the envelope to the max and essentially making the margin or error zero. Sure...you dont have to work with a zero margin or error....but many base jumpers and swoopers do just that. So...if you attempt to equalize both activities then you can see they are equally dangerous. As someone already said dead is dead, and when you are working with a zero safety margin a mistake in either sport will kill you. We could argue all day and try to compare different types of swoops to different types of base jumps but it wouldnt make a difference. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

I was thinking the same thing as I was looking for the "False" button. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Thanks guys! No not yet Mike, but I hear it's awesome. John was in the studio last week shooting a new feature for the website. Should have it live soon. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Thanks John! Thanks Joel! "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Drag (applied correctly) is what allows them to do what they do. Otherwise it wouldnt be much of a contest would it? "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

There are a decent amount of ski base jumpers. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Jan: Sponsored jumper was sponsored by MFG1. Asked for custom item from MFG1 and was refused. Sponsored jumper went to MFG2 to get custom work done. MFG2 called MFG1 to get materials. The employee in question works for MFG1 and is also a skydiver took the phone call from MFG2. Employee is question completed order after getting approval from boss but included a note back to MFG2 with the ordered materials. MFG2 got mad at note and called MFG1 to complain. MFG1 fired employee. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Sorry pjc, i should have been more specific. I didn't meant the primary stow, i meant the direct stow, or essentially using a rubber band attached to one of the lines to take a bite of the slider and hold it up longer. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

What about the direct stow? Just looking for another opinion. I have heard both sides of the argument. Some say it slows down he deployment others say it causes a slingshot effect. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

I see this happen a lot, and it never ends well. People have a natural instinct to let people know when they are right...its called pride. People in business have to struggle with it every day because while you can be proud of your work and proud of your job sometimes you have to swallow your pride for the sake of getting the job done. The best advice i give to people dealing with situations like this is to ask themselves two questions before taking action. "What do I have to gain from this action?" "What do I have to lose from this action?" If the employee would have asked themselves these questions they most likely would have made a different decision. They had nothing to gain but their job to lose. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Make sure you consider the photon pressure as well. So far so good looks like. The matching colors on the top skin and bottom skin will ensure you wont get too much pressure on either the top or bottom. Personally, i like the green ribs, and they will help your canopy pressurize more evenly. Whats with the all black canopy and green center cell? Looks like a base canopy. Not sure what to make of that, although i have heard rumors it increases your chances of getting pussy to 3 to 1. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

+1 Not only did the employee overstep their boundaries but they chose to act in defiance of their boss. EITHER action by itself is ground for firing in my opinion. In this case the employee in question did both in a single act. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Shameless Bump... OK, maybe a little shame, but I'll shower tonight. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

To those who haven't seen it already I strongly recommend this film. It is a great watch and show's the work and adventure of some young, intelligent, innovative, and dedicated friends doing absolutely amazing feats. My description does it no justice however, you just need to watch it. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Thanks John, Matt, Kurt! Everyone else please vote if you haven't already done so! Thanks again! "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Oh trust me I fully intend to go on a scouting mission for that one but I doubt anything will come of it. I wonder if the bungee jump people would let me do a static line from the platform "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Thanks, here are a few more. I actually like these better. One is funnier and one just looks better. Sun Glasses Spot (Funny) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mklZ43BD1wU&feature=related Beauty Spot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V4CeMIKcBc There is another one that is real funny too but I'll have to get it uploaded to YouTube then post the link here. Thanks Again Everyone! "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Trains...i hate em. I dont mind riding one but if I'm not actually on it i dont want to be anywhere near it. My local crew thinks it's hysterical that i have no problem jumping from an undisclosed bridge and landing on the tracks but as soon as a train comes along I cower in fear "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Uh oh...where is the snow police? That shit is dangerous! We need someone who has been around snow all her, er, i mean their life to let us know how dangerous and stupid thats is! "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero