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  1. Baksteen
    No, no, no, no, no, no no! You've got it all wrong - swaffelen ("to swaffel") is a verb, not a noun. That's next year's addition. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Personally I was wondering about the added value of having an FAA rated rigger pack my reserve.. I guess I'd rather stick with my Dutch rigger. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Face plants? Yes, those are bad landings. Of those, I'd say less than 1 every 100 jumps. I immediately have to add that I already exceeded that number by a fair margin, but it is a good thing to try to achieve. However, in a PLF "more than your feet" touches the ground too. Once again, a PLF is NOT a bad landing. I'd say go ahead and have 100 PLFs in 100 jumps if that's what it takes to land safely and without injury. Please PLF if the situation warrants it and for fuck's sake, do not try to stand up landings prematurely. PLF is NOT for wussies/students only - a cast or casket looks nowhere near as cool as a well executed PLF. ETA: at your jump numbers you should know this better than I do, so I assume you just didn't choose your words carefully. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Found your main? I'm not sure I understand. Did you have a two-out after 'normal' main deployment after the RW was done? Did noone on the dive notice the flying ripcord? ETA: jump 55 "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Language, language 'sides - your Dutch is better'n mine. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    That would be "Can I swaffel you" "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Should wait with being naughty till Santa has gone home "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Dear Santa,

    Baksteen replied to Yoshi's topic in The Bonfire

    a beer holder/appreciative audience. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Thinks EVERY Dutch person smokes pot "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Has no enchilladas in the ice-box "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    In that case, I'll make sure to stay well outside your comfort zone. At least I'm only unstable on the inside. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Likes edible underwear "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    *whoosh* It's the truth, dude! The fact that it's still there indicates that the little green people either 1) DID get the joke 2) agree 3) don't speak/read German. 4) all of the above. Comfort zone, dude.. Comfort zone. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Very touching "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Happy B-day, Arschloch! May you finally learn how to get stable after exit instead of pretending you meant to freefly "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Now that would put the sizzle in the sausage. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Monty "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    bow legged woman "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    AFF, right? "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Malicious help? But anyway, wouldn't people sue if you witheld first aid (for whatever reason)? "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    It's a good idea to offer] the course to students/licenced jumpers. But an actual licence requirement? It doesn't feel right that people should fail their A-licence because they cannot grasp how to use a bandaid. Besides, if people aren't really *interested* in the subject, obliging them to take the course will have no real effect; they'll forget everything as soon as they've passed their test. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    I think he must be a cop in real life.. "Long arm of the law" and all that. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    If it was me, I'd park the trailer in the driveway and the cars on the street (like you suggested). But the next day I'd switch cars and RV back for an additional 72 hours "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    I'm having vegetarian meat casserole for dinner. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom
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    Well, as long as noone "deviantly utilised" MY musical instrument I don't care what happend at Band Camp. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom