virgin-burner

Because we're all human and sometimes human beings make mistakes. I'd much rather be out there scanning my friends' gear to make sure that I don't see anything on it that could potentially kill them ... or me. If I see toggles or risers hanging out of a pack job, or a pin flap or riser covers opening up, I'll ask if I can tuck them back in. A preemie sucks for the jumper who has it, but it could suck for me just as much if it happens on exit and I end up with their canopy in my face. And I want them scanning me, too. I try to be vigilant with my gear checks, but I'm also human, and I'd much rather address a problem on the ground than in the air. fair enough - but asking for a "pin-check"!? i would of asked or talked to a fellow skydiver when i would of seen something "wrong"; but asking!? my new rig looks a bit weird, and it's one of two at the dz, so chances are likely high for someone to sport something that isnt really there, or just dont know what to look for.. do you know every rig and it's quirks!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

sure it wont hurt - but you're a licensed skydiver, and should know what to look for!? if you cant find problems on your own gear, how will you on others!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

It's not the packers have some secret trick. They just know they aren't the one that will be jumping that pack job, so they don't care if it gets blown around a bit. you pay for the packjob, NOT the opening! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

+1 “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

good reason to sue someone then when they missed stuff on you; even less responsibility. do people now have to be pushed out of an airplane now too!? In US may be.... the mad-cow disease already has extended to the UK, the dutch regulations regarding canopies are now kinda being adopted by at least one boogie in belgium.. my country is way over-regulated, but at least not in that area (yet).. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

good reason to sue someone then when they missed stuff on you; even less responsibility. do people now have to be pushed out of an airplane now too!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

get a smaller canopy, they're easier to wrestle.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

havent incorporated the heated grippers yet!? mhm, one would expect people be jumping in those conditions at least with summergloves.. dont think the dutch USPA would be too happy for letting me jump my rig for the next say 700+ jumps.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

You mean chips ... french fries; or "pommes frites".. No - Chips... you really need to start learning bloody snobbish git you are! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

downsize for SAFETY! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

the world's a safer place now! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

You mean chips ... french fries; or "pommes frites".. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

...Your'e jumping at the WRONG place..... what happens in the sky remains in the sky mhm, i could think of at least one DZO that wouldnt like that as well.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

269 if u're already so exact and seem to like numbers.. BTW, what does my choice of canopy have to do with what we're discussing!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

Is that called an "A" license? What is the minimum number of jumps in which you can earn it? In this country, an A license is a license to self supervise, not a license to go out on bigways, etc. I will certainly jump with "A" license holders, but the jump will be structured to how ever many jumps they may have. I don't think many people let that little piece of paper con them into something dangerous. BTW, V and I never got A or B licenses. DZ's didn't require them and the first license that really mattered was the C license. With that you could instruct and do demos. we just have "a license"; i got mine at 61 jumps, there have been people with less, but i dont know of many.. after that, you're pretty free to do as you please, as long as you find people to jump with there's a whole lot of jumps that are coached and have to be signed off, most are "practice" tough.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

you can domination-suck my cock over the phone any minute; i charge via bill.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

Wow, domination thru tele-torture. What will she think of next, VB? ROFLMAO good one john.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

you should then pass him to your little brother or someone. He wouldn't notice the difference anyways

some more sickness from the volare-guys.. i want my mommy!!! really, i feel like curling up in a corner and cry myself to sleep.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

let's hope it's a good one!

Aw. thanks, Pat.

answer your fucking phone, goddammit! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

how is it to expect the grim reaper any day!? How is it when he RSVP's?! what!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda