virgin-burner

I think you are trying to make a correlation where there isn't one. If someone packs their sport rig using tandem rubber bands they are bound to encounter problems eventually. Likewise if someone packs their sport rig with tandem sized tube stoes they're bound to run into problems eventually. The incident report indicates the problem had nothing to do with whether her stoes were rubber bands or tube stoes and more to do with using the right size. If your locking stoes are way too big (like tandem rubber bands or stoes) some of the canopy fabric can come out before getting to the locking stoes which can create a baglock by wedging the stoe and lines. I've seen this once. In fact, in that case, it appeared that if the person had been using tube stoes, the baglock wouldn't have happened. I don't have a picture of that particular one, but Videofly on here should still have it. I agree, there's no direct correlation with this incident. I'm still persuaded by the bands tendency to break when you have a line trapped in a loop and human factors in packing. maybe you would like to withdraw your statement!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

damn, this is switzerland and i jump all year long; up to the point where ice builds up on googles and arms while wingsuiting! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

http://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/startseite/Schweizer_Gesundheitssystem_als_Vorbild_fuer_die_USA.html?siteSect=105&sid=11204319&rss=true&ty=st http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gesundheitswesen_Schweiz oh, you dont read german too!? does that mean the US-system sucks there too!? because i dont only speak german, french and english, this education was also brought to me for free.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

Yeah, whatever - that must be why the US is ranked #1 in the only criteria that actually measures how well the doctors and hospitals perfom, because we're a third world country. obviously our optometrists suck too, because i dont see my country represented in your chart.. and the UK is known to have about the suckiest health care, so you're doing quite good in comparison to them, i see... “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

so why does my country have 20% foreigners!? and why does my country have 3.5% unemployment!? and why is my country considered to be the financial world capitol!? oh yea, because the US of A has just ruined the world financially, i completely forgot.. and does everything to make people around the world to hate your fellow countrymens guts.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

(ppppst - I've been to "third world countries" that have national health care. It's not as great as you think. I want better than that for our country - but I have other demands too. Privacy and right to choose are on the top of the list. I also don't want to federalize the entire medical system - I have been in the military already, I separated for a reason. It's not all about "I got mine.") what federalize!? you dont think its a good thing if the state has an eye on the health care providers that everyone ends up paying shitloads? here, you pay for health care! you can get "commonly", "half-private" or "privately" insured, with the later two option being more expensive, but those will allow you to get the latest gimmicks in health care.. "common" insurance is mandatory and will cover your basic needs. then we have accident insurance, partly paid by you and by your employer. once you break your leg skiing, you wont be in debts for the rest of your life.. take sweden for example, prime health care, and its FREE! they pay a huge amount of tax tough, while papua new guinea (), its about 12% of your income.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

Well, you are correct about one thing...its not a democracy but a republic......and since people travel all over the world to use our healthcare system and since we have the highest average living standards in the world I can't help but laugh at the rest. Thanks for helping me start my day with a smile. republic, like in "banana republic"!? where the rich get their way while the poor.. well, fuck the poor! edited to add: you havent traveled much, have you!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

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

whenever i see these debattes on here, i always have to remember that the US is not a democracy, but a 3rd world country; of course they wouldnt have health care! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

I wonder if Claire Barnes was given similar advice. It's a safe bet she never realized it would be a link in the chain of events that would kill her. edited to add: thats the manufacturer of said stoes that advises this.. as you linked so correctly: nothing to do with tube-stoes.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

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

morning! so if you forgot to pack your speeder, i'd be willing to take care of it.. “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 always seem to have to replace rubber bands when you're either on a back-to-back load or when you least can be fucked; replace rubberstows at the beginning of the season, and you're good for the year! and for the baglock-thingy: if you follow the advice of not double-stowing too wide stoes and just twist them, you're supposed to be fine.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

thats just because you guys skydive for shit!!! “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 spelled "nuculear" wrong! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

thanks!

one week today! even hung out at the dz, not jumping, just chatting and drinking beer.. no-fucking-problem!!!

i'm thinking of you, simi and fäbu! you guys are sorely missed.. “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 slackers better beware! i got the job at the NUKE plant!!! you all can call me homer from now on.. [homer]its called "nuculear", not "nuclear"[/homer] “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

gawd, i should of waited another 197 units to order.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

day 5, i'm cranky.. a lot! but still dont feel the need to smoke. well, i just DONT WANT TO; and now i instantly smell it on other people, i smell ashtrays that i pass in considerable distance.. as some friends put it: its a nasty habit! and yes it is.. fuck, i'm cranky!!! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

sse eclipsse iss nisse, bud de sstrong'ss ugly ass hells.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

virtual hug from me here.. “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 know dorkzone, the name says it all; i'm sure if you or me ever go in, there's one thing we can be certain of: people will talk shit about us.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda