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i do train my eyes, as far as separation goes, 1500 meters is where the "green-factor" becomes somewhat intriguing. check altimeter. (notice audible going off) then track the shit away from everybody. green becomes very intriguing. (a little groundrush too already, notice audible again) wave off, pull. being a dirty high puller, i always want to start things before i hear my audible(s). i think my inner clock is quite well developed. i started freeflying pretty much after i got my license, so i'm having more jumps (say around 100) on the darker (hence faster) side. jumping at another place where you're required to pull between 900-700 meters (3000-2300ft or so). for me that was kinda scary, watching altitude burn down from like 1200meters on on my altimeter. and those 3000ft hop n'pops are also not really my cup of tea. they're nice for the fear-factor tough.. i just clear and pull.. i didnt mean to say i solely rely on my audible really. well, yes, i did, but i'm noticing other things too before that. whats more important (to me) is that i got into the habbit of being on the higher altitude side of things. if everything would fail, i'm sure i'd realize it before my cypres does. i wrote that in another post, if that ever happens, there will probably be a rig for free in the classifieds.. falling into your cypres, thats a reason to re-evaluate your choices. and maybe ground yourself for life. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

being a lowtimer freeflying my ass off, i was told in order to freefly, besides having a rig suitable, i'd need at least one audible. better to have two. which i do. both are set to nearly identical altitudes, slightly set off, so it rings first left then right at break-off, same for opening altitude. usually i gaze at my altimeter just before break-off, while separating, i rely on my audible to tell me to stop tracking and pull. what you're saying is, that is wrong? i might add, i'm a dirty high puller, i break away at around 5000ft, and pull around 3500ft. i like to keep a little altitude to deal with stuff that might occur, but since i'm always packing myself, i'm quite confident to have a working canopy above my head, i can find a nice spot in the pattern, bla-bla-bla.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

AAAAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! having slept once all through the night, and now this!!! for fucks sake, i hope you still miserable, and if its just for having taken down the pictures again.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

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

she's bringing the best out in you, isnt she!? “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 think he went catatonic. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

does that translate for you like, uhmmm, like, NEVER!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

Seriously?? That would be brilliant. Although the way the weather has been, that could be 2012. BP

Edited to add: i can see how that could happen am still waiting for that front-shot.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

doesnt look all too bad here actually..

congratulations mate!

is that you!? i can only imagine whats happening next, he stumbles, falls over the table onto the photographer.. or onto one of those disgusted bystanders! “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, that already completely made my day! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

Spelling is over rated, especially after 8 beers says who!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

because divot IS.. err, nevermind! turtle's just being him. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

Ok, you asked for it. NSFW There's always THIS gem from LP this year ... Thanks for giggles, Bolas! looks like he's having a great time there. some bystanders not 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

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

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

they wont let you near any of the HOT skychicks with your numbers anyway.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

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

did i say i l-l-l.. look forward to your visit!?

same here, now i'm looking forward even more to your visit.. i have to stock up on thongs 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

I heard about that thread from a lot of people, my Grandma was going to kick your ass for that. is she like you? i wouldnt care then.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

not everyone can afford coaching mate, i'm saving my jumping from my stomach.. and having accomplished something pretty much on your own.. well, thats the better feeling. cant really respect the kids that get all their shit paid by whoever, coaching included, and then go on becoming skygods. there are people that actually work hard for that kind of stuff.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

now that my friend, is just brutal.. i'd get my rig packed, walk back in line, and just pull the shit apart again.. stuff the jumping if i need all the money for the packers peepshow! oh, and make a couple of step-throughs and what not.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda