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The first two jumps when I went through the course involved perfect students. The examiner put mild screws to me on my no-drogue jump but shaped up when I demonstrated control. I don't do anything particularly bad when I'm out front. The obvious fetal on exit, mild tracking during freefall and/or droguefall (not enough to put us so head low that there's risk of entangling the drogue bridle), and taking them for a few turns in droguefall. In my opinion, you wouldn't want to actually scare the candidates (that could be dangerous). You just want to give them a little taste of potential problems and let real students give them their fill. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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STRONG vs SIGMA vs VECTOR vs ECLIPSE TANDEM RIGS
livendive replied to foreverfree's topic in Instructors
I asked Jesse about the riser covers (and the reserve ripcords being too short, zero slack), he said, "our Eclipse's don't have that problem." Um, thanks. That's really helpful. He said he would take a look at the ripcords, but never did. I think the primary reason I like the Eclipse rig is the price and the Icarus mains. I HATE the tuck tab riser covers. I'd say they come undone and try to beat me about the face on 80% of my jumps on that rig. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) -
Say nothing, while opening a bottle of wine. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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That was you? Escusee, escusee. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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I've done it...more than once. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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I agree there. Get rid of the whole new-source-review nonsense too. Everyone follows the same rules, period. Why and how? I think the whole "major modification" and "new point source" provisions were good ideas for gradually improving control technologies and overall air quality, rather than simply requiring full compliance with maximally stringent requirements for everyone. That would have closed a LOT of doors, some entire industries, and placed an awful lot of people out of work. Also, as regards everyone complying with the same rules, don't you think it's reasonable to place additional restrictions on emission sources immediately adjacent to pristine environments? Would you like to see coal-fired utilities and smelters running day and night right next to Yosemite? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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Well that'll hit fast food restaurants like McDonald's whose principal reason for scheduling part-time hours is that's all their employees (high school students) can spare. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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Presumably off AFF means off radio? If that's the case, what were you gonna do for him anyhow? I'd have probably done the same as you and landed with the main. Of course this decision would hinge on where we are. If it looked the student was going to land off, I'd try to find somewhere safe for him to follow me into. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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Hah...glad I could tip the scales in favor of your attendance John! Actually, being single again, I'm planning to play a bit more on the boogie circuit this year. I might even make the Byron boogie! Do you know if there's anything going on at Dausenyland over Memorial Day? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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As of right now, your poll lists 8 single women and 21 single men. Being a single guy, it looks like my best bet is to just hit on tandem students. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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Are you suggesting that the EPA employs MORE people then Wal-Mart? How about Wal-Mart, Haliburton and all the other oil companies? No, I'm suggesting that cutting jobs in the Wal-Mart sector will have less of a detrimental effect on the economy than cutting jobs in the environmental sector. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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Which could result in serious job loss due to the companies needing to cut their losses. Which is more important? The health and welfare of the economy or temperary cuts with the EPA? Bill, look past those cuddily hugging trees and look at the big picture. You don't think the EPA employs people or causes people to be employed? And at MUCH better wages than the average Wal-Mart clerk? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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This has been building for a few weeks now. Abbas deployed security forces and Israel stopped targetting terrorists well before Condi got there. Personally, I think such visits by foreign diplomats are usually just PR gigs. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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You're not suggesting you're actually surprized are you? It's been pretty obvious for quite some time that environmental protection isn't a concern the Shrub worries his little head about. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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Absolutely. I am the master of all that lays before me! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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What aircraft do you wish you could jump from?
livendive replied to AggieDave's topic in The Bonfire
Damn it, that was my idea! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) -
I think the Element is pretty ugly, but it doesn't hold a candle to the Aztec. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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While I'm driving my "Japanese" made (read: made in America) Toyota? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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I'm not a big fan of painted bumpers (especially) or flares...PLEASE tell me my Tundra isn't quite so ugly!! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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Absolutely. It wasn't the first time in my life that someone's picked me up to give me a hug, but I'm sure it hadn't happened in at least 25 or 30 years! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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Hi everyone. My name is Dave, and I'm a hugslut (tm). "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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That is SO goddamned funny! It just replaced some post of Jessica's about being liked "in a cum dumpster sort of way" as the funniest thing I've read on dz.com. I don't care wether it bothers you Gareth, I've replaced "looks like" with "has the grace of" and am now in the hunt for someone to use it on. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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I thought everything that could be invented already had been. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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Ha Ha! OK, that was pretty funny looking back on it. But, this thread is about go-arounds. You have to go over the DZ at least once before you can go-around and try it again! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)
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Well, if we're going to talk about half-ton trucks, I have to vouch very strongly for the Toyota Tundra. I've got 85,000 miles on mine so far with no problems. It's quieter on the highway than a Lexus SC, but still totally useful as a real truck. The new quad cab has a more comfortable back seat than the extended cab (plus more leg room), and the sunroof and electric rear window are nice "luxury" items. Overall, it's got all the utility of its American counterparts, but with nicer fit & finish, and Toyota's reputation for quality. Plus, it's actually "Made in the USA", if that means anything to ya. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)