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I have to agree. This is the conversation that can have a positive effect on BASE. Much better than "Hey BD's next weekend, wanna go?" I think hearing people's opinions on this matter will help create an alignment in the community that will add to the quality without corrupting the fundamentals.

I just got C and C2 on DVD two days ago. I've watched C twice and C2 once. They are both incredible videos and it was cool to see several of the people I met at the 1st M.O.A.B. in action. I voted "Something Missing" just because there was alot of repeat footage in C2 and some of the transitions broke the flow of the video, esp. the blackScreen/silence...video...blackScreen/silence...video. The tree landing mal was quite intense and the "I landed in a tree but I'm fine" phone call was great! The soundtrack for both is awesome. I can't wait to get home so I can watch them again...

I got them, but I haven't had a chance to look at them. My laptop is in the shop, FKN Sony. You still planning on picking me up at ATL Friday morning?

The pictures turned out great, but I didn't see Shrek at the card table. Did he get put out early? As a matter of fact I didn't see Shrek after the photo of him and Justin...hmmmm I missed being there but the Chicks Rock Boogie...what can I say it ROCKED!!! Tyler, my 3yr old, got on the drums and lit up the crowd. I was completely amazed! The Mo Fo will definitely be a MOFO though!!! See you guys soon.

This is a very interesting discussion for someone thinking about taking up BASE. In my opinion, as risk-filled as skydiving is, anybody can try skydiving, although I don't think everyone should. When I started, a friend at work asked if I wanted to try skydiving and I said sure let's go. I have taken at least 50 friends out to the DZ for their first jump and still think it's great to be around first timers. However, I think people really need to look at BASE from all aspects before trying it. It CAN'T be considered a joy ride and I wouldn't suggest anyone try it. I think anyone considering it needs to read Tom's article and determine why they're doing it before ever jumping. It's hard for me to believe someone with 50 skydives and some cash jumping off any fixed object. Most anyone wanting to do this clearly has no respect for BASE or the consequences of a jump gone bad. I don't think they even have respect for a skydive gone bad. How many emergency situations can you have experienced in 50 jumps? Even with DZ.COM and the incident reports you can't possibly understand the number of things that can go wrong. I understand the financial benefits of the more the merrier, but people need to be responsible about the mentoring they are doing. If the mentor believes the student is ready, then let's jump otherwise hold off until the student is more prepared. That's how self regulation works! And, as I've said previously, if someone wants to try their reserve off a fixed object no regulation is going to stop it...

No bashing intended...you have a great website! 1. It's not browser caching. If it were it would always be what it was when I was there previously. If I look at the forums page and I see 5 new threads and 19 new posts and then enter that forum and use the back key to get back to the list of forums sometimes this shows blank and blank, sometimes it shows 5 and 19. 3. I have seen your post regarding loading and I realize you are trying to increase this by utilizing more servers, but that is still overall bandwidth...I'm not talking bandwidth in terms of signal I'm talking bandwidth in terms of throughput/simultaneous user request capacity. Tony

Actually that theory sounds very plausible. And that effect would be more useful on a parachute than reducing induced drag. Increasing the speed of a canopy can easily be accomplished by increasing wingloading. However, reducing stall speed is very desirable.

From Boeing's web page: So it sounds like the reason for the winglets being at the tip on fixed-wing aircraft is not because of optimal flight characteristics, but more because of the need to keep the cost of retrofitting down. And for fixed-wing aircraft the winglets are used to decrease induced drag and thereby decrease fuel consumption, increasing profitability or range. I haven't seen any fixed-wing aircraft with the winglets further in on the wing span.

I jump a Nitro 135 loaded at 1.75, thanks Beezy, and I don't know if this is the only reason, but it has a lot of lift on the bottom end. I can get a full flare at about shoulder level. And, flaring to my hips does not induce a stall... I should try some very aggressive stalls up high to see what I have to do to get it to stall because I've been asked this question more than once.

One of the first things I did with my wife, friend at the time, was take her for a Tandem. I took her to Rantoul the first year and it did not go well. She isn't interested in being a skydiver, although she'll still do a Tandem occasionally, and doesn't really drink. From then on I mostly go skydiving alone. When I started talking about BASE jumping she said she really didn't want me to, but realized I would do what I want regardless. I haven't done my first jump yet, but the other day she told me she wanted to be there for my first jump. I was very surprised... I never really considered it might have a negative effect...but as someone said earlier, seeing someone you care about step that close to the edge may tend to have a very profound effect. Ask her what she's thinking and be generous in your listening. People's perceptions are their reality.

You respond well to the prod!!!

1. Sometimes when I use the back key to get back to the thread list the new threads/posts numbers don't get updated and sometimes they do. 2. When I get a PM email notice and click the link I get a Message Not Found error yet it shows 1 unread message in the toolbar. Clicking on "Messages" brings up my inbox withthe new message in it. 3. Looks like it's time to increase your bandwidth... 4. Most of the time when I select Dropzone.com from my favorites, it opens the page with me logged in, however sometimes I'm not logged in. Tony

Hey Rob, you need a rig to jump? I can probably bring an extra Infinity/Hornet 190/Cypress, what do you think? Only problem is it's pink and blue, used to belong to SkyMama. On second thought, after Shrek's gay bar story you shouldn't mind those colors...

Foundations should be pretty cheap out there now that the hurricanes have washed all the houses away...but alas without a job who can afford a foundation

$187 from Indianapolis to ATL. I'll be there at 5:00am Friday, but I'd wait around for you

I'm working in Los Angeles and your right it's too far to drive...That's the other thing airplanes are made for! It's gotta be cheaper and shorter from Terra what??? By the way aren't I number 7? Why aint I on the list of attendees??? MonsterRob, huh???

How about a nice Bordeaux, Château Mouton Rothschild would be nice say around 1986...I don't know I just like the year.

Oh silly rabbit...because every boogie is a "Guys Rock" boogie...even the one called "Chicks Rock"!

You're just a MAC Daddy and I don't mean that in a good way...

Yeah, but you're going to get it tomorrow and it will be nice and sunny here all weekend... Are you coming to ChickRock?

and they still look pissed..

Nobody said anything about these numbers having to do with rank...who do I got take out ot get number 1

Ok, I just booked my flights... I will be at ATL 5:00am Friday morning and I fly out at 9:50pm

You didn't tell me Brandy wasn't going to be there...now we can really party! Just kidding...

Thanks for all the info everyone! What about packing? Should I just do a regular flat pack for now or should I start looking at what's involved in packing for BASE?