John4455

Its not so bad. Everthing looks bigger underwater. How do ya like it Johnny?

Is there a time limit on how much time that you have to stop? There are the laws of momentum!! How do ya like it Johnny?

The Bergerbag may be a great thing. I know what works for me, and will let others try it out first. If it starts to catch on maybe I will try it. This is from PD copied from this very website; 2. LINE STOW METHOD Lines should be released one stow at a time. That sounds obvious, but it isn't as simple as it may seem. When the pilot chute first pulls the bag out of the container, it rapidly decelerates the bag. At that instant, the laws of motion say that the lines stowed on the bag will tend to continue with the jumper, rather than decelerate with the bag, unless a force opposes that motion. That force is supplied by the stow bands. If the lines aren't stowed to the bag securely enough, they can all slip out at once. That means the stow bands attached to the bag are literally yanked right off the stowed lines. This is known as "line dump", and can lead to a very dangerous out of sequence opening. If the locking stows fall off, the canopy is released from the bag, and will start to open before it has reached line stretch. It starts filling with air almost instantly, while canopy and lines go everywhere! When the jumper traveling at terminal velocity finally reaches line stretch, he already has an open canopy and receives a brutal opening shock. This scenario can damage lines, canopies, risers, and really cause serious injuries. To prevent this from happening, the stows must be held fairly tightly so that they are only released in the proper order. To check you stows on the ground, it should take between 6 and 12 pounds of force to unstow the lines when pulling the bag across a smooth surface by the bridle. Use a fish scale on the bridle to check this. Larger, heavier canopies will require more force, as does a canopy deployed at higher speeds. You can tighten your stows if they are too loose. If you use Tube Stoes, look at the instructions included with them. Follow the instructions labeled "For tighter Tube Stoes". Rubber bands can be tightened in the same way. Replace Tube Stoes or rubber bands when they appear worn. Do not wait until they break! The Line stows must have between 2 and 3 inches of line through each stow. Some jumpers make shorter stows because they fear baglock malfunctions. That is not a good idea. Short stows don't prevent baglocks, but really do promote line dump. This is because they only have to slip a little before they are free. Remember, line dump is potentially more dangerous than a baglock, since it can lead to equipment damage and bodily injury, possibly incapacitating the jumper. How do ya like it Johnny?

Thats what James Bond did! How do ya like it Johnny?

Could be hard to confuse "don't, stop" with Don't.........Stop!!!!!! How do ya like it Johnny?

Try loosely stowing your lines and see what happens How do ya like it Johnny?

It doesn't look like it would hold the lines tight. My biggest fear would be line-dump hard opening. How do ya like it Johnny?

Greater work load on the instructor. At my dz the TM gets an extra $10 if the student weights over 190 lbs. Think about having a 50 lb rig on your back, a 225 lb man strapped to your front. They beat you to death in the airplane, the opening shock is usually greater, and it is harder to get a good landing. You should try to flair a 400 sq ft canopy with 500 lbs of weight hanging below it. How do ya like it Johnny?

1032 / 2 Not counting an intentional breakaway on a 3 canopy rig How do ya like it Johnny?

I hear alot of political discussions going on. Lets see what we have out there. How do ya like it Johnny?

Think of all the suits you could file if you claimed the I, IV, V cord progression!! How do ya like it Johnny?

underwater basket weaving How do ya like it Johnny?

I practice my altimeter checks as part of the dirt dive. Plus I have an audible. How do ya like it Johnny?

I'm fixed. I am ;lenty glad that I did it too. Worry free. Don't forget that you still have to deliver a sample for the doctor!! How do ya like it Johnny?

I heard a story one time about a pizza delivery guy that took a bunch of pizzas to a big party and recieved zero tip. The next time that delivery guy delivered pizza to that same address, he took the time to pee a little on one of the pizzas. Since I heard that, I tip pizza delivery guys WELL!!! How do ya like it Johnny?

They look really low. I've got a 290 that I load at about .7 anybody want to try it? How do ya like it Johnny?

I heard that it wasn't going to be a "new stiletto" but rather a take off from its design, called something else. How do ya like it Johnny?

I wonder how they landed it. You are supposed to catch the flag. How do you catch a 5200 ft2 flag? How do ya like it Johnny?

There are the Classic's also. http://www.eiff.com/ How do ya like it Johnny?

QuoteThere will be a proposal before the board to create a BSR requiring helmets for tandem Instructors and passengers (as well as AFFI's). 1. Tandem Instructors, do you wear a helmet on tandem jumps? Frap hat 2. Why or why not? I tried hard helmets, its harder to deal with. I like to pull my goggles up after opening, and it is easier with a frap hat. 3. If yes, what type of helmet? 4. Do you have your passenger wear a helmet? Frap hat 5. Why or why not? That should be obviouos 6. If yes, what type? 7. Have you changed your helmet policy for tandems? DZ policy says that tandem students wear frap hats. TI's wear hat or helmet. Its always been that way. 8. If yes, how? 9. What rigs are you rated on? Strong 10. How many tandem jumps do you have? 250 How do ya like it Johnny?

Because the molecules are more rarefied.... How do ya like it Johnny?

Still a little short on the dough. Where did you guys buy yours? Who has the best price, or do you order straight from Birdman? How do ya like it Johnny?

Move to the south, and you can jump year round. How do ya like it Johnny?

QuoteHas this ever happend to anyone? You've left your deep fryer sitting out overnight so the oil could cool and found a MOUSE in it the next morning!! Quote Oh sure, that happens to me all the time. I hate it when that happens! How do ya like it Johnny?

Backloops-bring knees to the chest then straighten lower legs. You will be over quickly. How do ya like it Johnny?