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My technique has helped me out a lot, especially in the summer months, when thermals have created wind changes while I'm already in the pattern. First, I look at the winds as I board the plane. If it's been a pretty consistent day, then there's not much worry, but if it's been light, or other loads have been landing in different directions, then I prepare mentally ahead of time, that I may need to adjust my planned pattern. Since I jump a fairly conservative canopy (Spectre @ 1.1), most of the time the more aggressive pilots and/or videographers will be landing way before I do. I plan my pattern and approach based on the direction they are landing, and I compare it to what I saw as I boarded the plane, to determine if they have changed. Obviously a big change in direction not only changes your pattern, but your holding area. At about 1500-1800ft, while still in my supposed holding area, I look at my feet in relation to the ground, and I make 4 90 degree turns, in order to see which direction the wind is coming from. I back it up by looking at other canopies, the windsock, and other natural wind indicators. While I'm flying the pattern, I'm constantly keeping my eye out for any changes. Plus, you can feel them. If the change is significant enough, I can use flat turns to turn into the wind. A couple times though while on final approch, the wind has made a complete 180. That's when you gotta decide whether or not you can complete a flat turn, or prepare for a down wind landing. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Loosening the straps will only make it worse, and/or dangerous. Some padding could help though, but what I really found works well, is some kind of compression shorts, in addition to some padding. Also, while you tighten your leg straps, try pulling up on the leg straps, so you can feel where they're going to go during pull time. Congrats on passing your Level 1! It sounds like you're on a good roll so far. Keep it up! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Who's to say he wasn't eating in the truck Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Can't believe "pwned" is out of the gaming world, and become a part of regular culture. Soon another word to be added to the dictionary. Pwned (poned) - See "Owned" Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Oh come on! So far I'm the only one to vote for marshmallos. Gotta love em. Those puffed up treats of fluffy goodness. I think everybody here needs to just simply squeeze a marshmallow, and they'll change their mind. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I think that's close to impossible. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

You've got the perfect picture, now you just have to add, "OWNED!" for a caption. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Sounds like a grounding issue to me, which could also be a result of it being old. When I was replacing my car stereo, something happened to the grounding circuit, and it wasn't working right. The symptoms the radio was displaying are exactly how you put it. No sound at all, except when turning it up very high, and then only faint. Of course, the easiest way is to replace your radio, but if you have something wrong with your grounding wire, then the new radio will do the same thing. Make sure you test your grounding before you spend a lot of money on a brand new radio. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Skydiving definitely defines who I am. I generally don't fit in with the normal crowd of people these days. I feel much like an outcast, but with skydivers, I feel at home. My draw to the sky is very much like my own desire to strive for something greater. There's always something higher to work towards. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I don't think using any kind of soap, or cleaning agent is a good idea. The material for the container, main, and basicly every part of your rig, is sensitive. If it's sensitive enough to need a rinse after salt water, then it's sensitive enough to be damaged by soap. Soap's not even recommended for cleaning goggles. I would definitely NOT use soap on my own rig. However, maybe there's a certain type of cleaning agent that can be used on rigs. Best bet is to consult your rigger. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Just looking at the picture of the 5D one, I wanted to cry. Trying to picture how it works, made my head hurt after about 5min. For the people who actually have solved the 5D one... I really don't have anything to say, except HFG! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I should teach my dog to lay down on the end of my canopy as I'm caccooning it. Has about 200 jumps of it, and the ZP is still amazingly slippery. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

In the past, my friend gave me a decent dose to try for the first time. It was by far one of the most intense, eye opening, and spiritual experiences I've ever had in my life. It didn't change me into a better person right then, but it allowed me to view aspects of my life from a different view, and after while, after working on my own faults and strong points, I became a better person. I definitely think that these entheogens, if used correctly, can help depression, mood changes, and overall self-image. There's also no health risk, unless you get some bottom grade. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Emerald Coast Skydiving is about 20min. away from Pensacola, FL. Some great people skydive there, and if I recall, it's a pretty old DZ that's been around for awhile. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I don't know about you, but I wouldn't mess with Steve! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Well, I'm just offering my input to the OP, and if he wants to get glasses, then that's obviously his choice. I don't think he'll be very happy a few years down the line though, when he's dependant on them. Maybe one day I'll be one of those that can finish off the last stretch, and permanently improve my eyesight. If not, as I said, I'm just wasting 15min of my day. I obviously waste more spending time in the bonfire Also, to the OP: If you spend enough time staring at a computer screen, then your eyes aren't going to like it. If I recall it's recommended that you take a break from the screen every 20 or so minutes, and look around the room for 10-20 seconds, to give your eyes a break. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

So if it's impossible to change my Rx, would you like to share on how, after doing the exercises for 3 months, my eyesight went from 20/90, to 20/35? Or, to clarify, my Rx went from -1.25 to -.75 if I recall correctly. Sometime this month I'm going back to the DMV to get the restriction taken off my license. I'm sorry, but it just seems a little off how a person with a -5.50 Rx, is trying to say how eyesight is impossible to fix, or that it's just bad luck, or bad habits. It's impossible to deal with the skeptics. Even I was one myself with the Bates' method. After seeing amazing improvements in my own eyesight, and witnessing countless others getting theirs down from 20/400+ to 20/100 or better, I've found the evidence I need for myself. If glasses don't make your eyesight worse, then why are your eyes at -5.50? I'm sure you didn't start there. I'm sure about every year or more you had to go back to get a stronger prescription. Say what you want about the exercises. I do them for 15min a day, and it keeps me from having to wear them. It isn't some horrible routine I put myself through every night. *Just to add as well, there are a lot of bogus websites out there. A lot of them state they are all about the Bates' method, and then sell incredibly expensive kits. The website I provided is all information, and an active forum. There's nothing to buy, and nobody's trying to scam you. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I strongly urge any of you with glasses to read the information at http://www.iblindness.org. It's a completely free site, with a community message board. Read up on what glasses really do to your eyes, and discover a way to regain most, if not all of your natural eyesight. I was very skeptical at first, but in order to secure my contract to BUD/S back in 06, I had to improve my unaided sight somehow. With the techniques on the site, I was able to improve my eyesight from 20/95 in both eyes, to 20/35 in both eyes. I also have my eyes occasionally register 20/20 throughout the day. Don't get glasses. They only make your eyesight worse, which is why you need to keep going back every year or so, and get a stronger prescription. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Once in middle school, I was showing off to my friend, with a group of cute girls next to us. The plan was to jump the curb on my bike, and rotate my wheel while in the air. Little did I notice a little chip in the curb, which my wheel convienently got stuck on as I yanked up on the handle bars, effectively rotating my over the bike, and faceplanting into the ground. Little did I know this experience would have such an impact on my dating career throughout high school Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

lol...didn't take someone very long to worry about being able to post boobies over there either. I caught the same thing as I was reading through. It's a righteous complaint though Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

One thing I loved about Emerald Coast, was how they stuck to the beer tradition very well. I was moved from Florida to San Diego though, and now I jump up at Elsinore. Elsinore keeps the beer tradition well, at least among the DZ regulars. The few times I've jumped at San Diego though, I notice I'm usually the only one yelling, "beer," for crazy things that happen occasionally. Almost everybody's gone in the evening, including the regulars. The 4 or so weeks I've been jumping there, I've seen one case brought out during sunset, and I don't even think it was owed. Although, while some DZs don't keep to the beer tradition, I must say it's probably better than a DZ that makes you owe beer for EVERYTHING! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Peanut M&Ms are more addictive than opiates. N.O. Xplode + Crossfit + Zone Diet = Machine Or you could just drink Powerthirst, and spawn 400 babies! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I remember expressing a few words with Shindig, on the few weekends I've been jumping at Elsinore. A very great person I wish I got to know better. My prayers go out to his family, the Elsinore staff, and all the other jumpers that had to witness this horrible accident. Blue Skies Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

So if you make 100 jumps a year, your risk of death in skydiving is around 1/1000, according to those statistics. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

There are three kinds of people in this world. Sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs. Which one are you? Sheep live in denial. They play it safe. They stand and watch, horrified, when others are oppressed. When the shit hits the fan, the sheep are in total chaos. Wolves live to prey on the sheep. They are aggressive, and violent, and only hunt the sheep for their own good. Then there are the sheepdogs, who, like the wolf, have a capacity for violence. They train, and prepare themselves for the day when things go horribly wrong. They live to protect the sheep from the wolf. I suggest you all read up on Dave Grossman. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.