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  1. diablopilot
    I am hoping its a joke. Not deploying the drogue is a foolish idea and a violation. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  2. diablopilot
    With the drogue out your looking at minimal movement. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  3. diablopilot
    Yes, provided I had the time to trainthem and a translator to get the message delivered. What's your point? How does this relate to doing stable exits? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  4. diablopilot
    I'm guessing we shouldn't bring up the cat and drogue story then? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  5. diablopilot
    It wouldn't be a bad idea for the DZ to come up with a plan, and make it public info. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  6. diablopilot
    As a stunt for two highly experience skydivers, it's just that, a well planned stunt. As for something to do with a first timer? As a TI you must out fly your student, no matter what they do with their body. It can be hard enough when you get someone with long limbs or light weight body. Now give your student wings that multiply the flying surface they have. Why anyone would think that making a first time skydive MORE dangeous is a good idea is beyond me. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  7. diablopilot
    First, line up some coaching, the tunnel staff is probably more than capable/willing to help. Second, 4 of you should buy an hour. 15 minutes is a great amout to fly and is easily doable, Fly 2.5min intervals. Third, have fun. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  8. diablopilot
    How many tandems do you have? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  9. diablopilot
    Anyone thinking this is a good idea should have their rating yanked out of their hand. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  10. diablopilot
    I seriously doubt it. Look at what happened to the price os older light Cessnas when Cessna started building light GA aircraft again. They went UP! ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  11. diablopilot
    Mine is, Phreezone is correct. Agreed. I think it's a chest ring, and I still think the photo is reveresed. Most PC style cameras have the flip out screen on the left side, causing most people to mount them on the left side of the helmet. I'm not positive on this but most rigs I've come across have the buckle on the chest strap on the right side of the container, with Racer being one exception. Also the chin strap fastex clip is on the wrong side of the helmet from normal. I have WAY too much time on my hands. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  12. diablopilot
    I don't know, but if it helps any I think that photo has been reversed. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  13. diablopilot
    I think you really do understand some peoples passion for HP canopy flight.
  14. diablopilot
    That's a bit upsetting if true. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  15. diablopilot
    You need a permit for a metal detector? Sheesh. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  16. diablopilot
    DZ.com stimulates hair growth, removes soap scum, and tastes 50% better than other leading brands. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  17. diablopilot
    I don't think it's any sort of problem. You are not jumping "up" out of the door are you? It's a bad idea on ANY aircraft. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  18. diablopilot
    I have in the past, more than likely will pass on the opportunity in the future. Like I said, *I* don't think it's a good idea. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  19. diablopilot
    Not that I'm taking a position on this, but are there any comments? It's lazy. If you'd like to make an argument or statement, please do so, but to just copy and paste whole cloth from another person is both lazy and doesn't lead to any sort of actual discourse whatsoever because there's no way to interact with the actual author. Anyone have any thoughts on this? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  20. diablopilot
    So he was home all alone, and she was just gonna "strip" for him? Hmmm.... ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  21. diablopilot
    I never said it was outdated technology, it's just not sutible for training skydivers to become skydivers IMO. Spring loaded P/C's have their uses. By your logic we should still train skydivers with rounds and belly warts, and AFF would never have come about. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  22. diablopilot
    The technology has changes and training has changed with it. You cited the reason for using spring loaded P/C's being that people who had no intention of continuing in the sport past one jump would be safer with that equipment. I counter that if an instructor is training anyone to do a canival ride, rather than to become a proficient skydiver, they should re-consider being an instructor for those persons. Spring loaded P/C's have their place in the sport, but not on the main's of those becoming skydivers. They pose signifigant problems in AFF as well. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  23. diablopilot
    That sort of thinking is flawed, the second you dumb down the sport to suit "carnival riders". ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  24. diablopilot
    That's pretty funny, I have used one for hundreds of jumps before, and I must say they are pretty INACCURATE in freefall. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  25. diablopilot
    It seems to be more outdated among those who think they must use the "latest" gear or among those who do not like closing the rigs. Spring loaded pilot chutes work despite their problems, (which are few as far as safety and reliability go). That's why every rig still uses one on the reserve parachute, for when the chips are down and your life is on the line. At those times, what do you put your trust in to save your butt? A spring-loaded pilot chute! That's hardly "outdated". You know there was a time where people would say "When the chips are down and my life is on the line I want my reserve out in front of me where I can see it!"