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  1. diablopilot
    no where near... a fact that has killed at least one high performance canopy pilot when 'landing off' wonder how SDAZ will feel when they get a lawsuit from a 'swooper death' caused DIRECTLY by a policy that forces them to 'land off' in uncleared areas of desert... I don't think the policy "forces" anyone to land anywhere. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  2. diablopilot
    IMO way to expensive for that gear at that age. No more than $2500 USD and thats in good condition. What other costs besides the Cypres service? That's gonna cost you about $300 to $350 ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  3. diablopilot
    5 if you count the pilot and co-pilot doors. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  4. diablopilot
    I like it. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  5. diablopilot
    Nah, I think I'll avoid the zoo. BASE and Boogie are not words I like to see together. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  6. diablopilot
    Agreed. Big hook turns in turbulence are just asking for trouble. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  7. diablopilot
    The "theory" never was to just let the canopy fly through a collapse. Full flight through turbulence will allow the best chance of making it through without a collapse. If a collapse occurs, then a half brake pump, similar to inflating closed end cells is recomended. If very low to the ground, priority must be to keep the wing over your head, and land as close to winmgs level as possible. I fail to see how being in a braked configuration will prevent a collapse. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  8. diablopilot
    Thanks for the report.
  9. diablopilot
    I am very happy to hear that. As I'm sure you've gathered, my beef is with the dangerous situation thats been created by SDZA's "Holliday Boogie" and the lack of responsibility that SDAZ seems to be willing to admit to. Of course with the way the legal system is in this country, I can't say I don't understand them. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  10. diablopilot
    And yet jumpers continue to crowd the landing areas. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  11. diablopilot
    Based on my previous experience, many of the attendees of the Holiday boogie come from areas of the country that have little to no jumping durring the winter months. 5 or 6 skydives in 4 to 6 weeks is NOT sufficient preparation for an event where there are 40 to 50 canopies in the air in the area at the same time. People need training to learn how to handle high volume landing areas, and the landing areas at SDAZ are not big enough for that sort of volume with inexperienced jumpers. Even the zoo that WFFC is/was has more landing area. The desert is an option, but too few use it as it's not enforced. On bigway record attempts landing areas are frequently designated and violations of the rules are responded to with cuts and groundings. I forsee continued incidents. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  12. diablopilot
    I don't see how those two screws could work themselves free on one skydive, or how they could not be noticed to be backing out when the rig is being closed. I don't see why loc-tite couldn't be used, but then I haven't checked with the manufacturer. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  13. diablopilot
    What did you say? My mind started to wander when you said "fun in the sack". ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  14. diablopilot
    You're really that attached to "Rumplestiltskin" huh? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  15. diablopilot
    I haven't been to the Holiday Boogie in 3 years but I have personaly witnessed 4 A/C in the air and droping in the same 6 minutes at once there. That's as many as 90 people in the air at once. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  16. diablopilot
    Will the holliday boogie still have 300+ people who are uncurrent, insufficently skilled, and untrained to land in demo conditions next year? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  17. diablopilot
    I disagree. I think SDAZ has created a problem by inviting 300+ less than current jumpers of various skill levels, to attend a 3 week boogie, land in two soccer fields, without conflict. I agree that a problem exists and SDAZ has found a workable solution to it. However they have managed to re-direct the blame for the problem on people who conduct high performance landings. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  18. diablopilot
    He won't have to worry, he'll just flash a Gold Card at someone and get gear and an FJC, and make the "proBASEer" goal in 4 weeks. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  19. diablopilot
    What is the point of that? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  20. diablopilot
    If I know Lodi, and the freeflyers (or any skydivers) there, you probably ought to show up, buy a shit load of tickets, some beer and the occasional dinner for guys and girls there. When you leave you'll probably be better at freeflying. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  21. diablopilot
    When did this word "retarded" come back into vogue? Since Lewis Black told us it was ok to use. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  22. diablopilot
    Door stays closed until the pilot says so and you're high enough that you're willing to jump. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  23. diablopilot
    Hmmm, I guess I need an impartial judge then. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  24. diablopilot
    I'd tell you what Mar's done to me, but the pure shock of the moment has erased my memory of all events..... probaly safer if I'm ever called upon to testify. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
  25. diablopilot
    Ah, one of the smart ones. What are you still doing in this sport, didn't you get the memo? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.