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When the Velo came out (and before that the FX), and when the VX came out they were all canopies that were geared for the "top of the top". And every shmuck bought one. (including me) ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Retail pricing on equipment in this industry is set by the manufacturers. The wholesale is a discount level set by the manufacturers to each dealer usually based on one or two levels of volume. The maximum discount I've seen dealers offer manufacturers is 35% and that's rare. 25% is far more common. When you factor the "trunk" dealers with no overhead selling at levels around 5 to 10% over cost, that limits what a "real" dealer who will be around to support you after the sale is able to charge. Dealers with shops on DZ's often survive more on the t-shirt and rubber band sales more than rig sales. Try to select your dealer based on how much support they seem to offer, what their history is, and how much help they give you during the sale. Based on personal knowledge I'd recommend you look at some of the following: www.square1.com (and your local shop Square 3) www.actionair.com www.gravitygear.com http://www.chutingstar.com ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

True, true, however Aerodyne has elected to build it without the airlocks, a move I support. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Aerodyne had their low volume mains on display yesterday, and they also had their new crossbrace out too. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Congratulations! It's one of the hardest things to do, but so rewarding! ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

With the atachment points on the yoke (three rings) closer together it's easier for a twist to begin. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

If they are hanging on to you they might change it a little, probably not more than 5mph. If they are not, then it's all you. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Did you just call me old? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

It's very easy to over tighten the chest strap and increase the chance of line twists. They also add a more points for wear and potential failure. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

My newest lineset from Precision Aero is black. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

If you skydive, you're a geek. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Sometimes, you're too cool for words.

(I can't breathe!) ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

There's no option for 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Great. Do you have any news to report other than someone is going to report some some time soon? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Please discuss your previous shoulder injury with the tunnel instructor. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

No, but I would rather have a hand deploy piggy back reserve. I don't get your point. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Bingo. It's also a criteria for many military contracts which is the ONLY reason why money has been spent by manufacturers to obtain and keep the certification. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Because there are problems. Complicate any system and you increase the chances of failure. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

I think that covering the basic costs of the BOD members attendance is acceptable. It IS a volunteer position after all. However in lean times like we are in, every inch of fat bears looking at and cutting where possible. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

There is the airfare to get the BOD and all staffers to the location of the meeting. That's between 35 and 40 people. Say they get a great deal on airfare at about $350 per round trip. $14,000 Accommodations at the Silver Legacy were being priced at $90 a night for the PIA conference, the USPA may have got a slightly better deal. $3600 Then there is the convention center/meeting hall/rooms and I have no idea what that would cost, so for 3 days I'll guess $1500, the transport to and from the airport $1000 and the very small amount that they get for meals call it $500 total. At the bare bones and some guessing it's already over $20,000. I think some costs could be cut from this however.....I have found much better rates for accommodations when I attended the last two BOD meetings, and I have done so this time as well. I can see the desire to co-locate with the PIA this time but there will be 3 more meetings before the PIA again, and I think hat there would be more than a couple DZ's that should be willing to host the meetings for free.... or there could be made an effort to combine the meetings with other events to increase exposure and participation. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

That's all about how to look good and get on the right airplane, isn't it? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

You're lying. And, your username has been disabled for selling fake Rolexes in our Classifieds. Go to Hell. Wow. The new HH has a hot fork of his own! ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Yes. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Not if they are USPA members. Members pledge to uphold the BSR's as well. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.