diablopilot

Most of the world doesn't care you're a skydiver, not only are you not going to prove a point to airport security, you're not even going to pick up any chicks in the airport simply because you want to be "open about it". Duffle bags are 10 bucks at Wal Mart. Stop making it difficult for the skydiver following you through the line. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

There is a line that is crossed and that's when a object is thrown. It is intended to cause physical harm, that's violent behavior. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

I believe that's the point of a troll. And he's doing it well again. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Thanks Nick.

The nipply one strikes again. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

If you're going to have the rules waived, try to put in the effort to find out how for yourself. It's going to show the ones that can make that waiver that you have a drive, and dedication to know as much as possible about the activity you're involved in, which is exactly one of the things the three year requirement is supposed to cover. A quick look at the SIM manual shows me that the requirements might be waived by the USPA BOD. Having attended a couple meetings, I'll tell you that the more information the BOD has, the more they know about your character, and the more references that you can provide, the more likely you're request will be considered seriously. But again, don't trust what someone "told" you. Do your homework. Open the SIM and IRM and find out. Contact the people that have the answers. www.uspa.org Jim Crouch is the director of Safety and Training, he's a good place to start. Good luck.

Depends, are you going to alter the TSO'd rig for this purpose? If your idea is to simply have another main, then no. From personal experience, I find the easiest way to do this is to have a second harness. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Put it in a gear bag. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

You should know the facts before you make comments like that. Apologies for any negative assumptions, but I do assume that the potential legalities, and/or liabilities associated with the relationship between DZ.com and the DD list have encouraged the change. Never meant as as a slight towards this site or any person involved, simply a commentary on the times. I still like you.

Just like skydiving it goes from a community and culture to a commodity and business. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

It's a nice thought, but think it through a bit more. The trailing d-bag and risers are going to be directly downwind of you no matter your body position, and that exactly where your reserve is going to deploy. Not saying you're procedure is wrong, just that a horseshoe is a roll of the dice. The best way to handle a horseshoe is prevention. 1) Maintain your gear, especially closing loops. 2) Check your gear before each jump, this includes the other things you're using besides your rig. Ask yourself if your gear is snag resistant. 3) Protect your gear in the plane and on the jump. 4) Deploy cleanly. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

I've caught bits of your predicament in the various forums and I have to say, good luck, and it's heartbreaking if you're prevented from doing what you love. Keep the chin up......

Walk calmly away, and if attacked be prepared to defend oneself while leaving the message not to be fucked with. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

You know I'm no fan of W, but Bill is wrong for not thinking the outburst was a violent action. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Bill, in the Dr.s defense, throwing a shoe at a man's head is a violent act. I believe 1,2, and 4 apply. Not really, Both are violent acts and neither serves to solve anything. They simply escalate the encounter. We do remember what happens when a negative situation is escalated, don't we? Violence against another person because of a non life threatening disagreement is never an appropriate action. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

I want to read the doctor's comments when he writes the report after extracting a foil covered Tupperwear bowl from your rectum. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Basic theory when dealing with high speed malfunctions: Slow the skydive down. When doing better than 100mph towards the giant ball of dirt and rock, put more fabric out to make the encounter slow as possible. I hope instructors are still teaching that things like Two out and, Horseshoe Mals are a dynamic thing and there is no positively right answer, only a set of tools to use in dealing with them. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

When the income you make from skydiving is made through hard work, passion, focus on safety and instruction, a desire to educate, and the realization you are there for the student. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Having seen the package that was sent to DZs I thought the USPA got it's information not from the DZ's records but instead an extra optional postcard clearly printed by the USPA for the USPA, and collected and returned by the DZs. As to the issue of potentially misleading people to think that non designated "TC's" don't do continuing education, that's something that needs to be addressed. I still think the USPA has missed the mark when it comes to who should be educated about this program. It should be sold/pitched to the instructors first and foremost, as they are the ones who will have the most influence on first time students to return. Instructors are the second biggest and most effective marketing tool skydiving has behind video sales, and getting them all on the same page is nothing but good. This is marketing/motivation 101 folks...... ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

I have, but I was over 21. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Yes, the hypothetical item in question would be TSO'd. It may or may not have been involved in TSO testing. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

I'm looking so some fat cat who wants to make the "Tandem of a Lifetime". That I'll be my ticket...... ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Not necessarily. Many times a manufacturer will simply make a change and document the change as "Minor", not requiring any additional testing. Sometimes these "Minor" changes result in a rig that looks nothing like the previous generations. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

I'd like to think skydivers who have earned even the most basic of license can be more adaptable than this. I prefer and train that a PC in tow involve no cutaway prior to a reserve deployment, and the reasons are two fold. First: Time. Imagine that you deploy at 2500 AGL, and experience a PC in tow. You will spend about 5 to 6 seconds diagnosing and trying to remedy the problem. At 176feet per second(120 MPH) you'll be at 2000 feet when you start your emergency procedures STILL GOING 176feet per second.Pulling a breakaway handle will take between 2 and three seconds and that IF there is no problem locating it, and extracting it. Second: If the main does deploy as the reserve container is opened, you have MUCH more control of the main canopy if it is still connected to you. I encourage THINKING skydivers, and the key to thinking fast and reacting appropriately, is to train for scenarios PRIOR to them happening. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

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