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it is entirely canopy specific. Velocities 2.1 (so Jay says), not sure on VX/XAOS 27's but Jim Slaton said the 27's like to be loaded higher. Ask him on his canopy piloting website. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

I ended up with the 90 cause it was more fun to fly and I wear 8 pounds of weight. Given the same choices again I'd go with the 96 and more weight for better distance and it was still a boatload of fun to fly. Edit: Jay works on keeping his wingloading at 2.1 just FYI. Since I dropped mine from 2.3 there's been a marked improvement in my distance. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

All depends what your goals are. For competition my advice (for a velo) is go as big as you can while it's still fun to fly. For me that was the 90/96 sizes. 84 was a blast and 103 was a dog (I felt). If you're going to want to have some fun and still be competative a 96 loaded a 2.1 is a nice canopy choice IMO. Also I don't think you'll find much difference in the arc of that canopy compared to the 97, just the speed. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

You couldn't stay away from all the lovely ladies if you tried. Just accept your fate! Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

great job drew. damn nice surf too. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Yep, they're also getting on bigger and bigger canopies. Ian, Shannon and Jay from PD are all on Velocity 103's now, wearing weights. Blues Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Hey Chris, Thanks for the update, but Deland again? That's 3 meets...how about Titusville or somewhere different? Final round in Lake Wales sounds like da bomb! Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

We'd love to have you!! If the PM ladies won't shack up with ya, I'm sure CCowden will (cause he's a whore!), and I'll twist your nipples if worst comes to worst Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Ohhh I'm so sending this link to your wife Performance Designs Factory Team

Hey there, sorry this took so long but I wanted to check the prices with the DZO before posting them. Registration will be $25 with $20 lift tickets. Also, we now have a helicopter confirmed Lift Power: 1 Skyvan 1 King Air (very very fast) 1 Chopper Blues, can't wait to see you all there. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

heh fair enough. Never know unless ya throw it out there ya know

Come on up to Skydive Atlanta (just go up 75), it's 7 hrs (speed limit driving) from Deland. We've been getting some florida peeps up our way cause of the hurricanes. Weather is scheduled to beautiful. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

The timeless classic: "Officespace" Performance Designs Factory Team

"I tell ya what I'd do man, 2 chicks at the same time. I'd think if I was a millionaire I could hook that up too cause chicks dig dudes with money." "Well not all chicks." "Well the kinda chicks that'd double up on a dude like me" Performance Designs Factory Team

Thanks dude, I really wish I'd known (and believed) then what I do now. I think I'd be a much better pilot for it all. Now the real question is....Why don't I see your name on the Skydive Atlanta Halloween Freefly Boogie attendence list? Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Never, ever, ever, feel like a "dork" for going slowly. I GUARENTEE it'll make you a better pilot than those who rush. Everyone has to stop and learn sometime. IMO the beginning is the best time so you don't spend the next 100(0)'s of jumps fixing bad habits. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Having never met you it's hard to say, but I'd venture to guess that peoples beef with you is largely due to your ego/attitude that clearly gets displayed on this forum. That could, however, be contributed to text based discussions missing face to face emotion being misinterpreted but it's a possibility regardless. You're right, everyone screws up at some point (normally numerous times) and they'll get a talking to. If you find yourself getting a number of "talking to's" then maybe the problem is you and not everyone else. It's hard to say, I don't know you, but it appears a lot of people who do have tried talking to you with no avail. Regardless, it's apparent that you're going to do whatever you want. And quite honestly that's something I believe in as you do hop n pops all day and are most likely no danger to anyone but yourself. HOWEVER this does not give you the right to sit and bash competitors when you're not one yourself. Come do a few competitions, hit the gates and the scoring zones each time (you don't have to even place well, just show enough skill to score decently a few rounds) and people will have a lot more respect for your skills. Sitting on the sidelines saying how you "could to that" but haven't won't get you any points here. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Bad example. 1) If you have to be at your home dropzone to be in a comfort zone you're in over your head, period. 2) If you're incapable of landing your canopy safely when things don't always go 100% as expected you're in over your head, period. The above applies to anyone, on any canopy. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Been married for over 5 years. Knew her for 3 months when we tied the knot. Honestly, we both agree that it was the best thing that ever happened to us. Sure it isn't always rosey, but the goodtimes far, far, far outweigh the bad. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

http://www.skydivethefarm.com It's about 2 miles from ASC in Cedartown. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

People in glass houses..... Performance Designs Factory Team

If you have Scott and Heath guiding you, and you're listening to what they say and following their progression tactics, I believe you cannot go wrong. Sounds to me like you're on the right track. Good luck. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

And from the darkness, a voice of reason sounds. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

I take it we can add your name to the list of confirmed? Tent thing is definately no problem. Might have to wait in line for a shower but there's plenty of camping space. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

I know a guy who jumps a Nitron with his wingsuit although if you wouldn't do it with a stiletto I'm not sure I'd do it with a Nitro(n). Something like the Sabre2 may be more suitable if you don't feel comfy using a more tapered wing for wingsuit jumps. Maybe an experienced wingsuit jumper can comment (I know Chuck's used his velo on many wingsuit jumps)? Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team