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    Yes, in a downwind. Now, I do think that begs the question on how effective the new rules are at limiting distance in downwind conditions since that 5 gate comes up so quickly and we still have lots of energy to pop up in that scenario. There is no question though that we would be going a lot further, in all conditions, under the old rules. I think (this is just a guess) that we'll see amendments that will prohibit pop-ups past 5 foot regardless of where you are on the course to keep the distances manageable to venue hosts. What will happen to the water drag? Well, that's anyone's guess at this stage. I can't say I'd be surprised if it eventually goes the way of the Dodo. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    I disagree. I'm curious, how many comps you've done under the new rules? While not the intended purpose of the new rules, personally I'm in favor of anything that limits the pilots ability to pop up too high. IMO In recent years distance largely became the event that rewarded the pilot who was willing to pummel in from 40 ft. Under the old rules, 2 days of distance training = really sore body. Under the new rules a pilot can train distance, hard, all day for multiple days running. Personally, I think the new rules are fun and challenging (while different). Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Pretty good post Dave. I would add that I would encourage competition entry as soon as the pilot can do so safely. There's a ton to be learned, and competitors are eager to share - even with someone "just" doing 90's. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    I'd argue that we'd have gone significantly further (especially given the downwind) under the old rules. In order to provide an apples to apples comparison you'd need to include elevation, wind direction, and wind strength. Even then you wouldn't be factoring in the continued improvements of pilots (especially under new wings). Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Start taxing churches. Performance Designs Factory Team
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    That video has every single competitors run as do the za and speed vids No grand conspiracy here Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Yes, to a point. It's been my experience that once a company gets really big (and entrenched) - it's very difficult, or near impossible to get rid of them. Regardless of their practices and policies. In the case of small or start up companies, their reputation seems to have a much larger effect. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    I don't really enjoy typing this stuff out, it's easy to accidently mis-communicate, but I'll give it my best. Both parties are partly, correct. It largely depends on the wind strength and technique. Full flight will offer the best penetration, however at the price of altitude. In moderate to low head winds, if you need to preserve a little altitude AND maintain maximum forward drive in these conditions - a touch (and I mean a touch) of rears can help vs 1/4 or so toggles. Most people pull or overamp rears however, which gets them no where fast. If preserving altitude is not an issue, I use full flight. If I need to preserve a little altitude, I'll relax my arms while holding rears. The stronger the winds, the less effective this will be. In tail winds, I always use braked flight. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    I agree. How someone chooses to run their business is their decision. What I would *hope* to happen is, that through negative publicity, the business would simply cease to gain clientele because of their practices and ultimately go out of business or fix their practices. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    No, that's not at all what I said. I simply commented on your comment about regurgitating talking points. I haven't commented on the Scott Walker story. However, to prevent you making more incorrect assumptions and breaking some sort of personal record I'll share my current thoughts on the issue: IMO he won, fair and square. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    What was that about an irony meter?? Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Beer! Performance Designs Factory Team
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    As is Canopy Piloting. How many serious swoop comps have you been to in the last 3 years? Crashes are rare to say the least. Of course they do happen from time to time. Very rarely are they anything more than a bruised ego. Educate yourself on what canopy piloting really is? And no, I don't mean go and watch a few beer line swoops. Actually go and educate yourself on the competitive side of the discipline. Talk to the seasoned pilots and you'll find there's an incredible amount of science, and technique to the discipline (as with any skydiving discipline). You'd probably be surprised how much thought, planning, and practice goes into becoming a good competitive pilot. Not sure how you're qualified to recommend anything. You clearly haven't educated yourself on the Canopy Piloting side of the sport. That statement is about as absurd as me making Crew recommendations. I've never been anything more than a distant spectator. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Bastard Zombies - fuck yeah! Performance Designs Factory Team
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    They shouldn't be mixed. It's pretty well accepted that people need to separate landing areas, and/or hop n pop loads for Canopy Piloting. If that isn't happening you have a cultural and/or DZ issue. You can fix that by being proactive at your dz, or choosing one that advocates safer practices. You still haven't answered my question from earlier (crew, xrw, etc). Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    I don't agree with it either. 180's are a necessary part of the learning process. Don't get me wrong, I really don't like them, but they're a part of the process that shouldn't be skipped imo. The biggest issue with them is the difficulty in flying a good pattern - especially since a lot of people don't do a base leg and go straight into their turn. As with all things swoop, they should be practiced on a dedicated pass, in clean airspace. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    So Crew isn't part of skydiving either? How about accuracy? Wingsuiting, Xrw? Ban skydiving too, and it'll save lives. After all if people were meant to fly, we'd have wings. Silly argument isn't it? Performance Designs Factory Team
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    I was saddened to hear the news today. What a nice guy - I always really liked him. BSBD Performance Designs Factory Team
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    I can't really argue with that
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    You do realize that Osama was trained by the CIA under the Reagan administration? If you want to find blame for his creation, look to our foreign policies. If you want to find a President to blame, blame Reagan. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    locked for cross posting. Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Christianity couldn't get the Patriot Act passed. LOL, Touche' Performance Designs Factory Team
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    You'l have a hard time arguing that the Muslim religion has greater impact on US internal laws and state politics than Christianity. As Dekker said, given the context of the conversation, discussing it under the Christian doctrine is more than appropriate. Performance Designs Factory Team
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    You realize netflix uses silverlight, right?