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I like this version better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_RITC5bH4M&sns=fb Had me crying with laughter Performance Designs Factory Team

This is all think of whenever any of those clowns come on (left or right wing, although the right currently have a pretty good corner on this market...for now.....). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flBpsyFbEOs Performance Designs Factory Team

Hi Harry No problem, I'm happy to explain my position

I believe that is now inaccurate (or misunderstood). I had a talk with someone from Icarus who explained they are now two separate companies. They BOTH however have the rights to sell Icarus canopies (crossfire, etc) but they have otherwise parted ways. Personally I've always found the whole thing confusing. Performance Designs Factory Team

Agreed. I'd hardly call any issue with a R&D canopy a failure. That's the purpose, to iron out all the kinks or to learn about what does and doesn't work. I think, what is most alarming about the collapse is how sudden and violent it was. It reminded me of the "Foxy" revision (I think it was that one). Performance Designs Factory Team

I'd say it's worse that a comedy routine is, on average, more factually balanced than 'the news'. Performance Designs Factory Team

it has little to do with time saving (for me) and more to do with getting away from retarded drivers. BTW I break ZERO laws when riding, stationary splitting is not illegal But it IS here... I've never been to Australia, so I cannot comment on the driving there, but here in Florida, it IS illegal and that's where I'm pissed off at. So, I take it that you drive EXACTLY the speed limit, or under, since you have such a vehement desire to obey traffic laws. FWIW, I don't split traffic, even though I think it's stupid that I can't in stationary traffic. It's like saying to someone turning right on red that they can't go if there's a car in front of them and a gap to go past them. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

That's a little more than an "air gremlin"

This is derailing into a Safety and Training thread. Stay on track, or if you'd like I'll happily move the last few posts to the appropriate forum and you can continue there. Thanks, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Yes. It's quite early this year. Performance Designs Factory Team

I strongly believe this is incorrect. Flat turns absolutely should be used. I would NOT recommend someone use rears. Performance Designs Factory Team

Is there any particular reason you have a habit of reposting (and wasting bandwidth on this site) people posts? Performance Designs Factory Team

Opinion or not, it shows that the Republicans weren't 'totally refusing to raise taxes' as you claimed. Um, they (Repubs) claimed it - I simply parroted what they have been saying all along. Now, it does seem like at the last moment something was presented that included tax changes (doesn't seem like increases though, just a reshuffling). Look, if the Republicans were serious about helping with this problem they'd have jumped at the chance to cut Dem's spending even if it meant letting Bush-Era tax cuts expire. The Dems were willing to go into "Liberal Holy Ground" with entitlement programs. A missed golden opportunity for the Republicans. The whole thing reminds me of a divorce where people/parties (both) will cut off their own nose to spite their face. Ian Ps: Here's one of many links that support my parrot about the Republicans and taxes - it was the first one google pulled up. http://www.opposingviews.com/i/money/john-boehner-no-tax-increases-cut-deficit. Performance Designs Factory Team

You look better than usual in that pic......

Looking for a more credible link. Sorry Mike but that's about as useful as getting my info from AirAmerica (or whatever that thing was called) - that's very definitely an opinion piece. I know there was something put out, just trying to find details on what the actual proposal was. Unfortunately since (to my knowledge) there are no official records of the process or negotiations there are only speculation pieces from both sides. edit: Every article I've found so far refers to the Bush era tax cuts as the sticking point for both sides. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

I'd think you were overly sensitive to political ideology? Dems come to terms that they have to DRAMATICALLY cut spending, the Repubs have to terms that they have to raise taxes. It's really very simple. We: a) Have to spend less b) Have to bring in more. Once the deficit issues are addressed, people can go back to arguing. Until then, we have a bigger issue to solve. Ian edited: To add DRAMATICALLY in caps, just to keep Rehmwa happy

Link please. So far, every statement I've heard from the Republican party is that tax increases are entirely off the table. edit: No need, found a link and reading now. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Agreed. The biggest roadblock right now is that the Republican party totally refuses to raise taxes or even let tax cuts expire - the reality is that we simply have to. We also HAVE to cut spending. As you said, only one or the other won't work. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

True - if it's a game, you're winning Performance Designs Factory Team

Sums up about 99% of the posts here. Performance Designs Factory Team

And there we have it. I couldn't agree with Andrea more. Things that used to be important (or seem so important) just....well....aren't.

It happened to me tonight. Performance Designs Factory Team

John, besides intolerance. What's your point? Performance Designs Factory Team

Yes, but what you're describing is the effect of extra leverage (and the reason I like longer risers). Once I let them up though, I find little to no difference. Basically, I don't (consciously) fly my canopy any differently based on riser lengths. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

It's way better IMO