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Well played Sir. Performance Designs Factory Team

Your mom doesn't like to be hit. Performance Designs Factory Team

Good friend of mine used to say (in a self deprecating tone) "Like throwing a hot dog down a hall way." Performance Designs Factory Team

Sounds to me like you're hammering in a nail, with a pencil Performance Designs Factory Team

Then again there's also the saying "The right tool for the job" Performance Designs Factory Team

It'd be an honor to join you if you'd like the company

Jello-Jay has the exact amount, but I believe we raised $1000 in a charity Texas Holdem Game. I'll be there this Saturday as well btw. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

When was that? Nice pics

Laura, Thanks for the update. This is stomach turning to say the least...... BSBD. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

I think we all do Chris. It's been a horrendous year for this region. Sad thing is we've lost a lot to non-skydiving events. I think that's one of the most shocking parts, to me at least. On the flip side, I'm happy to have known these people - they all enriched my life in some way, and I'm grateful for that. See you Sat. Performance Designs Factory Team

This is true, but honoring our lost friend(s), is the best way for their memories to live on. I never play poker, but if there's an honorary game you can count me in. BSBD. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

My altitudes stay the same which means different legs strech or shrink (distance over the ground in relation to the target) with conditions, but total flight time in each leg is approximately the same. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

I would suggest against using landmarks at your dz. Instead I'd suggest setting a target and using everything in relation to that target. The problem with landmarks is that as soon as you depend on them, when you jump at a different dz, or land off, your references are gone. If you use distance from your target to build the various parts of your pattern, it will be pretty consistent. Make sense? Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Annie and I will be there. Performance Designs Factory Team

Split this into it's own thread so the differences, if any, can be discussed here. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Glad to help. I'm glad to hear you've spoken to Jonathan already. I must say, I think there may be a misunderstanding with what he was saying though - remember Jonathan's definition of "serious swoop" is different than most skydivers

Hmm, tough one. I'm assuming you have under 1000 skydives, but from what you've said you jump very frequently (moreso than the average jumper). Can you give an idea of your canopy goals? Often times this is the driving factor around a recommendation. If you have little to no intention of learning to swoop I'd recommend a different canopy entirely. The difference you see from the 105 to the 120 can probably be attributed to the speed of the flare as well as the differing characteristics between the cobalt and the sabre2. The cobalt is much more like the stiletto with a shorter toggle stroke. Oftentimes jumpers making the switch either don't flare far enough, or fast enough. If the jumper doesn't provide input enough to swing in front of the nose of the canopy then they pretty much do a controlled descent - the smaller size may be making you flare a little harder than you realize, essentially causing the desired reaction and giving you tip toe landings. More than likely though, if I were to bet, it would be because the flight characteristics are something you are more familiar with - ideally you'd have a video of a typical 120 landing that could be reviewed to see if it's pilot, canopy, or some other phenomenon that's causing your difficulty. Finally, please seek good canopy coaching - your profile says you're in cali so there should be plenty of excellent coaches (seek out Jonathan Tagle at Elsinore if you can). You talk of landing on rears and good coaching can really help you avoid some common pitfalls that can really ruin your day. Hope this helps. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Contact Stu at Mile-Hi (SuperStu on dz.com). He lives near Denver and, at the least, may be able to point you in the right direction. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

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No worries Agent. I had a similar issue - my girlfriend and her parents were playing in the band with me this week too :) I just finished the hard tour on drums and have been playing most of the songs on expert so far online - 5 starring expert on drums for the first 2 tiers - haven't gone past that, but it's not hard if you can play on a kit already. Last I checked I was 47 on the leaderboard for Green Grass and High Tide

Correct - Rockband is all the instruments. You can also play as a band online with each person playing their instrument of choice along with their difficulty of choice. Right now I have 2 songs left to do on the hard drum career (Iron Maiden and The Who). So far I've been playing expert online and like it more than hard (you have to play all the strikes). So far, the drum kit is the most authentic. If you can play on expert, you can play on a real kit. Things differ of course (pad bounce back and drum head locations) but the rhythm structures are spot on. If anyone wants to play, shoot me a friend request on XBL and we'll go from there. Gamertag: v1g1lance edit: Rockband url - http://www.rockband.com Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Guitar Hero is dead - Rockband is where it's at

Chris, I fail to see what this has to do with The Farm. If you want to try and turn this into a DZ war I suggest you go somewhere else. Your comments about The Farm have zero relevance here, and I take offense to them. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Moving this to the Bonfire as it's better suited there. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Since Chinagirl is still learning how to make stickies http://www.pcplanets.com/videoyoutube-Guitar-Queer-O-Part-3.2DmKdQOBo0I.shtml Performance Designs Factory Team