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And I was also going to add that it would be nice to hear from some of the videographers who've video'ed the blue hairs. What do they say when you ask them why they decided to jump? It would be interesting if there was a difference or pattern to male vs. female answers. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

I have a Google alert sent to my email everyday for anything that has been published about skydiving. Over the top? Probably. I've noticed an interesting observation- when an article comes up about a 75, 80, 85 year old doing a tandem, its more often than not a women instead of a man. And many times reading the article, it was the husband that bought the skydive for the wife, but didn't go himself. My loaded question is, why do more old ladies skydive than old men? Is it that there are more women alive than men at that age? Is it that elderly women have less reservations about jumping than their male counterparts? Are they in better shape to survive a tandem? Is it just a bias in reporting, thinking that its 'more special' that a little old lady jumps rather than an old man? Any other ideas? And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

I am getting quite good at Super Mantis, but damn, I dont think I can arch like that, I might have to schedule a chiropratic appt for that next Monday! And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

True. When I posted, I wasn't thinking of joint stress, just landing speed/canopy characteristics. But I DO know about joint stress....my 115 lb body doesn't feel good at the end of the day after packing about 36 extra pounds from my belt/rig! Can you explain this 'arms down'? I was under the impression that a belt puts weight where a floatybutt needs it-on the hips. I thought a vest will add weight to your upper body, changing your body to a slightly 'head low' position, which makes one work harder to keep their upper torso up. For the general discussion: I would love to get into competitive 4-way someday, and through a tight jumpsuit, the correct weight to find my 'sweet spot speed' with the other 3 jumpers as well as tunnel coaching with a couple of awesome RW coaches, I have started learning how to compensate with the rest of body to keep level while I dock. I am far from where I need/want to be, but range of motion drills in the tunnel have helped immensely. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

Adding weight doesn't add that much to your wingloading if you are already at a low WL. I was loading 1:1 before my weightbelt. I now wear 16 lbs of lead and I am now loading at 1.1. I'm not sure what could be said about adding lead at a high wingload. I assume if you are already loading high, I would ASSume are an experienced canopy pilot and the weight of a belt will be insignificant. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

Damn....who shit in your Cheerios this morning? I could say a whole lot right now, but I'm gonna keep it to myself. Don't knock people for using tunnels. Its a huge training tool for jumpers and it gives whuffos an ever so slightly small moment to experience what we chase after every weekend. And jumpers who regularly use the tunnel for training don't call themselves 'indoor skydivers', they are 'tunnel rats'. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

But you're soo close to 30,000 posts! And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

This was the announcement on a Cocker Spaniel forum I frequent. Can you imagine if this happened to DZ.com?? Oh the horror! And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

Agree 100%. Find a good man that has class, character, and knows how to treat you well. That trash will get old quick. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

I respect and admire everyone who has ever had kids, and would never throw a 'wrath' onto them the way I have had them thrown onto me by many parents I associate with in everyday life. After expressing that I did not want kids, a mentor of mine who I have huge respect for actually told me that it was shameful and disappointing that I had said that. How do you think that made me feel? I've also been told that there is 'something wrong with me'. Never once have I ever chastised somebody for having kids, but I've been repeatedly chastised by parents for not wanting them. Thats not fair, IMO. I have never had the biological longing to have kids, so for me, I'm not 'missing' the kind of love a child brings. I have a lot of love in my life. The love of a good man, a good mom, good friends, and a good dog. I am happy the way I my life is now. I know many people will say, "Yes, but you will be happier with kids", but that statement is purely subjective. That might be the case for you, but it is not for me. I have an amazing boyfriend who does not want them either. Does that make us bad people? Absolutely not. We have decided that the money we would have spent on our own kids if we had them, we are going to use it to put our nieces and nephews through college, who would not get the chance otherwise. That also leaves more money to go to childrens charities as well, which we've already discussed doing. So, by not having our own, we are helping others out, and thats what makes us 'happy'. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

You know thats a satire piece, right? Jonathan Swift did not mean this to be taken literally, this is a classic satire. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

I agree with you 100%. I don't hate children, but I don't want them, and luckily found a guy that doesn't want them as much as me! The world is overpopulated as it is, and frankly, I just don't have the patience and I want to travel and go do stuff at the drop of a hat. But for those who do want kids, there are so many foster home children out there that need the love of a family. I think of it like going to the pound. If I really wanted kids, I'd rather get a pound puppy than a breeder dog any day.

Wanna eat babies? http://art-bin.com/art/omodest.html And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

Ooo ooo ooo! My turn! And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

You may have just strained your shin muscles from the landing trauma. Shin splints tend to be chronic and develop over time from poor shoes, over exercising, running on hard surfaces, bad running form, etc. I would give it a week...if you feel better, its probably not shin splints. I have had several cases of shin splints throughout the years from racing, but, let it be known, I'm not a doctor. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

No, I dont have much and I like it that way. The only things I cant live without are my bike, my books, my dog, and my skydiving gear. I once read an article that minimalists are, on average, happier than people who have a lot of stuff. I think there's truth to that, so I try to follow that philosophy. We get these circulars in the mail from the Boys and Girls Club asking for things like clothes, blankets, kitchenware, etc. You leave it out on your curb on a specified day and they come pick it up and distribute it to needy people. Everything I realize I don't need goes to that club every month

No, she made your link into a clicky. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

Either I suck at this or my friends are mostly wussies. Quote This is a really ridiculous statement You should never say somebody is a 'wussy' because they don't want to jump out of a plane. This sport is dangerous; people who don't want to jump are probably smarter than us morons that do. Jumping is a very personal decision for some, and should be up to them and them only. Don't EVER pressure friends to jump...if they want to, they will get a hold of you. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

Look up Skydive Mesquite...that's where all the southern NV fun jumpers go. Much better than Vegas DZs. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

I don't mind packing, I just don't like packing when its bat shit hot in the hangar with no circulating air! And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

I think that's great you raised him from an egg...I've heard horror stories of the illegal Macaw smuggling out of South America. Very sad practice that isn't going to end anytime soon I'm loving all the pictures of everybody's animals! And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

My heart is breaking for you... And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

Very cool! And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

I am tears from reading all your guys' stories. I just adopted a dog last month and now truly feel the unconditional love that one has for their dog. Perigrine, I am so sorry for you and your dog. I agree with everyone when they say to be there for Fezzik when the time comes...and cry, cry, cry, let it out. I'm praying that your next few days are as tolerable as they can be... Can you post a pic if you're up to it so we all can see your beautiful boy? And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8

The only guys I've seen wearing carpri pants are swoopers... And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8