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I'm a student. I'll call myself that until I get A license. I have 25 years in the sport and nearly 5000 jumps. I hope I'm always a student. I hope I always have a "beginner's mind".

Doing that search will also show that many have used simple mods to the slider to fix that very effectively. I have never jumped one, but would not be so quick to discount that experience of many others. Besides, PD says that there was never a problem with the original Sabre, any hard openings were due completely to packing technique. And PD is, on this issue, full of shit. They have a vested interest in everyone believing that they didn't market a canopy with a serious design flaw. I have jumped many Sabres, with the modded slider, using their packing instructions. They all, on occasion, will smack the shit out of you. There's a better way today. There are a lot of parachutes out there that don't have this inherit problem. The original Sabre is best relegated to duty as a car cover. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

Don't jump an original Sabre. They will, on occasion, open hard enough to injure you. Don't take my word for it...Do a search on here with the key words "Sabre" and "hard Opening" There is a better way today. There are many parachutes that will serve you better for the same money. Be wary of anyone that tells you that it's a good canopy. They either don't have a clue, or they don't have your best interests in mind. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

There is one thing that all predictions of the end of the world have in common. So far, every single one of them has been dead wrong.(and there have been a buttload of 'em.) http://tacomaatheists.com/eotw "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

There probably wouldn't be a market for a full time Al Jazeera channel here in the US. No money in it. We can acces it very easily through the interwebs, though. No blocking. Straight feed. No censoring. Freedom of speech completely intact. http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/ Edited because I'm old and broke down... (Quade is quicker on the draw than I am with the link) "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

-Abraham Lincoln can you put that in your own words? difficult i know - but you can at least try... Sure thing, Kev. I'll type slow so that you'll at least have a chance of keeping up. This is known as an analogy. It shows how one pair of things are related to each other like another pair of things. It can help a reader understand something as long as they're not a complete fucking idiot and can make the connection. In this analogy, the wealth that people have built is represented by the house. The connection I want you to make (I know it's hard, but you can at least try) is this: If a person builds wealth, you should not try to destroy it. You see, Kev, if you don't destroy another persons wealth, you could build wealth for yourself and expect it to be safe from others destroying it. I've kept this in very simple terms for you. I know it probably makes your brain hurt, but I hope you at least understand a little more now. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

-Abraham Lincoln "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

Bigun, you will no doubt rock this like you have all the other important things in your life. Heal well and fast! "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

If the banning is just, then the banning should stand. If the banning is unjust, the person who manages this site has a small delimma. To reverse the banning could undermine the authority of the Moderator. At the end of the day, it's their site and they can run it as they see fit, regardless of anyone elses opinion. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

He was a great American that was there when his country called on him. (Why is this in the SC?) "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

We have about 4 inches so far across the border from you in Huntsville... "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

Congrats on the drinking thing...Good on Ya!!

I'm well. Just happy and fortunate to be here. How are you treating the world? "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

Skydive Skyranch always has something fun happening... "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

Now THAT would make for a good bumper sticker(probably already is...) "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

All predictions that the world would end have one thing in common....so far, not a single one has come true. Silly bible thumpers. http://tacomaatheists.com/eotw "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

You might have a point if every civilization of the world in the history of man believed in unicorns as if it were basict instict. Actually every civilization that I know of has their imaginary beings. Whether they are gods or just animals like unicorns or dragons they all served a purpose and that was to explain the unexplainable. The Christian god is just another imaginary being used to answer the questions we don't have answers to. Science can not explain everything and will probably never explain everything and it never claims to explain everything. It's better to say I don't know then to just claim "God did it". It's better to study and work towards understanding the world around us. Well put. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

There is nothing supernatural, only things that we don't understand yet. History is replete with examples of things not understood being attributed to the supernatural, only to be seen as myth when our knowledge increases. The belief in god will likewise eventually be regarded as myth, just like all the countless other myths that have been part of our human past. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

me too! "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

Darius nailed it. Thanks for saving me the trouble, D! "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

"We" are the tools from both ends of the polical spectrum, and we have posted links to every piece of political bullshit from our side that we could find. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

Yes, Skyrider, you've been are a good little Tool of the powers of change. Here's a cookie. Now go to bed. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

(sarcasm noted....good one!) It's WHO gives him the right...That would be the American people. I think Skyrider doesn't like that idea. I think he must be a Marxist.... "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

You're about the 5th person to tell me that...If I do look like him he has my condolances! "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."

It's called a delusion. ...and it's no doubt a sign of the end times. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."