skydance1954

24/7 except to shower. The folks at work have stopped asking what it is because then I go into my "you've got to skydive" rant. But for the past 30 years, I've also had a pull-up cord on every pair of jeans that I own, short or long. This has actually brought more recognition from other skydivers than the closing pin. (and it's gutted 550, too, a REAL pull-up cord) This also helps when you get those inevitable out landings, I've always got one with me. Mike Ashley D-18460 Canadian A-666

My Hero! Mike Ashley D-18460 Canadian A-666

Great Idea, I should have thought of that. So I did check, but they tell me that they don't have any such records.... Mike Ashley D-18460 Canadian A-666

Would anyone out there happen to have copies of the old 4-way dive pools from years before 2000? Mike Ashley D-18460 Canadian A-666

We've got a few 4-way teams at my home DZ, and they are all weekend teams. Depending on the team, they'll do between 50 to 150 jumps per year training, plus meets. I've got enough experience doing 4-way video that I could charge the going rate, but IMHO, unless your working (and that is the operative word) for a professional team, $15+slot is a little high. Include the pack job, and I think it's out of line. Feel free to disagree. However, that said, I'm not all that altruistic. The digital equipment, video tapes, 35mm film and such do need to be paid for. And I make a point to make sure that the team who engages me NEVER has to deal with worries about the video. I'm at the plane on time, the video is dubbed to the team machine, or ready for viewing and cued before they have time to undress, and each team member gets a tape at the end of the season if they ask for it. Most important of all, I get the shot. However, the occaisonal video glitch does happen. Once or twice a year, I've never been able to get rid of those. Also, when I commit to the team, I fully commit. They come first, then other video RW dives, then fun dives. Meaning fun dives for me, although I have fun on every dive anyway.... And as pointed out, one could make more money doing tandems, but I enjoy this kind of video more. I've never grown tired of 4-way, probably never will. Mike Ashley D-18460 Canadian A-666