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Something similar happened to someone at my dz. They were hanging from the step of a C182 (it was quite long at the time) she slipped and the step was caught in between her back and the rig. She wiggled off and was just fine. Now we have a much smaller step and do not think it would happen again. Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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This thread reminds me of a song lyric: "as soon as you're born you start dying, so you might as well, have a good time" - Cake. Personally, I've been hit by a car while crossing the road, and they say walking is"safe" so I think I'll educate myself and do the best I can with this "unsafe" sport. While you have a better chance dying while skydiving then sitting in a chair, that's what life's about; deciding which risks you're willing to accept. Knowing the statistics and risks in this sport, I feel confident saying that I can be doing this for many years to come, in the same way I feel confident that I won't get hit by another car. I might be wrong on either account, but hopefully not. Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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OK. Thanks. I think I just need some more drills. I haven't done any touches in freefall (like I said, really new) so maybe next time. Oh, and maybe this is stupid, but why do you not cutaway from a total malfunction? Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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What happened exactly? Did you think your contacts fit tightly before? Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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I'm really new to the sport and so I have a question? What if you can't see the reserve handles? I was taught one hand per handle and this makes sense to me so I can know where the reserve handle is after I cutaway. I can't see either of them when I have a rig on though because of my breasts. I'm afraid that if I pull the cut away and then either the harness slips, or even I'm too scared I may not find the other handle if I don't have it in my hand, seeing as I can't watch it as I pull the cutaway handle. Now, I know I have an RSL and AAD on my rig, but those things aside, do my concerns warrent one handle per hand approach or not. Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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Mal report - begginers should read this
gale replied to airdrew20012001's topic in Safety and Training
While they may not be required in the States, (and I don't know why they wouldn't be) it just makes sense to wear one. While you obviously feel comfortable not wearing one I think you would be in the minority. What if something went wrong with your dytter? (like you batteries die for example) Maybe you think that you eyeballed altitued awareness would save you, but I would rather have an extra dail any day rather then the subjuctiveness of eyeballing it. It's just one more percausion to keep you safe - and it's so easy to do! Why not. Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive -
Couldn't agree more. Being a newbie, I've recently learned the greatness of flaring and am a big fan. Yesterday was my best one yet which leads to my tip of the day for other newbies flying Manta's : Pull the toggles down your chest and down through your legs. I have been flaring out to the sides (like I've seen the good skydivers do) and that was just all wrong. Experienced skydivers have their small fast canopies and can do that, I can't. Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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I'm a newbie and I land by the idea that you don't fly over anything you don't want to land on. And congratulations to those people who have said "no" to downgrading to canopies they weren't ready for. It's your life, stay safe. And to others: don't try to pressure people!!! How would you feel if they took your bad advice and hurt themselves, not so cool then, is it? Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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Well, I don't want to get too technical (I'm a comp sci major) but the way the two processors process instructions is completely different. In fact, the instructions themselves differ drastically. Macs have a RISC architecture (Reduced Instruction Set) whereas intel has a CISC architecture (complex instruction set). Basically, Macs have a smaller group of hard wired instructions that run very fast while intel has a larger group of instructions that don't run quite as fast. So programming to take advantage of these differences makes the difference. It just gets more confusing from there. (Hence why half a course at school is devoted to such things.) Whomever said it's like comparing apples and oranges got it right. It's two completely different implementations of technology. I think the main diffference for the price differential is due to the lack of Mac popularity. Enjoy the Mac for what it is good at!
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Yup, definately try running the actual software you want to use before you buy. I do think that if you're going to mostly be working with graphics (video) then a Mac is probably your best bet. Mac's, while more expensive, do have their place. (I'm a PC gal myself, but I'm not predjudiced.) Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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I know I personally really care about safety. A fellow skydiver at my DZ has broken her back and she knows that one more injury and she probably never be able to fly again. While this point is particularily salient for her, I think all skydivers are just one stupid move away from injury or death. Now obviously no matter that you do you can not take all the risk out of skydiving, and that's not the point. My point is that looking sensibly at your level of risk is important. Think, and plan ahead. How much do you like your legs anyway? Do you want your kids to grow up with only one parent? If after thinking about all this you're comfortable with taking the risks you take, well so be it. I believe you can enjoy this sport and still be safe. Shit happens, but I think precautions can limit the frequency of its happening. Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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So it's very personal huh? Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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What do you call a lesbian with long fingernails? Single. Gale. (This post in no way condones homophobia. It's just supposed to be funny) Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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Pardon the newbie stupidity, but what do the number stand for? Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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I know I don't know you, but I just wanted to say that I wish the best for you and your fiance. I can feel through your words how much you love him, and if he's getting you a rig he must feel the same! You two deserve to be happy and I truly hope he get the kidney he needs. I send you my good vibes. Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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Nice site. Your first jump story sounds just like mine. The skydiving animation on the front page is cute. Your page has inspired me to put up my own. (After exams though) Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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Let me guess, you sold your bed for a jump. Or maybe your new suit. Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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Thanks for the explanation. I didn't really understand the situation and now I do. Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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Isn't there always a chance that if you add accessories to skydiving gear (likes spikes on a helmet for example) you increase the chance of a line getting caught on them? Even if the chance is very small it I know I would want to avoid it all together and why not when there are so many other helmets available. I guess what I'm saying is it seems like a bad design. Helmets are supposed to increase safety, not decrease it. Gale. Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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I agree that it's great to read about BASE jumping and although I'm very new to the sport and nowhere near that level it's great to learn about it. The one thing I might say for not printing articles about it in a magazine though, is that because it is illegal and very dangerous the USPA probably doesn't want to be associated with that. By associating with such sports they may feel that it degrades the validity of parachuting as a whole. Whether I agree with this or not, it may be at least one argument against BASE articles/endorsments. A magazine just about BASE jumping is probably the best solution. Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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While this might be an unpopular opinion, I think it's good that you can't jump until you're 18. I think the four years between 14 and 18 make a huge maturity difference. Because in my view, a skydivers life is always in their own hands (except maybe for tandems) they need to be adult enough to truly accept that reality. While I understand that a parent has the right to make these kind of decisions for their child I personally think the 18 year old age limit is a good idea. Not to think worst case senario, but if something did go wrong, the age would always be a question. This can be avoided by just waiting. I know it sucks, but skydiving will always be there and it would make a hell of an 18th birthday present! Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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I think the only answer other skydivers would give you is an unmittigated "GO JUMP!" But I can tell you if I got to get the high of jumping while chatting up a local hottie wild horses couldn't keep me away from the DZ. Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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I don't like it and I don't drink it. So THERE. (Truth be told I don't even drink much at all, try not to stone me to death.) Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive
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Making enemies after only 4 jumps huh. It's gonna take a lot of beer to buy you back into those good graces.
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Well you're right that there aren't a lot of tall buildings around but the 11th story is pretty good for a nice view. There are 19 floors all together, I don't think that's enough for a BASE jump (sorry). Just a highrise to me I guess. I'm please to know that some of my American neighbours know about my town and Vancouver too! You guys get a bad rap for thinking we all live in igloos in the winter 12 months a year. Victoria rarely gets below zero and almost never gets snow. As for giving drugs to the cops, I think that only works in smaller towns (I'm from one.) Gale "If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space"