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I'd call it 'the Skydiving Here Is The Tits DZ' aka- 'the S.H.I.T.T. DZ' *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Viva Burrito!!!!!! and the peach cobbler at Tom's Diner in Denver (open for lunch only) oh yeah... and undoubtedly Vincent's in Little Italy, NYC for Italian and the best spicy marinara in the world. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I'm the well dressed one in the brown sports coat and nice shoes. Oooh, won't you onetime... let me be myself... so I can shine... *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing at all. -Sir Edmund Burke Special thanks to our troops who are serving to protect us, and defending those who are unable to defend themselves. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I was thinking the same thing... seemed strange to add that. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Must have free apps for Blackberry: -Google Maps (use with GPS) -QuickPull - keeps your phone running fast -FlyCast - free Satellite radio -BlackStar - Compass, Altitude, Speed, and more (use with GPS) - (very cool cause speed can also convert to knots). *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I loved having that on my BB but it kept killing my phone. Whenever it did its bi-wkly updates my phone would freeze up and shut down so i finally had to get rid of the app. I miss epocrates... A lot of people don't know that if you simply hit the 'back' key to leave a program it stays running in the background. You need to actually go to the menu and 'close or exit' the program to keep memory freed up. I have a STORM and found an app called "QuickPull" this simulates a battery pull, you can set it for 4am and it keeps your memory freed up. I use to have the same problem with Epocrates crashing my phone until I set QuickPull to run before Epocrates updates. Haven't had a prob since and the phone is quicker in general. Pretty sure you can get it for the Curve etc... too. I think I saw that Medscape also came out with a drug reference but haven't looked into it yet. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

There are a few good sites: crackberry.com, Bplay.com Usually you can also simply google "blackberry free _____" and the type of app you are looking for and you will likely come across something, which may end up being free or not. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Wow! Good post... Just the idea of having to chop used to completely freak me out. I watched numerous videos on youtube of malfunctions and cut aways. While not practical experience it made me feel like I'd be more comfortable reaching for the cut away handle if the situation arises. I also have not received thorough training on canopy transfer but will definitely ask more about it now. Thanks for posting. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

This weeks episode was GREAT! Much needed after the previous 2. Definitely looks like the hammer is about to come down with full force. I actually thought Jax might make the transfer through the rest of the season, glad it won't be taking precedence over some ass kicking. DVR is the only way to go!!!!!!!!!! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

It's become obvious that there are some who have joined this thread solely to express their "opinion" about me and not the Saber2. I can't even post a chart (that someone posted before me) without taking crap for it. I never said I was in line with the chart. I hadn't even seen it before yesterday. I have downsized at the recommendations and approval of my piers and dz instructors. I realize I set the tone by titling the post as I did. I did not intend on offending anyone or attacking anyone personally. To anyone who took it this way I am sorry. I don't think my opinion on the Sabre2 holds any water, but I would not say the same about some of those who agreed about the Sabre2's openings. I Officially concede ALL my points and opinions to this point to be null and void. The fact remains that there are still some good arguments both for and against the Sabre2 in the first half of this thread. I think someone considering buying a new canopy can take what they will from this and form an opinion. When the sharks smell blood they attack... the bottom feeders then show up and nitpick for scraps. I will leave the remainder of this thread to the sharks to debate the canopy should they so chose... The bottom feeders who simply came here to join in the negativity can stick around and continue to bash me as I'm sure it makes you feel better about yourselves. I can take advice and criticisms from the sharks, but the bottom feeders can suck it... PS- if you find yourself attacking me from anything I just said in this single post you are most likely one of the bottom feeders. Thanks, Josh *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

The 2008 & 9 US National Swooping Champion is also at my dz. We have some good resources here and I will go to them for their advice. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I am way too old to get offended by something on the net. But I am tired of bagging and tagging hot shot young jumpers who get all puffed up about their crazy skills and haven’t seen the ball since kick off. I’ll make you a deal, in 5 years if you are still alive, still in the sport and not waking with a limp, I will get down on my knees and apologize for hurting you sensitivities. My name is Michael Owens; you pick the time and place. Sparky you took some shots at me, and I took some shots back... No hard feelings. Cheers. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Doesn't the SIM recommend a D license for 150's regardless of wingloading? Do you want them to write the rule with your blood? To jump a 150 The USPA downsizing chart recommends a minimum of 40 jumps for the lowest wing loading on the chart. http://www.4xtremetime.com/en/files/USPADOWNSIZE.pdf *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

The reason why I started this thread was because of the number of new jumpers at my dz straight off AFF talking about how they are going to get a Sabre2. I would like to know if unbiased first canopy buyers would be 'more' or 'less' likely to buy a Sabre2 after reading all the replies in this post. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Very good forum. Thanks. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Maybe there should be requirements regulated by the USPA or other entity before downsizing for beginners. Until one gets their 'C' license etc... May not be a bad idea. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Should there be regulated requirements before downsizing canopies? What are the recommendations at your dz or by your instructors? *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

In ways it may be over hyped by the media. Overall, I think vaccinations in general serve a good purpose. I wasn't particularly planning on getting the H1N1 vaccination but it was recommended so I did. I had no problems with it so far. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

What field are you in? There may be a job placement agency you can use. I have used a couple and they were very good. It should cost you nothing because the employer is paying for their services. I also tried online and ran into the same issues as you. Good luck. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I gave only my opinion, which I realize alone is worthless. The ONLY advice I gave was in post #29 when I said. "I hope any nubies such as myself will read all the replies and if their considering buying a new canopy will at least try a couple different ones before simply ordering a Saber2 because their popular." I have read some good packing tips from this thread, and others opinions on the Sabre2, Spectre and other canopies. Can we please keep it about that. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Please show me one post in this thread where I talk myself up or think I'm the shit. I don't think I've done anything impressive. I'm likely the average skilled skydiver at this stage. I think I have managed to stay relatively mature given some of the personal attacks on me in this thread. I believe in safety first, listening to my dz instructors, and having fun. I have found in life that those who feel the need to belittle others often have greater insecurities within themselves. I'm really just going to have to ignore any further personal attacks on me as they are without merit and immature. This has seemed to turn into the "haters" on Josh thread. Maybe I will start that as a new thread so we can keep this one about how the Sabre2 sucks or doesn't suck. It will keep the simple minded people on track with hating me. Anyone new to this thread please read from the beginning. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

It is so hard to believe because most of the people talking to you have been there and done that. They know what it takes to understand the flight characteristics of different canopies. And they also know that you lack the hang time to know WTF you are talking about. Can I be on you ash dive. Sparky Not sure what your problem with me is... you seem REALLY offended by my post. Had some problems with your Sabre2 maybe? Not giving you any love? My log book scans were to show the data that Evo asked for. I don't claim to be a jumping machine. Nor do I claim to be a canopy expert. I just think the Sabre2 has shitty openings. And since you seem to be in denial please refer to posts: 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18,...... and so on. Wow, other people actually had similar experiences in one way or another. Sparky's jump history: 2700 jumps in 33 yrs = 80 jumps a year avg, or 40 jumps every 6 months... Hmmmmmm... what was it that you criticized me on with my numbers, see your quote above. Now that I just got my own gear and don't have to pay for rentals I will average 4-6 jumps per week, weather permitting. PS- you can be on my ash dive if they let you out of the nursing home... *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Here is another scan of my log book. Jump #21 on a Spectre 210... Jump #22 on a Spectre 190. *SEE ATTACHED PHOTO* *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Here you go Evo a scan of my log book just for you. Jump number 10 on a Sabre2 230. This was my second solo after AFF. My first jump #1 was a tandem. *SEE ATTACHED PHOTO* *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----