askir

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  1. I once saw a rigger clean a white container with white harness. This thing looked anything but white, green grass stains, brown and yellow, it was bad. He used Wal-Mart brand carpet cleaner foam and a wet sponge, dabbed, not rubbing and kept changing the water (he had a little tub of water) Everytime the water turned dark brown he'd change it. At first it looked like it was going to stay yellow, he said lets go have a beer and come back in the morning. The next day BRIGHTY WHITEY...unbeleivable!!!! Now I do the same for my customers and get great results. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  2. We will be praying for you brother.....and for your family and friends!!!!!GET WELL>>> LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  3. I stand corrected...EUROCOPTER EC155......First Class Service. Hope it can de done again LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  4. It was replaced by a Aerospatial Dolphin....WOW what a machine and see Shanon waving in the window. This is Skydiving First Class the only thing missing was the nice headset & movie, caviar, champagne and stewardess on the way to altitude. Indeed Thanks to the culprits of one Fun Weekend!!! Oh yes and Pier had his first cut-away (he carries Cuervo in his trunk for his rigger just in case) LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  5. Does anyone have a manual or know where I could get a manual for a Laser Reserve? Does anyone know anything about these reserves and whether there are any SB's out on them? LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  6. Alhough familiar with the rig I do no have a manual, does anyone know where I can get one? hopefully on line at no cost? LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  7. Anyone know where I can find out if there are Service Bulletins issued on Sharpchuter reserves? I received a rig that has not been packed or looked at since 1995 and I know Glide Path is no longer in business, also there is nothing in PIA's website. HELP LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  8. Not me but my best friend... He was about 300 feet from the ground when a vortex from a departing c-130 collapsed his canopy, he landed one cell, estimated at 90 mph. he did bounce on the number 13 on the Runway. He was in surgery when he DIED.... I have a very moving letter that describes what he saw...the light, going into a room and meeting with his dead father, and recently murdered buddy, they told him to return and that iot would hurt a lot, when he walked out of the room he was suspended in the air above the operating table and fell onto his body at the time they zapped him back. Two days later he described the scene to a nurse and gave details of what he saw, the room was described perfectly. An Army Dr. who walked in to help left before he woke up, but he remembers who he was. his life changed completely after that, he still jumps. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  9. I have a 3 year old and a 17 month old both girls, I can't even imagine what the cool shit will be when they are teens...hell I am watchin my gray hairs grow as i think about it...good luck...and remember you'll always be Daddy! LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  10. Man this is still going on?......get test #2 is my opinion, I posted in another thread when someone asked what they saw wrong with test # 1 1.- it specifies 3/4" (8mm).....3/4" is not 8mm anyone who understand moment arm will know that they would almost be doubling the moment when testing at the improper measurement 2.- If a .005 bend is noticed...uh are you superman? naked eye wont see it 3.- the loop is soft and I have witnessed riggers pulling on the pin at 90 degrees to the ground no to the pin. In addition when pulling begins the loop sometimes will give a little and you no longer have 90 degrees, this accounts for many popped seals. Not impressed at all with test # 1 LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  11. My Best Friend died and came back, he landed one cell right on top of the # 13 at the end of the concrete runway. He was dead for almost 5 minutes and they zapped him back....yes he tells of the light and seing and talking to dead father and his murdered buddy, remembers coming back into his body knowing it was going to hurt like hell. He described the OR exactly as it was, to the detail of the people who were there and it what position, he drew a duagram exactly as it was, the Doctors were very impressed. His heel went through his shoe and his sunglasses through his forehead, he had several fractures and several surgeries, he now jumps more than ever, he figures what are the chances of going in twice....ah yes some scumbag stole his wallet and rig would you beleive that? LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  12. I thought about the scenario where it could get like that after packing, perhaps when the canopy settles, or when the cypress presses against I don't know. I have seen this riggers work before and genrally it is good work, hence the surprise. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  13. all but about four strands of rubber band left. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  14. On Mynext trip I plan to show up naked, except for my speedo, wouldn't want to get arrested for indescent exposure. UPS all my shit to my final destination and deduct the freight cost from the airline fair by submitting a claim on my credit card company, wish me luck!!! LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  15. You can find anything on the net... Start by contacting Italian DZ's and ask them the question, perhaps you'll find a bishop or two LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  16. I was pushing a cart at Ikea today and passed behind a woman about 2 to 3 feet behind her and she says "Some people never say Excuse me" I had had a bad day with two screaming babies, a stupid banker, two rig manufacturers who screwed up an order and UPS loosing a shipment, so I was not in the best of moods. I backed up and said in my loud voice "you had 3 feet, you need more? or were you backing up, if so it should be you saying excuse me, besides did you ever think may be the person behind you was mute and couldn't say shit!, I bet you are hoping that was the case now (I was yelling at the top of my lungs) or am I supposed to make room for your Aura?...but if it pleases you: EXCUSE THE FUCK OUT OF ME....BITCH!!! Her face was red and her eyes had tears...Normally I am not mean but boy she was the last drop of my bad day and paid for it. With my luck I'll see her at church on Sunday! Ahhhhhh that felt good, went home hugged my kids and was glad to have yelled at her and NOT my little ones (I never do) her Shepherd would tear my face of if I did anyway. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  17. Was there the day Wendy's Husband survived and Kathy did not, it was 1984 and I remember as if it was yesterday, never seen a DZ go so quiet in such a short time. Have seen 4 since then some close friends...Wendy is right ...look away and furthermore I never go to funerlas, I did once and frankly I rather remember their laughing faces rather than the waxed up one in a box LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  18. I just opened a reserve and found this beauty in it, you may not notice, but besides the obvious unraveled stitching the thing is hanging only by the sleeving. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  19. Anyone know of a good place to get batteries for my sony (M) size? I see them at circuit city for 59.00, surely there is a cheaper place to get them. Also I am in need of a bettery charger so that I can have a fresh battery waiting on the ground LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  20. Man it worked great ....oooops cloud....big cloud, 98 degrees temp and humid as hell, surely a fog factor, but nope nothing!!! no fog at all. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  21. Thank You!!! I made it last night and will try it out this weekend...it was easy and it looks neat. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  22. yes...indeed I pointed this out the Friday after the SB came out, Aggie at Sunpath was the one who told me, and this scenario went beyond what we thought would happen....straighten out a bent pin? thats a NO NO. Also the SB says something about detecting a .005 bend....is Capewell going to provide us with the sophisticated equipment required for such detection? LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  23. You can ask Nancy at Jumpshack to make you the OLD STYLE freebag and they will do it, they have done it for me and 3 of my friends who jump Racers. I had a cutaway on a Saturday, and by wednesday they had already made me a freebag and had it at my doorstep. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  24. Does anyone have a set of drawings or sketches on how to make a pocket for a slider? I am interested in tinkering with making one and would like some input. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER
  25. Tony is not that hard, just make sure you say you like his dog...the thing looks more like a horse and he likes to sit at your feet when you are sewing. Tony is fair and he seems to have the ability to know whether you are trying to BS him, just say I don't know but i can look it up. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER