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  1. chuckakers
    Because there are a lot of names on that list of participants that would NEVER break and FAR NEVER break and FAR intentionally! Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  2. chuckakers
    Damn lightweights. There's not a thing wrong with an F-111 canopy with 500 jumps, depending on the wingloading and how it's been cared for. It's just important to understand the limitations of the wing and how best to fly and land it. If they were that damn bad a lot of us would be using walkers right now - or worse. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  3. chuckakers
    Says the prick with 3000 posts. I have a marketing background. I look at ads differently. Been jumping since 05...already familiar with the gear. I was bored. That certainly sounds like a dreaded PA to me. Why the hate? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  4. chuckakers
    Anytime, brotha! Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  5. chuckakers
    This isn't really any different than Tandem Instructor candidates who must make at least one solo jump on tandem equipment before taking eval passengers (unless that's changed since I tugged on 421 toggles). Just check your winds aloft to be sure you won't end up in the next county. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  6. chuckakers
    You have too much time on your hands. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  7. chuckakers
    Dig your username. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  8. chuckakers
    Which was nothing but luck. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  9. chuckakers
    You break the seal, you right the check. Take your rig to your rigger and let him/her do his/her job. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  10. chuckakers
    Well there ya go. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  11. chuckakers
    The opposite reply is ridiculous. Don't feed absurdity through acknowledgement. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  12. chuckakers
    If a jumper can't add 6 or 8 pounds without worrying about wing loading, they are already loaded too heavily. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  13. chuckakers
    The last half second. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  14. chuckakers
    A country that thinks a person should actually PAY for medical care? Geez. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  15. chuckakers
    Atmonauti !!! You should get together with oldwomanc6. Comedy like that is even cheaper in volume. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  16. chuckakers
    FIFY Hope you didn't pay for that one. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  17. chuckakers
    "Flat tracking" refers to tracking in a way to achieve the greatest possible horizontal distance with the least amount of altitude loss. Exactly how that is accomplished is up for conversation. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  18. chuckakers
    You are correct that some neons tend to fade badly over time. They are also much more visible than many basic colors. Safety first, vanity third. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  19. chuckakers
    USPA does have "rules", called Basic Safety REQUIREMENTS". However USPA is not a government agency and can't make rules enforceable by any entity other than itself. In other words, skydiving in the US is mainly self-regulated and that system has worked very well. The last thing we need is government regulations created by people who don't understand the first thing about parachutes or staying alive while using them. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  20. chuckakers
    Really? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  21. chuckakers
    I thought the Ranch's rule was "no stupid shit". Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  22. chuckakers
    I've been saying that about (insert canopy type here) for years. The Peregrine takes the concept to new levels, but the problem remains the same. Like the Velo in the early years, PD will be very careful who they release the Peregrine to. But just like the Velo, PD will not be able to control the sale of used units down the road. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  23. chuckakers
    The easy way to remember it is this. Your rig comes complete with everything you need from the top of the risers to the bottom of the legstraps, and from the top skin of the canopies to the tip of the pilot chutes. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  24. chuckakers
    Don't get her to pack. Allow her to pack. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  25. chuckakers
    A local emergency room possibly. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX