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I see a lot of opinions on this subject, but I haven't seen any replies that explain the concept of the hyperfocal point or how to calculate it. Try this: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/hyperfocal-distance.htm Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

RIP Ron. We'll miss you. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

So do frogs really go deaf if you cut off all their legs? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Why are you on a radio at 20 jumps? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Doesn't matter why. I'd like a reply to the substance of the lady's post instead of his usual anti-everything-right dribble. Maybe you should check out the facts about this "lady" before getting all indignant on her behalf. I'm not being indignant, I'm asking you to respond to the content of the original post. I don't care if the "lady" is a "lady" or something other than a "lady", and if we have to start conducting research on posters before replying to the content of their posts, this forum will the quietest on dz.com. So, to stay on point, I'd like to hear you views on what the "lady" described, without respect to the inside scoop that I apparently don't have about this "lady". Or you can continue to talk in circles. Libs are good at that, as you are clearly demonstrating. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Doesn't matter why. I'd like a reply to the substance of the lady's post instead of his usual anti-everything-right dribble. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Maybe not. Mr. Kallend, I'd prefer if you would make a comment on this young lady's post instead of one person's commentary. It's pretty apparent that her brandishing a weapon when justified created a positive outcome here. Are you really so stuck on "anti-gun" that you refuse to admit that at least in this case a legally carried tool of self defense was used to create a peaceful outcome to an otherwise possibly tragic result for a fellow jumper? I thought you supported the sport. Shame on you. Sorry Libprof, you lose on this one. When will you admit that a gun is nothing but an object, no more responsible for a crime than a car is in the hands of the driver? Oh wait. I know the answer. Never. Because your idealism gets in the way of facts. Case closed. By the way, the rest of us are laughing at you. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

The US has been lead by the nose by this "kingdom" for decades. BWWWWAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Fat chance. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

True, but they make a great back-up if your still camera fails. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

You can capture the stills with software after the jump too. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

I've used the Stroboframe for years and like it. I've had zero issues with it and love the easy one-hand connection. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

"Nail together two things that have never been nailed together before and some schmuck will buy it from you." - George Carlin Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Why not? It works. I am just saying that at this point the OP is a fairly new jumper. I would just advise she continue to learn to fly her body. I would curiously wonder what her fall rate actually is. I know plenty of people who wear led, but they are also pretty experienced. It is a personal choice for me not to. I just know I have to work a little harder based on the group I am jumping with. As a result I have a really wide range. I'm glad you can jump without weights, but the simple fact is there are people who can't function well in even the most basic RW (or FS for the new crowd) situations because they are forced to fly in all kinds of contorted positions to stay down with the vast majority of jumpers at their DZ. I take exception with your and some other people's view that there is some level of experience needed before slapping on a weightbelt. I've heard this ever since the typical fall rate reached speeds where weights were needed by a lot of small jumpers. Adding weights doesn't stop a younger jumper from "flying their body" as you put it. Whether you train with weights or without, you are most certainly still flying your body. The weights simply allow the jumper to use a mid-range body position to fall a mid-range speed, relatively speaking. It's no different than a bigger person wearing a baggier jumpsuit to nuetralize to the slow side. Not putting weights on young jumpers when they would clearly benefit from them is silly on it's face. To do so means they will learn how to fly all bent up and bobbing in and out of formations, go home with a back hurting so bad they don't make it out on Sunday, and then have to learn to fly all over again when you think they have enough jumps for lead. You know, there was a time when throwouts on students was sport death. But that changed when they actually started putting students on throwouts. It is a peice of equipment like any other you use when jumping out of planes. Understand it's functions and limitations, train to operate it properly, inspect it, and climb out. After all, the spot's gettin' long. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Why not? It works. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

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Adding the amount of weight necessary to nuetralize your fall rate will not significantly change your wing loading. A 10% increase in wing loading - fairly typical for 100 pound ladies that often wear 10 or 12 pounds of lead - shouldn't cause a problem for anyone who can handle and safely land their current canopy. If it does give you trouble, consider moving up a canopy size. Don't get stuck on a specific number. 1:1 vs 1.1:1 will make only a minimal dfifference in canopy performance and landings. The trick is to put all the variables together to make it work in total. If you need weights, wear them. If that causes canopy problems, solve it with a different canopy. If you can't fit a bigger canopy into your rig, get a bigger rig. Just remember that when you get a bigger canopy and bigger rig - which weigh more - you may not need the weights. Yeah, I know. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Gun ban. Shot down. That's funny! Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Because you are wasting speakers corner bandwidth on silly shit? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

If the DZ clearly represents that its certificates are good for a specified period, what's the problem? If a customer doesn't like the policy they can go elsewhere. While you may not like the DZ's 6 month "life" for a certifictate, there's not a thing wrong with it as long as the customer knows the policy before making a purchase. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Pretty sure USPA owns that STC and has free copies for members. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Thanks - not sure why, but a reinstall took care off it. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Who really cares if someone uses a teleprompter when delivering a speech? We use them all the time at scientific conferences, but we're so weak minded that our presentations even have pictures and graphs. They're used to make sure that you make the most of your limited amount of speaking time and that you don't leave important things out. Personally I think that looking at the audience through a teleprompter looks better than deciphering scribbles on your palm but if that's how she rolls then I really couldn't give a crap. (I'll admit, I'm slightly amused at knowing that she realizes that she screwed herself with the teleprompter bashing) The sad part for the real Tea Party folks (but good news for the Palin drones) is that their movement is being hijacked by opportunistic political hack jobs, and they're now out about $100,000 in speaking fees. I suppose this bodes well for the Democrats in the next election. Yes, looking at the audience through a teleprompter does "look" better. That's what it's all about for our incredibly narcissistic president. Palin, on the other hand, simply jotted a couple notes on her hand. Let's see, teleprompter system, $10,000. Ballpoint pen to write on hand, 29 cents. My money - or at least what's left of it - is on the ball point pen. I also like how Palin one-upped her bashers by writing "hi mom" on her hand for a subsequent speech. Classic way to rub it in the libs face. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

It's all relative. That set-up is about half the size and weight of what I started on. 3 herniated discs later, I'm glad to have the stuff we shoot these days. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

A few notes on the hand vs a teleprompter with a full script. Yeah, what an idiot she is. Hope you didn't pull your arm out of socket reaching for this one. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX