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It's easy for a big DZ to be fun but where are some of the small DZ's that can still pull it together? Give some reasons why you liked the DZ. Was it the up jumpers, the staff, facilities, quality aircraft? Let's try to keep it to C182 DZ's but a small DZ with a medium sized aircraft could qualify. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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When they began browsing this website and realized how difficult it is for many people. Is swooping that interesting for someone who doesn't skydive? Those guys really make it look easy. It may as well be a long jump contest for all the public knows. Freeflying? Cool looking but it'd get old fast. RW? As my girlfriend said last night, "What's so fun about that? They hold hands and then switch who is holding hands." "No," I said, "wait until they do-see-do their partner..." "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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Going to WFFC with Less than 50 Jumps?
DJL replied to Thanatos340's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
At 250 jumps I'm not comforable with 30 people around me. Especially 30 people unfamiliar with the DZ and each other and especially knowing that some of those people rushed to get the 50 jump minimum. That's still a measley amount of time under canopy. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher -
Yeah, I don't get what he's trying to do. His, "just trying to avoid bad DZ's" is crap. If he was actually interested in avoiding bad DZ's then he'd find the names of good DZ's....solved. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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Revelation: Americans support higher taxes for better traffic.
DJL replied to AndyMan's topic in Speakers Corner
I disagree completely. Fewer stupid people on the road makes for better traffic. I think I like where you're going a little better than my idea. The driving test requires that you do 30 pushups. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher -
Revelation: Americans support higher taxes for better traffic.
DJL replied to AndyMan's topic in Speakers Corner
I think the better solution is fewer drivers. Make it mandatory to have a GPA of X.X to get a permit/license and require a highschool diploma or GED to maintain the license. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher -
I think it's funny the Jesse Jackson is in that picture, the KING of blaming other people. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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It was the right thing to do. SH is guilty of crimes against humanity. It was for the wrong reasons (excuses) and I'm pissed at this country's leadership for making us look like a bunch of jack-asses. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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TIVO. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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The one I like telling people: At the weddings of the Ingudo tribe in Botswana the ceremony ends with the male recieving felatio from his new wife. Injesting his semen represents his spirit passing into her. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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That's exactly what she said, that it's creating an unfair work environment. She's left without an assistant for the busiest hour of the day and gets paid overtime when she does nothing but wait around for her boyfriend the boss. Eveyln, what you need to do is ask for her assistance during those times in which her absence affects you the most. That way it isn't about favoritism but about her lack of application to her duties. If she's unwilling to give it then you go to your boss and without mentioning his girlfriend tell him that you need more help during these periods. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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Post a link to your friends so we can give him zeroes. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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I like the third one. The eagle is thinking, "No, this really can't be this easy...something's up." "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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Hey Paul, great shot of MEaton's ass. Don't worry, we already know. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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Go to a DZ and learn how to pack. This won't help you to jump but you'll make good money and develop a healthy understanding of the equipment. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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It's not a question of there being anything wrong with all that... But he's a douche for pulling his wife into something she was completely uncomfortable with. Could you imagine that someone brought you to some sex bar and in the middle of everyone tried to talk you into letting some bubba shove it in while everyone watched? One minute you're trying to have fun in NY and all of a sudden you realize it's all a ploy to get you into this place... That big deal is that his need to get into this kinky shit overpowered his need to have a healthy relationship with his wife. So, that's what makes him freaky. If I asked my girlfriend once or twice to get some kind of third party involved, fine... but if I spring a midget out of a circus cannon...sheit... "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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So you're saying you had a few rough landings in ideal conditions? What if after those line twists you realize that you're not going to make it back to the DZ and all of a sudden you're faced with putting it into a tight spot, crosswind or downwind, with obstacles like tree trunks or telephone pole and wires to weave through (resulting in more speed)? Also, no canopy turns on it's own during a flare. You're flying it...you were steering slightly to the right during your flare. Keep flying your canopy until it's packed for the next jump. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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This thought just gave me chills so I thought I'd post it. The thought was that you chop your risers and then instincts take over and go through all of your handles..... "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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Did I do the best thing? near break off other diver goes low.
DJL replied to JustRelax's topic in Safety and Training
Send your mate a few threads about what happens when people on their belly and people in a sit or hd collide. Just do a search for free-fly collision. I think your buddy demonstrated a dangerous lack of knowledge. What if you or the other guy had tried to chase him and all of a sudden he goes to his belly and de-arches to slow down? Free-flying doesn't mean fuck around and turn your brain off. Edit: And good move getting out of there like you did. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher -
No, that sig sucks!! "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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How do I find out if a canopy will fit my container?
DJL replied to jahk's topic in Gear and Rigging
I don't know much about that rig or those canopies but I'll add something about tolerance. In my rig I've had everything from a 185 SF 9 cell to a 160 SF 7 cell to a 143 SF 5 cell CRW canopy. Ask a rigger for help putting it together and bring some beer. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher -
Sure, if no one were to ever find out then I'd cook their nipples with a blow torch. I've even tied down my roommate and pressed my knee into his jaw just because he was acting like a bitch... But we're talking about representing your country to the world. The hypothetical discussion is pointless. 1000, even 10,000 lives is a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme. I'd like to see where some of you on the other side draw the line. 10 people? 1000 people? 10,000 people? Let's say you have them all lined up. When do you stop pulling the trigger? "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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[Long] Why newer jumpers want to Freefly at 20 jumps..
DJL replied to jmfreefly's topic in Freeflying
Logbook Entry for jump #12: "Tried seated thing." "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher -
Take the moral high ground. It's the only thing that will end it all. And yes, I do mean this in the most absolute sense. The only way we can "win" is to be better than this. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher
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Yeah, except for that chick with the Irish accent or whatever it is...Yeck! Edit: Oh shit, she just posted below me! "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher