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Forums: Skydiving: 2008-2009 USPA BOD Elections:
Eli Thompson

 
 


CMiller


Jumps
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 		: 207
: B 30864
: 2 years


Oct 28, 2008, 1:25 PM

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Registered: Nov 20, 2005
Posts: 117
Eli Thompson Can't Post
I ran into him yesterday and spoke with him. Here's what I liked and didn't like:

Liked-
Position on Skyride. USPA should not get involved and actually accomplish other things.
Support for teams competing internationally.
Canopy education during coach jumps, before the A license.

Didn't like-
Red Bull connection
No support for Wingloading BSRs. Lack of education isn't killing jumpers; it's lack of experience.

The rest I had no opinion on.

I'd like other's opinions on him, as he was the only candidate I've met so far that was willing to stop and talk.


BillyVance

United States
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 		: 1281
: D 18895
: 15 years


Oct 28, 2008, 1:30 PM

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Registered: Feb 24, 2003
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Re: [CMiller] Eli Thompson [In reply to] Can't Post
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Didn't like-No support for Wingloading BSRs. Lack of education isn't killing jumpers; it's lack of experience.

That I have a real problem with. Experienced jumpers are dying under heavily loaded canopies. What dope is he smoking? Crazy


mjosparky

United States
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: 33 years


Oct 28, 2008, 1:41 PM

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Registered: Mar 2, 2003
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Re: [BillyVance] Eli Thompson [In reply to] Can't Post
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What dope is he smoking?

Poor form Billy! Unsure

Sparky

 
 
 


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