ozzy13 0 #101 February 11, 2011 Quote Some people have implied that my attitude and ego about this sucks. So in conclusion, I write this. I wanted everyone in my last post on this thread to know I just used the top of a ladder as a step. Even though I'm sure thousands of people have been injured or even died "hence the do not sit or stand". I have prevaled, against all odds, and common wisdom of using ladders, I have successfully returned to the surface of the earth without injury. Blue Skies WOW can we move on now? Disclaimer: Kids don't do this at home.Never give the gates up and always trust your rears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rem 0 #102 February 11, 2011 QuoteI wanted everyone in my last post on this thread... but nno! come on Leon, stay with us! just to say, in France, the "rules" are much harder than yours! and, in the past, many "DZmanager" not allowed me to jump with my canopy. but! all let me show them my "skill" with parachutes of a more consistent size. in only two or three jumps with rental gear, I could show them how i do the exercises they were asking me. have you try something like this?niques tout, chies d'dans... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artard 0 #103 February 11, 2011 QuoteSome people have implied that my attitude and ego about this sucks. So in conclusion, I write this. I wanted everyone in my last post on this thread to know I just used the top of a ladder as a step. Even though I'm sure thousands of people have been injured or even died "hence the do not sit or stand". I have prevaled, against all odds, and common wisdom of using ladders, I have successfully returned to the surface of the earth without injury. Blue Skies Why do you think so many people in this thread are telling you to not downsize? Is it because we are jealous of your ability and don't want you to get better than us? Is it because we are against having fun and you shouldn't be allowed to fly a fun canopy? Or maybe it's because you aren't special at all and everyone has known a dozen people just like you, most of whom quit skydiving when they ended up breaking or killing themselves? Nah that can't be it.http://www.mixcloud.com/prajna http://vimeo.com/avidya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldrookie 0 #104 February 11, 2011 I can only hope that you keep your #1 inflated ego, #2 "overladen" canopy, #3 wretched stubbornness and #4 spelling away from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini 0 #105 February 11, 2011 QuoteI wanted everyone in my last post on this thread to know I just used the top of a ladder as a step. Even though I'm sure thousands of people have been injured or even died "hence the do not sit or stand". I have prevaled, against all odds, and common wisdom of using ladders, I have successfully returned to the surface of the earth without injury. Now that's a fascinating piece of psychology. Not only do you do something risky/foolish and demonstrate that you knew it was risky/foolish but you brag about it. And you want sympathy because a DZO won't let you do someting risky/foolish at his place of business? If I stand on the top step of a ladder at home I'm being stupid. If I do it at work I'm being fired.Sometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #106 February 12, 2011 QuoteSome people have implied that my attitude and ego about this sucks. So in conclusion, I write this. I wanted everyone in my last post on this thread to know I just used the top of a ladder as a step. Even though I'm sure thousands of people have been injured or even died "hence the do not sit or stand". I have prevaled, against all odds, and common wisdom of using ladders, I have successfully returned to the surface of the earth without injury. Blue Skies Can't wait to read your incident report. Can I be on your ash dive? Seriously I love ash dives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #107 February 12, 2011 QuoteI just used the top of a ladder as a step The most surprising thing about this whole thread is the idea that you're a professional pilot. You of all people should understand the concept of getting in over your head, not nessecarily from your own experience, but if spend enough time around airplanes, you run into the guy with way too much money, and not enough stick time to keep up with his bank account. Low time pilots flying planes that are way too fast and complex for them, but since they have the bucks, they get the hardware. At least high performance airplanes and helicopters cost enough that not everyone can get their hands on one. You have to be rich and stupid to get in over your head in that world. Canopies, on the other hand, all cost about the same, and can be bought used for $500 or less. The other thing is, people can tell when you don't know what you're doing. It may feel great to you, but it shows when you're in over your head. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI4d5AeAi7g Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #108 February 12, 2011 QuoteQuoteSome people have implied that my attitude and ego about this sucks. So in conclusion, I write this. I wanted everyone in my last post on this thread to know I just used the top of a ladder as a step. Even though I'm sure thousands of people have been injured or even died "hence the do not sit or stand". I have prevaled, against all odds, and common wisdom of using ladders, I have successfully returned to the surface of the earth without injury. Blue Skies Can't wait to read your incident report. Can I be on your ash dive? Seriously I love ash dives. Your negative attitude makes me sick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #109 February 12, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteSome people have implied that my attitude and ego about this sucks. So in conclusion, I write this. I wanted everyone in my last post on this thread to know I just used the top of a ladder as a step. Even though I'm sure thousands of people have been injured or even died "hence the do not sit or stand". I have prevaled, against all odds, and common wisdom of using ladders, I have successfully returned to the surface of the earth without injury. Blue Skies Can't wait to read your incident report. Can I be on your ash dive? Seriously I love ash dives. Your negative attitude makes me sick. Guess you've never heard of sarcasm? And if you are sick maybe you should go to bed or take some medicine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #110 February 12, 2011 Folks, I'm going to stop this thread. It's nothing more than bashing.Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites