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I thought the poll was per month so I chose 10-15. Per year? This is my first year in the sport and I'll hit 100 pretty easily. Apex BASE #1816

Come on buddy...there's a ton of info out there if you're willing to look for it. http://www.basejumper.com/Articles/Gear/ Apex BASE #1816

That's the plan. I'll reach out via PMs a few days before to let y'all know what day I'll be there. Apex BASE #1816

Aerohio is the big winner it looks like. If anyone will be there jumping that weekend hit me up! Thanks! Apex BASE #1816

Will do. I'll likely get out there that Saturday. I'll PM you when I know for sure. Thanks! Apex BASE #1816

I'll be in Little Italy, near the Case Western campus. I'll have a rental car so I can drive out for the day. If anyone is going to be out there that weekend and up for some freefly action send me a PM! Apex BASE #1816

I'll be in CLE from Sept. 13th-16th and looking to get at least 1 solid day of jumping in. Any suggestions as to the best DZ to go for a single day? I see there are a couple in the area and wanted to hear your thoughts. Anywhere with enough fun jumpers to fly with for the day would be great. Some of my friends may tag along to do tandem jumps but it wouldn't be that large of a group. Thanks! Apex BASE #1816

he already did LOL! This is why I'm a proponent of adding a sarcasm font. Quote Apex BASE #1816

Hahahaha, I was pretty close. Apex BASE #1816

Above All Else is the name of the balloon company. Apex BASE #1816

You can expect to spend $800-$1500 for a used container alone. Then all you need is a reserve, main, AAD, and any rigging work that might be needed (new lines, RSL install, AAD install, reserve pack, etc.). I bought my gear all used (including a cypres2) and it's in very good shape. It set me back just over $5300. Apex BASE #1816

You know what sport forces people to build the mental faculties necessary to be responsible for their own safety in uncertain environments? Skydiving. I suspect it's also more useful in preparing one for a balloon skydive than whitewater kayaking. Apex BASE #1816

Death or serious injury can occur at 25 g's. If you had a ~75 g opening, you'd be lucky to be alive and able to move IMO. Lollerskates! Apex BASE #1816

I got crushed a couple of weeks ago too. This is just an estimate but I'm pretty sure it was around 75 g's. Apex BASE #1816

Don't forget to do a gainer. Apex BASE #1816

"I've found I enjoy the flight under canopy as much as the freefall, and so if a big canopy with a low wing-loading would translate into a slower descent and more time between deployment and landing, all the better." Ever consider paragliding? Apex BASE #1816

Just got mine back from a 4 year. Took about 5 weeks all in. They said they are very busy and had some employees out of the country for training which backed them up. Apex BASE #1816

Both excellent choices. Between the two, I'd suggest Elsinore though. It's a busier DZ with more loads. It's also a better view, IMO. Also, free coaching every other week and a ton of fun jumpers always looking for new people to fly with. It's also right next to Perris in case you want to mix things up and/or hit the tunnel. Apex BASE #1816

"Jones said he thinks many people may not be completely aware of what they're hearing yet, due to its low frequency, but that it is most likely influencing their sleep patterns and even causing depression." LOL! This says it all. It's some old curmudggeon with too much time and too few hobbies. Apex BASE #1816

Banned in California for our own saftey. Apex BASE #1816

Driving range with a Pro conducting swing analysis and debrief. Apex BASE #1816

You should register on basejumper.com and ask them to help you. They'll do it for sure. Apex BASE #1816

Thank you Kelly. It's great to be able to get info like this straight from the source! Apex BASE #1816

Part of my concern with the hybrid longevity wasn't that I'd be jumping it forever, but rather that I'd be inheriting a canopy that's already well into it's usable life. That being said, it seems that many of you feel that's not quite the issue it's been made out to be and I'll look to my rigger for a final opinion. As stated before, my goal isn't to downsize very quickly. I actually plan on taking a first BASE course when I qualify so my focus will be on landing larger canopies accurately, not landing smaller canopies more quickly. While my container preference will likely remain with Infinity, it's a little bit of a crap shoot with respect to what's out there. I'll be looking to start piecing this thing together asap and I'll see what's out there. Thank you everyone for your input. These forums are incredibly valuable and I look forward to continuing to use them - and maybe even one day being able to drop some wisdom from time to time. =) In the meantime, if you're in Perris/Lake Elsinore/San Diego and know about some good gear for sale and/or want to jump give me a shout. ~Joe Apex BASE #1816

The hybrid style has gotten some mixed reviews from what I've seen. As with anything, some people love it and others do not. My experience with it has been fine, but from what I can tell the point of debate has to do with it's longevity. Once again, it's not a deal breaker but this is just something that's on my mind. I'll talk to my rigger about the Pilot and Safire2 as well. I'm sure he'll also have thoughts on the Pulse. Thank you for your input. Apex BASE #1816