evilivan

Think he has already done that cos of the amount of faffing around I had to do to get him the loops - 'pparently Denmark is still in the stoneage (at least I believe that, having met Faber). "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Another Gargoyle question, this time bridle routing (maybe should be another thread, I'll leave that to Tom....) I've heard that some people are routing their bridle from the centre of the of the pack job in-between the pin placement, rather then out the top-right of the container - anyone doing this, or has thoughts on it? I've played with it a little at home; nothing particularly scientific, just seeing how it opens pulling the bridle from various angles. I will give Rob a call and get his opinion too... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

British school system mate - what's 2nd grade? Is that the one where my daddy was bigger then your daddy?? "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Although I am mostly entirely underwhelmed by this whole thread, I have to ask...... .....why didn't you? "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Fair point bro...... Suppose one of my memories is watching the carnage video early on in my BASE experience.... nothing as emphatic as the real thing, but pretty memorable and thought provoking all the same. "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Ummm.... we do, actually "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

You drunk again Mac? Not basing this on your comments, just use of language....... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Having just received my new canopy and rig, I would be very interested in people opinion on break settings too..... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Age: 31 Height and weight: 6' 85kg Birthplace: The Midlands (m'duck), UK Marital status: I believe I would be allowed to - I think the ban was only on me breeding Occupation: Media, darling Hobbies: Apart from the obvious; bikes, music Harness and container: Gargoyle Parachute: Troll 265 MDV Home dropzone: UK DZ's Records or awards: Couple of skydiving medals that I was quite pleased about at the time Pet peeves: middle-lane hoggers; stupid people What is your favorite quote?: currently; "believe those who are seeking the truth, doubt those who have found it" or "never throw an angry cat straight up" What is your philosophy on life?: I have no wish to be the richest man in the graveyard - so far I am succeeding.... What is something most people don’t know about you?: I grew up in a commune What is your most memorable BASE jumping moment? For good reasons: my first (and only) SU; for personal development reasons: hopping out of the landing area for 30 mins with a broken leg Describe Evilivan in five words or less: must try to drink less I BASE jump because…: Ever since I was young I wanted to know what it would feel like to jump off a cliff and survive.... And it scares the crap out of me. "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

As much as it takes mate, as much as it takes...... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

I will pay you good money not to see that. "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

HEY! Not happy with that comment "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Forward speed may have a bearing on this discussion..... but I suppose only if you are planning to survive the landing. "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Easter, my ugly Danish friend (remove the R according to preference), is a date. Vodka? Wanna make it a double? For all you others wondering what this post has to do with everyone else on the forum (the "take it to a PM" crowd), a bit of advice: NEVER throw an angry cat straight up. Hope that made reading this useful... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Ah.... well, almost - my courier did jump it in the US; he couldn't take his rig and bring mine back. So it is almost virgin, with only 3 jumps. On the up side it seems to work "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Dude.... your rehabilitation seems most complete; no dis or offense in any way intended Your "conversational triggers" have been missed by me this past week Teddy bears? I believe the main dealer is www.fuzzywarmloveyteddiesbytomaiello.com, but you may find a dealer closer to you "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Tonight, my friends, I finally have in my hands my new rig; Gargoyle + Troll MDV. And I am most happy

Wow....dz.com prozac is really effective..... I think this boy is on the verge of buying a pink velvet teddy bear. "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Hmmmm..... there seems to be a cult in the making here recently...... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

BASE is very personal.... you will hear this a lot when people talk about BASE. Think that about covers it.

Due to the positive replies to Mac's report, I have done my own, but I'm not entirely comfortable posting it in the public domain. If anyone is interested, I will happlily email it to you - just PM me with your email address.... Cheers Ivan (Mac; still having problems with Blinc - can you cross-post for me? Email: [email protected]) "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Interesting reading.... maybe I should do the same Only thing I would say: surely "lessons learned" should be "don't repeat the 4 errors highlighted above"........... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Slim? Dwain? Neil? As 621 is fond of saying: its in the post. Its a dangerous sport, and no one is immune.... BSCB "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent

Tom, I have absolutely nothing to add to that

Yep, you are of course absolutely right; although I think if you ask those offering the course why they do (considering the level of responsibility they take on, both during the course and in reputation once they release the new "BASE jumper"), I imagine they would cite their reasons close to how I described in an earlier post. I think its a case of long term and short term thinking; short term thinking gives you your money now, but if that jumper quits after a year its unlikely they will be recommending more people your way (and may even blame your course for them quitting) or continue to buy gear from you. If you have better control over who enters the sport, you would hopefully gain jumpers who stay jumping and objects that stay accessable - both of which should generate more sales and more recommendations. That said, BASE by its very nature is a sport that attracts free thinkers, and as the above suggestion is pretty much regulation it will probably never work. But the current situation means that local experienced jumpers are less and less likely to help out the newbies in their area, thereby reducing the amount of information and experience being passed around - and I think we all agree that a FJC goes no way near providing the information you need to be a competent BASE jumper. Evolution will take place, and the current situation will develop into some kind of status quo. The question is: do we want to try and influence it, or just let it happen naturally? "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent