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  1. That's actually a result of your fear-mongering news stations and government. 'Murica! "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  2. Navigator 210 20 Jumps Sabre 2 190 25 Jumps Sabre 2 170 10 Jumps Sabre 1 150 45 Jumps Stiletto 150 30 Jumps Katana 135 200+ (Present) 1.4WL "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
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    Right on the $$$. False pride and over confidence, 2 big killers. I feel most people should use an RSL. I heard one very experienced, very high performance jumper stating all wingsuiters should use RSL's. I was surprised but pleased. There's a lot of dead jumpers that would have been saved by an RSL. Want to be stable when your reserve deploys? Try putting your feet on your butt and arching when you chop. Not many people do. That's a very good point John. Nobody ever taught me that, I read that here on DZ.com. Luckily when I did my first cutaway it was almost instinct and allowed for a perfect on heading opening of the reserve following a spinning line-twist malfunction. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  4. Not once but twice? Find the common denominator "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  5. You need to do some research. Your comment speaks volume on your lack of knowledge.I will get bashed (and will not reply) but they do not all open the same. Some canopies will snivel and there is your hint. Also, I am a PD fan, just disagree with some canopy performance characteristics. Edited for grammer LOL, Clearly not. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  6. Please use the following conversation template when approaching someone on the dropzone for a signature: You: "Hi! Can you please sign my logbook?" Them: "Sure no problem." "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  7. I picked up a 50$ tent and an 18$ air mattress at Walmart and camped out for 2 weeks for a total of 5$ a day. Slept like a baby every night. -> Woke up -> Took shower -> Jumped -> Repeat Had an amazing time and I will definitely be going back each New Year
  8. For the sake of the sanity of his instructors, I hope he doesn't.. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  9. I've bungee jumped a total of 3 times. They are completely different from one another. Each and every time I get the feeling of "What on earth is possessing me to do this." "Why am I here" "Don't do it" I absolutely love that feeling.. Don't get that anymore on a skydive. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  10. "Great people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Small people talk about other people." -Unknown "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  11. A junkie drug addict dies and he becomes "the best actor of his generation." Disgusting... "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  12. "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change." Charles Darwin "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  13. TL;DR whole thread but read the OP. "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change." -Charles Darwin "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  14. If all else fails Rocket, you can always just jump naked.
  15. It's only 8,000$, I don't understand why everyone makes such a big deal about it! Just buy your own rig for AFF, don't listen to everyone else... They're just jealous that they didn't buy a Nav240 as their first canopy. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  16. Talking about the one where he grabbed the reserve pilot chute bridle while on his back and pulled it out? I could find that for you, hold on "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  17. Just keep in mind that adding lead will not only increase your freefall speed but your wingloading as well. So you need to feel comfortable with that increase in wingloading. Start with 6lb and increase in small increments as required/capable.
  18. LiquidSky makes the speed lunar which could help. Check it out
  19. All I read was that the author is a crackpot who is jealous that his classmate had better success in life "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  20. Wrong. Being this honest and transparent, the sole responsibility lies with the consumer. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  21. Of course you can't stop thinking about it. This is going to change your life forever. You will never see the world the same way again. Your new perspective will guide you for the rest of your life if you allow it to, and very much for the better. An old friend of mine and a skydiver for 40+ years always says when asked by newcomers about the butterflies in the stomach that we never stop getting them, we just teach them to fly in formation. I think that's true. In AFF, you have chosen the most challenging and rewarding of all first jump options. You and 2 highly skilled instructors jumping as a team! Yes you will be nervous. You will probably question your decision - hell even your sanity. My advice to you is to focus and trust your training, your instructors, your gear, and yourself. When - not if - that door seems insurmountable, remember this. The jump you will make this Saturday will change you. It will change everything about you, everything you thought you were made of, and very possibly everything you want for your future. Go fly, and never look back!! And be sure to let us know how it goes. Very well said! +1051296572
  22. I love it! Not a thing about it that I don't like so far. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  23. Thoughts? Feedback? "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  24. This summer I went to Parachutisme Atmosphair in Quebec and while there I saw a gentleman that appeared to be paralyzed from the waist down doing some formation skydiving jumps. Did not get a chance to talk to him, but I was pretty amazed, even his landings were smooth! I also saw the same gentleman at the Canadian National Indoor Skydiving Championships earlier this year. He was competing in the intermediate category with his team! (I believe they won gold). Wish I could have had a conversation with him; don't even know his name! "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way." -Alan Watts
  25. HAHAHA thank you you're exit was very nice! but you're attempted back flip (I think?) was hilarious!!! You'll want to give yourself more momentum next time, pull your legs in to your chest and bring your arms in across your chest as you through your head back (your body will follow) all that in one fluid motion.