Kat4821

So for the Spectre pilots out there-- Is that canopy a fun canopy to fly even though the "flare sucks"? I am 6'3''(ish) and I have long arms, so if I were to fly it, would I have a hard time with the flare? From what I have read, the Spectre comes with a tad bit more toggle line.. How much does the Spectre fly at higher WL? Im just asking to get knowledge.

I'm in Okinawa for a few more weeks and under any IIIMEF unit, we are not allowed to jump of any kind (base, skydive). My last SgtMaj came out to watch me a few years ago when I was going through AFF the first time, and he ended doing a tandem. I'll be home in a few weeks from Oki all to start AFF all over again.

childhood

So how would said conversation go in order to be able to use said condom?

So you're saying that if I jump, they will come?

Its extremely difficult to buy used stuff for us "somewhat oversized individuals". I am 6'3'' about 200 lbs. Finding a container that fit me new was almost damn near impossible as most skydivers I know are much shorter than me. Im not fat, just tall and lean (or lanky). When I used to race motorcycles I always ran into the problem that nothing "off the rack" ever fit me. We wear pretty extensive leather suits that are meant to protect your skin and ass in the event of a fall off. If you go to big, then the leather grabs the road and sends you tumbling (which in essence increases of the odds of breaking bones). If you buy too small, well lets just say it isn't good for the boys and you can't move around on the bike like you should. The only option for me was to buy a new, custom fit leather suit at 2k for 1 suit… it sucked but after my last off, it was WELL worth the money to save my behind.

I haven't been confronted with a situation like this, so I was wondering what is SUPPOSED to happen? Do you just go up to him and tell him it wasn't cool or do you tell someone? What are the repercussions for something like that happens? Im just trying to educate myself a bit. http://iloveskydiving.org/view/videos/friday-freakout-skydive-kamikaze-tracking-jump-close-call-fatality/

I bet my place is smaller than yours! I have a family of 4 and 2 Siberian Huskies….

fatty

over the shoulder boulder holder

I'd like to put in a small comment…. I've been stationed in Japan for the last 3 years on a military tour…Since I have been here in Japan, I found Japanese Judo. If you know anything about martial arts its that Judo is probably one of the more difficult martial arts to be "proficient" at. I stumbled upon the dojo here and the Japanese welcomed me with open arms, little did I know there was a specific reason for it. I speak ZERO Japanese except for the Hello and goodbye. Judo takes many years to understand how to effectively execute some of the throws that are in the book. In any case, day after day, I would show up only to get thrown around and beat up. I lost a lot of my confidence and got discouraged about a year into it. I started "making excuses" not to show up. Little did I know, that they were getting me ready for a tournament (again, I never understood what they were saying). Once I got over my "pity party", I went back and They showed me the flyer and I called a buddy who spoke fluent Japanese to translate what they were saying. Long story short, I was the ONLY American there and came in 4th. In my book thats pretty damn good. Had I quit I wouldn't be where I am today. I still have a VERY VERY long way to go, but the moral of my story is to differentiate "Failure" and "setbacks". You haven't failed anything, and while it may be discouraging, it's important to remember that as long as you're having fun while training, thats all that matters… Keep going and keep practicing..

Don't forget the top layer of whip cream, it adds to the dynamic of the fight =)

sweat

I had to quit smoking months ago. I would wake up in the morning with my chest feeling like I had a 10 ton boulder on it. Probably the hardest thing I've ever done. I picked it up in 2008 on deployment. I saw all the cool kids doing it, and thought, hmm, they all seem like they are making the best of life in Iraq. Sleeping under our vehicles in the sand with a smoke before bed…Then I started working out really heavy and it just wasn't for me. I will occasionally have a smoke, but I don't enjoy it anymore… it's just the "go to" stress reliever…I end up taking a puff and I gag. I have friends that all do the e-cig deal and they all like it… Are there any "health concerns" with those things? I understand its just water vapor, but what happens in your lungs with the water vapor? I figure its better than inhaling smoke, tar, carcinogens and all that other jazz..

Would you take a few pictures of this set up, I was thinking of trying it… Just interested in how you have everything laid out