CrazyThomas

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Did anyone hear about the mentally handicapped homosexual that burned himself to death in the camp fire? It turns out there was some mis-uderstanding. He thought he was "Flame Retardant" peace, Thomas

Congratulations Tom and Cheri! Many new challenges await, but also many new joys! What a way to start the new year! Thomas

I'm afraid so. Because one of his students is a pussy or because one of his students is still alive? I would hope it is because one of his students is still alive. It shows judgement, and belief in gut instinct. you know, chicken BASE numbers are still pretty low, and I''ll bet "chicken TARD BASE" numbers are even lower

How good is your insurance? And how much does your daughter know about your insurance bills, and all the financial aspects of life? Having a drivers license is totally different than owning a car. Thomas

Do you know what KMAYFB means? Is that kind of like what KMFA! (nws) means? Thomas

Thanks Tom And Faber. Faber, I re-read the text again, and see that you adddressed my first concern. And on the second part, the velcro piece. I never measured it with a spring scale, so I don't have numbers. I can see the benefits of having it, even just in climbing over rails, or other barriers that need to be climbed over. Thanks for the feedback. Maybe in the future I will get this velcro piece added to my rig and bridle again. Thomas

What about when you have to climb a narrow tower, and cannot easily or safely unstow at the top and go hand held? A's that need to be climbed on the outside, because the inside is too narrow to crawl into. I have heard concern over this set-up. An earlier rig of mine had a piece of velcro down on the bottom flap and the bridle, that would attach on the right corner where the BOC pouch had the opening. It was mentioned before to me, that I should NOT use that velcro piece when going hand held, and from lower heights. The reason was this. Shrivel Flap. The shrivel flap will peel in a head down, or stand up orientation. Velcro itself however, needs much more shear force to unhook it. So a head down/stand up position could cause a pc in tow, because of the angle at which the velcro is trying pull. Anyone else ever hear this? Later, Thomas

All I can say is Thank You brother and I second that. The trip I met you and others there jumping off the rail, and no big deal. As long as you could balance in the wind. And what else? the better part? '98, '99 you could SHOOT THE STEEL. yeah, it wasn't even a big deal. noone differentiated between climbing up underneath and launching vs jumping off the rail vs jumping off the deck. IT WAS ALL JUST JUMPING!!!! Then something got the Bridge Enigineer involved with permits, who said.....no no. ONLY AUTHORIZED people under the bridge. And hence began a new rule......That is now part of the ethics and code of the bridge. That was the start, and then came the Rail. Or did they both come at once? Thomas edit: Names removed

I am not sure here Faber, but from what I have heard, a slider fights the wind. The relative wind is what the slider is fighting against to slide down the lines. It is why a mesh slider travels down faster than a sail slider. But, let's say, at a given relative wind speed of 0mph and 0kph, how much airspeed does a slider have to fight? Yep...you guessed it..NONE. The canopy also has zero air to open with, therefore won't....but we are talking small fractions of mph or kph....... Granted I would not be the first to take a sail slider up off a 350 foot building, but from the past, it has been done, and done successfully. NOTE: Please don't try this at home, or any other building around your way. This really isn't Thomas misconception I am trying to spread. I have actually heard from someone else the theory brought forth that a slider up go and throw is not much different than a slider down go and throw. The only phenomenon about this I have experienced is slider up off the potato. Too short a delay

Thomas M M. Age: 24 Height and weight: 6' 194 lbs. Birthplace: Eau Claire, WI Marital status: Fuck Marriage! Occupation: Restaurant Manager Hobbies: BASE jumping, shooting pool, being offensive online, and drinking. Harness and container: Homemade. Parachute: Dagger 244, by Vertigo. Home dropzone: Dropzone? Whuffo you go to dropzone? Records or awards: I got some metal, but not neccesarily ceremonial. Pet peeves: Running out of buds. What is your favorite quote? "You have to let go to accelerate."---Thomas M. What is your philosophy on life? Fuck it, it's just life. What is something most people don’t know about you? I can be nice. Who has inspired you in BASE jumping? Dwain Weston What is your most memorable BASE jumping moment? Flying into the wires after taking the Nestea Plunge off an Antenna. Describe Thomas in five words or less: Tripping nutcase paranoid psycho. I BASE jump because… I CAN! Thomas

hhhmmmmmm......Montana. what a beautiful place. Truly, the Big Sky Country. and such sweet, peaceful smelling air...... hmmmmm......Montana. and no SALES TAX! Thomas

I agree with you about a time and a place for everything. Public demonstrations are the time to play it a little safer, and put on that happy face. And maybe even jump BASE specific gear. And yes, ESPECIALLY at this object only one year later. Thomas

edit: side bar: The following reply is all speculative, and opinionated. In no way does it reflect anyone's beliefs except my own. I have personally spoke with noone involved with this, and am only hazarding opinions. That said I have a different opinion. [steps back, takes a breath, and thinks about how to phrase this nicely] Robin does know his stuff, and IS a pioneer. This was simply an accident. Accidents happen. END OF STORY. Who remembers the video (Fistfull of F1-11) of the guy, Marvelous Marvin the magician, who jumps a....EXTREME 74 off the bridge. People up top are commenting.....chop it...chop it dude. Not really considering a skydiving setup, and a chop may be fatal from (what's USPA's advice, under 1000 feet?) A sorcerer can be chopped from 300 feet, but not a skydiving setup. I think that may have been the reason for the WAD deployment at bridge day on the extreme. BUT, the EXTREME 74 swoop DID work, and everyone seemed to be impressed. Hell, I was impressed when I watched the video. The thing is.....the swoop worked. Had the extreme twisted up and spun in, we would be making the same conjectures and comments about marvelous marvin. Robin knew his stuff, made his choices, and now has a tough road ahead. Before anyone comments on his gear set-up, think about what BASE was like in the early 80's. It was not.......BASE manufacturer sells my customized BASE gear(that has been TESTED already), trains me with a FJC, and hucks me off a legal bridge in daytime. BASE was......an idea kicked around at the bonfire at the dropzone. BASE was certain people with a drive....a certain drive, looking for something more than just skydiving. Robin knew his gear, and made his choice. And an accident happened. That is all it is. He was, and still is a pioneer in the sport. I thank him for that, and hope he can jump again some day. Part of me thinks Robin is laying in bed now thinking about when he can jump again. Think of this. There may be a point in a person's BASE career, where standard BASE in not enough anymore. Something needs to be pushed. Whether it be a lower exit altitude, one flip more than last time off a bridge, a double somersault from under 200 feet, a little bit longer wingsuit flight, or be it swooping a canopy on a BASE jump, the envelope continues to be pushed. People may say.... Bull. He did KNOW better, and just made his own personal choice. What? People think he didn't understand what canopy he had on his back? Or how that canopy opened or flew? Robin knew, and understood. And made the choice. Noone except him can understand the thought process in his mind at the time. Enough ranting. Be well brother. Thomas edit to add side bar

Q: What did the bra say to the hat? A: You go on ahead. I'll give these two a lift. Thomas