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Hyjack complete ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Rick, you know the packers are lying to you They just looovvvee packing that brand new Safire w/ 6 jumps on it ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Like what? ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Did you consider letting go of your toggles, opening your helmet, then grab toggels again. You are very lucky not to have hurt yourself or someone else! ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Sure! Throw him a jump ticket! Oh, don't worry about the stash in the loft, we will make certain it's taken care of ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Don't forget about a bottle for Luis! Your bikes going to loaded, new rig,case of beer, bottle ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Looks like luis has some work to do this week. Have fun on the ride, can't wait to see your new baby ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

HeHe, its only 1 hour via beutiful Gila Bend ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Whats wrong with Buckeye? $19.00 to 14000ft W/ a awsome view of Palo Verde nucular power plant ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Good job Rick! I take one day off & miss all the fun! Was that the same rig you were jumping on sat? If so you were getting some funky openings then. ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

During wind holds you can learn alot about skydiving, and Basic First Aid ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

What main are you getting & when will we get to see it? And then when will we get to watch you pack that slippery biotch ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Jump #123. Yep, pulled handles 1,2&3 BIG FUN!! Lineover! Looked up,started spinning, said "oh--- SHIT", tried to clear once, said" I hope my instructors were right! Chopped! My instructors & rigger were right

Great F--ing job Bro! Thank you for letting me be part of it. YOU KICKED ASS! It only gets better from here See you next wekend. BTW, Bring a tape, Freeek & I have something for you

Congregates!! She's gorgeous and before you know it she'll be packing for you ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Hay Rick! Congrates on graduating!!! We'll be working on your tracking during the coach jumps. You'll get it. Get W/ Freeek or myself, I'll be back in 2 weeks.(PM sent) ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Hi Rick, Only 15 sec? Well you did have Mr B on one side of you Good job w/ the jump. We'll see you in 2 weeks. BTW, NICE BIKE! ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

In Hoc Brother! Sigma Chi Alumni, Zeta Omicron chapter, Northern Arizona University. ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Ouch...the truth hurts -------------------------------------------------------- With our program we actually let the S/L students sleep in the bunkhouse, only on the floor thou, they have to graduate before we let them sleep in a bed ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

IMHO All three methods have their place. I came though a Tandem/IAF program. I had only planned on making 1 jump for my lifes checklist ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Both methods are safe. Both methods have an instrutor with you while you are on student status. Both methods teach you freefall skills! If money is not an issue then AFF is a good way to go, if money is tight, then Static line is better on the wallet (for the price of 1 aff jump you can do 3 s/l) One thing that I have seen teaching is the S/L students are almost always better under canopy when they get on solo status. And whats the most important part of any skydive? THE LANDING! Either way you go have fun,be safe, and don't try to learn skydiving on the I-net! Listen only to YOUR INSTUCTORS! BTW, I am a S/L-I and will be earning my AFF-I this February

--------------------------------------------------------- Not exactly! All the small towns on the I-10 corrador have had exsplosive growth in the last 10 years including Eloy. The problem for Eloy is the housing boom is over for the next 6 months to 2 years and they have a large amount of lots that wont see houses any time soon. All of thier projected income is sitting on those empty lots. Now they need to find another cash cow, so why not bleed thier 2nd biggest industry. True, Eloy is known internationally, but, only by skydivers, and were not that big of a market. ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

I'm about to make the same change, but, I jump in the desert w/ sometimes very turbulent conditions, and will demo a SAM. I do like the concept when jumping in my summer conditions. I will be trying other conopys as well. BTW, this trhead will most likly be moved to "Gear & Rigging" ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

My boss likes the old'ie station, so I heat the original all the time. I always sing; I'm leaving on a jump plane, be back in 15 minutes, see-ya. The other people think they understand, they have no clue ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49

Hay guys you ROCK! Thank you! Paul knows! If you want info PM me. For everyone that I do not know, please fill out your profile and I'll get back to ASAP. I have been inodated w/ e-mails, PM's. & phone calls! If I didn't call you back, please call me again. My wife (who pays the bills) is ready(she's been getting a bunch too) The out pouring of support is F---ing beutiful!!! Karen is doing very well, she is a VERY STRONG WOMAN!!! Anyone who has jumped w/ her knows. She did finaly take her jump suit off & change into sweats. Please keep her in your thoughts as well as Paul! KEEP THE GOOD VIBES COMMING!!!!!!! Blue Skies, WB ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49