freakydiver

i can't wait

The only way you will slow the trend down is to look for WWIII to occur. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

Deleted becuase didn't read entire thread... -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

"Everybody is running around looking for batteries because some gizmo is on the fritz . . . " LMAO So true, like the eyes don't work anymore to gauge height or something... -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

I saw the turbines sitting on the roof - they are large. I can't wait. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

She turns 1 in 14 days. I wonder when I can throw her in there... Can you imagine having 15 years or so of realative work experience and then going on your first aff. You could potentially give the jumpmasters a crazy run for their money lol -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

Moab is five hoursish from Denver given weather conditions favorable. I'm stoked about this wind tunnel, my daugther is going to have 15 years of tunnel time before ever jumping out of a plane... (-: -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

Usually when the gov does something, it isn't so much for the apparent reason. Usually there is an agenda somehwere. History proves this to us. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

Amen to that - if JimmyH were a "world renowned moutnaineer" he would be shunned by all of his peers. It is well known in that sport that respect is NUMBER ONE on the list, quite similarly to base. No respect is bad karma. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

hey you too!! -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

this shit is hilarious -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

Hey read the story about the climber's parents suing over rock fall. This will not be good WHEN she breaks something which I'd bet on even considering Karma. Sux to say aloud but oh well. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

"Everyone can feel free to post their thoughts, but don't think you're going to say anything I haven't already thought of. So it's not going to make a difference what you say to me." There are plenty of dead rappers that said that same thing. Guess they didn't learn. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

"6.8.2005 News New security update is available for Mac OS X downloadable from the Software Update system preference panel. " If they are putting out security updates, there are indeed vulnerabilities. Also, no OS on earth will ever be bulletproof - it is impossible both from a programattic standpoint as well as a manufactures bottomline standpoint. Don;t get me wrong, I dig the OS X platform and the power it brings to the table, but as a programmer, I still get way more work geared towards intel based architectures and the what not. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

"We as a society will never solve that problem." But, it can and has been proven to be an issue that is manageable by other nations' jumpers, no? -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

No offense but it doesn't sound like no one was at fault or it was just bad luck. I could care less WHO is in the sky with me - only WHERE they are. I think Canuck puts it very well - each situation is different and the only thing you can rely on is your own senses. To try to put a rules based system in place is rather difficult with sometimes 20 canopies in the air of which half may not have a good set of canopy skills. While half may seem like a high number, I honestly believe that even high jump numbers dont coincide with smart driving under canopy. Bottom line is the head cannot be on a greasy enough swivel. Also - I stay the fuck away from the swoop gates because I don't want to be canned from above while getting in someones way, period. I respect the fact that the swoopers at mile-hi will be entering the gates and adjust accordingly - it really isnt all that difficult. Some communication is necessary I suppose between swoopers and non swoopers, but it only really takes five minutes to figure out a semi-safe landing pattern that keeps one away from the entry to the gates or the pond. At the same token though - just because I'm in the path of the gates doesn't mean I'm not there for a reason... "People don't have the right to swoop when it is a danger to someone else, but you would be hard pressed to tell some that." Sometimes, because of people flying canopies I may have to adjust and put myself in that general vicinity (although i try with all my might not to) - regardless, it is EVERYONES responsibility for EVERYONE else on the load and that is one problem I see getting worse not better in our beloved sport. Too many people are way to hard on certain situations. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

Mad John is the man. No doubt about it. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

I'll be purchasing a new home here within the next few months and along with it a nice hot tub (-: (-: Does anyone have any good or bad experiences with any spa brands out there or any suggestions? I'm looking for a five man tub (well, one man, four women ehhehehe)... Much obliged. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

Actually two of the most respected backcountry rescue individuals in the world are rangers, one in Utah and one in Colorado. The one in Utah is stepping down because of a new state ruling that prohibits him from getting paid as a Ranger AND goin out on rescues. Utah will start to lose many more people in the deep dark canyons. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

The harsh replies only mirror the environment imho. I've seen even the most basic base jumps go awry for the smallest reasons, and that is without the restrictions that a wingsuit brings to the table. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

seriously? -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

Very true indeed. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

I would highly suggest SkyKnights to anyone and everyone that hasn't heard of them... It is still to this day one of the more friendly and FUN DZs I've been honored to jump at. I miss that place dearly. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

Yah Kyle - forgot his name... He was doing amazing things back when things just started getting goin in terms of swooping. Great guy - I'm suprised not to see him on the top of contest lists. His dad did things with a canopy that were pretty damn amazing in their own right as well. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

Check this out... http://www.videouniversity.com/forum/Video_University_Forums_C1/Underwater_Video_F6/sony_camcorders,_C:31:23_P29252/ Not hugely helpful - but hey, never know... -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --