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Gotta be the camera flyer's fault. Talk about no separation! TI is to be commended though. Kept his cool and did what he had to do.

Good stuff, Annette!

Very nice article! We can never know/learn too much about our gear.

Glad nobody was hurt. Sorry it had to be the "Shark". Hope it won't cost too much to repair it.

This is your wheelhouse, Annette - travel writing! I have to say I have not been overly impressed with your attempt at how-to articles but you have nailed the traveling boogie writer thing to a tee!

Article approved by Brian Germain - that says something. Good basic information, Corey. :)

As always, James, you tell it like it is. Great article!

Thanks for sharing your "school of hard knocks" story, Dave.
From reading your notes about jump #3, it looks like your canopy lost full flight and never recovered. Braked turns can be tricky if you don't keep the canopy fully inflated. When I land out, I try to maintain the same kind of rectangular pattern I use for any other landing. That carving S-turn might have been the culprit. S-turns are old school and aren't safe in the landing pattern... or for landing out, for that matter. Braked turns work much better.
I'm glad you have a good attitude about all of this. Looks like you'll probably be back in the skies before long.
Blue Skies (and Safe Landings) Always!
Ed Lightle
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What about pioneers like Kim Emmons Knor, and World Team organizer, Kate Cooper-Jensen, not to mention women like Carolyn Clay who has been jumping forever (and was Kate's mentor)?

Nice write-up, Melissa! I believe you captured the essence of the camp and what it takes to be a team.

Thanks for the compliment, Mischka! You're gonna enjoy 4-way, especially if you include the "fun" factor.
-Ed

It's the woman's and her significant other or mate's decision, but, personally, I don't think it's a good idea. One hard opening or malfunction or bad landing and you might hate yourself in the morning.

Good stuff... and I am glad you mentioned that there are many variables. Good basic knowledge though. :)

Good article. Even better blog at zonemarketing.tumblr.com!