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6 hours ago, Jaysus said:

I got a JFX2 94 in June and put around 200 jumps on it. What exactly do you want to know?

Some general informations I can give:

- My wingload is around 2.2 on it.

- Its very responsive to harness and riser input and a lot of fun to fly with. I like to fly the wing only with harness and if needed some rear riser input.

- Openings are fast ( not hard ) and most of the time on heading.

- The flare is very powerful, no matter if you do a straight in landing, a 90° turn, or a bigger turn. Rears are also very responsive for leveling the wing out after a turn.

- It also has very good slow flight capabilities, so you can even fly next to a student canopy ( as long as the student canopy doesn't use toggles to break )

- It can cover a lot of ground, so you still can make it back from those long spots

That's what I've heard about it so far. I have a JFX 89 at 2.4 which I really like but I think the JFX2 might be what I'm looking for, Thanks man!

 

Anyone have any experience on the JFX2?

I thought it was cause there are no sharks for hundreds of miles around.

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I'm moving from 29 Palms, CA to Pensacola, FL. I leave the 7th of January and check in on the 27th. I'll be traveling through Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. I want to hit up a bunch of DZ's along the way, so...

Here's the list so far:

Eloy
Temple
Spaceland
Gold Coast Skydivers
Emerald Coast Skydivers
The Farm


Where else should I go?

As if it won't take you long enough to drive through Texas you have four DZs within a short distance from I 10.
Sky Dive San Marcos
Gravity Rats near Austin
Aggieland
and finally ..Spaceland
I figure what should be a normal 12 hour drive west to east should take about about a week if you stop at all of these. I probably have left someone off the list, but they'll chime in soon enough.
SSM, the Rats and Spaceland all have turbines, I'm not sure about Aggieland.

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Find a Lutheran church. They like to drink. Alot.

I would suggest Lutheran or the Episcopal church. Both are very welcoming and the services can be quite beautiful.

Also they are serious party denominations. Cause wherever you find 4 Episcopalians there is always a fifth.

Of course we Presbyterians would never approve of that.

your mom.

Ok. It's not a "superbike", but it's the biggest bike I've ever owned. And I pick it up tommorrow.

23!! Wow Happy Birthday Kiddo!! Boy I sure remember when I turned 23..........ahhhh who am I kiddin...I don't remember 23

Call manifest to give them a heads up. Saturdays can be very busy and the lot can fill up fast.

There is usually an a rigger there on the weekends. again call ahead and make sure he won't be busy doing other stuff.

512-488-2214

Kev

That was more than likely designed by the family that owns Schlitterbahn.

Ok, I'll risk it. Dubai isn't nearly as oil rich as the other Gulf states. Consequently they are using thier existing oil wealth to build an economy not chained to petroleum.

Just picture one of those slopes next to the tunnel in Eloy.

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I just got my freefly suit in the mail today

Pics?? Does it match Josh's??

Funny man.

We did actually think about matching rompers there for ahwile.

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Anyone ever order anything from them?

Specifically, jump suits?

I just got my freefly suit in the mail today. This is a really quality product. The cotton canvas fabric feels freakin bullet proof. The cuffs are velcro, very wide and secure. I can't wait to get it in the air.

Even with paying extra for a few options, quick turn around and shipping from NZ it was still under US$300

As for price and customer service these guys can't be beat.
Kev

"She will NOT find friends in her bedroom with a bottle of wine and pills. "

Start here.

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What I am curious about is the gas prices along I-10 from Austin to Phoenix. Does anyone along the way know what I should expect to be paying?

A lot. There are some very remote stretches of road along there, interrupted by only a few small towns, and the prices are always much higher than in the big cities.

If you don't have the cash, put it on a credit card and pay it off later.

There is one stretch between Ft. Stockton and Van Horn where you'll go at least a half-tank of gas, 150 miles or so, between gas stations. So when in doubt, stop every half-tank and top-off.

Watch out for the tumbleweed.

There is so much of absolutely nothing in west Texas. Gas prices tend to be about 20 cents more/gallon too.

the Otter is back with new engines and I believe there is some type of salsa/queso cook off Saturday evening.
I suspect tequila will be the beverage of choice.

Wingsuits in several varieties should also be on hand

Looking forward to SkyFest, but honestly I'm not so in to all the specialty aircraft. They are fun to watch, but too expensive to jump.

Otters and the CASA are plenty for me. Maybe a helo.

You should bring your gear and jump with us. The Otter has just come back from a major engine upgrade and is open for business.

We don't mind hop and pops either

We are about an hour from the north side of SA. Take I35 to Hwy 80 in San Marcos, then south for 14 miles. Can't miss it. Look for the T-Bo on the left.

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My wallet was stolen yesterday and the theives went straight to best buy and bought a 40" sony plasma and a playstation3. Best buy didn't check id. I purposely don't sign my cards so people WILL check id.

Sooooo, FUCK BEST BUY!!

That so fucking sucks!


BTW, you should come over. I've got a new TV for the shop. It's sweet, around 40" or so.

pssst....I'm gonna want more than $60 for that plasma TV I gave you yesterday.

April

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Endless laughs, being a parent rocks! This is Lindsey Leanne

Five month old babies, especially girls, are the most powerful creatures in the known universe. They are capable of turning grown men into weepy puddles of joy or frantic panc sticken lunatics.
Of all the crazy things I have done in my life being a father to two daughters has been the most scary, exciting fun filled experience I could have never imagined.
My oldest daughter returns tonite from her first year of college. My second is at HS band practice tonite.


You have a beautiful daughter. Teach, learn,love, enjoy

There seems to be a shortage of airplanes this weekend. All we have at SSM is the 182. The Otter is still being upgraded.
Check around before you make any long drives TSR has a lot of the planes at Spaceland.


Hi Deb! We miss you!!

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otter is out this weekend, it will be worth it, trust me really worth it!

Like really, reeeeallly, reeeeeeealllly worth it??

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Yeah, those fuckin' socialists.

You know, my mom and dad DO have a joint checking account.

Do they print a newspaper?

National Library Workers's Day

Sounds like some 1920s socialist organization.