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    Depends on what DZ conditions you limit yourself too (A 5000' field elevation on a hot summer day requires a canopy two sizes bigger to have the same speed and descent rate you have at standard sea level conditions) and how you define safe.



    I'll primarily be jumping in the southeast and southwest. However, there's always a possibility I'll jump in Colorado.

    Many won't agree with my definition of 'safe', but I consider 'reasonably safe' as a loading where I won't be breaking lines and blowing out cells. A safe reserve landing would be everything up to and including a broken ankle or arm as a worse likely scenario.

    'Unsafe' would be a situation where a high speed mal would likely result in serious reserve damage, or a landing that would likely be fatal if I were unconscious (AAD fire). I would be willing to accept several broken bones in this scenario. [:/]

    J
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  2. I'm getting ready to downsize, and I'm running into problems finding a container that will hold my desired main/reserve combination. Looking over previous threads on Main vs. Reserve sizing, I think I've got a pretty good understanding of the pros and cons. Looking for some thoughts and suggestions on container manufacturer and reserve sizing:

    6'3", 240lbs, athletic build
    Jav Odyss J4, PD Reserve 176, VN150 Airlocked Main

    Need a container to hold a Katana 135 or (possibly) 120, eventually will be moving to a Velo 120.

    Now the tricky part - reserve size. Sunpath's container sizing isn't compatible with my combination. Mirage will accept a reserve around 150sqft with my main combination, but that's over a 1.7 loading on a reserve.

    Some random thoughts that are going through my mind in trying to figure out what to do:
    - already had a reserve ride on my PDR176. Flies like a dream. Have no doubts on my ability to safely land the reserve at least one size smaller in a tight landing area.
    - will rig look/fit strange with this combination?
    - what is it that I don't know about about this combination?
    - how much smaller of a reserve can I safely jump? (physical limitations of reserve)

    Any advice/experiance would be appreciated - especially coming from a larger person flying a HP canopy.

    Jeff
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  3. adventurechick
    avalonwings
    brierebecca
    carbonezone (scotty, tami, herc, tommy & boogie)
    CG
    chaoskitty
    CSpenceFLY(with the Hog Flop Trophy)
    dzmemories
    Goofyjumper
    fmmobley
    hisgoofyness
    hottielicious
    Icon134
    jeiber - probably
    Jessie07
    Katz
    kelel01
    Lauraliscious
    littleskycrab
    livendive
    mindway69
    Missg8tordivr (hopefully )
    MLKSKY
    namgrunt
    nanner
    ntacfreefly
    popsjumper (straight from the Hog Flop)
    SimplyputSI
    Skinnyshrek
    skyedivr
    teamjenn1
    tmaricle55
    yardhippie
    Mostly_Harmless +10
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    Dear Sunshine,

    Recently, every time I hear a heavy long island accent, I get a boner. Even in the caaaa (car). What should I do?

    Thanks,
    Stiffy

    Caa is a boston accent.



    details details... :P
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    Awww, does somebody feel left out?

    Jeff

    *** Don't need to post about my swooping prowess, my penis is fully functional.

    John



    Well, I have no swooping prowess, and it's not much of a record, I'm just milking this for attention as long as I can. :D Seems like it's run out. Now I gotta think of some other way to be obnoxious.

    Oh, and unfortunately your right; my penis hasn't been used in... well, a while. Hey, we all have our dry spells, right? [:/] Jairo has a girlfriend; so... am I (trying anyway) compensating? You bet your ass! :D:D

    I just need a (female) volunteer to help reduce my testosterone levels. :D Then everything will be better. [:/]

    J
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    I would have thought that chick could have EASILY tucked her legs safely behind her ears for landing. :D



    yeah but then she would have filled up with dirt.



    :D ppfffffttttttt!!!!!!!!! [spitting beer all over computer monitor]
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  10. I second that one! :D I've had a long week at work, being responsible and serious here at my desk. Reading and contributing to a little bit of controlled chaos and bad behavior, put a smile on my face! :)
    So Kenz, should I post my 'list'? :D Smiling even bigger now!

    Jeff
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    I can't believe nobody wants me as a pet. I'm a good kitty!



    I'll take you as a pet! We're gonna have to work on some of your bad habits though...

    1) no more peeing on the carpet.
    2) if you must stick your nose in my crotch, do more than just sniff.
    3) don't scatter your toys all over the house.

    J
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    Seriously.. I made the mistake of posting a Top 10 Hotties list one time. I caught shit from everyone the didnt make the list and even more from the ones that did cause they didnt like thier ranking. Never again!!



    Oh jeez! I can only imagine! I think I'm gonna track that thread down for the entertainment value! :D:D:D

    Soooo. Since you brought it up, who was #1 on your list? :)

    You should have told them that if they slept with you, you'd move them up on 'Unofficial DZ.com Hottie List'. :D:D

    I'm so tempted to post my 'To Do' List. :D
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  18. Dear Sunshine,

    Recently, every time I hear a heavy long island accent, I get a boner. Even in the caaaa (car). What should I do?

    Thanks,
    Stiffy
    Shhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring!

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    hey guys this thread really sucks. any news about the boogie or the party? hows about an accuracy comp. everyone pays an extra ticket, to be divided amongst the top 3.



    Accuracy? Pfffftttt.... :P It's a boogie, we need to mix some alcohol with it!

    SWOOP N' CHUG! :)
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  23. Just make your life easy and buy one of these:

    http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1114037289584&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper

    All your computers will work with it, and you don't have to mess with MS Networking, nor do you have to keep your computer on for it to be accessible.

    There's another model if you don't have USB.
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  24. So glad I'm gonna see the Atlanta crew again! :):D:)

    You're my hero, Spence! You drove from Atlanta to Rantoul, straight through, without falling asleep once! Then we arrived at what, 7:30am, and you crack open a beer! :D

    Now THAT'S a true skydiver, folks! :D

    Jeff
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    I'm pretty sure the Roaming DZ will be there in full effect! At the BOOGIE, I mean. Talking about the boogie here. Not just random banter.. actually talking about the boogie. ;)



    Hey! You're foiling my hijack attempt! >:(;) Dammit... now I gotta come up with some other way of getting attention. :D;)

    Jeff
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