softopening

Thats the funny thing i do give two shits when i watch people hurt themselves because you idiots on this forum have your heads up your asses and try and do stuff with your canopy with no understanding. discussing some manoeuvre close to the ground with a bunch of low experienced jumpers on a forum does not give you the right to endanger yourself or more importantly other people. Dont ask about this stuff here - go talk to the canopy coaches and spend some money investing in your safety.

I am pretty sure I am going to go to the DZ.com boogie in Eloy. I'm guessing there will be some nice opportunities for focking there. Since I probably will not jump anything for the next 2 months, I will suck every other kind of jumper by then (not that I'm great now). Will my GTI be sufficient for all the fock jumps? Do they ever make fast focks that require STD's? I'm pretty sure the GTI is a great focking suit, just trying to make extra sure I'll be able to fock in Eloy if I go. :) I might order an STD soon regardless, but doubt I would have it by then.

"My canopy at my wing loading does not achieve level flight on it's own after the dive, it always takes just a touch on the toggles to pitch it up into level flight, so I guess it'll be just a little pinch on the rears to plain it out." This just proves you do not have a fing clue about the physics of your canopy and how a parachute flies. Do you really think you should be going anywhere near a rear riser landing if this is the case? Do yourself and everyone on the group a favour and go and really learn about the parachute before posting stupid comments. There are good canopy courses out there - you do not have the experience to be banding your opinions around so wind your neck in or you're gonna get someone hurt.

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hi everyone ive just been to the most disgusting dz toilet in the world - not wanting to name dzs (but it begins with z and ends in s and has ephyrhill in between) - has anyone else experienced such vile repugnant outhouses?

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my friend is a lesbian and she hates bush.

Bush is nothing more than a warmonger - he talks like he has a carrot up his ass which is making him pause to adjust every sentence. a modern day dictator.

im still posting if thats what you mean. wots wrong with the post? why would it get locked? i dont think ive been rude or offensive to anybody (unlike them to me). i am simply discussing a topic that some people may find difficult to discuss - perhaps there are some with repressed feelings. . anyway i still trying to think of a way to approach the subject - can anyone suggest an opening line - without being rude... Hugh

HI lou - so i havent been insulted huh? if you look up this thread i have been called a "fucking dumbass" and "butt ugly" - it seems that your post sounds the most threatening saying that i wont last long. you dont seem very welcoming to new skydivers. Emma thanks for your advice - have you got a boyfriend ? Hugh

Thanks jt, good to get some serious replies. i honestly hadnt thought of that aspect though so maybe i should confront him and ask him if he is HIV positive. but this isnt gonna be easy - how did you find out about the guy you jumped with - did you just ask him directly? also one of my other teammates doesnt wear a full face, perhaps i should warn him?

hi Lou, im sorry to have offended you. what is a "troll" anyway and what is recdot or whatever? Obviously its not true what they say about skydivers wanting to help each other out is it? Just because my question is a little difficult to swallow you start to insult me. What am i supposed to do - grab hold of the pa at my local dropzone and annouce the same question or perhaps start a rumour that this guy is gay whilst asking someone i know. at least i expected that i could ask awkward questions annonymously and get some help. now i am left out in the cold. i am new to skydiving and i am still learning how to approach people. Hugh

well in terms of how he is affecting performance.... firstly i think myself and some other members arent fully concentrating on the task in hand, his moves arent particularly aggressive when we ask them to be and i worry about general team bonding if he gets the wrong idea. this is the first team ive been in and we like to do guy things - you know drink beer and talk about women - he always sits these out, prefering to talk about skydiving. its definately not easy to hold eye contact i keep thinking he might find me attractive. finally he sometimes calls me after the days jumping without really a particular reason. dont get me wrong i quite like that but isnt that strange? Hugh

hi tb, exactly that is what i am worried about....

i dont think that was called for. i am only trying to ask for help. i thought that these forums where places where like minded people could help each other.... thank you for a pleasant experience particularly the swearing...

i think that my teammate is gay! how can i tell? we have been together as a team for nearly six months and i have to be honest his sexuality hasnt really affected his performance in the air - well i dont think so - he sometimes takes a bit longer to climb out than the other teammates but otherwise i think the only other clue is that he doesnt swoop his canopy. im not homophobic but i just feel uneasy around him especially during dirtdives and when we have to share a bunkroom or a shower. dont get me wrong if he was a woman and gay i wouldnt mind at all! what are the signs that i should look for to confirm my fears? should i confront him? please do not send abuse as i am genuinely concerned - this sport forces men and women together in close quarters and i need to know how to keep safe. hugh