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If today is an average day in the USA, some 80 - 100 people will die from gunshots today. Satisfied? Gunshots from whom? Bad guys, felons? Police, armed citizens defending themselves? If the majority of those dead from gunshots are the bad guys shor by police or armed citizens, who cares? They're dead and no longer a burden or threat. Or better yet, if they're bad guys shot by bad guys, so much the better. Good riddance. Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

I see, I don't understand the supremacy clause and you aren't willing to state it (because you don't understand it). Really? And here I thought the SCOTUS decided that is 1973 and is recognized as stare decisis. Abortion IS federally protected as per Roe v Wade, let's not be fundamental. Is it directly constitutional? No, but under the 14th Amendment it is. See, you're a typical conservative and if you like the way an issue has gone, it's thumbs up constitutional. If you disagree then it's an abomination to the Constitution. Sorry, both guns and abortion are constitutional, guns more directly. And you make my point about state's rights; connies want them to be supreme to the gov and libs want them subordinate to the fed. This is tired and age-old, but we know when small factions get too much power how shit goes and I'm just not an anarchist. SCOTUS erroneously decided that there was a Constitutional right to privacy (there isn't) and ergo, abortion was a Constitutional right. Stare decisis isn't etched in granite because activist judges (LIBERALS) create laws from the bench vice interpret law. Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

This is a few years late, but Suunto's are fine for an altimeter. I wore an Alti-3 with my Suunto Vector in freefall from 14,000 several times. No problemo! Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Sounds great- thanx! Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Thanx- the Aerodyne chart shows about a 1.3/1 WL (advanced)with my weight plus about 30 lbs. At the same weight, I jumped a 210SQ FT F-111 main awhile ago at Skydive San Diego, landed it and stood it up! Hurt like a SOB on both openings (jumped it twice which was two times too many!) As Zp canopies are more forgiving/tolerant/higher performing, what do you think about the Pilot 210 for my size? Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Sunshine has 4 bundle deals (complete systems minus an AAD). The deal seems good to me price-wise. I'm thinking of going with one of these as they offer a Pilot main which seems to be a good, first main from what most of you have said. Questions: 1. Thoughts on good deal/bad deal? prices, etc. 2. How would I demo the main w/o buying the whole rig? This would be my first rig and I don't want to buy used as I don't want the hassle of finding something to fit me or have to have parts replaced. I'm 6'1" and 240 lbs "nekked". Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

As a guy who's circumcised, I don't know how valid a response for or against would be as I can't compare. So I voted "who cares" And I, like some others here, prefer no penises at all (except my own). Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

There would have to be a reason, and there isn't, to wear body armor (BA). And if BA were to be given more than a passing thought, who would decide the standards? What "threat levels" would there be, how many, etc.? On what occasions or type of dives would BA be required/mandatory? This is something that we really don't need. This question, no offense intended, came from someone ignorant of skydiving. [;) Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Elisha, Don't mean to sound rude myself but that was a bit of a smartass reply. By asking the question, it shows he's smart enough to question gear with age on it. Would you buy a ten year old car without asking someone's opinion? How about a ten-year old gun? What model is it, how many rounds shot through it, others experience with it, etc.? Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

What exactly is an airlocked canopy practically speaking???? Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Garmin has it over Magellan. I've owned both (both work good) but Garmin is the champ. I have the Legend (minus the compass that the Vista has- I use my Suunto for that). Lightweight, easy to use. I prefer the monochrome screen as the newer ones with color are very hard to see in bright sunlight. And the monochromes are CHEAPER! Hope this helps.

There is usually a communication problem when the pace of sexual activity diminishes. It could also be that she's got something on her mind that has all of her focus and attention. Talk to her and ask her what's on her mind- NOT why don't you want to have sex. If she opens up, she'll probably tell you what's up- a situation at work, she doesn't feel attractive lately, etc. She might not be sexually satisifed and doesn't know how to tell you. Take it slow and easy with her. It'll come to pass- if not maybe you and her aren't compatible and it's time to move on. Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

thanks! Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Brothers and sisters, I'm heading back to Virginia and most probably Skydive Suffolk so I'll be talking to Larry. Anyhow, I'm 6'1' and 235 lbs. I have about 80 jumps. What would be a good ZP main canopy for me given my size and low number of jumps? 7 cell, 9 cell? I will probably go used vice new as that seems to be the most popular opinion. I've heard good and bad about Sabre2's but mostly good as a first canopy. What about Spectre's? Appreciate any and all advice. Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution trumps yours. That is a no-brainer. My personal opinion bears no weight on anything the Supreme Court (SC) does. However, in the "Court of Personal Opinion", we can all analyze and comment on what the SC does say. We should, as should they, make decisions with intellectual honesty and integrity. Legislating from the bench, as in Roe v. Wade, usurps the other branches, especially the legislative branch authority. Whether conservative or liberal, we shouldn't be happy when what we feel to be right becomes law becuase someone bastardized the process. Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Sorry I'm just replying now. The contracts were let during the Clinton Administration. And I agree, sole-sourcing without competitive bidding is wrong. And as for Cheney, he had to divst himself from Haliburton when he was elected, so what is the point? He has had nothing to do with Haliburton since taking office. Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

I've got a Suunto Vector as well. It works great- going up, coming down, and under canopy. If by chance you know someone with access to a military exchange catalogue, they are $159 vice the normal $199. Blue Skies Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Welcome to the skies. And just remember this: The sky is not the limit. The ground is- so shut up and jump! Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

OK- Does anyone not know or not remember that the Haliburton contracts were let during the Clinton administration? Haliburton didn't all of a sudden start getting contracts when the Bush administration came into power. Once again, it's let's bash Bush et al. Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

some of us conservatives are not queer-bashing. We only wish that laws that are legislated would not be changed by judicial activism but by going back through the legislative or electoral process. Roe v. Wade is another prime example of judicial activism. Nowhere in the Constitution is there expressed or implied a right to privacy- nowhere. There is a right to be free from illegal searches and seizures. Big difference. As for bungholing conservatives, isn't that "forcing" your beliefs on others? HAA! HAA! Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

You can't give the same rights to OSL et al as you do to murderers and rapists. Why? Because they are not citizens of the U.S. and therefore ineligible for Constitutional protection. Also, the detainees are just that: detainees. They do not have the status of defendants because we attacked/invaded Afghanistan since the Taliban wouldn't cough up the SOB. Basically you are mixing apples and oranges here. Your thirst for justice is misplaced since the actions the U.S. has taken are in a war context. As for the historical facts concerning the "crimes of the U.S., get real. What crimes have we committed? Defending ourselves, even erroneously, when our sovereign territories were attacked? Perhaps the bombing of the factory in Sudan was mistaken, but I don't think ex-Prez Clinton would have acted if he didn't have some good intel. (he certainly is not a conservative, nor a hawk). As for the Contras, they were not terrorists. Their country was taken over by Communists and they were attempting to fight back. Remember Daniel Ortega and his mob of murdering henchmen? Your loyalties are definitely misplaced. The U.S., while not perfect, has been slow to respond to attacks in the past and it took 9/11 to wake us up. Remember, you don't go to war and finish up in court. Kind of like playing football and finishing up in the pool. Think about it. Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Lisa, How does a canopy open off-heading? I assume this means in a different direction from the heading of the skydiver, yes? So if a good body position is maintained during deployment (as I usually do), what is going wrong? Also, what about the many stories about the Sabre's proclivity for hard openings? Is that packing or pilot error too? Thanks, Mack Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Thanks, Sky Mama! I am glad to be back! Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Just jumped a PD210(non-ZP) twice and I have the bruises to prove it. The openings were equivalent to being at Ground Zero during a nuclear explosion! I just got back into jumping and now have 76 jumps. Naked body weight is 235lbs and I'm 6'1'' tall(starting Atkins Diet soon!). I'm thinking about buying a used Sabre210 but I hear and read a lot of people have hard openings with these canopies as well. Is this a PD problem or what? What else would be a good ZP canopy for me? It seems like the new Sabre2's have other problems as well. Recommendations????? Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.

Get a Pro-Tec Half Shell from Sunshine-Factory.com for about $39. I just returned to the sport after a bit of a hiatus and that's what I bought. Once I figure out which discipline I'm going into, then I'll buy a different one. As the other post said, Pro-Tech will do the job. Blue Skies! Mack The Knife "IT IS SAID THAT THE WARRIOR'S IS THE TWOFOLD WAY OF PEN AND SWORD, AND HE SHOULD HAVE A TASTE FOR BOTH WAYS." MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.