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nothing ventured.....nothing gained! you will never know "what could have been" unless you go for it, if that's what you want to do. good luck, play fair!

i agree with everything you just said, you just elaborated a lot more than i did. your words were my thoughts, i just didn't want to be offending. my intended inference. no quick decisions! i've seen way too many AFF students go through training, then only to be left jumping sub-par equipment because of lack of research into gear issues prior to having become "hooked" on the sport. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

$$$ should not be a factor in this sport. you CAN'T afford to go cheap. don't sell yourself short make sure you get a rig with an AAD & RSL regardless of popular opinions. after all, what price do you put on your life, along with the price of others in the sky around you, they should factor in your gear considerations as well. buy smart and from the right people. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

my thoughts on the matter is you should seek out the advice of your instructors at your home DZ. after all, they are the ones watching you fly and land your canopy, whatever it is at this point and time. i would reccomend a 1:1:1 wing for now, which would put you under a 150^2 canopy. may i suggest one of the newer tamer 9 cells so it won't be such a big transition later. Good Luck, Be Safe. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

i nominate AggieDave. He is always cool under fire and doesn't participate in confrontational threads. He is well mannered and professional, as well as knowlegeable about the sport. His DZO should be considered as well! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

since when are sky divers concerned with morals? like it or not, freedom of speech is just that. i don't have to agree with anything anyone says, but i'll fight to the death to defend their right to say it. (within reason that is) -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

i hate the ride up, i live to exit! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

i wouldn't let a 1/10th of a second elapse before i'd drop the hammer, if i knew i was justified. no decision.....period. i never go anywhere unheeled...ever. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

actually just trying to change the subject matter! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

i'll never forget that one, it happened right under me. i was wondering how long you'd ride it down! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

damn. that really sucks. but then again, life just ain't fair. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

you took the words right out of my mouth! LOL! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Well............................... -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

QUICK, HURRY............FAST..................jump out of the 4th story window and scream like a little girl! J/K. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

i believe in a "higher power" one who performed all of the miricles just as they are written in the King James Version. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

my spiritual serenity my family, my wife & all 4 children, and 2 grandchildren my job/career everything else falls where it falls! P.S. The 4 wheel drive in my avitar is sooooo covered with mud right now! since it was muddy, we went and had fun in the rain. the super swampers were throwing mud about 15' into the air! now, the cleanup. this truck is the same one built for, and appeared in "Varsity Blues" a Paramount picture. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

not only would i, i did. i stand behind my statement. the canopy is aggressive, but it's not a man killer. at least he's not wanting to go cross braced yet. my exit weight and wing loading are real close to his, i haven't seen anything i couldn't handle yet. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

i fly a X-Fire 2 loaded at 1.6:1 and i love it. it opens and flies really good. and the turf surf is good as well. i would reccomend it to upjumpers. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

at last, justice for laci & conner. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

he's guilty as sin. hopefully he'll be found guilty and fried. that said, the defense has many portals for appeals. so regardless of what happens, he'll be given a "stay" for now. i believe he will be aquitted, but i could be wrong. i'm basing my opinion on the jury behavior during the O.J. trail. that verdict really shocked me. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

from the article, although i think it's speculative, there is some validity in it. the wx is well known for being very foggy & hazy up there. but i would think the pilot/co-pilot would have to be IFR? Chris?? -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

More On The Story Here -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Nascar Mogul's Plane Crashes I know a lot of people here follow Nascar. 10 associates of Hendrick's Motor Sports were killed to day on the way to the race in Virginia. I knew something was wrong when Jimmy Johnson (Car # 48) won the race, but did not report to "Victory Lane" the URL points to the whole story. although not sky diving related, it involves air craft which of course each of us utilize on each sky dive. it will be interesting to see the forthcoming information in the days to come to see what caused this aircraft to crash. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

in theory, the PFT is working for you. so you call the shots. let the PFT call the shots on your work out routines. last, but not least, ask for his/her credentials and proof of insurance. do not be reticent to "convey" your wishes, it's up to the PFT to meet your needs. and NO do not tip tehm for the "free" work outs, they don't expect it. hope this helps. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

yep you appear to be the age he mentioned. triple stupid...get real. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"