stuartledden

This is the 'Retro' soundtrack my brother put on his Tandem Video Intro................I think it STINKS!!!! Garbage or Great????? www.youtube.com/watch?v=5899wB5sRzo Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

It was a real honour and a privilege to have known that man, let alone to have been muffed by him!! There'll be one hell of a welcome party for you in heaven Johnny!! Wishing you eternal blue skies from over the pond. Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

Tami, just wanted to send best wishes to you and Scotty from across the pond, wishing him a full and speedy recovery. He's gonna be just fine - remember "only the GOOD die young!!!!!!!!!" Best wishes, Stuart Ledden. Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

Just packed my bags and am off to the Thanksgiving Boogie at Z-Hills on Sunday for 10 days. Can't wait to hook up in the sky with all you mad Yankees! That sun better be shinin'. Yeeeeehaaaaaaaaa! Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

You're so ugly that when you were born they threw the baby away and kept the placenta! Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

This must be some kind of American jargon, I mean what are you refering to? Put out the cat? Put out the trash? Put out your cigarette? What is it you want us guys to put out for you??? Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

Winters a'comin' so don't forget your boots and scarves ladies!!

How about "For whom the bell tolls" I like the line "Take a look at the sky just before you die, it's the last time you will"!! Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

What?? Can't wait to see all the assholes at the Thanksgiving Boogie at Z-Hills! Muff Brothers Rule OK! Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

Thank you all for your comments and advice it really is much appreciated! Regards, Stuart. Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

The reason I ended up with a 150 canopy is that my brother uses a sabre 150, and I borrowed his rig for a trip to Z-Hills last year and whilst I found it very responsive after my student canopy ( a 220), I liked the positive control it gave me, and had no problem with the landings, so when I bought my own rig I chose the Pilot 150 which again I have no problems landing. It's just that as I said in my original post I'm very reluctant to use it to it's full capability because in the back of my mind I'm always thinking - what do I do if my canopy collapses! I think I just need to learn to have more faith in my canopy! Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

Thanks for your input guys. I think maybe the best thing for me to do is sign up for a canopy control course because if a qualified instructor tells me to do a certain exercise, then I know I'll go up there and do precisely as I'm told, and maybe I'll gain some confidence in my canopy's capability that way. I weigh 175 lbs so I estimate my exit weight to be around 195lbs giving me a loading of about 1.3. It's just comforting to know I'm not the only one who gets a little nervy under canopy, as when I look around, everyone else seems to be doing max rate turns, spiraling and generally throwing their canopy around the sky! Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

I've done just over 140 jumps now, and have no problem with the exit and freefall part of skydiving.I feel comfortable in the sky, and believe that I am making good progress developing my skills in my chosen discipline (formation skydiving). However I still never feel really comfortable under canopy. I have no problem with landings, it's just I'm reluctant to explore the full range of the canopy. For example I've never applied maximum left or right toggle, or stalled the canopy. Just wondered if it's just me being a chicken, or do other skydivers have similar reservations during the canopy ride. Any comments/advice much appreciated. Thank you. Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

Nice one Peej, now I'm off to buy something to make my wife look beautiful and seductive- a twelve pack! Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!

Why did God give women legs? You ever seen the trail a slug leaves ?? Don't forget to pull your stopping ropes!