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I went with a Sabre 2, it swoops great. I didn't like the Safire 2 as much, the recovery arc is too short. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

Congrats on the new rig. I look forward to drinking on of those 's. I've spent lots of $ on DZ , but I drink lots of other people's there as well. You'll definitely be easy to spot with that neon green. Try to keep it out of the dirt. I had my '05 Infinity scotch guarded because I have some white on it. I love my Infinity, and my PD 160 Reserve flew great when I needed it. Don't worry if you fall a little faster than Elisha, he's floaty. I'll see you at Skydance some time.

I sit in a cubicle and read DZ.com all day. When I get bored with that and playing games, I'm a computer engineer, working on circuits and stuff. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

I voted YES, as in YES I keep skydiving all winter, but maybe I read the poll wrong. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

http://www.vertical-visions.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=BDJP JUMPER REQUIREMENTS Jumpers must have made at least (TBD) skydives or BASE jumps by October 2007. Jump currency, your age, gear, clothing, helmet, jump style, bridle length, pilot chute size, and numerous other factors will be evaluated in 2007 in order to update our requirements. While current requirements have worked well for the last 19 years, we will update the requirements for Bridge Day 2007.

This totally describes me: "Tired of driving hours on end, just to find a suitable Base Jumping site? While you are out searching, do you see powered paragliders flying high in the air?" BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

:3,3:1 Beer owed for hooking it in. I thought I had it all the way until my feet and knee slammed into the ground. I managed to stab the toggles and pop up, and then flare and run it out. I'm a little sore, but no injuries beside scrapes and bruises. I jumped again shortly afterwards.

I've got the PS2 pads and a few DDR versions. It's a lot of fun and a good workout. With enough practice, I can beat all the but the hardest songs. There's also a training mode where you can play the songs in slow-mo and learn the steps. These guys are pretty good, if you're into the whole DDR freestyle thing. Was this shot at the world DDR championships or something? Notice they don't even have to look at the steps on the screen.

Happy b-day Tim.

Right on, each jump just keeps getting better and better. AFF and solo skydiving is a lot of fun, and at most places it's only about 7 or 8 jumps. It does take some money and a little time, but it's worth it. You're better off jumping as much and often as you can afford, so it stays fresh in your mind. The people didn't really get sucked out of a non-pressurized jump plane. I sit right next to the open door all the time. Once you're outside the door though, you can feel the force of the wind pushing you back towards the tail of the plane. You'll learn more about the gear during the first jump course and as you proceed through AFF. Most places offer a packing course you can take that lasts a few hours, and you can always ask other jumpers any questions you have. Have fun. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

I think this has your answer: http://www.leisuresportsphoto.com/mp_client/pictures.asp?pagenum=96&action=viewphotos&size=fullsize&id=1514446&eventid=22444 Her hair is almost to the ground when she stands up straight.

Forgive me if I'm getting too off topic, but why would anyone do a slider up PCA? Just for the fun of it? I understand using a slider to soften openings on a short freefall, but I don't remember my one slider down PCA opening hard at all.

Hey Will, I'm glad you made it and your injuries aren't worse. I hope you heal fast and fully. The video and pics are scary. Just pull a little higher next time. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

It's an Acura cake.

Have fun at Skydance, it's a cool DZ. The PAC 750XL they have there is a nice looking plane. Monterey does have a nice view, assuming the clouds aren't covering it. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

Have fun. The normal 12-15k jump altitude gives you a good amount of freefall for the price. Personally, I'd save your money for AFF and then do an 18k jump when they only cost about $30 or less after you graduate. Where in Nor Cal are you going to jump? There are a lot of cool DZs around here. For me, the ground is so far away that the fear of heights doesn't really kick in until under 1,000 feet. Then it starts to look big. Relax and enjoy it.

Pros: It's a lot of fun. Cons: You could die.

No, the roulette wheel appeals to people who like spinning things and bouncing balls, and don't want to have to think too much. Plus the chance to make 35:1 on a single number bet. If they wanted an even money bet with poor return, they'd be betting odd/even or red/black. I do like the choice of the number 13.

As posted before, I don't think there should be a helmet rule for people intentionally landing in the water. The helmet rule is already in effect for the diving board. Besides that, it's up to the jumper. There's already a thread debating helmet use in BASE on the first page of this forum. Me, I'm all for helmets and pads unless you plan on landing in the water, but I don't think it should be required.

I know what you mean. I've done lots of group projects by myself after wasting countless hours trying to help the rest of the team do their part. I'm pretty sick of school and have lost the motivation after I started jumping, but I'm getting close to the end, a Ph.D., so I figure I might as well try to finish. Plus I've done a lot of work and spent a lot of money, so it'll be really nice to have it over with eventually. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

Unfortunately my camera died for some unknown reason toward the end of the Byron Boogie, so I didn't have it to document our craziness at Bridge Day or other recent adventures. Jimmy Halliday and his crew shot the Bridge Day video this year, so I'm looking forward to the DVD coming out around or before x-mas time. I think all the jumps will be on there.

Congrats on the 200th. As long as you were pied at 100, you don't need to get it again for a while. Unless of course you deserve it. BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative

Mike, it was good seeing you again at Bridge Day this year. We are all saddened by the loss of Brian.

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I was in Johnny Utah's BASE FJC at Bridge Day last year with Mike Pelkey. I think his training was adequate for the BD jump. There's been 135-150 first time BASE jumpers at BD the last couple of years, and only 10-20 of them take a detailed BASE FJC or get any sort of training besides the 1 hour, "how not to die at BD" seminar.