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Just wanted to put the word out about the dates for the course; Aug 13-17. If you are interested in joining us please contact me, [email protected] or contact manifest at 530-753-2561. See ya there! NKAWTG...N

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Just wanted to put the word out about the AFF Instuctor Rating Course at SkyDance, Jay Stokes is the course director. The price is based off the number of students. Call manifest at 530-753-2651 for more info. NKAWTG...N

sorry, no link I bought it directly from the team while I was at Perris. I am sure if we make enough noise here someone will put up a link NKAWTG...N

I was down in Perris for some tunnel over the weekend and bought "The Best of Perris Fury 2006" The video is freakin awesome, cool music, great video and it is a kick ass tool for new 4-way teams. They show each random and block exit...just too much to talk about here. Get the freakin thing if you want learn or just have fun...later...Boomer NKAWTG...N

It's a perfectly reasonable question. One I'd ask of any jumper doing the same thing under an unfamiliar wing/size regardless of jump #'s. Blues, Ian It's a perfectly fair question for someone that has not admitted to screwing the pooch, and is pushing forward with bad decisions. This guy admitted he did some stupid things and is backing off. I think he should be commended for noticing he was in over his head and backing off. I'm sure we can save the "Lesson Statements", for the Hard Heads. Ummmm Like Me I think that more people would come fwd with their stories if folks didn't slap them down. I think constructive criticism is good, making people feel stupid is BAD. Stories like this are good lessons for others to learn from and mean more to low time jumpers or up and comers than people think. _________________________________________________ SOO... After reading several replies I have decided that many of you so called experts have only expertise in running your mouths. Please do not be offended; I was not offended by all the salacious comments I read. I appriciate the comments in general; I know I fucked up and almost killed myself. Can't you just read the post and offer sound advice? Thanks "hparrish" for having my back and actually reading my original post and hearing what I had to say. Boomer NKAWTG...N

Thanks for the replies

Well it took me 490 jumps to feel comfortable swooping; doing 270's anyway. Up until jump 490 I only did 90's & 180's;very consistently on a Sabre 170(350 jumps) and Stiletto 170(100+ jumps). A friend was demoing a Mamba 132 and he said I could try his Stiletto 150...so I did I talked to several swoopers at my dropzone and watched several hundred of their set-ups and swoops. I asked about set-up altitudes and entry points; felt ready. So I did 5 fairly decent swoops on the 150 from 400' to 500 feet; having to dig out on the one closer to 400'. Jump 495 was a bit different. I started my approach, not very focused and turned at what spectators say was "too low"(300-320). It was low; as I finished the last 70+ degrees I saw that i was too low and started to DIG!!!!!!!! I skipped across the gravel in my RW suit and it saved my legs from road rash. I have resolved to go back to the 170 and revisit 90's and 180's for a while...later! much respect for you guy's that can do the 270 Boomer NKAWTG...N

Yeh, yeh...rub it in NKAWTG...N

I am sick and tired of the god damn rain in NorCal. It looks like we are going to loose another weekend I thought there was no weather in NorCal? Anyway...enough bitch'n...you peeps have a great weekend!!!! Blue Skies NKAWTG...N

Mis-placed Texan in Nor Cal!!! Been in Nor Cal for 8 months now and.............it's cool. But, Texas is where it's at. I grew up in Odessa and lived in Dallas for many years...all of my good friends are still there and family too. Can't wait to move back; Texas...it's where my heart is NKAWTG...N

got 18 NKAWTG...N

Thanks for all the input...we had a blast launching exits and learned a lot about flying our slots. Be safe this weekend...Boom Hey Shark...Call or PM and let me know about your dive school...later NKAWTG...N

Hi all, Just wanted some feed back on launching exits at H&P altitudes. One of my team mates and I got together w/two other members of a 4way team and launched exits and held them for about 6-10 sec then tracked off. I have to say it was the biggest rush if have felt in a while. The need to nail the exit out the door was never more important and challenging! Is this a good practice for low cloud days? NKAWTG...N

Thanks for all the input. I talked to the S&TA and cleared up the issue. I should have said something to the jumper, but i was to pissed about landing in shit I learned how to handle the situation and now am better prepared for the future...Boom NKAWTG...N