Bowen

Hey everyone, I am wondering if anyone is using a Canon 40D, and how do you have it mounted. what do you think of the 40D, likes, dislikes? Thanks, M. Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

hey Guys, I have done a bunch of searching last night on DZ.com but I am still a little confused on still set ups I am trying to figure out what size mm still lens I should buy to match the field of view my Raynox 5050PRO 0.50 lens. I don’t mind it being a little wider then the Raynox. I will be using it for mostly tandems but also free flying. I plan on buying a XTI but I am also considering a 40D. it will be used for other things besides jumping Is a fixed lens faster and crisper in clearity for jumping then say a 10mm-22mm? The decision at this point is between a: Canon Super Wide Angle EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Autofocus Lens Sigma 20mm And a Sigma 15mm fish eye What do you guys think? I am sorry there are so many questions. I am just not that informative on still set ups yet. Thanks for your time, Mike Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

not much, 8-11 starting but you get tunnel time to improve your skills, and than after some time when you get good you could coach privately and make some money that way Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Michael Jackson??? Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

the last pic is funny. I didnt expect that, I looked at the pics first and then read the post. your little girl is cute. the lens is bigger than I thought is would be. I really couldnt see in the last pic, does it stick out farther than the clam shell on the side? or is the clam shell the widest part of the set up? Thanks, Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey Matt, Do you know where brent operates out of?? Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey everyone, I am looking at getting a ring sight and I want to know the difference between a hyperbole pattern and a concentric pattern. I can see the huge price difference but what else sets them apart. Which is a better product line: Newton or Brent? And why a choice between ¼ inch and 6 mm? Thanks for all the help, Mike Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone was using this set up: FF3 HC-3/5/7 Raynox HD-5050PRO or HD-5005PRO if so what do you think and could you send me some pics of the set up? Thanks, Mike Bowen [email protected] Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Its because little or no air passes through it. -Bowen PS: It's famous because of Ouragan. Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

You know what I think! -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Joe, I am pretty envious right now. I wish I were there to check the place out. I’ll have to make a trip down there when I am not busy with life here in CT/FL. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

mabey phil hendersen? you would have to ask john Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Why is it "unfortunate"? If you feel that way, don't coach. Period. Otherwise you are wrong for EXPECTING to be compensated for "helping out". The reason I said that is because most of the time it is expected of me to coach. I cant tell you how many times I’ve seen people asked if they wanted to buy a coaching package and they say “isn’t the instructor in there with me? Then why pay extra.” For over a year and a half I offered free coaching on my days off to anyone that wanted to learn, I now charge a very small fee but for the longest time I didn’t. I didn’t charge because I love coaching and seeing people learn. Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Bullshit, you are hired and paid to provide a service. if you are not happy with the money piss off and find more gainfull employment. Tipping should only EVER be for something OUTSTANDING and above normal practice for the job discription. treating ANY customer less because they dont tip shows how porrly you are suited to the job. As for the 10-20 buck teaches the crew what you like, do your friggin job properly and make certain the customer knows what they are paying for. that way the customer pays for what is offered and the staff gets paid for what they are hired to do. It all depends on what was done. If the instructor is teaching you how to fly then a tip is definitely appreciated, how much is up to you, unfortunately (from my experience) most skydivers looking to get “coaching “ from me while I am working do not tip a dime and I see this all day long with other instructors as well. Now if you have your own coach and his is coaching you then I don’t think the instructor should get a tip. He is doing his job, looking after your safety. The tunnel doesn’t pay well and yeah we get fly time but the job comes with the price of injuries (small and large) and even permanent injuries. It is a very physical job and that takes it toll over a few years, this is coming from experience. It is a job, many of us love our job and we love to teach but when it comes down to it, our job description is safety, not teaching, we help out because we want to, it’s our passion. My range? Anything is nice. A few dollars to what ever, it just shows that you care about me, the person who cares that you learn and get better. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

same thing happened to me last year. I ordered it and paid for over night. I heard nothing from max and after 2 weeks finaly got my money back and bought a way cool. get way cool it has the option of a filter to protect the lense. no filter on R.L. so be carefull of scratches. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Im gunna turn him into the IBA and have his rating pulled Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

what time is your 10 min. block? -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

I think the barge idea got scraped. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

I uploaded a video to YouTube of my visit to the US tunnels. I had to compress the footage so that it would fit their guidelines, so its not as good as I would like it but its still pretty cool to se all the tunnels and different viewing angles. Thanks to all that flew for and with me. And thanks for checking it out. -Bowen For my Video go to: http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=paraevolution for my profile go to: http://www.youtube.com/user/paraevolution ______________________________________________________________ Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

I apologize for not writing this when I got back to Florida. I have been supper busy. I would like to thank the following people: -The Perris crew: You guys rock -The Arizona crew: You guys blew my mind The Vegas crew: You guys are so down to earth and talented -The Denver crew: beautiful facility and friendly people -L1: No expense is left out. For me the L1 is wins for best looking - The Pigeon crew: your flying is crazy -New Hampshire crew: amazing looking facility and fast. Extra special thanks to Rob and Laurie of New Hampshire for the free tunnel time and hospitality. Rusty Lewis for the tunnel time and showing and old SVO boy some hospitality. Brad, Kate and all the Vegas crew for the free tunnel time and hospitality. To Dawn and John. Thank you so much for opening up your home to me and hanging out with me for the day. You two were definitely my favorite to hang out with. Also thanks for the birthday present in pigeon forge. See you all soon, Bowen ______________________________________________________________________ Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

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Hey everyone. I am in the middle of writing an article to submit to a magazine so I don’t want to get into it all that much but I will say That Arizona is by far my favorite tunnel. I will try to put together a more detailed list later this week. As far as having fun, I had a blast at each and every tunnel I went to. I saw some amazing, mind blowing things and met the coolest, friendliest people. Special thanks to the Suiter family for taking me under their wing and rolling out the red carpet. You guys treated me like family, Thank you. -Bowen ________________________________________________________________ Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey Dawn, Who should I call about moving my time to the afternoon at the L1. You are right I should fly in P.F. when its morning. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey, Thanks for the good words. You flew really well in the tunnel, come back and fly any time. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings

Hey dawn, I booked the tunnel time last month. yeah lets go to PF. I am flying the L1 first and then PF. -Bowen __________________________________________________ Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings