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I don't have instructions and I can't describe the technique I know well enough (I need alot of hand movement too). Ask a local rigger, they should know how. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Umm, everytime I had seen him before the debate, he always came across (to me) as a snotty north-easterner who would bitch about the temperature of his brie. His debate performance was impressive to me. I already know what they are going to say. I've been following the elections, downloaded their "Agenda for America" and now I want to see how they handle themselves under pressure in the harsh glare of the spotlight. These aren't debates, they're just taking turns reading bullet points. As long as no one gaffes, nothing happens. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Home made ones come in singles. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

They offered me a discount, which I really appreciated. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Smaller canopies are easier to pack. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

I didn't make the statement, atair did. I think a track just allows you to deflect the relative wind so that you move forward. The wind forward speed plus the wind from your decent creates a relative wind much greater than a stable, non-moving, belly to the relative wind, position. I would assume a detailed pro-track dump would give meaningful data (using Skydiver's Air Speed). I thought it made sense, but you've got me thinking... -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

That was funny. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Still confused. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Ok, mine was funny. I don't get yours. I was a Marine remember, talk slow and use small words. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

You've got a purty mouth. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Please, please, please post.... but wear the stetson! -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

I didn't find it to be all that bad, as an adult I'm just glad I have a relationship with my father. The hardest part is that my folks still hate each other and play games about spending equal time. Thankfully I've discovered a the joy of hotel rooms and a thick skin.... -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Not well. Depression, drugs, and hanging out with bad people. I was sick and tired of the Marines and I was really ready to leave. I did have a good job lined up when I got out, but after 2 years I just stopped working and became deliberatly unemployed for about 6 months. Being alone in a new place (San Francisco). Going from living in the barracks with way too many people around to zero was discomforting. Having to find an apartment, furnish it, hook up the phone, cable, internet, or whatever and buy food, clothes, transportation (I didn't have a car, hell, I didn't have any "office" clothes) on a budget was an overwhelming experience. Not getting hair cuts every week. Spending a much larger paycheck. Telling "Sea Stories" to girls that had never been around a Marine base. . ...if I had it to do over again I would. That given everything I've been through mentally, emotionally, and criminally. The last 2 years have been amazing, and I don't think I would have gotten here or appreciate it as much had I not had such a rough time of it. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

In my opinion, as the (former) son of divorced parents, whatever extra time you got was worth it.... no matter the cost or headache. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Angry whuffo girlfriends are entertaining at times! -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

From their faq: 3) What is your body position at deployment? Are you cupping air in place to slow down or are you going faster and deploying in a track? Cobalts open best in a forward track. Generally the slower you go, the faster a Cobalt will open. Deploying in a track keeps your vertical speed at optimum for a slow 2-stage opening. Atair's statement would seem to me to indicate that they are meant to open in a track. I recently saw an australian base video (Plz chime in if you know this) where somebody dumps (what looks like a cobalt) head down and has a decent looking opening. I'd be curious to know if anyone else has tried this with a cobalt? -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Jan 2004 got me TXM....which was changed by the powers that be to TXW in Late Mar 04. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Good Point! -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

They want their main to rip out the bottom of the reserve container? Deploying in a sit is dangerous because you aren't using your equipment as it was designed (opening belly to earth and stable). I think you should ask him, because I'm curious to know myself. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

SSNs are no longer used on any airmen certificates due to privacy concerns. PENDING is fine. It took me about 3 months to get my card and the orignal seal "TXM" assigned to me was changed by the FAA to "TXW" about two months after I passed. As far as I know there's no mandate for photo airmen certificates, but there is a bill before the senate seeking to require such a thing. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Far 105: "Within 120 days before the date of its use" Its good for 120 days. Pumpkin at midnight. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Is there a "common" usage that is generally accepted right now? If so, what is it? -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

Welcome to the club! For me it was Talon2, reaching for a cypress pin, bloodied my lip. I finished that pack job a few hours after I calmed down. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

I think you shoulda left your reserve alone. However, since you've let the genie out of the bottle, you might as well disconnect it. Take the rapide link and look for the long leg, turn the link so the long leg is in you left hand and the short side is pointed towards your right hand. Take your wrench and lift up (the opposite of down) and the link should start to come unscrewed. I may be a little tight from you messing with it so it may take some force. When disconnecting rapide links, just remember "Lift Long Leg Left". Try not to catch the threads on the links on your lines when removing them. You really need to have a certified rigger take a look at the links to make sure that they haven't been damaged (stripped threads, cracked barrels). Very carefully chain up your lines, drop them in the middle of the reserve, and fold the fabric around them. Then carefully place the reserve into a trash bag or canopy bag. Store the reserve up on a shelf away from light, heat, cold and moisture. Just remember, what you are doing could kill you. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.

My hard deck is -6 feet. I'm going to pull everything before I end up there. I want to start my emergency procedures before 2000 feet. -- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend.