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Canopies aren't on rails. You shouldn't have to pray you don't hit someone who's walking across where you're about to land, you should be able to turn and miss them. So the "low-man" rule applies even to those on the ground, not paying attention? Why should I risk pounding in (even on a flat turn at 50 feet) to avoid some idiot who things that the skydive is over just because he's on the ground unharmed? _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Still can't feel my ass. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1946780 _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

So I was thinking about something this weekend... I landed after a fun, uneventful jump this weekend, and I was perhaps 15 feet or so away from the Peas. It was a very light load (me, one other person, and four tandems, no video. Watching the next jump from the grass on the side, (a full plane) I noticed how everyone was aiming for that one spot called "as close to the packing tent as possible." WHY?! I RARELY land near the tent, or near the beer line, or near any place that doesn't require a walk - and for me, I prefer it! I like having tons of open space, perhaps further away from the main area, or at the Ranch, along side the pond, or behind it if swoopers are in play. I like knowing that I'm not going to get taken out at 100 feet, or that I'm not going to have to pray like hell that I miss the idiot who's not looking as he's walking across the landing area. And this isn't about bad accuracy - My accuracy is as good as anyone else with about 200 jumps. I choose to land further away. That walk back with my stuff is my decompress time. I can review the jump in my mind, figure out what I want to improve, and by the time I drop my gear, I've taken a deep breath, and am ready for the next challenge. I enjoy that walk back. I've gotten shit before for landing further back, or not right on top of everyone else, (hey, Peter, you Para-hiking?) and in my mind, f-them - I like having my space - not getting in anyone else's, and knowing that my landing has a much less chance of being disrupted by any number of factors that can occur with more frequency in the 20 feet closest to the beer line or packing tent. Perhaps if more of us thought this way, we could avoid canopy collisions that simply don't have to happen in the first place? Just a thought. Flame-retardant suit donned, give it your best shot. -Peter _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Skydiving talk in BONFIRE? WITCHES!!! BURN THEM!!! _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Anyone in Europe know if the stunt worked? http://www.adrants.com/2008/05/skydivers-to-spell-honda-on-live.php _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

QuoteAt least he is getting a heck of alot of publicity. BP

If I were his sponsors right now, I'd be RIPSHIT pissed off. I don't have all the facts, granted, but this seems like stupid human error. Can't do it because of weather, understandable. Acts of God? Sure. But to not tie down the freaking balloon? Amateur hour. If I were any of his sponsors, I'd be not only completely pulled out by now, but possibly prepping a lawsuit. I'm speaking strictly from a corporate side - I do stunts and events and such for a living - we have countless clauses we have to sign - it something goes wrong because of me or my staff's stupidity, it's my fault, end of story. Thoughts? _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Hey gang... I'm in LA, keynoting a conference tomorrow morning (hence the powerpoint request) - I'm putting together happy hour tomorrow night for member of my HARO list (www.helpareporter.com) and figured I'd open it up to all y'all. We're going to be at Lucky Baldwin, starting around 5:30pm. It's at 17 South Raymond Avenue, in Pasadena. http://www.luckybaldwins.com/mainpage.html Totally chill, just come and say hi. Hope to see you! :) -Peter _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Hey Gang. So I'm keynoting a conference in LA tomorrow/Thursday, and I may have procrastinated in building a Power Point until tonight. Mostly because I freaking HATE people who use Power Points. I can always get away with not using them, but this is a massive keynote - I don't think I have a choice - they have to look at SOMETHING, even if it's just a few slides. So I figure for a background, I'd love to use a good skydiving photo. Anyone have any good suset photos? Perhaps a 10-way, or a round, or something similar? 1024x768 would be awesome, if it's high rez, that's fine, I can drop it down... I'd be in debt, give you credit on the presentation, and if need be, pay you or buy you a jump or something. But I need it in the next hour or so. Got anything good? Can you email it? [email protected] And thank you. PS: I'm using a Mac, if it matters. I don't think it should, though. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

DAMMIT, STOP FUCKING FOLLOWING ME! _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Samantha Fox. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Talking about Ellen, her getting married, etc. Should be fun. Gay issues on Fox. Yeah. That'll be a lovely one-sided argument. :) 8PM/11PM, Fox News Channel. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Gotta drop 20 pounds at least, preferably thirty, before the race. I'd like to run it at 185. -Peter _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

November 08 NYC Marathon training starts May 15th. Tomorrow. Oh well. I had fun drinking this winter. Now, 173 days of not doing it. Here we go. I WILL break 3:45 this November. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Something like this? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-758246946842293301&hl=en _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Do this one with me. http://www.ironmountaintriathlon.com/ _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Got any tris planned for the summer? _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

LisaH _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

So I went out to Skydive Long Island early this morning, figuring I'd get some jumps in, then head to my Aunt's house for tonight's seder. Got there, saw Broke, (which was cool) then hung out on a wind/overcast hold. Never got to jump. Finally said "screw it," went to my Aunt's house. I now sit here with two hours to kill, watching the sun come out and the winds die down, eating a piece of Matzoh. "Bread of affliction," indeed. Sigh. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

DAMN IT. By TWO MINUTES you beat me to this post. :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

What is this "slow down" of which you speak? _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

I know you're still watching these boards, so I thought you'd want to know - The fifth paragraph on the main page is for you. And since launch last night, it's been seen by over 70,000 people and counting. http://www.helpareporter.com/ We still miss ya, Shannon. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Come jump with me. That is all. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Story about Spitzer and his rise/fall. Should be fun. :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Nope. CNN would most likely get "overweight American." :-) :-) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."