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See site:
http://officialbridgeday.com/base/training/

This year 2 courses will be offered.

Twin Falls BASE Co. will provide a BRIDGE DAY ONLY 1 day FJC, geared towards those with a B-License and >50 skydives. Those interested must understand that the 1 day training is not enough instruction to start hitting up your local objects. Following the course and event, if they would still like to pursue BASE jumping there are a number of Instructors putting on courses at The Perrine Bridge throughout the year. Ideally, those that plan to attend a full FJC, should have >200 skydives.
http://twinfallsbase.com/bridgeday

Johnny Utah is putting on a full FJC, covering 3 days. This is a comprehensive course covering all fundamentals of BASE jumping.
http://johnnyutah.com/basecourse.html

DZone Boise in Idaho and DZone Bozeman in Montana, both offer IAD instruction.

I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Sounds like you need to have an Ortho/sports PT or Orthopaedic doc/surgeon take a look at your shoulder. There a number of issues that can be causing the problem. You need to address the specific cause/s of the problem and not just cover them up to "get by"

Kinesiotape can help some, but will never be a substitute for good strength and control about a joint. The shoulder is a multiplanar joint with 3 degrees of freedom, requiring good stability and control during upper extremity activities to limit injury/degeneration

I got into skydiving while working as a PT aide. A patient who had repeated sublux/dislocations of his shoulder in skydiving/BASE underwent surgery for his shoulder. Following a successful rehab he was back in the air.

Hopefully all you need is a decent shoulder/rotator cuff conditioning program. But if you have had multiple dislocations, they might have caused collateral damage to other structures in the joint, you might be looking at surgery.

Be sure and get 2nd opinion, some surgeons love to cut on you no matter the issue.

Looks pretty realistic and more technically specific.

A game coming out for xbox 360, Crackdown 2 is supposedly going to have wingsuit flying. (Game is similar to GTA) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXCx1jxFouQ

No actual "wingsuit" by the looks of it, guess more just tracking

Wow! Talking during freefall, cleavage, and leg holes!

That's porn quality acting!

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I had it happen if freefall once. Two other jumpers were chasing me as I flopped around trying to get it back in. Lets just say that'll get your heart rate up!! I was able to get it in and pull without incident.

You should do a google search for rotator cuff exercises. These are special moves that most people don't know that will strengthen the shoulder and increase stability. Any good fitness trainer will know these and be able to teach you. Also not all physical therepists know these exercises. I work in medicine and trust me do these exercises they will make a tremendous differance, in a fairly short amount of time.

BSBD

I'd say that ALL physical therapists know these exercises.

It is the fitness/personal trainer's that will probably have no clue about them.

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That's not the same video I saw of him doing the stunt.

The one I saw was on MTV and was a Jackass special remembering Evil Knievel. He does have a harness under his shorts and takes about 5-10 seconds to hook it up to the guy from what I remember.

Pretty cool stunt.

The person jumping for the Jackass show was Scott "Plamer" Palmer. He was the guy that caught Pastrana when he jumped.

I am a 2nd year student in a Doctoral of Physical Therapy program.

1. Do your PT!, make sure your Therapist performs a functional strength test(1 RM of quads and hams, single and triple hop, quick hopping) before clearing you to return to sport/activity. You should be 80-95% of you uninjured knee.

2. Do Eccentric strengthening of quads (i.e. pick a weight you could just NOT do single legged, once you have wt/# of plates, do two legs up, then only the injured leg to lower back down.)

3. For peace of mind you could jump with a brace, but with adequate strength and functional ability you should be fine.

4. Any ?'s double check with your PT

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Have you checked out any of the local music in your area?

Good suggestion. Check out this band : Royal Bliss. You can find them on iTunes and MySpace. They're just good ol rock n roll.

Went to a show last night! It was another great performance. They did a great cover of Pearl Jam's "State of Love and Trust". Check out their websites, if they are coming to your town, go see them! You won't be disappointed.

I'm trying to get them to play at a Boogie this summer. Neal the lead singer wants to make a jump!

I gotta let you guys & gals know about this band. Their CD is getting released nationally today and you should give a listen and if you like, buy it!

Royal Bliss:
http://www.royalbliss.com

http://www.myspace.com/royalbliss

info: "Combining elements of classic rock and alternative rock, Royal Bliss write well-crafted songs with energy and relevant lyrics shaped by some of life's hard lessons. Working with producers Matt Winegar (Primus, The Spent Poets), Bjorn Thorsrud (Smashing Pumpkins), and Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Maroon 5), Royal Bliss has created a rock sound that's familiar yet also new and refreshing."

Let me know what you think of them.

I just bought the CD, I haven't listened to the entire album. The first 3 tracks are great. The single "Vicarious" sounds somewhat like their last album Lateralus.

But the unique album case pretty much makes it a must buy, even if your a casual fan.

Be sure and go buy TOOL's new album 10,000 Days!

The album case has two stereoscopic lenses on it. Then you look at the artwork inside with the lenses. You may look funny as you view the artwork but it is seriously the coolest album design I have ever seen! Alex Grey www.alexgrey.com did TOOL's last album artwork as well as this one. I think 10,000 Days is even better!!

Check it out!

Here ya go: http://www.square1.com/Manufacturers/Square1/cat700.html

scroll down a bit you'll see SURVIVAL SERIES DVD
It's got 5 videos, 1.5 packing vids:

Pack Like A Pro & Trouble-Free ZP(.5, its short, but informative)

I have them and they are a good resource for a beginner.

Here's my new rig. Still needs some rigging, but should be ready to go in a week!

Just my luck. I ordered a new rig that should be here by the end of the week (I'll post a few pics!) Wonder if they will be able to modify existing rigs?

Anyone have this lid yet? What are your impressions?

Well I heard the last minute and a half, last night before I went to bed. Sounds a little lateralusish, but with different new sounds. Can't wait till May 2nd!

Anyone hear the new TOOL single "Vicarious"? I've heard the 30 sec. teaser, but haven't heard it on the radio yet. Anyone that has heard it, what do you think of it?

I only have 24 jumps and just ordered a new container. I will be getting a new reserve and a used main. The container I ordered should be able to accomadate a one size smaller main, should I choose to do so. I am not worried about downsizing to quick. I got it because I wanted something that would fit, unlike alot of rental and used gear I was looking at. The price was only a $200 more than what a few of the used rigs I was looking at. Hope that helps.

Well my rig is ordered!! It's going to be a long 6 wks.

Thanks for your posts. I will be ordering it this Saturday. I hope to have it in about 6 weeks!
I am still unsure whether or not to get pillow or d-ring. I plan to do mostly freeflying from here on out, so i'm am leaning towards the pillow

thanks again everybody

Going to be ordering my 1st rig, an Infinity. I will be getting hip rings and stainless steel hardware, and Double wide leg webbing. I'm wondering if I should go with narrow or wide risers? I'll talk to my DZ operator about that one. Or if anyone has any input. Are there any other options that really make a difference? I might get a pillow reserve handle, but not really sure if I need to. Any opinions are welcome

i sent ya PM catfish, hope to see ya down there!