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To everyone, My first reply to this post was to be my last. I was so offended that one of our own could be so shallow. So now, two weeks later, I'm back, and content again. I didn't and don't believe in letting terrorists get their way, including stoping us from jumping. But they are not done with us yet. Think about this, That pig-fucker has declared ALL Americans potential targets. That means my 2 nephews and my neice. What did they do? Well the only proper response to that question is what am I willing to do to THEM? Yesterday, Our Special Forces started it. We will continue "it". We WILL see this thing through. Fuck you Bin Laden. And count every day as if it were your last--it IS! Target me? No, noooooooooo. Target YOU! Holy war against America? Fuckoff! HOLY WAR ON YOU, Bin Laden! We WILL win! Um, to those who got offended at the "harsh"language, pick up a copy of "Sing loud, Sing Proud" by Dropkick Murphy's. (Irish Angst). ("Cause we LOVE it... the angst, that is) Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Neil, I am with you. We need to unite as a country right now. As horrible as today was, I will be surprised if this does not have terrible, long, long term effects. If it is cleared up in a week, I will be overjoyed. But how does something this big get taken care of (not even thinking of those poor families of all who were killed today!) quickly? World War I was started over something much much smaller. I hope to God it doesn't come to that, but if it does... Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I want to get in the air as bad as anyone. In fact, I was going to jump today. I just hope you all realize that the air wasn't shut down to piss off skydivers! My God, at least 4 planes were hijacked and 3 were used as bombs against us all! A cessna, loaded with a bomb, has as much potential for mayhem as the 757s and 767s that were used today! Especially from a private airport! So sorry for the language, but fuck you for being pissed off about not being able to jump! I can't believe some of you are as shallow as to wonder when you can have that again! We'll have it when it is SAFE to let the air be open again! Those of you from rural areas probably don't understand how really, truely strange it is to hear NO airplanes, except for military aircraft! I live in Chicago, and pretty much the entire commerce of the city closed today. That incites fear. I know that we don't want to feel it, but who's to say that an hour after the World Trade Center was attacked, there wasn't a plane or two labled to hit the Sears Tower or the Amoco Building, or the John Hancock tower. I have friends and family in all of those! I've babbled a bit, as I tend to do. And I hope I didn't piss anyone off too much. I'm just saying that we should all thank God that we are able to read this rambling right now! Think of our brothers and sisters who died or lost family members today! Understand that tomorrow might not come for all of us! Most of us will live to jump again, and I look forward to that as much, if not more than anyone! (it's been 3 weeks, goddamnit!) But for now, simmer down, and do what you can to make this a better situation! Give blood if you can, and DON'T make rash judgements as to who did this. We'll find out soon enough. And may God have mercy on their souls when we do. Too much babling. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I was in Exit (here in Chicago), and the bartender put on "Dwarf Porn" because as she said, you can't not watch it. Two of the ugliest women I've ever seen. And they weren't the dwarves. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Really you have to decide how "good" you were under your student gear. Talk to your instructor. Downsize if you and your instructor think it is a good idea, and go from there. Can you land on your feet? If not, is it the size of your canopy, or is it you? What is your experience level? I don't mean this to be an asshole response. I have problems landing, and it is because I chose too small of a canopy for my first one. Remember, grass stains on your jumpsuit are much better than a sprained ankle, or worse! Be safe! If you're hurt, you can't skydive! Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I got my rig from a SEAL last winter, and he had installed stoes all over. As the first one broke, I went into the gear shop to get more. I was told that Tube Stoes were shit, and bands were the way to go. I have since had more hard openings. I will be trying Tubes again, but I think it has more to do with the care of the pack-job than the bands keeping everything in place. I'm open for suggestions here.... Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Why not? I have never had a problem with one, but I want to hear your side of it. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I must admit, this is a bit better than I ever expected to hear, but how hard was it to do? SummerFest, or Quincy, or any other really big boogie is the exception--you NEED a partner. But any other time? Look out for each other. This family lives because we look out for each other. We SHOULD make sure everyone makes it "home" safe.

Pay attention to where the clouds start on the way to altitude. They will more than likely end there on the way down. If you know they are at 3500 ft. on the way up, plan to pull no higher than 3000, or maybe 2500 on the way down. If that isn't something you can handle (and I personally won't) don't jump. Be "That Guy" or "That Girl" on the airplane who stays on and lands. Live, and let others live! Don't fuck around in a cloud, and for God's sake, don't open in one! That's my .02, or maybe more like .04, but it's my opinion. Say what you will. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Holmes, I didn't mean to piss you off. I don't know exactly what I meant, other than you should not be sober on this night! You a;svnqpowvghqpwrguhvbqwvbqewivubqpwvui Yeah, I'm all fucked-up. forget my post. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Dude, that's an ugly canopy! What are your colors? How ugly is it? I realize that it is beautiful, no matter what it looks like, but spell it out. c'mon, mine is not good, but it saves my life. Kelley green is the most beautiful color to me, what's yours/ Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

So what you're saying is that you need it. No beer here, no hassling, You need pussy. There, I said it! Viking needs attention! Anyone there who can make it happen? Shot, schmot. Get laid. DO IT! Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

It's the Vandals. Check 'em out. "Hitler bad Vandals Good" or "Look What I Almost Stepped In" would be the best. Good and funny! Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

And sometimes it is best to make that man kiss his own ass, and refuse him in the bar forever. We are not robots. "Please" and "Thank you" go a loooooooong loooooong way. And if they don't say it, there had better be a nice tip to make up for it. don't fuck with us. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Yes! I'm going to do it again! SkyDive Las Vegas is the WORST DZ you can go to. If you're a tandem, you might live through it there (it is only a rollercoaster to them). If you're a fun jumper, you might be able to jump there, but you have to land 15 miles off the DZ, and they will send someone to pick you up. FUCK SKYDIVE LAS VEGAS!!!!!!! Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

But it isn't like a titty bar, in that you go there with money to spend. If you gamble it away(like I do) It should be money that is meant to blow. It is the price of admission. That is Las Vegas. It is the World's center of gambling and porn. If that's not what you want, don't go there. Unless, of course you go to skydive. Stay the FUCK away from Skydive Las Vegas! As for the rest, Las Vegas is what Las Vegas is. Don't go expecting to bring home money. Then you're fucked. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I have only jumped at 2 DZ's, and i think they are the best and worst. My home DZ is Skydive Chicago, and no matter what is said about Roger, this is a great DZ. If you have never met him, he is a really great guy. If you have, and have a problem with him, so be it. I haven't known him long. But he has always been there to answer questions and offer to jump with me to resolve any free flying issues I have. We have 3 Super Otters, a Bell 222 Helicopter once a month, and a Cessna 182 that runs during the winter months (BBBRRRRRR!). As far as the other DZ I've been to, check other threads. This is a positive one, and I haven't anything to say about those guys. I look forward to getting to other DZ's in the near future, but I've been lazy and not taken the exam. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I'm posting after not reading ANY of the replies. I have jumped at SDLV twice. The first time, I really didn't know what to expect, as it was my first time at a new DZ, and I was not current in my AFP training. I didn't get an altimeter, and was nervous, but I had seen others go before me, and they didn't even speak English. No excuse, but I was new, and I was on vacation. Then I went again, this time with my dad. I asked for an altimeter this time, and had to leave a credit card with the "manifest" desk to get one. Then I met my tandem master. He sneered at my altimeter, and asked the DZO (NOT me!) why I had one. I explained that this was to be my 13th jump, and I wanted to know where we were during the jump. He warmed up a bit, and actually was fun, but still didn't hook up a pull handle for me. My mind was saying "Fuck THIS!!", but my dad was al set to go, and I wanted to jump with him. (again, newbie thoughts... I would NEVER trust this place again!). Now, SDLV has an Otter, but they don't ever seem to use it. They were on a wait to use a Cessna 206(?), when there were at least 10 tandems jumping. (Let's add it up...10 tandems means 20 jumpers, plus camera jumpers...) This has been too long of a reply. So to sum it up,(and there are other stories I would love to share about them!) DON'T JUMP AT SKYDIVE LAS VEGAS!!! THEY ARE NOT SAFE!! Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Sorry, too tempting to see what you all listen too. If at all... That's my girl, Flirting with your Husband, she throws a drink, And yells she used to fuck him. Anyone...........Anyone? Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Just wanted the thread to get in the open again... Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I think our country DOES kick ass as far as Freeflying goes. Jesus, who has a better team tham Rook and Olav? And my question here is, and I am feeling rather dumb for asking is, what, exactly is Blade Running? This has honestly never come up at my DZ, dealing with my experience level. Is it swooping? Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

And this is exactly the reason I enjoy this site. Everyone has something to say, either good or bad, but mainly good. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I can't believe this actually is a question! Hell yeah, that's YOUR ASS! If something is not right, who else is to blame for your mal, if YOU let it happen! This is (or was) SOP at Skydive Las Vegas. My 10th and 13th we done there, (both tandem, as I wasn't current at those times, and still an AFP student--separate incidences!). At my 13th jump, my tandem master (at SDLV) was pissy about the fact that I wanted an altimeter. I really don't mean to ever write bad stuff about a DZ, but this is really really dangerous! Skydiving, whether it be tandem or SL or other is NOT another rollercoaster. It is a life or death decision. Knowing what I know now, I would NEVER jump there again! Period. I have my own rig, and I try to read all I can and experience all I can about skydiving (now), and though this isn't a thread to chastise Skydive Las Vegas, I think everyone needs to be aware of the practices they have! Just a thought... Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

No, that's not a threat, no matter how it sounds. Don't fuck with those who bring you food and drink. They just might not be too friendly about it. And you'll never know the difference. OOPS! "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Billy

Ummmm, Yeah, your friend was right! You don't really want to die, do you? "Son, you've got a panty on yer head!" Billy