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UPDATE: We just confirmed that we will also have a Cessna Twin 337 Skymaster available on Saturday and Sunday for jumping! Check out what this awesome aircraft looks like in our Facebook Pictures. This is the first time that skydivers have jumped out of this particular aircraft! HIGHLIGHTS: * Day and NIGHT HELICOPTER Jumps from Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter * Ultra-Low Ticket Prices (As low as $14 from 11k) * World's First N8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft - Operating Dawn to Dusk * Cessna Twin 337 Skymaster - Operating Dawn to Dusk * Barbecue (Burgers, Hotdogs, Sausage, Steak, and Corn) * Free Camping and Showers * Free Gear and Gift Certificates Valued at Thousands of Dollars Gravity Waits for No One.

Here's an Updated List of the Free Items and Certificates that will be Given Away at the Saturday Night Raffle. We have so much stuff that we can guarantee everyone will win something. By Pre-Paying for your Helicopter Jumps You Are Automatically Locked-In to Select the Best Items Available at the Raffle! * Action Air Parachutes: Gift Certificates * Adrenaline Obsession: Several T-Shirts * Aerodyne Research: Gift Certificates and T-Shirts * Aero Store Corp: Two Free Gear Bags * Altico: 50% Off a Rig * Bev Suits: 50% off a Jump Suit * Bionic Avionics Inc. (Fly Sight): Two Certificates for 25% Off a Fly Sight * Body Sport USA: 50% Off Crater Suit and 50% Off Competition Suit * Canopy Piloting.com: Gift Certificates * Chuting Star: Miscellaneous Swag * EG SUITS: Certificate for % Off a Jump Suit * FliteSuit Company (Bomber Manufacturing Inc): Certificates for % Off Jump Suits * Gravity Gear: T-Shirts and Gators Sun Glasses * Kurupee, Inc: Certificate for % Off a Jump Suit * Larsen & Brusgaard ApS: Solo-II Audible Altimeter * Liquid Eyewear: T-Shirts * Mirage Systems, Inc: 30% off a Rig * Opening Shock: 3 Skydiving/Swooping DVDs, "Mirror Deco", "Skypin" Closing Pin Necklace", Several T-Shirts * Ouragan Inc (Jump Suits): $400 in Gift Certificates * Parachute Laboratories, Inc: 20% Off FireBolt, 20% Off AngelFire, and 30% Off Racer, Towels, T-Shirts * Parachute Shop - Pepperell Airport: Two Deluxe Gear Bags valued at $360 * Para-Gear Equipment Co. Inc.: Two $25 Off Gift Certificates * Para Service: Gear Bags * Performance Designs, Inc: T-Shirts * Pier ltd: Two 20% off Liquid Sky Certificates * SkydiveStore.com: Gift Certificates * SSK Inc (Airtec Cypres AAD): Two $125 Off Certificates * Sun Path Products Inc. (Javalin): T-Shirts * Sunrise Manufacturing International Inc.: Gift Certificates * Tony Suits. Inc: 50% Off a Jump Suit * United Parachute Technologies (UPT Vector): 30% Off Certificates, and T-Shirts * Velocity Sports Equipment (Infinity): Certificates for % Off Infinity Rig and T-Shirts * Vertical Suits: 25% Off Gift Certificate * Vigil USA LLC (AADs): Gift Certificates and T-Shirts Gravity Waits for No One.

No, I actually DO have some (not much, but some) formal paragliding training. And while I know experience is a hundred times more valuable than anything in a book, I've also read Brian Germain's "The Parachute and it's Pilot" and Denis Pagen's "The Art of Paragliding", both cover to cover. In addition to that I started by asking other, more experienced skydivers/base jumpers at my dropzone for their recommendations and advice. I began flying at "safer" locations and am currently trying to progress further into high-speed canopy piloting. I know you're a very experienced base jumper and canopy pilot... But one day, long ago, you were not... In your progression to where you are today, did you always do exactly as everyone told you? Did you follow a strict set of guidelines at all times? I could be wrong, but I doubt it. I am NOT giving advice. I'm just relaying my experiences to others... How exactly does that constitute as advice? If someone told you they played Russian roulette and survived, would you just go off and play a few rounds? I'm aware of the risks... In some ways it can be more dangerous than base jumping. And that's not just my opinion, it's also the opinion of base jumpers I know. I know my canopy has less margin for error than say a speed wing would have. That said, I'm not bombing down the Eiger yet either. Funds permitting, I do plan on purchasing a speed wing here soon. Yeah, I don't feel I'm doing anything that crazy at this point either. I also understand that I could possibly die. Which is something that could happen in a thousand different circumstances, like when I was night rock climbing last weekend, or when I did a solo night scuba dive last week. If you've lasted as long as you have in base and airsports, you're obviously extremely well attuned to risk assessment... Unlike the majority of people out there. We accept (and respect) the inherent risks in the activities we choose to participate in because we understand the benefits of doing so. Gravity Waits for No One.

I do understand what your point is. People who are skiing/boarding ARE probably aware of the potential for other skiers/boarders to come from behind at greater speed than them. (At least, when I'm boarding, I am aware of that danger)... However, they aren't expecting someone to come from above. Personally, I assume that they are in their own little world and are not expecting anyone to overtake them. To take it to a further level, I actually assume people are going to TRY to hit me. It's the same mindset that I have while driving fast in traffic. There's definitely a balance that should be struck between maintaining a reasonable level of safety while still having fun. Who's to say what that is. With a sport so new like this, there aren't many metrics to draw from. We can however, look at Europe for answers. Speed riding is quite common in Europe and I've seen plenty of video where speed riding is mixed with traditional snow sports without issue. I honestly don't have any information on speed riding related accidents, so that might be a poor example. However, if it is tolerated there as much as it seems it is, then it might not be as exceedingly dangerous as it might seem on first glance. I'm not saying it's not dangerous, because it IS. However, bombing down a slope at 50mph on JUST a snowboard is very dangerous too, and it IS commonly allowed. Who's to say which is more dangerous?! Without data it's impossible to tell. I read a story just last week where a guy was bombing down a slope and killed a kid instantly and hospitalized the kid's mom. Accidents do happen. Should we make skiing/boarding illegal? MANY activities that people see others do, they just automatically assume are safe; Driving, Scuba Diving, crossing the street. It's only when someone does something out of the ordinary, like speed riding in a country (the US) where it's not been popularized that people are like, "OH, Stop that guy he's Sooo dangerous". it doesn't matter if the guy is ACTUALLY creating a higher level of risk. This is because most people are TERRIBLE at assessing risk! Almost everyone drives everyday, and everyone they know drives too, so it "feels" safe. Which is why people are flying down the freeway at 75mph drinking their mocha late, talking on the phone, texting, putting makeup on, hell I saw some chick reading a fucking book on the way into San Fransisco one day. Yet they look at skydivers and think we're fucking crazy. Just like you might be looking at me and think I'm fucking crazy. Who's right? What's more dangerous? Do you REALLY know? Or is it just a "feeling" you have? Gravity Waits for No One.

People assume a certain amount of risk when they cross a street too, it doesn't make it okay for you to ignore all traffic signs and stoplights because you are an EXPERT DRIVER and hey they assumed the risk! I just hope you don't take anyone else out with you. And who says I was breaking the rules? I emailed the Heavenly ski patrol at two separate addresses and asked them if they had any specific rules against it. And when I spoke with the ski patrol director, he said they didn't have any specific rules against it and he didn't say to not do it again... So what's your point exactly? That cars shouldn't be allowed on the roadways because a pedestrian might get run over? Maybe we should ban skydiving everywhere except for Golf airspace (Which is essentially all dropzones)... I mean what happens if someone freefalls through someones house and kills their children?! Think about the children! Oh the humanity! Gravity Waits for No One.

I do agree with your point. However, people who are skiing/boarding on a black diamond run are already assuming a certain amount of risk just by being there... It's not like I'm swooping into a crowded fairground where the bystandards had no intention of assuming any risk by being there. People are killed all the time by being hit by someone speeding down a run without a canopy. Gravity Waits for No One.

I had about 50 ground launches (on foot) before I did this first speed riding run. Yeah, getting up on a snowboard while kiting your canopy = not easy in the slightest. Gravity Waits for No One.

Yeh, that Safire2 is just burning across the ground! Yeah, I was bookin pretty fast there for a while. Lots of fun! Gravity Waits for No One.

Low experience. Multiple camera angles. Buzzing friends / spectators for video. Poor launch technique. Skydiving gear. Dude, you're really pushing it. On top of that, you're giving poor advice. Don't. Really!? Ok, if anyone is stupid enough (and yes, I know they exist) to read this thread and automatically decide to go out and repeat what I did without any additional research or training, then they deserve to die. I'm not going to be quiet to protect people from their own stupidity. If they killed themselves doing that, then it would only be a matter of time before they did it some other way... On a motorcycle, swooping an ultra small canopy, etc, etc. Let's see you try to launch on a snowboard, in similar conditions, and with no assistance and see how well you do. Read my previous post while you're at it. Gravity Waits for No One.

I'm speaking from extensive experience in both skydiving and speedflying. A good friend died last year launching his parachute in San Diego. You have completely missed the objective of my post. I read every fatality report that gets posted (for paragliding as well), so I'm completely aware of the risks. I also have paragliding training. I'm also about to get into base jumping. I've read those fatality reports twice over... I have a good idea of what risks I'm assuming there as well. I personally feel, for myself, I owe myself the opportunity to learn what others have done that's killed or severely injured them. The first reason for this is to be able to develop a good understanding of what's likely to kill me and what's not. I spend my time thinking about how I can avoid the mistakes others have made, and not so much about things that just "feel" scary. Second, I have enough respect for my own mortality, that I want to get a good perspective (or feeling) about how likely I am to be injured / die while I'm involved with a particular activity... This way, I'm not fooling myself about whether or not I'm safe or not... The more "fear" I feel from reading about previous incidents, the more effort I invest into being prepaired - mentally, physically, equipment, training, etc. For example, when I ground launch, I wear full motocross body armor (with chest plate, spine protection, arm plates, articulated tailbone protection, knee pads, and also paragliding boots when I'm foot launching. I also scout my landing areas well for hazards like fences, rocks, potential rotor effects, etc. As adults, we all make a choice about what activities we want to engage in and the risks we're willing to assume. Some are more informed than others. Some look at what others are doing and make a false assumption that it's safe, just because others are doing it. I feel this is one of the most serious mistakes that risk takers make, but they're adults and this is a free country, so... I know about your friend dying, as I read the thread when it was posted. I am sorry about that. I didn't know him, but it sounds like he was a great guy. Hard to know exactly what happened, but from what i remember, it sorta sounds like he flew through some rotor. Rotor is something I put a lot of thought into if there's high winds where I'm launching. It's easy to get soothed into thinking that if it's safe to fly in high winds at one place, then it's going to be the same at others. For myself, I try to look for terrain and other objects that might cause rotor, and if I feel there's a good chance of having a problem, I either don't fly, or avoid the area. Will I die doing the dangerous activities I participate in? Who knows. Am I willing to accept the risks and know that they might kill, paralyze, or otherwise severely injure me? Yes. Do I want that to happen? Absolutely not. That said, I'd MUCH rather die now, doing what makes me feel alive, rather than at 90, sitting in my own fecese, wishing I hadn't been too scared to assume the risks of the activities that could have truly made me feel alive. Gravity Waits for No One.

That's true, but it's really not as hard as you might think... If you can kite your canopy, you can easily launch it... Not that it's the safest activity to get into... But there's not to many hardcore bowlers here, so... Speed Riding (1st Attempt) Speed-Flying / Ground-Launching (At about 50 flights and 150 Skydive Landings) I used the same Safire2 169 loaded at about 1.3 for all my ground launches and the last 100 skydives. Gravity Waits for No One.

LOL. That's actually hilarious that you mention that... I guess the angle of the picture is the problem... Absolutely NO lube needed or wanted... Let me clear that up a bit with a little more detail... Just by rubbing on her clit (as you can see in the pic, HER lube isn't spread around at all, as I hadn't even touched anywhere that's in the picture), it's literally pouring out of her. In fact, this particular girl was an insane squirter too... Ever seen those videos where you're like, "Awww, that shit is totally fake! She's just peeing." Let me tell you something... It's NOT pee. Oh, and sorry girls... I know you were hoping for another penis pic... Sorry to hijack your thread. Gravity Waits for No One.

Wow! Can't beat free! Gravity Waits for No One.

If you want a good mid-range camera that is much more versatile than a dedicated waterproof camera, and produces very high quality pictures, I've been really happy with Canon's PowerShot G-Series line of cameras (G-9 and G-12 are the versions I own). The great thing about these is that they're small enough to carry in your pocket, yet take very good pictures.. Even better, Canon makes a waterproof case that is much cheaper, yet more effective than a lot of the other options out there. Canon G-12: http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_g12 Waterproof Case: http://www.leisurepro.com/Catalog.aspx?op=BrandItemDisplay&BrandName=Canon&ProductID=CANDC34&Sort=Stock&DescSort=0 Gravity Waits for No One.

lol, cat gets to the door and is like "Fuck this shhhiiiiiiiiittt" Gravity Waits for No One.

He looks just as nice on the iPhone. Lol, I never thought I would post porn of myself on the internet... What have you girls done to me?! Corrupting an innocent soul. Gravity Waits for No One.

Hell yeah... How did you do that? In the military I assume. Gravity Waits for No One.

Well, I'm always "up" for "pleasing" the ladies. Gravity Waits for No One.

Cool story! Isn't skydiving awesome!? Gravity Waits for No One.

You likey? Gravity Waits for No One.

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1. Why exactly are YOU looking at my balls? 2. At this point, I wasn't really thinking, "Ya know, I really shoulda shaved before I took these... I mean, what if I decide to show them to thousands of people in the future?!" 3. I actually usually do shave/trim on a regular basis... But sometimes I get lazy... Especially if the girl I'm dating doesn't care... Gravity Waits for No One.

Here's a couple of mine for your little gallery... Hope you don't mind that they're in the about-to-be-well-used state. Gravity Waits for No One.

Who wants lots of FREE stuff??? We've contacted over 50 of the major skydiving equipment manufacturers to get lots of discount coupons, gear, clothing, and other SWAG for our grand opening. We have enough stuff coming that we can GUARANTEE that everyone coming to the event will get something. We'll be holding a raffle on the night of the 30th. The First Jumpers who Pre-Purchase tickets for the Helicopter will have First Priority in the Raffle. We'll publish a complete list of what we'll be giving away at the end of the week, but for now, the vendors we don't have a definitive answer from are remaining blank. This is our impressive list of swag so far: * Action Air Parachutes: Gift Certificates * Adrenaline Obsession: Several T-Shirts * Aerodyne Research: * Aero Store Corp: * Altico: 50% Off a Rig * BadDog Skydiving Gear: * Bev Suits: * Bionic Avionics Inc. (Fly Sight): Two 25% Off Discount Coupons * BIRDMAN, Inc: * Body Sport USA: 50% Off Crater Suit and 50% Off Competition Suit * Canopy Piloting.com: Gift Certificates * Chuting Star: Miscellaneous Swag * EG SUITS: * FliteSuit Company (Bomber Manufacturing Inc): Gift certificates * Fly Vertical: * Gravity Gear: T-Shirts and Gators Sun Glasses * Kurupee, Inc: * Larsen & Brusgaard ApS: Discount Coupons and Misc Swag * Liquid Eyewear: T-Shirts and Swag * Mirage Systems, Inc: * NZ Aerosports: * NZ Skydiving School: * Opening Shock: * Ouragan Inc (Jump Suits): $400 in Gift Certificates * Parachute Laboratories, Inc: 20% Off FireBolt, 20% Off AngelFire, and 30% Off Racer, Towels, T-Shirts * Parachute Shop - Pepperell Airport: Two Deluxe Gear Bags valued at $360 * Para-Gear Equipment Co. Inc.: * Para Service: Gear Bags * Parasport Italia: * Performance Designs, Inc: * Pier ltd: Two 20% off Liquid Sky Certificates and Swag * SkydiveStore.com: * Square One Parachute Sales & Service, Inc: * SSK Inc (Airtec Cypres AAD): Two $125 Off Certificates * Sun Path Products Inc. (Javalin): T-Shirts * Sunrise Manufacturing International Inc.: Gift Certificates * The National Skydiving Museum: * TonFly: * Tony Suits. Inc: * United Parachute Technologies (UPT Vector): 30% Off Certificates, T-Shirts, and Swag * Velocity Sports Equipment (Infinity): Certificates for % Off Infinity T-Shirts, and Swag * Vertical Suits: * Vigil USA LLC (AADs): Gift Certificates, T-Shirts, and Swag * Western Parachute Sales: Gravity Waits for No One.

I tried to google that aircraft, and Foxhole Aviation, and came up with nothing more than the news articles from the local papers. Sure thing. Visit the link in the first post in this thread and send a message to Pete Goulding. He'd love to tell you all about it. Any chance of gettng some real info on this bird, like engine/prop make and model, airframe mods, payload increases, performance specs, etc? Gravity Waits for No One.