jdunbar

I care. So that is one. Perhaps I am alone but I think you can be supportive and informative whilst being polite. My post wasn't actually directed at the post before me specifically anyways, a touch over sensitive in the PM, perhaps you are right with the poor form in posting the PM but I was just a little taken back by someone taking me aside in the cyber sense to give me their two-cents when I wasn't talking about or to them. I think the general rule that forums are great for chat and DZs are great for actual advice (obviously from the right people) however in both arenas if someone is bothered enough to ask a question then they you should be given a quantum of repect.

I only just logged back in to the forum (i only come here now and again) and found this PM. Thought I would add it to the public debate. I am not sure why I have been sent a personal message when I was responding broadly and publicly. ---------------- let your mother or father or best friend go jump with a tandem instructor who performed as stated. Soap box's are for people like yourself who choose to say nothing while representing themselves as nothing.(IE) your profile. My opinion Is just that with one exception. I am qualified by at least one Tandem rig manufacture to judge the competency of Tandem Instructors as a Tandem Examinor. Being that no specific rig is named in the thread I have only expressed my thoughts on how the incident should be handled. Because of your reply i can only believe You must not understand the implications of the incident as it was relayed in the original post. Tandem Skydiving is more than money in someones pocket. It involves the life of someone who believes the instructor has the training,skill and mental capacity to protect their life at all cost. There is no room for exceptions!!!! It is my job to assure the people I train as tandem instructors either have what it takes or I will fail them and inform the manufacture of their inability's. As well I will sit one down on any DZ if I feel they are unsafe. If you have any questions about my post that might enhanse the conversation I will address them in the public forum or PM. Chris Whitley UPT Tandem Instructor Examiner 4200+ Tandems 200+ Tandem Evaluation Jumps ----------------- The lack of info in my profile is not a cowardly act, just one of laziness, i have yet to get around to it. I think my opinion that people can be rude in online forums stands irrespective of how many jumps and ratings I have. It was a comment on behaviour, not skydiving. The only thing i can add that I feel would benefit the poster is that plurals don't require apostrophes.

What is it with online forums and aggro? It is not restricted to DZ by any stretch of the imagination but some of the posts on this thread are down right rude. If you were in person having the same chat would you respond in such a dismissive and argumentative fashion? Doubt it, sometimes, no MOST times, people ask questions in good faith or wish to learn! If you re-read what you have posted and still think you were responding in a useful and helpful tone then good for you, otherwise perhaps a different tack is in order? Right, down from the soap box... Next.

Back to this old topic! god bless search. When you are packing your sabre 2 do you roll the nose?

thanks everyone!

Hi there, what are the "standard PD colors?" Any pics? Cheers.

god i love em! get out tumble and then PULL!!!!!! awesome!

Just to point out the obvious, how amazing are the vast majority of the pilots flying us "meat missiles" up and down all day, calm, collected and amazingly professional. On the ground of course they are all crude glorified bus drivers. ;-)

I used to live there! went to BHS, back in the UK now.... ahhh.... good times.

I have looked at this, and it will work but sadly the far superior version 5 doesnt work on 32bit macs due to a java conflict! grrrrr

Does anyone use their protracks with their macs? What software do you use? etc etc.

I almost wish people would sign a disclaimer to say that they will talk to instructors so not to worry as it seems to be the default answer to many questions, hopefully anyone who has got through their AFF will know this so it doesnt need to be said. OBVIOUSLY dont be stupid, but i got out of the plane enjoyed the ride then thought "perhaps I should use this time" did about 4 backloops countless 360s a track and still had time to have another look around, YES, talk to your instructor but since you are asking regular jumpers and for the most part not instructors it seems as if for consol 1 anyways BE SAFE for for christs sake ENJOY! you have a lot to do on the last few AFF levels that you barely have a chance to take in what you are doing! you paid all of that cash and worked you ass off so you can jump out of planes, for one jump atleast soak it up! you have 9 others to perfect your skills and if you cant do it in 9 then perhaps you shouldnt have passed your AFF ;-)

Just enjoy it! I found my first solo was my best jump, no pressure meant i was rock steady and could move where i wanted without any trouble! Pull with time to enjoy the canopy ride and take your goggles off to really take in the panorama! there is a moment about 4 seconds into the jump where you think "THIS is why i took up skydiving"

N/A

Hi there, I know there a few old posts on here about zutesutes but can anyone offer me some advice. I have ordered a suit that they said would be with me by Christmas... well, it wasnt and when I tried to call their number has been disconnected. Also, scores of emails have been sent with no reply.... have i been screwed? as far as I know I havent been charged but i dont want to order from someone else and then find they have charged me later on.