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I will be back in Eloy Thursday and will try to get some followup info posted. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

Hey be nice. Just because our LZ is surrounded by barbed wire, an alligator infested moat and lava pits, doesn't mean it's "terrible". Small on the other hand, I'll give you. But we do build accurate skydivers. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

I plan to ask him the next time I see him (hopefully within the week). Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

I witnessed an AAD save yesterday, while sitting on the ground, during the nationals at Eloy. The skydiver is a well respected jumper on the DZ and I have personally jumped with him several times. I was watching the break off and deployments and witnessed what appeared to be a spinning malfunction. The jumper cut away and returned to stable freefall at >2000' AGL but then nothing happened. Rock solid freefall, no spinning, etc. After 5+ seconds I was saying "get something out, get something OUT, GET SOMETHING OUT!!!" I was sure I was witnessing this jumpers last few seconds of life and when I had given up hope, his reserve extracted from his container and a ridiculously low altitude. Another jumper who was packing said she turned away to prevent from seeing the impact. I estimated a 3 second or less reserve ride. I did not talk to the jumper directly but several of my friends did and this was the story; The jumper was wearing a wrist brace due to some recent issue with his left hand. He had made a comment earlier that it was bothering him quite a bit lately and it was a little distracting. After cutting away he found himself unable to release the reserve ripcord pillow as he was unable to get a good grip on it with the wrist brace. After several attempts he was able to release it from the velcro but his AAD fired before he pulled the cutaway. He commented to others that he was going to replace the pillow with a D handle ASAP. I am not sure if this jumper reads or posts in the forums so I will not speculate any further but it did get me thinking... and it should probably get you thinking too. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

Leprechauns do exist. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

Other: I would never purchase used gear without inspecting it first. Part of the negotiation includes shipping it for inspection prior to payment. If the seller isn't willing to do that, I am not interested in the purchase. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

After several of my co-workers brought the Mesquite tandem incident to my attention I followed up with, "and did you hear that cantaloupe has killed 23 people in the past few weeks." Perspective and sensational news. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

FYI- Just because you purchased your Vigil recently doesn't mean that yours isn't on the list. We found one on our DZ that was purchased Summer 2011 that was part of the recall. Do yourself a favor and check your serial # against the list no matter when you bought it. PS- It passed the magnet test but has been deemed unairworthy by Vigil Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

One of the few working pics I have. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

I was hoping to get my flag up in the air on Sunday but our transponder is on the fritz and the plane will be AOG until Monday. Anyone wanna fly up to P85 and make a low pass? Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

THis helmet set-up works great for tandem work but, as I later discovered when shooting 4-16 way RW, I noticed a lot of camera movement when riding the edge of the formation's burble. I have since put together a BH Mantle with a T2I and CX150. I love the fit and lower weight. Edited to add: Getting rid of the chin cup also fixed the TMJ type feeling from having to over tighten it. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

The entire Thingfish album. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

Tragic news. Fly free Pam! Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

Nicely done. I was fearing a 9+ minute 1st jump video. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

Especially like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncxSnRpjWpA Edited to add, TURN YOUR SPEAKERS DOWN IF LOUD PUNK AND PROFANITY OFFENDS YOU OR THOSE NEARBY! Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

Ron Paul refused to run as an Independent and gave up his bid for president after the Republican Primary, as I recall. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Paul#2008_presidential_campaign "On September 5, 2008, the Constitution Party of Montana removed Chuck Baldwin from their presidential ticket, replacing him with Ron Paul for president and Michael Peroutka for vice president.[144] Paul made an announcement stating that he "was aware that the party planned to do this, and has said that as long as he can remain passive and silent about the development, and as long as he need not sign any declaration of candidacy, that he does not object."[144] However, Paul requested on September 11 that Montana take his name off the ballot,[145] stating that he did not "seek nor consent" to the Montana Constitution Party's nomination.[145] He also suggested the Party list official Constitution Party nominee Baldwin on the Montana ballot instead.[145] Five days later the Montana Secretary of State denied Paul's request for withdrawal,[146] stating that the request was sent to them too late. On September 4, 2008, a list of electors in Louisiana using the label "Louisiana Taxpayers Party" filed papers and paid $500[147] with the Secretary of State's Office.[147] They are pledged to Paul for President and Barry Goldwater, Jr. for Vice President.[147] The same day, Paul made a brief press statement: "On the heels of his historic three-day rally in Minneapolis that drew over 12,000 attendees, Congressman Ron Paul will make a major announcement next week in Washington at the National Press Club."[148] The congressman had reportedly invited presidential candidates Chuck Baldwin, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, and Ralph Nader to the press conference, leading some to speculate that they would endorse Paul running for president on the ticket of either the Constitution, Libertarian or other third party.[148][149] On September 10, 2008, Paul confirmed his "open endorsement" (CNN) for the four candidates at a press conference in Washington D.C.[150] He also revealed that he had rejected a request for an endorsement of John McCain.[151][152] He later appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer with Nader where they presented and briefly laid out the four principles that all the independent candidates had agreed on as the most important key issues of the presidential race.[153] On September 22, 2008, in response to a written statement by Bob Barr, Paul abandoned his former neutral stance and announced his support of Chuck Baldwin in the 2008 presidential election.[154] In the 2008 general election, Paul still received 41,905 votes despite not actively running for the seat.[155][156] He was listed on the ballot in Montana on the Constitution Party label, and in Louisiana on the "Louisiana Taxpayers Party" ticket, and received write-in votes in California (17,006),[157] Pennsylvania (3,527), New Hampshire (1,092), and other states. (Not all U.S. jurisdictions require the counting or reporting of write-in votes.)" Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

Recommendation for video is C license or 200 jumps. Recommendation for shooting tandem video is 500 jumps with 1-200 dedicated video jumps (not video attached to helmet jumps) Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

100+ hours at $950-1000+/hour. Who can afford that? Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/travel_and_transport/air_and_sea_heroes/most_parachute_jumps_in_24_hours.aspx My best day has consistently been 10 (with a packer). Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

That's probably it. You should think about wiping down bowling balls instead of packing parachutes. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

Not clearing the twists in my steering lines while packing, leading to a tension knot. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

Thanks for the followup on this one. Edited to add it looked to me like the "student" reached for a rip cord (or his right lift web) as he went unstable. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

(SPECULATION) When I first watched this video, I was thinking re currency jump of an older jumper. His rig is large but doesn't appear to be a student set-up. "Student" is wearing gloves when neither of the other jumpers on the load are. We don't usually give our students gloves unless the OAT suggests it. The person who indicated that they opened at 300' is not listed on Skydive New Mexico's staff page but does come up in a Google search as a skydive videographer. Maybe the skydiver who posted this to Facebook will show up and make a clarifying comment. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

I have no idea what this was. A friend shared it from his Facebook page. I have had the "How far would you chase your student?" conversation with almost every instructor I have met. My conclusions is if the jump is going that poorly and the student has gotten away from you you need to pull at or before your hard deck. My (untested) theory is that if you want the student to pull, seeing their instructor deploy should set the wheels in motion. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=202449466466776&oid=153654301897 This one won't be around long and I am surprised someone posted it. I am not affiliated with anyone in this video and have nothing to gain or lose by posting the link. That being said, this is the second video I have seen in a short time period in which someone chases their student until AAD fire. Wow. Edited to fix the clicky. Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)