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That's because this is dorkzone...the mob's torches torches are always lit. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Haha badass. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

You know how I know you're gay? Damnit, you beat me to it. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Hahaha, i agree, thats the funniest part. The few precious seconds that it takes him to realize exactly what he is looking at! "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

There's another thread where typical DZ.comers bash a 100 jump guy with a GoPro who ditched his helmet before cutaway, yet he is all ok and well and nobody else was hurt as well.. This can be an exactly same analogy, because next time this guy can pull his friends RESERVE handle on exit instead of a cutaway, now that would make for a "fun" video wouldn't it? As I pointed out in another thread, it's all about jump numbers here, if you're below 200, you're gonna be bashed no matter what you do, above that and you're in the cool zone.. You know....i typically chime in and tell Sangi to "Shhhhh" but lately he has been more and more right. I'm not saying it's not funny, but in this case Sangi is right. What is the world/this sport coming to? Ah fuck it....it's dorkzone.com "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_gWkaAMa04 Perfect example of previously mentioned hypocrisy. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Have you looked at Miniature English Bulldogs? They are still big by most miniature standards. (40ish lbs) I was looking into them a couple years ago. In addition to being smaller they tend to not have many of the same health issues thats the regular English Bulldogs have. Unfortunately they cost even more than regular EB's because there are only a few breeders in the US. The one i was looking at was asking between $2500 and $3500 depending on the litter. (And there was a BIG waiting list.) "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

I would be weary of any proclaimed (or real doc) on the internet that would recommend a specific procedure without the benefit of a physical exam and in-depth consultation about your specific needs and physiological circumstances.I personally find it irresponsible for anyone, doc or not, to make statements such as "If you are smart, you'll do PRK instead.", without seeing you one on one. Maybe PRK is the solution for you, maybe not. No disrespect to peregrinerose, but go see your Doc in person to get the low-down. I understand what you are saying...but int his situation it is ok. It's because the OP only has 3 options. LASIK, LASEK, or PRK. LASIK is not really the best option for skydivers or extreme sports athletes. You can do some research on your own to determine why. LASEK is a type of PRK surgery where they save the sub-epithelium instead of burning it off. (Increases heal time.) These are better options as there is no "flap." This has ALL been talked about in great detail before and a simple search by YOU or the OP for anything along the lines of "LASIK" "eye surgery" or "peregrinerose" would have turned up LOTS of information. Not bashing you, but you might want to do your own research before you discredit someone who does in fact know what they are talking about. Again, in general your point stands, but in this situation it's different. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

+1 I had LASEK (notice the E its an entirely different operation than LASIK) last July and couldn't be happier. I did my own research and did LOTS. Peregrinerose is a great resource as he is an eye doctor AND a jumper. We had many conversations about my reaearch and my options. Healing time and how long to wait to jump is where everyone's opinions seemed different. I was told as little as 3 days and as much as 3 months. Ultimately it depends on which type of surgery and your body's own progress. Personally, i made a base jump 11 days after my own surgery but i don't recommend that. (We had a statewide contest going on.) That being said i waited almost a full month to make a skydive as I was more concerned about the terminal force of the air bothering my eyes than i was the shock of base jumping. (No "flap" with LASEK.) You might want to do a bit more research if you are considering LASIK. LASEK and PRK are great options as well. I went with LASEK because it didnt have quite as long healing time as PRK and its a better surgery than LASIK. While i am VERY happy with my surgery if i did it all over again i would have opted for PRK. You only get one set of eyes after all and although the healing time is longer the results are typically the best and most permanent. Again, this is just my thoughts and experiences. Speak to peregrinerose and as many other qualified people you can. Medical opinions are just that, opinions, so you need to get as many as you can to make your own well informed decision. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Just don't fuck up... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3GtSS4RpA0 "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

You would have much better luck posting this question on the PG or Base forums: http://www.paraglidingforum.com/ www.blincmagazine.com www.basejumper.com "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Take up BASE jumping. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

That's not fair to TMZ, they are far more responsible when it comes to accurate reporting. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Wow, thats pretty harsh. Just to throw it out there not everyone wants or is prepared to take care of a rescue dog. We hear a lot of good rescue stories but trust me there are a lot of bad ones too. It's not fair to judge someone because they made an educated decision that is different from your own. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

The Flyaway tunnel wouldnt offer any real competition. It isnt a very good tunnel and there isnt an easy way to get it it from out of town. No airports nearby except a couple small strips so you have to drive in and its not the most fun drive. Which is another plus for the Cincinnati/Northern KY location. The international airport right there would be a big help to skydivers and tourists alike. I would be all for putting one in NKY. They have been poaching all kinds of business from Ohio with their tax incentives anyway. Even though I claim Cincy i really live right across the river in NKY and love it. It's cheaper, nicer, and easier to get around. Plus Cincinnati is layed out really big. People are used to driving 45 minutes to get to an attraction, so putting it near Kings Island wouldnt stop the NKY people from going and putting it by KI wouldnt stop the NKY people. In fact, Kings Island draws day trippers from as far as Indy, Columbus, Lexington, Louisville, Ashland, Huntington, and Charleston. They could do the same for a tunnel. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Part of the issue could also be taxes. Ohio has a 10% entertainment tax that they try their hardest to apply to damn near everything. I believe people have in fact looked into building one and that was just one more hurdle to overcome. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

That statement was a joke reference to the other similarly titled thread. If the video furthers the joke reference then i apologize as its time to leave work so i cant watch it. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Not in my country! "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

There are many examples where it is in fact illegal to verbally abuse someone and these examples are not protected by the first amendment. (Slander, defamation of character, etc) "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

So if someone is given a prescription for a narcotic should the government come and take away their guns? "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

That's a very good question. As you know, symmetry is incredibly important in skydiving. I would suggest you break your other leg just to be safe. Of course if you're a pussy and can't do it yourself you can always have someone else do it for you. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

+1....either that or maybe a transcript or some notes? "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Well....just because these guys make it look easy doesnt mean it is. There have been at least a half dozen wingsuit base fatilities just from fucking up the first step you mentioned above. By the way here is the thread on basejumper.com with the discussion, background, and video: http://www.basejumper.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2907554;search_string=uncle%20charlie;#2907554 "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

If i remember correctly he did have something out but he wasnt inflated. I saw the video back when it happened but am having a hard time finding it again. If i am remembering right he was filming another WS and they had worked out some sort of signal for pull time and it apparently never came. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero

Ha! That first video and the one JohnRich posted is Andy Lewis. He is sponsored by Gibbons. He was jumping with us in Moab at the Turkey boogie last year. He gainered Mari's Gash on his 19th base jump. Natural athlete. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero