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Haha, I'll remember that. Any time I think I'd enjoy a psychological beating, I'll give you a call. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

What up Vert! I figured I'd jump in on this one too. Coun't resist, haha. You have many good points, but you must add a couple to this statement. Being able to fall down the tube while maintaining heading is one thing, but being able to chase/catch the ball after it's been picked up/thrown/hit/burbled is another. On top of that, you have to think to yourself whether you are able to perform these tasks UNDER PRESSURE (ie. if the other guy hits the ball and it zooms away and then your dytter goes off to grab it just as he hits it). When the pressure is on, jumpers have a tendency to get stressed, stiff, zoomy, in a hurry, call it what you will. If the person doesn't have the experience/skill to handle that situation quickly and relaxed, then WHOOPS, the ball is gone. Just adding to your points there. I also did the same thing. I got my hands on a ball before I had any business jumping one. I only did solos with it at my home airport (not the dz) over unpopulated areas after being unofficially "cleared" by an airport official to do so ("Sure go ahead, just make sure it's over xxx area and don't get yourself killed."). Yes, it's a really fucking small airport. Anyway, I considered that responsible, but I still shouldn't have been doing it. I made a few jumps with it out there, and still have the ball, but that doesn't really make it right. When you did it, you were responsible. You made an effort to learn about the dangers and how to lessen the risks as much as possible, and on several occasions made the choice not to release it. For that, I commend you. Still, to simply give every upcoming freeflyer the benefit of the doubt that they will also make themselves that prepared before even considering jumping it or that they will hold the ball if conditions aren't perfect is being FAR too kind to those you don't know. Let's face facts....there are tons of freeflyers out there who think they are better than what they are. There are many that have never jumped with a ball and do not know how one flies, or what it's like to not have another person compensating for their skills (or lack thereof). Several of these freeflyers think "Hey, I'm good, I can jump one of these things", and go for it without learning what they need to learn, and without getting a proper ballmaster to at least go out with them to show them the ropes of flying with a ball. These kind of people should not have the recipe for a ball, and should not have easy access to one unless it's with an experienced ballmaster, IMHO. To give them freedom to do so is one thing, but to hand them the ball and say "go for it" is a recipe for disaster. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

Nice shots! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

Fwiw, your suit was! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=2627 Here it is, people.... As most of you know, I'm headed out west for a while, and after this coming weekend my season is going to be over (well, my season HERE ). So....I threw this together for my friends here in the Midwest. I hope you guys enjoy it!!

I always back track away from whatever I'm doing (If upright, roll back to backfly then back track away, if head down then turn 180 and backtrack away) and then I barrel roll. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

My deepest sympathies. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

So is acting as a troll. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

You know, j0nes, there are easier ways to find out if your S.O. is cheating on you... That's great. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

So it wasn't really a dz.commer per se.....but does j0nes's mom count? Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

People raining on your parade? Yeah, that sucks. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

Anything where I'm diving on my head and can make lewd/funny gestures or wave my hands yelling "Durka durka durka!!". Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

Dude, Clay is a total whore. And he posts too. He's got my vote! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

Married with twins on the way.

No worries bro. I have to work anyway I think. Let me know if you want me to come pick you up or somethin. Odds are I'll be bored. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

Hey bro, I live in Jackson. It's like an hour and a half from Dayton. PM me and we can get together for drinks or something out there. Actually, Skydive Greene County is like 1/2 hour from Dayton and usually jump on Wednesdays so we could make some skydives too. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

These pipes.....are CLEAN!!! (If you haven't seen the movie then disregard the last statement....you won't get it ) But yeah, you can slap the ol' "STD Free" guarantee sticker on my butt. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

Aw....thanks, Cheryl. I'm gonna miss you guys. But hey, I'll be back to visit!

That's right, let's get everybody there....I gotta say goodbye for everyone! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

Do what you think is right for you, not what other people think is right for you. Good luck, and I hope you find happiness wherever you choose to be.

Wow Val....you need help. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

I was 18. I'm now 22. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

Believe me, I feel ya bro. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.

I always accept a piece of gum on the plane when it's offered. I always land with it. It hasn't hurt me yet. On that note, I think I'll have a nice piece of.....*cough* *cough* ACK! *gag* *cough* (help!) Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails.