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Just put in for time off work... If that falls through I feel a cold catching for that weekend _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

I know this is a long shot but I believe that on the packing matt in the main hanger I may have left a sd card from my GoPro It had the pitts and a heli jump on it so if anyone happened to find a card at the boogie and it's got those vids on it please let me know! Other than that kick ass boogie! _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

I'm in dudes! And I agree... No rush on the logos dude, take a break & have a beer! D.S. #111 _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

You could always fly into Jacksonville International Airport or Gainesville Regional Airport Those would each provide about 1-1.5hr drive: Directions from JAX to Palatka Directions from GNV to Palatka I don't know my work times quite yet but I may be able to provide transport for some ppl from Gainesville if needed... _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

This was a hard decision dude! _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

Nice designs dude! _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

In my (limited) experience the mantis position serves well as a transitional position when taking grips, etc. _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

Manifest for the next load that you are getting on when you land.....duh Nice! _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

I'd have to say Jump # 1... I was lucky enough to pick a DZ with good vibes and had 3 great instructors (one on vid) for my first jump all packed in bs'ing for 20mins or so in a small Cessna... Between the fun vibes before the jump, the jump itself (duh), and the beer at the end of the day it was a no brainer the following Sunday morning ;) I think allot of times people can under estimate just what type of impact fun jumpers and instructors alike have on the overall feel of a dz for new students. I can honestly say without the fun vibes I would have never stayed past the 2-3rd jump.... _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

Dudeist Skydiver #111 reporting in with the beverages! _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

I had issues to the point of bleeding out in my ears after two jumps one day. Put me out of the sport for over 4 months waiting for the blood in my ears to be sort itself out. I was lucky enough to have worked for an ENT doc for about 5yrs and he basically said the longer I jump, or force my ears to clear, then there is some degree where it gets easier for them to handle the pressure and clear. With that said though the only thing that keeps me going now is while under free fall i make it a habit to try and clear my ears. It is possible to do this without pinching your nose but some methods do take some practice. Forgive me if it's already been suggested but I'd try a nasal decongestant at the beginning of a jump day (don't over use though) and not only clearing your ears on the way up but also on the way down and the whole way down. Not just after opening. By the time you open you've gone quite a distance. _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

I remember AFF1 I was annoyed because I couldn't get Yellow Submarine outta my head... :) _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

Weather Clicky _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

One thing to think about is how much ram you buy on a pre-built pc. Almost all companies out there will over charge for 4GB ram. Many times you can save money by customizing the pc to ship with 1GB and simply goto newegg, etc, and buy 4GB from them and stick the suckers in when the pc arrives. Example: I just purchased a custom Alienware laptop and to have 4GB shipped with the pc they wanted to add $350 extra! I just got 4GB from newegg at $80 and it was 4-4-4-12 timing to boot! _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

This thread won't die that's for sure! I know this jumper in person and it should be noted that he does not have "old", "misleading", or (especially) "incorrect" information in his profile on purpose. Likewise he is a very safety focused jumper. There are many people here that don't hold the mentality that you should judge a poster off their profile #'s. While I agree the #'s can help, when accurate, for some questions. I do agree they aren't needed for this one. When I read the first post I got out of it that even the most experienced jumper in the world could have made this mistake... It just goes to show that at times our everyday tasks can go into an "auto drive mode" and we should take a second and do things like it was your 5th jump, scared as hell, checking all your equip 5xOver Having had a similar mal before as well, (I caught mine in air thankfully) I'm now religious in the plane about checking my &*%^... Note: Any opinions/views posted by me are by me alone! I will speak about a person but not for one and put words in their mouth... unless told to do so! _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

A cowbell won't fail... But it's not a hand signal! At our DZ most people at the door get the hint when someone, or everyone, is motioning with various points, both hands gesturing in a push motion, etc. _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

WOOT! So you and Doc did find it yeah!? Glad to hear bro! I was wondering how long you were out searching in the rain and such.. Guess it paid off! _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

Thanks for replies... Not looking to have it as a main cam but was just considering it for a camera I could stick in random places just to screw around. Not to say I wouldn't mind good photos though :) _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

Anyone here use, used, or think this camera would be worth trying out? _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

I thought of putting the good ole Konami code on the handle: UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A I'd have it in symbol representation however. Example _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

I can't remember the dealer who told me, but I do remember being told that in order for Wings to add Skyhook it would require a big re-design of the container and thus it would not be an option anytime soon (if at all). Please correct me if I'm wrong as I ordered a Wings anyhow [ _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

I usually don't bother posting on the forums and was going to chuck this thread up as being just another person trying to get reactions out of people by posting something they knew would "stir" opinions. With that said I couldn't help but keep this thread in my head while working tonight so I guess I'll bite as well... The one thing I haven't heard mentioned, and forgive me if I've missed it, is the dangers of thinking that a Passenger is along for just a carnival ride. I'm NOT an instructor and still a new jumper so take my opinion how you will but from reading the original post it sounds to me like you don't really enjoy the Tandems. Understandable after doing it all day but bigger yet from further comments it sounds as though some TIs have made the experience, from their end, just another daily schedule of events leading up to, during, and post jump phases. This is what bugs me to an extent. If a person is simply repeating checks, training, etc, all day and not really processing the activity then isn't this as unsafe as say letting a "Punter" control the dive? Sure you can check everything but it's processing the check that matters. You checked your pin but what position was it in? Was the closing loop frayed, etc... What I like about having more interaction from the student side, or any side, is that it forces all parties to be that much aware. If your explaining all your procedures to a student while doing them your forced to process them. Not only that people around you tend to unconsciously tune in. Now if you said something stupid or completely wrong someone somewhere would think "WTF!?" and hopefully correct it. :) This also helps your tandems feel more at ease as they understand what's happening when you let them fly for a bit, or show them how the chute is thrown. When your student is more relaxed they have more fun and the more relaxed they are the safer the dive is, etc. All my rambling above amounts to is it might be better to re-think the approach of tandem interaction during the dive not in a "how it helps me" but "how it helps them help you". After all you're representing the sport and we all know even if they don't take it up. As long as they spread a good word about it then that helps just as much! _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

Besides my bank calling me about a "suspicious" bill from an abc store on my credit card Fortunately the boss of the data center I work for is a former Skydiver so there is a understanding of my drop in productivity on Mondays :) I think of it like this.. Before hand my "priorities" were working to pay the 'normal' things in life.. Now I work to pay for a bi-weekly amount of Skydives - (SUM(ALL_BLLS) / 1_Skydive) BTW: Your forum name still suggests a heavy Computer priority :) Guessing networking field? _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

The comment of: "Their opening the bay doors now..." made me laugh but I think overall it was a good video. I agree they should release the swoop setup :) _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123

That was a good pieing _________________________ {S}{H}{O}{R}{T}{B}{U}{S} \__ ------------------------| |-----| =--{O}------------------{O}---] D.S.#111 VSCR # 123