Joea

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  1. Tru dat. I've worked in the media (TV) for over 20 years and while the story is indeed important, superfluous details, like how a freakin' parachute actually works, is irrelevant. A beginner surviving a mishap -ANY mishap- is the big deal. HOW it happened doesn't sell advertising space. Additional details that fluff up the survival aspect (exaggerated speeds, embellished malfunctions, or the ever famous "his chute didn't open!") only add to the mystique of the story and the wild imagination of viewers/readers who just don't know any better. Sad indeed. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  2. Again... BAH! There's no 'statement', therefore no defamation. LUTZ is an acronym for Losers Undermining The Zport. There. Ass is covered. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  3. Feel free to nominate her. Add the details in the Discussions area. If you don't have a facebook account, just add it here and I'll put it in. Or get a facebook account... all the cool kids are doin' it. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  4. She is one of two nominees so far. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  5. All in favour of nominating Andy... say aye!! It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  6. Oh... yeah... libel. God damn English language and its homophones. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  7. Bah... there's no liable. But dammit I like the K-Lutz award better just for its catchiness. Where were you a week ago?! It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  8. If you're on Facebook, check out this page. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/The-Lutz-Award/105432892831417 The Lutz Award is given to a newb or media outlet from anywhere in the world, that does its best to bad mouth our sport through sheer ignorance... a la Scott Lutz. The more people from the around the world who join, the more nominees there could be. If it catches on, maybe the awards will eventually be televised. It's a bit of fun. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  9. Joea

    Skydiving Myths.

    There were at least five people who said that a heavier person won't fall faster than a lighter person because of Newton's 2nd Law of Motion. Even though it was explained over and over again that the 2nd Law of Motion doesn't factor into a 15000 foot fall with upward wind resistance and terminal velocity. I understand why people don't get it, I probably would have thought the same thing but we learn as we go. Thanks futuredivot and Sletzor, it was just for a bit of fun. I'm amazed at how many people seem to be an authority on something they've never done. I'm still green and I have A LOT to learn yet. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  10. Joea

    Skydiving Myths.

    I wrote that list! I am Skydiver! And good call... I have only 75 jumps and an "A" license. I wrote it specifically for whuffos because we all know the myths... who else am I gonna write it for? And quade... just so's ya know. I didn't pick the pictures... any of 'em. They were picked by the owner of the site. I had a great shot of a fella with a pilot in his hand and the bridle behind him but I guess the guy wants to use his own photos for copyright reasons. I also had a great shot of Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves yelling at each other in freefall for #9. I thought it was a good myth because I can't tell you the amount of people who ask "when do you pull your ripcord?", and I have to describe the pilot chute. It was just a bit fun for my friends who choose to keep their feet on the ground. Maybe it'll convince a few of them to try it! I can't believe how many grade school scientists there are telling me that heavy people don't fall faster even though I've explained why and provided a link to the scientific explanation as to why! It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  11. Joea

    Two Out

  12. I'm now Solo Certified (CSPA, Canadian Novice rating before "A") and have done three 45 - 50 second free falls (as well as my student progression FF's). I'm all on my own now. Because I'm a big guy, my stability is great and very relaxed. All my instructors said I fall faster than anyone they've seen. One instructor had to add a weight belt and follow in a sit fly just to stay with me while I was belly down. According to his logger, he figures my belly down terminal is about 140+!! I did my first sunset jump last night... I really know why the birds sing, it was amazing. No questions or concerns, I just felt like gushing. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  13. You people are all fucking nuts..... MY GOD... I love skydivers!!! It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  14. I began skydiving last October. I never met Ahmed but he's jumped at my DZ, and many of the friends I've made there over the last few months knew him well. This is the first contribution I've made to the Blue Skies section... I hope it's my last. My most sincere condolences to Ahmed's family and friends. BSBD. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  15. Amazing... that's all I can say... ok, no it's not... I stepped away from the plane and immediately felt myself going backwards. But I did as my instructor said and just arched like I was trying to tuck my head into my ass, and and what do you know... I felt my body turn back and suddenly I was belly down. I felt for a split second that I could easily stayed in that position, but then I got to "FIVE" and I pulled. Beautiful, smooth deployment and a nice flight down. To all students... Listen to your instructor. Your natural instinct to flail your arms and legs is strong.. fight it... the arch works and it did what it's supposed to do for me today. I'm still a student, but today, I'm no longer just a jumper, I'm a skydiver!! Onward and upwards to my 10 seconds! It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  16. Should we be concerned that you haven't posted how your jump went on Friday? Don't leave us hangin'! It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  17. Interesting... Check out this photo taken immediately upon landing my very first jump. I was told that this is what's known as a "Floating" handle. Since then, I always make sure it tucked neatly into the strap before I pull down the toggles. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  18. Thanks for all the great tips. I feel pretty confident (not cocky). I finally was able to watch the plane fly away from me on my last (static line) jump and I have two more before the free fall so I can be sure I'm doing that ok. I'll definitely talk to and get all the help needed from my instructor. I'm sure I'll feel even more at ease after that. These guys are real pros, they wouldn't pass me on my first TRCP because I kept my left hand straight up when I pulled... "WRONG.. do it again!". I'll report back when I succeed the jump. I'm sure this opens a whole new world! I can't wait to play in the clouds with some of you!! Especially that hot blonde... It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  19. Yes, same thing, although we call it Training Rip Cord Pull. TRCP. Crazy Canadians eh? It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  20. I will definitely ask my instructor all these questions, but it won't be for another few weeks. I'm only asking because I just watched some AFF videos and was amazed at how the student seemed to really be struggling to maintain the belly down on the first jump, when it looks so easy to the veterans. Because my next level is a five second free fall. I'll complete the two TRCP jumps (static line) and then do the five second FF and pull. The second TRCP and first free fall have to be done the same day, so I essentially would complete this the first weekend I go. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  21. I have yet to do my first free fall. I have two more TRCP jumps to complete (successfully) and then I'll do my first 5 second free fall and pull. My DZ is closed until early spring so I can't ask these questions there just yet... After watching some video of students free falling for the first time, they seem right on the edge of going completely out of control. I would have thought there was a natural feel for this once you're arching. Is it really that difficult to maintain that belly down position the first time? What can I expect in a five second free fall and if I do tumble, is it safe to pull in any position, or do I have to right myself? It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  22. Awesome! Thanks for the info. Always happy to teach you young fellas a thing or two. I've searched pretty heavily on-line. It's tough to find large used suits. If the height is right, the weight isn't, or at least mine isn't... (slowly but surely, I'm working on that). I may have to wait until my DZ opens in Feb, and start sniffing around there. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  23. Ahh.. I love the learning factor here. I would have thought the booties were solely for keeping your pant legs from crawling up in the wind. I never thought of them as something for performance. Yes, I will definitely forgo any "performance enhancements" until I'm much more adept. The only enhancements I need right now are the "survival" enhancements. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  24. I've used the same blue mechanic jumpsuit for all my jumps and it had no booties. I suppose with no free fall it's irrelevant. I see a lot of the veterans who also have no booties. I would think that baggy suits would probably be better with booties. Perhaps it's a landing issue? Newbs + booties = broken ankles? Ok, so baggy is a given... this suit is gonna be freakin' huge! I wish I could find one. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"
  25. I've searched here but most suggestions and advice are for smaller people. I'm a big guy, 6' 3", 260lbs. I want to buy a jump suit, used or new, doesn't matter. I've looked at freefly and RW. There's even "student" suits although I can't see what makes them different. Are grips necessary for anything other than formation? Should I look for grips? I'm still doing static line (two more to go) but there's only two suits at my DZ that fit and they look more like mechanic overalls than jumpsuits. I'm pretty sure one is prison issued. I could probably have one made for me as they have a fella who comes in to do that but that'll likely be very pricey for me just yet. I want to know what I should be looking for. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance"