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I think A LOT of people, especially in the black community, thought that race relations would improve with a black president. However, it seems that things have only gotten worse, or at least that seems to be the general perspective. We seem to be heading in a more divisive direction than a unifying one... *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

It's 2016, we have a 2 term black president. Have race relations been improving or getting worse? *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

With 200+ jumps you have enough experience to make an educated decision. If you feel comfortable stepping down to the 135 on a canopy that's not too aggressive for you, then that might be a reasonable move. You've taken some canopy courses and sought out the advice of your instructors, riggers, etc... Sounds like you're taking the right steps toward making a good decision. You're first mistake was asking the opinion here. While you can get some good advice on dz.com, unfortunately there are a lot of posters here that want to post the same drivel over and over and they think it applies to everyone. They also like to do this on virtually any/every post about downsizing, not always because it's in the best interest of the poster, but because they like the controversy. Be smart, plan ahead, think fast, do your research, listen to your gut, don't progress too fast, don't panic, know your mals.... and so on. It's not that difficult to downsize in a safe manner. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Bones in the human body. Granted some are mirrored left and right side between the 206. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Haha! Best post ever! On the iPhone vs Android debate anyway. And it's true too... *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I don't think I've ever met anyone that DOESN'T have a cracked or busted iPhone. Good luck! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Sure "the BEST" is a relative term, but it could be gauged by demand. When someone has the means to buy 'the best' regardless of price they usually buy the best. Look at Fazza Sky for example, they are arguably comprised of some of the best jumpers the sport has to offer and they have 'unlimited funds', they have chosen to go with UPT Vector as their container of choice.... take from it what you will, but it says something. Some might also say that with their inovations such as the skyhook that UPT is ahead of the rest. Anyway, no one is going to win any brand debate here so it really just comes down to personal preference..... and personal preference leads to 40 week lead times. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

It's DigiCal, you'll love it. You can even scroll the widget to see over a week of your schedule right from the widget. And it's free! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digibites.calendar *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I'm living proof that's a lie

Wow, so on a Samsung I can make a swiping motion to get that info, where on my iPhone I have to make a tapping motion? Truly revolutionary. Live/interactive home screens are actually quite convenient, quicker and nice to be able to customize however you like. Maybe it's not for you, that's fine. To all the weather app haters.... I guess I'm the weird one for wanting to know what the temperature is outside first thing in the morning, the Hi's/Lows, and chances of precipitation to know how to prepare for the day before I even get out of bed, all with one glance of my home screen. But, I understand that by getting up, getting dressed, going downstairs, and going outside I'll get a sense of the current temperature, and then I just have to tune into the news to get the rest of the forecast for the day.... yeah that sounds just as convenient. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I love my S2... I was about to upgrade to the S3 but now will plan on the S4. Androids multiple, customizable home screens make things so much more quick, easy, and manageable. For example I can scroll one one screen to the right and instantly see my auto-updated schedule for the next few days and edit it right there, rather than going to my apps, and opening an app. I can see the current weather conditions for my location right on my home screen without having to do a thing and it automatically changes depending on gps location. I can scroll to the left and see current/ real-time news updates right on the home screen, no app needed. I could go on and on.... but you already know that... Are you using Swype yet? If not start ASAP... you will catch on quick. It feels primitive to me now when I have to type each letter into to my iPad at work, it takes twice as long to write a msg. ETA: I tried to find a swype app for my iPad but they don't have the appropriate technology to support it yet. There are a couple knockoff apps but they are crap and not even close to true Swype. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

You are right from that standpoint.... if simple and pretty is what you're looking for then stick with apple. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I believe they are pretty cost comparable. If you are going to be switching to a new carrier you should be able to take advantage of significant deals on a new phone with the signing of a new contract. I highly recommend a Samsung Galaxy s2 or newer, the power behind these devices are amazing. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

http://www.forbes.com/sites/haydnshaughnessy/2013/03/18/how-good-is-the-samsung-galaxy-s4-try-amazing/ With the introduction of the new Samsung S4, Apple is just even further behind the technology times. The iphone and iPad OS simply cannot contend with all of the additional features that the Android platform offers, with countless interactive widgets, shortcuts, auto-updating / fully customizable home screens, Swype texting and so much more. Android and Samsung have surpassed apple overseas but many Americans are still blinded by the trendiness/hipness of the apple brand to realize they have an inferior product. (entire post created using Samsung galaxy s2) *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Dubizzle!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzdXoFJbQ0c&feature=g-upl *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

[replyI was thankful once I did start jumping camera around 300 skydives when I realized how complicated it is and how much it adds to the skydive. What do you find about jumping with a camera that is so complicated? *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

To the OP, consider getting a more user friendly camera like a Contour. They are easy to turn on and switch to 'Record' mode without any second-guessing. Where as with the GoPro you have to ask someone to verify that it's actually on and recording. The Contour has a laser pointer that shows you that the camera is turned on and your sight angle. The record switch is big and easy to use, pushing it forward you know it is in the record position. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

This is a complete atrocity!!! As long as we sit here and bash him on dz.com at least we're doing something!! "Bounce bingo anyone? Mad Skillz! DGIT".... and all that other cliche shit! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Just finished the first page of this ridiculous flame fest.... thank goodness some reasonableness. To the OP, I see this as a 'heads-up' for anyone doing a balloon ride or off site jump in the Perris area. While the land owner does have the right to be upset, he is seemingly being somewhat unreasonable. One would hope that these events can continue with courtesy and understanding between all parties involved. Apologies and compensation should always be offered to any land owner if damages or inconvenience is occurred. Otherwise no need for anyone to be an asshole and everyone is happy. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I'm by no means a 'safety freak' but NO helmet on a Mr Bill?????????????? Heard of people falling off on opening and hitting their head on the persons knee, foot, etc... Just seems stupid on a jump that involves a higher chance of injury than most any others. Otherwise cool vid! Always nice to see a successful Mr Bill. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Pretty cool breaking up the hybrid and coming back together.... gunna have to try that. Cool jump! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I started rerouting my bridle as recomended by UPT awhile back, so there should be no plausible way for a bridle piercing. Looking to add the link for the routing info, haven't found it yet.... if anyone else can beat me to it. ETA: only down side I can see to the different routing method is that you can't visualize the pc 'cocking indicator' without pulling out the bridle from its packed position. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

In an email today. "Watch Out for a Pilot Chute-In-Tow Malfunction! USPA recently learned of another reported pilot-chute-in-tow malfunction that occurred when a main closing pin pierced the pilot chute bridle and locked the main container closed. Luckily, the reserve canopy deployed successfully, and the jumper was able to land safely, even though the bridle had entangled with the reserve risers. This makes a total of six known cases of this type of malfunction. USPA first learned of this issue in 2009 and again in 2010 and each time asked the Parachute Industry Association and the container manufacturers to look into bridle designs for possible changes (see “Keep an Eye Out” in the November 2009 and November 2010 issues of Parachutist). Careful routing of the bridle can help to lower the chances of this type of malfunction, although in the latest case, the jumper was sure she had routed the bridle in such a way that the pin should not have been able to pierce the bridle. Several different container models have experienced this malfunction, so the issue is not just with one type of container." *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Puke! Fact is.... IT'S A F'N AIRPORT! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

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