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I was involved in a 182 crash several years ago. Had I not buckled my tandem student and myself in I would almost guarantee that we would have crushed the videographer when we came to a stop. Never in a million years would I believe that I would be involved in a plane crash let alone live thru it. The seatbelts saved us, its just that simple. Just wear them and wear them correctly! Great article Thanks for posting it.

Funny that the Vector and Sigma are not closer to the same. Or vector larger. I thought that you have to be Vector certified with a Sigma endorsement added. At least that is how it was when I got rated 5 years ago.

I agree. I have no problem taking larger people. The extra $1.00 per pound over 220 defiantly helps pay for the Advil during the week. largest to date was 6'6" 281. But that was when i was much lighter than I am now. I limit myself to most anyone under 250. don't much like taking the 220+ women tho. most cant pick up their legs to even get into the plane let alone on landing.

My home DZ we get 50.00 for a tandem but we also have to pack the main. Packers get 15.00 for a tandem pack job so it makes the tandem pay at 35.00 If we shoot handcam and edit our own video we get a additional 50.00. editors charge 15.00 so figure 35.00 for handcam. When and if I get to use my own equipment I get a additional 40.00 per jump. Our tandems cost above the industry average so to keep the TI's around we keep the pay decent. When I travel to events it is usually 75.00 for a tandem using my own gear. I have to pay a packer and it cost between 12.00 and 15.00. The places i visit, if hancams allowed are 35.00-45.00 with no editing.

Does anyone have experience with a double leg amputee? Is there a special harness or special rigging to use? We recently were asked if it would be possible to take a gentleman with both legs missing. I don't have all the specifics on where the legs are amputated. I was hoping to have some answers for him. I have taken several paraplegics in the past and one amputee just below the knee but nothing on this scale. Thanks for any info/advice anyone can give me.

30-40 is a good average here in the midwest. Several places here use TI's with their own equipment to do the large weekends. You may not be able to use your stuff at your own personal DZ but definitely enough mini events with large planes every weekend that you can utilize your own gear. The DZO's are happy to have you and pay pretty decent if your willing to work. Just remember to put some of the gear rental money away for the repairs and other maintenance that you will have. I own 3 rigs and stay busy every weekend. 25-30. Add the rental with the normal pay and it is very much worth it.

What Sony CX camera is best for tandems? I have a CX 100 for handcam and tried a CX 130 for outside video. The 100 works great but the 130 seems to have excessive flutter tried it with the stabilization off or on. Any suggestions for the best camera to use for this purpose

I'll bring the Pirate Punch for Jimmy to warm up with. Less than 40 days and no Jimmy-isms on this thread

Contact the makers of the cameye directly. I had one made 2 years ago for exactly what I wanted. It is a little pricey though. Well worth it. Or you can check this url http://www.sports-camera.com/helmet_cam_accessories.htm They have several items you may be interested in The best bet is still the Mfg they will make exactly what you want in 2-3 weeks

My ex used to call it a PTA bath. Pussy, Tits, & Ass, or for the men Prick, Tits(hopefully not) & Ass

Lee, I can tell you touched the hearts of so many people by reading this thread. I only knew you for one weekend yet I feel that I knew you much longer. Here's my story... My son was editing videos for Lee at our boogie in Nebraska. Lee didn't want to lug his editing stuff along and would rather pay someone than to take it home and do it later. (wanted the tandem jumpers to get their memories right away) Now my son is only used to a couple of videos per weekend so editing at a boogie was quite a shock to him. So when the editing got backed up all he would hear from Lee was "no worries mate" And to a nervous 14 year old, that meant alot. He always had a bright smile for my son. I know he will be missed. Blue Skies my Friend

My Eyes...My Eyes........ Augggg I've gone blind just thinking of that. Oh yea, Power is all hooked up Rv's are already pulling in, Better come early to get the close spots.... Close to Doug and Linda's margaritaville that is. See ya all in a couple of days. Oh yea Jimmy......... I figured I better mention his name or suffer the wrath of of the Legend. A post is not a post without it

What info are you looking for?? Boogie Meister is Frank Forlini You can contact him at [email protected] But I am sure if there is a specific question that you don't want to bother Jimmy with you can ask it here. A quick witted reply will soon follow. Even the great Jimmy Coiner may answer. (but don't count on it)

I just want to verify this for everyone. Jimmy Coiner will be at the Redemption Boogie. See ya all there. Lucky Chuck Oh yea, I got my nickname because I got to jump with Jimmy once.

Karry, Sean is going to pick some up. I'll bet if you ask nice he will save you a pair for your pair. How about a grass skirt too. Lucky Chuck

Hmmm.... I can think of two off hand that I know will be there. Nick and mabye you. Come on Joe step up and take one for the team. Frank forgot one thing in his list of things to expect this year.....Expanded RV hookups!! Plenty of flat hard surface RV parking. They will still be on a first come first served basis.

I dont know why i got stuck Running naked with ur grandma because I'm a pimp and you're jealous. Somtimes life just sucks

Fun to me would be jumping in warm weather. This not jumping just SUCKS!!! Hey Joe, How's everything? Say hi to the wife Lucky Chuck

Thanks for the help. The only experience I have with photography is from high school a loooong time ago. As I recall we put our head under a drape, used flash power and had to manually remove the cap from the camera to expose the film. Well mabye I'm not that old but it has been 20+ years.

Stay away from the Royal lens!!!!! There is another thread about people not getting there lenses and not getting a refund. Dont know how to put in the link to the thread but it is only a few down from this one and it is named "problem with lens dealer" This would be a good read befor getting a lens from them here is another thread also http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2567193#2567193

Lens that came with the camera 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6. Want to start with just doing freefall jumpers and eventually move on to tandems. Any suggestions on the Book?? I have plenty of time to read here in sunny Nebraska I think its 24 degrees right now

Can anyone give me some advice on getting set up with my 300D? I have never jumped with a still only a video. Just need some advice on basic settings to get started with. Any help would be great

Just bored sitting home looking at the Nebraska snow. Too cold to get enough jumpers to go to the DZ. I guess I'm better off than those in the northeastern parts of the US

It can all be said in one sentence: Because it is the only time I feel in control in a out of control world. They call me Lucky Chuck

All of the normal (just being a boy) stuff. Firework fights, BB guns, bow and arrows, bumper shagging in the winter behind a bus going down a steep hill. But the most insaine thing ever was jumping off my garage with my uncle's parachute that he brought back from Viet Nam. No matter how many times we (my 2 older brothers and I) BURNED IN, it never inflated. We always thought it was just about to but it never did. After about 20 tries and and 1 broken ankle we decided that it was just not gonna work. Thought about using the big pine tree up the hill but could not find a good launching point. So now I jump out of airplanes.