npgraphicdesign 3 #1 July 8, 2010 - it would cost twice as much as other brand names - it would be only covered by warranty for 1 year - you could service it ONLY with apple for an outrageous price - you couldn't repair it if it broke, you could only buy another new one - you couldn't skydive anywhere but Apple-designated DZs What else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 July 8, 2010 Quote - it would cost twice as much as other brand names - it would be only covered by warranty for 1 year - you could service it ONLY with apple for an outrageous price - you couldn't repair it if it broke, you could only buy another new one - you couldn't skydive anywhere but Apple-designated DZs What else? You have to use an Apple approved container, reserve and an AAD running iOS 4 at the minimum. If it malfunctions, you have to take it to a 'Genius' that doesnt know anything about it thats not covered in the troubleshooting book. Not to mention the repack will cost $300 because "Theres less Apple Genius' than there are FAA riggers." Demand is high! You can only order 2 colors, black and white."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 July 8, 2010 Gotta hit for the apple side.If Apple made parachutes they would: -be 90% less likely to have malfunctions. -pack themselves -open quickly but smoothly EVERYTIME. -be cool(temperature) to wear so hot days wouldn't be so bad. -be lighter then most other canopies. what else? (let the brain washing begin) Convince me MS would make a better Main. (Apple users....your turn) My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 July 8, 2010 Quote -open quickly but smoothly EVERYTIME. Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #5 July 8, 2010 Quote Gotta hit for the apple side.If Apple made parachutes they would: -be 90% less likely to have malfunctions. -pack themselves -open quickly but smoothly EVERYTIME. -be cool(temperature) to wear so hot days wouldn't be so bad. -be lighter then most other canopies. what else? (let the brain washing begin) Convince me MS would make a better Main. (Apple users....your turn) Oh i got one! Apple containers would be stable enough to accomodate other parachutes but work best with Apple-made parachutes and AADs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #6 July 8, 2010 Quote Quote Gotta hit for the apple side.If Apple made parachutes they would: -be 90% less likely to have malfunctions. -pack themselves -open quickly but smoothly EVERYTIME. -be cool(temperature) to wear so hot days wouldn't be so bad. -be lighter then most other canopies. what else? (let the brain washing begin) Convince me MS would make a better Main. (Apple users....your turn) Oh i got one! Apple containers would be stable enough to accomodate other parachutes but work best with Apple-made parachutes and AADs As long as you use an apple - adaptable parachute, or use an adapter... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #7 July 8, 2010 Would you have to jump at a Starbucks drop zone too?*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 July 8, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Gotta hit for the apple side.If Apple made parachutes they would: -be 90% less likely to have malfunctions. -pack themselves -open quickly but smoothly EVERYTIME. -be cool(temperature) to wear so hot days wouldn't be so bad. -be lighter then most other canopies. what else? (let the brain washing begin) Convince me MS would make a better Main. (Apple users....your turn) Oh i got one! Apple containers would be stable enough to accomodate other parachutes but work best with Apple-made parachutes and AADs As long as you use an apple CERTIFIED - adaptable parachute, or use an adapter... "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #9 July 8, 2010 QuoteWould you have to jump at a Starbucks drop zone too? Only if it was outlined in the manufacturer's manual. - pull up chords made by Apple would cost 50 dollars. - Apple-brand tube stows would cost 30 dollars each. Plus, no other tube stows would work with an Apple rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lost_n_confuzd 0 #10 July 8, 2010 Quote As long as you use an apple CERTIFIED - adaptable parachute, or use an adapter... Certain riggers in "the know" could crack these apple parachutes so they could be used with non-apple containers. There would be an underground market for parachute crackers. A cracked parachute would not allow any software upgrades, err... I mean relining. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #11 July 8, 2010 Its cheaper to just buy a new container than to change out the proprietary pilot chute."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #12 July 8, 2010 A dumbass engineer would leave the new unreleased rig sitting on a barstool in a bar. The rigger group would pay dozens of times its value just to get their hands on it and reverse engineer it so they could 'repack' it with unauthorized items. The person that found it would be charged the price of the rig and get in trouble for selling it."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 July 8, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Gotta hit for the apple side.If Apple made parachutes they would: -be 90% less likely to have malfunctions. -pack themselves -open quickly but smoothly EVERYTIME. -be cool(temperature) to wear so hot days wouldn't be so bad. -be lighter then most other canopies. what else? (let the brain washing begin) Convince me MS would make a better Main. (Apple users....your turn) Oh i got one! Apple containers would be stable enough to accomodate other parachutes but work best with Apple-made parachutes and AADs As long as you use an apple - adaptable parachute, or use an adapter... OR a Racer! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #14 July 8, 2010 Quote OR a Racer! Wasent the Racer only DRdos compatible Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 July 8, 2010 Quote Gotta hit for the apple side.If Apple made parachutes they would: -be 90% less likely to have malfunctions. -pack themselves -open quickly but smoothly EVERYTIME. -be cool(temperature) to wear so hot days wouldn't be so bad. -be lighter then most other canopies. what else? (let the brain washing begin) Convince me MS would make a better Main. (Apple users....your turn) -be 90% less likely to have malfunctions BUT oh those 10% would be catastrophic beyond belief -open quickly but smoothly EVERYTIME. You have not heard a Mac that willnot boot yet have you... it makes a VERY pathetic sound Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #16 July 8, 2010 -EVERYBODY would have to be a rigger. -One color - BlueScreen. -You'd pay double what it's worth. -You wouldn't get to jump. All your time would be involved with rigging repairs and tweaks. -Your interface would be stolen from another company. -'Chute Geeks.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #17 July 8, 2010 Quote Would you have to jump at a Starbucks drop zone too? that would be for wingsuit grid jumps scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 568 #18 July 8, 2010 Quote - it would cost twice as much as other brand names - it would be only covered by warranty for 1 year - you could service it ONLY with apple for an outrageous price - you couldn't repair it if it broke, you could only buy another new one - you couldn't skydive anywhere but Apple-designated DZs What else? It would only deploy if you "held it" in the Apple approved mannerAfter 5 years you would be told that all bounces were not because of impact with the ground but that the "altitude algorithm" was wrong!Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #19 July 8, 2010 Well, if Microsoft made parachutes . . . Blue Screen of Death would be a lot more than just a metaphor.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LvB 0 #20 July 8, 2010 - Duck sound with each malfunction -No more flash moves Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #21 July 8, 2010 You would only have one handle. (single click mouse) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #22 July 8, 2010 Quote You would only have one handle. (single click mouse) wow... and would PC computers operate with MS-DOS on a 5'1/4'' floppy ? Apple mice don't have "single click buttons since... long" Now there is the "smart mouse" wich will do something different for each part you touch it.. and never what you want scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #23 July 8, 2010 Shit that was the last time I touched one of those pieces of crap. I mean that thing was designed for 2nd graders or something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #24 July 8, 2010 I don't know,,,,,i like the idea,,,, The iGlide or iChute or maybe iSwoop..... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC1 0 #25 July 8, 2010 QuoteWell, if Microsoft made parachutes . . . Blue Screen of Death would be a lot more than just a metaphor. You'd probably find this printed on the bottom of the slider. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
