airtwardo 7 #26 August 14, 2007 Quote Quote but I only inspected it rather quickly with one hand, had a real cold one in the other! I thought you were married. Whay are you hanging out with my ex-wife? Whay? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #27 August 14, 2007 You know me and a misspell is all that you can find to pick on? Glad you're not hurt. That's extra dangerous with bones as brittle as yours must be I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milehighpres 0 #28 August 14, 2007 hey airtwardo, thanks for comming to my luau....hope you guys had fun on long island. well except for the last jump all seemed to be uneventful..."the sky is not the limit....the ground is" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #29 August 14, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Quote so what happened?? Broke a 4 way over a Balloon Fest demo site, tracked and pulled... ------------ so did ya forget to slow down after tracking??? too much demo pressure??? or are just gettin' too old???bet the 2nd jumper was surprised to see ya Nope...slowed down as always, but I broke my long time rule about jumping someone else's pack-job. The other guy said he 'heard' me coming before he saw me go by! that is always a bad feeling when you can hear 'em but can't see 'em glad you are alrightGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #30 August 14, 2007 Quote hey airtwardo, thanks for coming to my luau....hope you guys had fun on long island. well except for the last jump all seemed to be uneventful... Thanks for having us! You guys have one of the best run operations and coolest bunch of people at any DZ anywhere!!! ...and ya'll definitely know how to party! Please give my thanks to Ray and everyone else for making OUR job so easy. I know it's a hassle dealing with out of town-er demo guys, all you folks made us feel right at home. I'm looking forward to coming back for some fun jumping before the year runs out... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #31 August 14, 2007 Really glad you are ok.Bobbi A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #32 August 14, 2007 Quote You know me and a misspell is all that you can find to pick on? Glad you're not hurt. That's extra dangerous with bones as brittle as yours must be Okay, my bad...you're fat AND you can't spell! Feel better now? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatthehell 0 #33 August 14, 2007 Good thing for no RSL on that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #34 August 14, 2007 Quote The expression on that face! It must be French. African French?As opposed to African American?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #35 August 14, 2007 Quote Good thing for no RSL on that one. What's an RSL?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #36 August 14, 2007 Quote Quote Good thing for no RSL on that one. What's an RSL?! Its an acronym.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #37 August 14, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Good thing for no RSL on that one. What's an RSL?! Its an acronym. I think he's talking about your left hand...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #38 August 14, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Good thing for no RSL on that one. What's an RSL?! Its an acronym. In that case...yeah, good thing I didn't have an acronym on that jump! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #39 August 14, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Quote Good thing for no RSL on that one. What's an RSL?! Its an acronym. I think he's talking about your left hand... ....no, that's my "AAD" ! (Somebody's read my bio page) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #40 August 14, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Quote Good thing for no RSL on that one. What's an RSL?! Its an acronym. In that case...yeah, good thing I didn't have an acronym on that jump! You might have looked alot more like your Avatar . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey 1 #41 August 14, 2007 Anyone notice how out of spec those risers are. I see 3 things alone. Good thing it did brake or you would have been hurting just that much more. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #42 August 14, 2007 Quote Anyone notice how out of spec those risers are. I see 3 things alone. Good thing it did brake or you would have been hurting just that much more. Jeff I'm ALL ears! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #43 August 14, 2007 I will not joke about packing a malfunction again. Not a lineover, but definitally not good. Good job on saving yourself infront of a crowd of Wuffos. It was a pleasure meeting you although breifly. My babies were talking about the skydivers all day long after that demoDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #44 August 14, 2007 Quote I will not joke about packing a malfunction again. Not a line over, but definitely not good. Good job on saving yourself in front of a crowd of Wuffos. It was a pleasure meeting you although briefly. My babies were talking about the skydivers all day long after that demo Great to finally get to put a face to the name! I wish we could have spent more time...it was a zoo as you could tell. The little ones are adorable!! Thanks so much for coming out and saying Hi !! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #45 August 14, 2007 Somehow I don't think that was a packing error... When was the last time you inspected your 3-rings/risers? "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey 1 #46 August 14, 2007 Quote Quote Anyone notice how out of spec those risers are. I see 3 things alone. Good thing it did brake or you would have been hurting just that much more. Jeff I'm ALL ears! For one, they don’t appear to be reinforced; the locking loops are way to short, and the bar tacks that holds the small ring down is to close to the small ring. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guru312 0 #47 August 14, 2007 Quote Not the best way to close out a multi-jump demo weekend... When I open up The Bonfire forum I always look for a post from you. This post I didn't really like seeing all that much. And I seriously thought about making the trip to see you on Long Island. Glad to know you walked away...well, probably hobbled a little bit. And you got the flag out...that's the second best part of the story. Maybe I'll make the next time...Guru312 I am not DB Cooper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #48 August 14, 2007 QuoteSomehow I don't think that was a packing error... When was the last time you inspected your 3-rings/risers? It's not "my" gear, it's owned by the team...that being said, I always check the risers, rings and connecting links as part of my packing routine. The fact that it opened as fast and as HARD as it did is what caused the riser to fail...I jumped that rig several times that weekend (and the weekend prior) with no problem until that jump... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwilling 0 #49 August 14, 2007 Any idea how many jumps that riser had on it when it failed? I've had one of those openings... they're not that fun! Mine didn't break a riser, but it broke 10 of 18 lines, and it hurt! I'm glad you're ok! "If all you ever do is all you ever did, then all you'll ever get is all you ever got." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #50 August 14, 2007 Helluva job, Dood! Glad, you're safe. Sorry, about the noggin!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
