RkyMtnHigh 0 #1 March 23, 2007 What have you learned here that you didn't learn from your dz? What have you learned here about your gear? etc...and if other, please elaborate..thanks _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #2 March 23, 2007 A good deal on gear may not be a good deal after all. Thank you rigging and gear forumDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #3 March 23, 2007 QuoteA good deal on gear may not be a good deal after all. Thank you rigging and gear forum Cool! My degree is in Marketing so I was wondering how dz.com has educated and helped jumpers in choosing gear or modifying gear and in other areas as well.. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #4 March 23, 2007 If you want to stay out of trouble, knit during loads. That Turtle doesn't really have a shell, he's just happy to see us. To never take a bath at Walt's house. The bare necessities of life around skydivers~~~April Oh..you DID say serious. Well I am serious Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #5 March 23, 2007 QuoteIf you want to stay out of trouble, knit during loads. That Turtle doesn't really have a shell, he's just happy to see us. To never take a bath at Walt's house. The bare necessities of life around skydivers~~~April Oh..you DID say serious. Well I am serious ok smartass April... I luv ya like a pig luvs corn...MUAH!....you are such a smart ass!! biotch.. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #6 March 23, 2007 That skydivers are bigger perverts on their computers than at the dropzone. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #7 March 23, 2007 QuoteThat skydivers are bigger perverts on their computers than at the dropzone. Thank goodness!!! I'm still not ever bringing my 14 year old anywhere near some of you perverts!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #8 March 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteThat skydivers are bigger perverts on their computers than at the dropzone. Thank goodness!!! I'm still not ever bringing my 14 year old anywhere near some of you perverts!!! Yeah at least wait until the 18th B-dayDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #9 March 23, 2007 A friend of mine (with 500 jumps) said she would never visit dz.com as a jumper because there is "nothing to learn there" so thanks..you're proving HER point. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #10 March 23, 2007 I have learned that I am not always right. And actually, that I can consider people I've never personally met to be friends. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #11 March 23, 2007 I think you're right a lot more often than not...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #12 March 23, 2007 I have learned that I have a huge dysfunational family that I have never met... and MJOsparkie is one cool MOFODivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #13 March 23, 2007 I got a cool idea about using 2 rubber band stows at each stow point on my D-bag, so if one breaks in the middle of the day, I've got a "reserve" I can move to while packing. then I can make up the difference on my last pack job at the end of the day. Make It Happen finally explained to me what the whole deal is about clearing yourself before opening, with her quote, "Look where you're going and not where you've been". I've always worried too much about clearing my backside before pulling, while becoming increasingly aware of the fact there are blind spots that you'll never see, no matter how hard you look. She explained that collisions have ALWAYS occurred because of people not looking DOWN at who's BELOW them. I still look over both shoulders as I wave off, but only after constantly looking down and around me while tracking away. The cool thing about this is that I know Make It Happen and often see her at Perris, but it was her Forums post that finally turned on the light for me. Also Bill Von's article on skills you need to master before you downsize. I learned how to make emergency flat turns from that article and it saved my ass when some joker cut me off at about 50 ft. on final one time. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #14 March 23, 2007 And I just learned that my eyes skim over certain words--like 'serious'...I honestly didn't see that at first. Wuvs you too, beeeyotch!~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #15 March 23, 2007 QuoteI got a cool idea about using 2 rubber band stows at each stow point on my D-bag, so if one breaks in the middle of the day, I've got a "reserve" I can move to while packing. then I can make up the differnce on y last pack job at the end of the day. Make It Happen finally explained to me what the whole deal is about clearing yourself before opening, with her quote, "Look where you're going and not where you've been". I've always worried too much about clearing my backside before pulling, while becoming increasingly aware of the fact there are blind spots that you'll never see, no matter how hard you look. She explained that collisions have ALWAYS occurred because of people not looking DOWN at who's BELOW them. I still look over both shoulders as I wave off, but only after constantly looking down and around me while tracking away. The cool thing about this is that I know Make It Happen and often see her at perris, but it was her Forums post that finally tirned on the light for me. Also Bill Von's whole article on things you need to know before you downsize. I learned how to make emergency flat turns from that article and it saved my ass when some joker cut me off at about 50 ft. on final one time. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #16 March 23, 2007 QuoteA friend of mine (with 500 jumps) said she would never visit dz.com as a jumper because there is "nothing to learn there" so thanks..you're proving HER point. But she'll miss out on "meeting" a lot of cool people that she may "meet" one day. It's cool putting a face to a name! Speaking of which ... will I see you in LP my dear?? I think you owe me a card reading ... 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #17 March 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteA friend of mine (with 500 jumps) said she would never visit dz.com as a jumper because there is "nothing to learn there" so thanks..you're proving HER point. But she'll miss out on "meeting" a lot of cool people that she may "meet" one day. It's cool putting a face to a name! Speaking of which ... will I see you in LP my dear?? I think you owe me a card reading ... Will do tomorrow..for sure...only day I can't do the cards is on a Sunday ...sabbath for the Gypsy's...Thanks for the reminder..sorry for the delay.. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #18 March 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteA friend of mine (with 500 jumps) said she would never visit dz.com as a jumper because there is "nothing to learn there" so thanks..you're proving HER point. But she'll miss out on "meeting" a lot of cool people that she may "meet" one day. It's cool putting a face to a name! Speaking of which ... will I see you in LP my dear?? I think you owe me a card reading ... Will do tomorrow..for sure...only day I can't do the cards is on a Sunday ...sabbath for the Gypsy's...Thanks for the reminder..sorry for the delay.. I'll wait for the "live, in person" reading in LP thankyouverymuch! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #19 March 23, 2007 QuoteA friend of mine (with 500 jumps) said she would never visit dz.com as a jumper because there is "nothing to learn there" so thanks..you're proving HER point. Well your friend's obviously never read anything posted by Sky Monkey One, Bill Von, Tom Buchanan, or Ron, who have contributed an immense wealth of solid info. and I'm sure I've left out countless others, but those four should serve as an example of what I'm talking about. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #20 March 23, 2007 QuoteA friend of mine (with 500 jumps) said she would never visit dz.com as a jumper because there is "nothing to learn there" so thanks..you're proving HER point. If she HASN'T visited, how would she know?? Ask her that. Signed ... Capt. Obvious'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #21 March 23, 2007 QuoteWhat have you learned here that you didn't learn from your dz? What have you learned here about your gear? etc...and if other, please elaborate..thanks To watch your ass.....to keep your head on a swivel...to not downsize too quickly...to laugh and love those around you. To learn as much as you can about the sport....To not take life too seriously (knew that one prior to jumping).....to accept criticism and learn from your mistakes. I try not to post too much personal stuff...and then doc turns me into a sappy mess and I fall to piecesDPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #22 March 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteA friend of mine (with 500 jumps) said she would never visit dz.com as a jumper because there is "nothing to learn there" so thanks..you're proving HER point. But she'll miss out on "meeting" a lot of cool people that she may "meet" one day. It's cool putting a face to a name! Speaking of which ... will I see you in LP my dear?? I think you owe me a card reading ... Will do tomorrow..for sure...only day I can't do the cards is on a Sunday ...sabbath for the Gypsy's...Thanks for the reminder..sorry for the delay.. I'll wait for the "live, in person" reading in LP thankyouverymuch! You have FIRE in Position 4....This is thepositive aspect of fire...in the same way that fire gives warmth to winter just as love gives you warmth in difficult times..these cards only mean that you are having some unsettling times...hang in there.know that you have a support system in place and utilize them..they love you and are very much there for you..embrace what you have..you are a very fortunate person. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #23 March 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteI'll wait for the "live, in person" reading in LP thankyouverymuch! You have FIRE in Position 4....This is thepositive aspect of fire...in the same way that fire gives warmth to winter just as love gives you warmth in difficult times..these cards only mean that you are having some unsettling times...hang in there.know that you have a support system in place and utilize them..they love you and are very much there for you..embrace what you have..you are a very fortunate person. I'm pretty sure the "fire" that you see is just the candles on my upcoming birthday cake. 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #24 March 23, 2007 Happy Birthday LoverButt _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #25 March 23, 2007 QuoteHappy Birthday LoverButt Thanks, baby! It's almost 2 weeks away but it will take them that long to light the candles! Is "LoverButt" better than you loving me like a pig loves corn??? 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
