NoShitThereIWas 0 #1 May 12, 2003 Okay, so I am duplicating threads here but does anyone know what RAM stands for as in RAM air canopy? I am wrapping up this paper in physics which I promise to post but I need to know this answer! Spank you, NoShitThereIWas (AKA Jen O)Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 May 12, 2003 It stands for ram, as in air is rammed / forced into the openings in the front of the canopy edit = guess you don't believe Billvon eh? ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #3 May 12, 2003 Random Access Memory?Seriously, I don't think it stands for anything. It just means that the nose flies through the air like a ram, collecting air into the cells as it goes. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #4 May 12, 2003 Red Assed Monkeys"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #5 May 12, 2003 Really A lot of Money? -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #6 May 13, 2003 I know the guy knows a lot but, I thought he was Josh'n me. I somehow remember someone saying that RAM stood for something as an acronym. Okay, I am taking your guys' word for it. ThanksRoy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #7 May 13, 2003 I think Mr. Push is correct. Ram is an effect and doesn't really stand for anything. But what the hell lets make up stuff. Radiation Attenuation Measurement Radiological Aerosol Monitor Raised Angle Marker (military paradrop) Rapid Area Maintenance Response Activity Matrix Rubles Are Money Ripped Abs Man Really..All Mine?? Ok thats all for now Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skymonkey13 0 #8 May 13, 2003 Are you sure your old enough to be doing a Physics Paper? You look awfull young in your avatar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #9 May 13, 2003 Quote I think Mr. Push is correct. Ram is an effect and doesn't really stand for anything. But what the hell lets make up stuff. Radiation Attenuation Measurement Radiological Aerosol Monitor Raised Angle Marker (military paradrop) Rapid Area Maintenance Response Activity Matrix Rubles Are Money Ripped Abs Man Really..All Mine?? Ok thats all for now Ed Really Absurd Message __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #10 May 13, 2003 Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #11 May 13, 2003 QuoteReally A lot of Money? random acting monkeysLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 May 13, 2003 Radically Ass-powered Midget--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #13 May 13, 2003 Quote Radically Ass-powered Midget Ok....now you're just making up stuff... She asked a serious question dammit!Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDog 0 #14 May 13, 2003 Okay then, what does AIR stand for in RAM AIR canopy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 May 13, 2003 Always Inflated (via) RAM--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #16 May 13, 2003 Quote Always Inflated (via) RAM LMAO that was pretty good, aggie MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #17 May 13, 2003 Quote Are you sure your old enough to be doing a Physics Paper? You look awfull young in your avatar. Thanks, would you like to card me??? I like being carded. But no, for real, that is my peanut Dakota about a year ago. Isn't she patriotic? If only the avatar could show her face up close, it is a priceless expression. It reads Proud to be an American, now lets go kick some ass!!!Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
