SpeedyG942 0 #2101 July 3, 2007 I still have a few tickets for the Bull's game tonight if anybody wants to come. Brandon...check your PMs for info.--------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keithmaj 0 #2102 July 13, 2007 Who got hurt at CSS on Sunday? I just got the newsletter and was shocked. It said that someone got a compound fracture by hitting the tail of the king air. Please fill me in.Keith "Jump to Live!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eUrNiCc 0 #2103 July 16, 2007 Hey folks, In an attempt to breathe a little life back into the CSS thread, I'm going to start a quick poll. I've attached a few designs for my new tandem canopy & I need some help picking a favourite. Get your votes in quick! Also, Kelly sent out an email about having a little birthday/ trampday gettogether this friday. If you didn't get the message, let me know and I'll foreward it to you. Seeya, EricEgad, A BASE life defiles a bad age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bccrater 0 #2104 July 16, 2007 I vote for number one. Also, have we found an experienced person for the team who's going to win the rookie class at the money meet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #2105 July 17, 2007 Number one is my choice. Brandon, what's this about a rookie 4-way team?The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keithmaj 0 #2106 July 17, 2007 Majeroni's vote for canopy #4...Keith "Jump to Live!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iambeav2 0 #2107 July 17, 2007 Dude, I'm going w/ #4. That shit is tight, and seeing as how I'm an Ex-Campbell Camel, those were my colors. Those other colors are so generic, and are always seen. Get something extra ordinary dude!! And I didn't get the email!!...it's not the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone...it's the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until someone appreciates it for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natem 0 #2108 July 17, 2007 will you help me find my puppy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #2109 July 17, 2007 I vote for 4. Kinda matches my wingsuit colors. Tramp Day? Friday? I might actually be able to make it. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bccrater 0 #2110 July 17, 2007 Let's keep the puppy talk to parking lots please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallenSky 0 #2111 July 17, 2007 I vote for #1...I think the blue ribs would show up really nicely through the white skins...______________________________________________ Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity. "I need some skittles!!!!!" - Hispa #63 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedyG942 0 #2112 July 17, 2007 I'll vote for #1 also but 5 is a close 2nd. I'm curious about #4 ....and those that voted for it: Why do you like the white topskin & black bottom combo? Am I missing something about the all white top skins here? Considering the fact that you are using this for customers we could get into the psychological realm of colors too: Blue is calming, etc. The inside of most enclosed life rafts is blue to help with seasickness. In that case I might vote for the spin 'em puke'em pound'em red & black --------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iambeav2 0 #2113 July 17, 2007 Greg, I never thought about the customer here, but the thing is, no matter where I go, I see these colors. When CSS either bought or Demoed the Red and white tandem, that was hot shit, b/c it was different, it wasn't the same as the rest of them, being either purple, teal, blue, green, or any pastel colors. You never see any other tandem color scheme, atleast I don't anyway...AAAAAND, I just like the damn colors, wanna fight about it?!?!?! Lol....it's not the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone...it's the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until someone appreciates it for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hajnalka 0 #2114 July 17, 2007 I vote #1 - absolutely gorgeous! .... all sunshine and blue skies. All of them are pretty, except I hate #5 with the yellow ribs. I've been on some pretty contentious tandem main coloring committees ... #1 is happy and pretty for the customer, easy for their friends and family to spot in the air, and a snap to pack, inspect and maintain. (Greg - the all-white topskin will be very slow & reluctant to absorb UV rays. Important with a tandem canopy that's in the sun for 5+ minutes every jump, as UV does huge damage to canopy fabric. Remember how our neon rainbow Stongs all blew up? ) Also light colors are very much easier to inspect and repair .... this is why many reserves are white, lt blue, yellow, etc. This is a big investment for Eric. We're finding black doesn't wear well at all on our TDM canopies. Plus when an instructor sees damage on a black cell on a jump it's really, really hard for us to find on the ground afterwards unless we hang the thing up - annoying with busy Saturdays and back-to-back calls. Lyman would say that you're screwing yourself with the asymmetry, but since it's on the bottom skin I think it's all good. Also, some of the instructors might say that you'll be hard to spot at opening, esp. if clouds, etc. But I'd say they're a bunch of pansy-assed, pussy whiners . -D p.s. Thanks to everyone who was kind to me and wished me well after my recent leg injury. Never thought Safety Puppy could do that much damage! It will be awhile before I'm 100%; John and I appreciate your understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eUrNiCc 0 #2115 July 17, 2007 The topskins are white because black and white are the most durable colors. I don't want a black topskin b/c that makes the canopy hard as hell to see from above. I'm trying for something colorful for the ribs & bottom skin because they don't get as much sun or wear from packing. I really like them all. That's why I'm having a hard time deciding. I was thinking of omitting #1 because we already have so many blue-ish tandem canopies.Egad, A BASE life defiles a bad age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyNerd87 0 #2116 July 17, 2007 Personally, I'm diggin #2, just cuz. Also, are there any other people out there interested in getting another rookie team together? So far all I've got is me and Beav 1 (Colt). PS What's this about a trampy partay?aka Wag-Tail, ChangoEnLosPantalones Rodriguez, Sonic Skyjew "Just remember... don't fuck up." Shake 'n Bake! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eUrNiCc 0 #2117 July 17, 2007 Well folks, the people have spoken and #1 is the winner! Woohoo!Egad, A BASE life defiles a bad age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedyG942 0 #2118 July 17, 2007 So what's the harness & container gonna look like? Does the Democracy of CSS get to vote again? --------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eUrNiCc 0 #2119 July 17, 2007 Hehe. The harness/container is already in production. It's black with two little royal blue wedges in the center.Egad, A BASE life defiles a bad age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marion 0 #2120 July 19, 2007 Trampy partay at Oliver Twist in Raleigh this Friday night @ 7:30, to celebrate Kelly's birthday! http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/41763564 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #2121 July 19, 2007 I think I can make that. Rig is being repacked so no jumpy 4 me though. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marion 0 #2122 July 19, 2007 OOPS. Dinner is at the Cheesecake Factory @ 7:30, THEN going to Oliver Twist afterward. I'm assuming it's the Crabtree Cheesecake Factory, but I'm thoroughly confused (and bringing others into my confusion- sorry), so maybe you shouldn't listen to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedyG942 0 #2123 July 23, 2007 Hey Everybody- I'm inviting another group to the Durham Bull's Baseball game this Thursday 26th. It's more or less a repeat of usual: gametime is 7; there is always a group that will meet and carpool from my house- planned departure 6:30. Everybody is invited...especially "Freak Flyers going Flat" We need to hear about this more before heading to Raeford this weekend... send me a PM or call or somehow let me know and I'll get you tickets. Thursday, July 26, 7pm Durham Bulls vs Norfolk Tides $1 Hot Dogs, French Fries & Popcorn all night long Let me know if you are in! -Greg--------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bccrater 0 #2124 July 24, 2007 So I guess since the team has a name, that means we're going to compete? Is anyone leaving Friday around lunch time that would like to carpool? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyNerd87 0 #2125 July 24, 2007 even tho i'm not competing i'll be there to cheer ya'll on! and maybe serve as an alt if someone should happen to accidentally get beaten w/ a lead pipe aka Wag-Tail, ChangoEnLosPantalones Rodriguez, Sonic Skyjew "Just remember... don't fuck up." Shake 'n Bake! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
