Until I figure something else out, here's the short version of how this name came up.
I was to jump off a 500 foot Antenna like structure with 2 others. For reasons that are no longer important, I became angry and impatient. As they sat below I geared up and went to the top. The conditions were good so I decided to jump.
Now to back up a little, My usual routine was to gear check my self and make sure the pilot chute is easily reachable, practice the launch and then repeat this until I was good and ready.
What I did: I was geared up so I just tightened the leg an chest straps, reached back and sure enough, the Pilot chute was there. I climbed to the edge and jumped. 3 seconds later I reached back and quickly snatched the pilot chute and I threw nothing but air. My hand slipped off! Now it had become serious, I reached back again GRABBED it and Threw it as hard as I could. Every thing worked out.
That was a turning point in many parts of my life, and especially the way I approcah BASE. After talking about this to a friend. He later tossed me a doubleshot and said, "this is what I'm calling you from now on. I'm glad you get a second chance" :)
