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  1. denete

    Wii owners...

    denete replied to mamajumps's topic in The Bonfire

    If you have a big TV (LCD/Plasma/Unobtanium) screen, you may want to look into getting some sort of plexi-shield put on it to keep it from being destroyed when the WiiRemote comes out of the hand of the kid who didn't want to use the wrist-strap. Yes, it has happened many times. Just Google. The only other things that I would recommend are a Wi-Fi connection, and some good games. It is a good console for game-type games (if you get one, you will understand). The best feature is the WiiRemote UI. The rest of the unit is not up to par with the other two major G4 units. I like mine, and just played 3 hours of Tiger Woods 09 and MarioKart. - David SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    A first tandem does not a skydiver make. A TI could strap a sack of potatoes to his rig and jump. Would the sack of potatoes then be considered a skydiver? I like to think of it this way: You are a skydiver when the only way that you are going to get back on the ground alive is if you make it happen. - David SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    After my 8th jump when I couldn't find the dz and picked a nice big muddy field to land in, I had a long session with Google Earth. I liked it because you can change the angle you are viewing and area from. I can change a bunch. I never lost the dz again. Amen to that. Before my first "away" boogie, I spent a good amount of time with Google Maps to be sure that I knew what the DZ and surrounding areas looked like. - David SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    You gotta show up first! SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    OH NO...it's... Nomex! SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    Woohoo! Look at that. My name up in lights! Better than having your name up in fireworks. Make sure you bring your full-face helmet and a bunch of roman-candles for Halloween. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    I just recently found some good sites for basic math/physics explanations/demonstrations/problems that deal with skydiving. http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=25 http://electron9.phys.utk.edu/phys135d/modules/m5/Friction.htm http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/Phys/mmedia/newtlaws/sd.html http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/Phys/Class/newtlaws/u2l3e.html SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    And that's the history of Bolas. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    I did... For the 4th straight motherfucking time!!! Yeah, good show. Just remember: Bend her over and...POKERSTARS! SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    Def Leppard is hoisting Paul Stanley's cup?! Holy Hair Bands! SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    Whoever does it for you, just make sure that they account for any mold-release agents that might be on the helmet after manufacturing. There's nothing like hitting it with the first coat and seeing those evil fish-eyes staring back at you. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    Yup. I must be cool then. I'll be living up in Cumming. Turn those $20 drives to the Farm into $10 drives...carpool! Congrats...and welcome to Cumming! SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    I'm not in manufacturing, but I've had good luck buying in small quantities from http://www.acp-composites.com. They have 5.0 oz. Kevlar 50" (2x2 Twill Weave) for $42.00/yd. The uscomposites.com prices look good though. Just do your research in case they have a per-cut charge that isn't obvious at first glance. I've never dealt with them, but again their prices look good. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    If you can wait a little while, there will be some public domain recordings available... in 2067. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    Could you elaborate on this? What is "cat crap" (other than the obvious)? I've never had my glasses fog up but I don't jump a full-face. This may change, so I'd like to know. Cat Crap SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    My Havok doesn't fog at all. My glasses do fog if I don't do my usual pre-jump "cat crap" application. As far as how I look while wearing it goes...I can't see myself while I'm wearing it, so it doesn't matter. Chin to my chest, I can see my handles. Try one before you buy one. - David SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    That's the best one yet. Gotta watch out for that premature deployment. "I swear...that never happens." SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
  18. denete

    Good deal?

    denete replied to RickNC's topic in Gear and Rigging

    SCAM. Run away. . SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    On ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/Skydiving-closing-pin-with-bail-by-BeeJeweled_W0QQitemZ180225433560QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116 SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    Don't tell Lien. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    Welcome to the club...6'1"/240lbs. here too. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    I do fine until I get fed a bunch of booze and become bewildered. As for the requests, I stick to chicken, pork, beef, etc. Fish is expensive and takes a bit more care to cook. Any seafood should be boiled with sausage, tater, corn, etc... but that too gets expensive (15 - 20 per person) Mmmm...low country boil (and fixins). SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    I had a screwy exit recently. On an SCR attempt you have to exit unlinked. I had my left foot on the threshold and pushed off with that leg...without thinking about the fact that I didn't have hold of anyone. So, I got my arms in and did a nice spin, then popped my arms and legs out fast to try and stabilize once I was back on the line of flight. Whatever works safely, I guess. 37 second long exit video SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    People over the age of 28 need that little explanation...over 38 and we just smile, nod, and call you an idiot under our breath. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)
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    2nd that! Hmmmm...what to wear...a tutu? Nope. I think my last "real" Halloween costume was when I was 7 years old. I was a pack of cigarettes...honest injun. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)