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When I was first getting started, I bought a Digitude. I have had to have the lcd replaced once after a rather violent raft dive. Altitude Concepts did a pretty good job getting it fixed and sent back to me. It's easy to read, even on those late sunset jumps. And I'm almost always wearing tinted goggles. If you do get a Digitude, be sure to keep an extra AA battery in your gear bag. They last forever, but you'd hate to have to run into town to get a battery in the middle of a day. (They have a "Low Bat" light as well, but the first time you forget to shut it off after a jump, your battery is probably drained) Speaking of goggles - I have 3 pairs. 2 tinted, and one clear. Stuff seems to happen to goggles, they get sat on, lost, lense pops out, whatever. And you don't have to pay $40 for goggles. Look for "Motorcycle" goggles. You can usually get them for $10, and they work just as well as "skydiving" goggles. And keep a clear pair around for thsoe late sunset loads or night jumps. For a jumpsuit, if you can't find something used, I'd recommend getting something cheap. My first jumpsuit was a Tony Suit. A very very plain Tony Suit. It was cheap, kept my clothes clean, and I could do any type of flying in it. It didn't even have grippers, so RW was a little difficult, but it still worked. Once you figure out what type of flying you're going to do most, then go out and buy yourself a fancy expensive suit. I ended up buying a really nice (expensive) freefly suit, since that's what I do most of the time. Then I got a great deal (cheap) on a stock RW suit. Helmets are more of a personal choice - any helmet will work. I started with a mindwarp, because I knew I was going to eventually want to put a camera on it. I also don't really like full face helmets, I like to feel and hear the wind. People with glasses or contacts seem to like the fullface better, and yes, you can still freefly in them. If you're looking to save money, a Pro-Tec is nice, and probably has the best impact protection of any other "skydiving" helmet out there. Again, get used if you can to really save money. Even though we all know the most important thing in skydiving is to look good, don't spend too much $$ right now to do that. You might just end up replacing everything in a year or so anyway, once you figure out what you want to do, and you get that new custom colored rig and main. I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

Not quite sure I understand the "pushing" method. Are you pushing the riser apart and back a little? This raises another question I was discussing with someone a few weeks ago - how do you hold your toggles? I've seen a few different methods. Probably the most popular, the toggle around all your fingers. I've also see people hold the toggles sort of upside-down, with the line coming out of the fist between the middle and ring finger. The other one someone told me they picked up from riding horses, where the toggle was held between their first three fingers (excluding the pinky) which they felt more comfortable then grabbing the front riser loop with their index and middle finger. Anyone else have something different they do? How do you hold your toggles? And then how do you pull on your risers? I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

No it won't I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

There's a non-USPA member DZ near Cinci that I know of. They have gear to rent. You'd need to prove you know what you're doing - show your logbook, talk to a jm, make a jump with a coach or jm. It is of course completely up to them, so you'd probably want to call first just to make sure. Not the warmest climate, but probably better than Michigan! I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

JKA - have a good time, he put on an awesome show. And you shouldn't have to sneak the camera in. I went to a show of his a few years ago, and the tickets said "No flash photography" but when the concert was starting, the announcer introducing him said "Flash photography is not only allowed, it's encouraged" .. things might have changed since then. I was pissed, because I left my camera in the car, and we were like in the 7th row. I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

You too huh? I have a demo Sabre2 sitting here in my office, waiting to be sent back to PD. I'm ordering one later this week! I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

I've known many people that use a Dytter/Pro Track in a Pro-Tec with no problems (Except for the one guy that forgot to fasten his chin strap) It should come out pretty easy, it just snaps out of the little holder bracket doo-hickey. And yes, you would need to take it out of the helmet. To transfer the data to a PC, you snap it into what just looks like another mounting bracket, but with a wire coming out of it. It's hard to explain... so basically, go for it, you won't be disappointed, and L&B's support is top notch. I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

Hahaha... she said "Don't party with the monkey" I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

Friends don't let friends drink and swoop I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

Signing? Yes No Not sure I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

Are you planning on signing it and sending it in? Why or why not? I'm not sure if I want to. I would have liked to see the form be a little more exact. I'd feel like I was signing a blank check.

Sorry, all I have is a car parked at a rest stop... will that work? I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshine, in a bag

Oh good, you didn't see the little red light? It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.

Dear god woman! No man could support your coin-game addiction! Heavens no! It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.

Ok, so over 755 views, and 75 replies.... has this thread passed the infamous Lingerie thread yet? Should we give sunshine an award for "Traffic Generator of the Year"? I just hope I'm not the one that has to clean all these fish.... It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.

I still say for the money, there's much better alternatives. Someone in the other thread mentioned fire-retardent suit/gloves/boots and O2 - a much better way to give people the chance to save themselves It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.

paper plates work just as well as tins. It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.

k.. now I'm curious... It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.

I'm sure I'd make an ugly woman, and probably won't do well at twister, but I'd still give it a go! It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.

-------- 12. Go West on I-70 WEST passing by Springfield, OH to Indiana. 13.Go East on I-70 EAST towards Indianapolis, INto I-465 SOUTH(Exit 90) 14. Go South on I-465 SOUTH to I-70 WEST (Exit 9). --------- Same thing Phree was saying about Columbus applies to Indianapolis. I never take the bypass around, except maybe during rush hour. Even then, there's a ton of construction going on, it'll probably be better just to take 70 through Indy. Oh, and I can almost see I-70 from my place if you need a place to rest a little west of Dayton, OH. It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.

Awww... all the way down to 70!? My poor little dear, how ever will you survive? Maybe you should just stay on the ground, and use the money you would have spent jumping on a plane ticket for me. I can't promise to keep you warm, but I will at least be entertaining. (Note: The high will be in the low 40s here this weekend) It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.

Isn't everything M$ sells over priced? It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.

So... you have 5.0 running now, and you want to upgrade to 5.5? I'm confused because you said your system is 5.5 It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50.