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It depends a lot on what kind of brain injury. I have an brain aneurysm which has been "fixed" by putting platinum coils into it (endovascular coiling). I checked with every specialist available (interventional radiologists, neurosurgeons etc.), but of course there is no previous study or experience about coiled skydivers, so nobody could give me a definite go or no-go. However, there is some info and research about coiled divers and the study did not see any reason that would justify a no-go. Therefore I decided for myself to go skydiving again. So far, no problems. But like I said, I am no doctor and in the end it all comes down to the type of brain injury and the individual case. Asking the doc who performed the operation (if any has been done) would be the way to go. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

This! A thousand times! Asking if Chicago or NY has the best Pizza is like asking if Mumbai or New Delhi has the best Hamburgers Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

In Germany, a liter of Super (=Premium unleaded) is currently 1,61 € (=2,39USD), thats about 9.04 USD per Gallon Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

Hi, I did AFF in Empuria ( http://www.skydiveempuriabrava.com )and can only recommend it. Cannot say a bad word about them. Great planes, great instructors, great gear, great people and so on. I did my AFF and 'bout 10 solo jumps at the end of February 09 within 1 week. If you would like to do it there, do it NOW, as it usually gets very windy between Mid-March till the end of April. I slept in the bunkhouse which is a 1min. walk from the manifest area and a good place to stay as it is cheap and you meet a lot of great people. There are also quite a few cheap hotels in that area, which offer good deals especially this time of the year. Don't forget to check out the skybar as well! My sig line contains the link to my AFF videos (all levels). You will have fun!! Cheers from Dublin Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

Cool, thanks for the tips! MoMA, Statue of Liberty, SoHo shopping, Coney Island, the Park and Times Square are on our list. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory sounds very good! I've been to NY about 15 years ago during XMAS time and it was reaaaly cold. I've been up on the Empire State back then, but it was so foggy that you barely could see the adjacent buildings. I am also probably the only guy in the world who has been to NY and didn't see the Statue of Liberty Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

Haha, of course we are looking forward to meeting you guys! Especially as I know your reputation Ohaaaaa, didn't even think about dragging the gear with me. But now as you mention it... I have a medical assessment in April this year, which will decide if and how my camping career continues (for details, see here: /cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3845706;search_string=aneurysm;#3845706 ) If I get a GO from the doctors I will probably bring the gear with me. Jumping at Oshkosh during Airventure is not something you do every day! Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

Will probably check for a flight from JFK to ORD and take a rental car from there. We would love to see a little bit more of the US, but driving 2000 mls. would just take too much time on a 9 day trip. Hmm, we haven't check for accomodation in Oshkosh yet. The website still lists lots of available apartments. If we are too late for a hotel or B&B, we will camp. Problem is that we cannot book yet, as the wife is still waiting for her visa appoval @twardo: Thanks a lot for the offer! You're doing demos there right? Cheers from Dublin! Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

Hi, we (GF & myself) are planning a holiday trip for 2011. We plan to visit the US between 22.July and August 2nd and I would require a little bit of advice if our plan makes sense or is totally unrealistic. Masterplan: 22.7: Flight from Dublin to JFK 23.7 - 27/28.7: Sightseeing NY (+ Shopping ) 28.7 - 31.7: Oshkosh 2011 FUCK YEAH! 31.7 - 2.8: Either visit Chicago and fly back from ORD or go back to NY and fly back from there (flights would be way cheaper if we arrive AND depart from JFK). Now my questions: What would be the best way to go from NY to Oshkosh and back? Car? Plane? According to Google Maps its around 980 Mls. from NY to Oshkosh, so we would lose quite some time on the road if we go by car. If by plane, is there any airline you would recommend for flights within the US? Also, for the Oshkosh veterans, is 2 full days ok to spend in Oshkost? It was a tough fight to convince her to go there Thanks for any input! Cheers from Dublin (Europe, not Ohio) Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

Favorite music video? In a skydiving forum? Well, there can be only one: Laid Back - Bakerman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymdssZOAx3Q Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

As a I am German I pronounce it like "zeh" Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

On altitude. Ground was around -10 C. The Porter actually has a good heating and in the cabin it was quite warm and cosy. Once the door opened..... Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

Been jumping in -29 C (that"s -20,2 Fahrenheit according to Google) this year and it was just to cold. Freefall is not too bad, but the canopy ride was so cold that I couldn't feel my fingers at all during the flare. I looked up to see if my fingers are within the brake loops and just pulled down my arms. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

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Theres an underlying story about a blind guy, his seeing-eye dog and dryhumping... Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh

I am at work and am bored to death! Must have gone through my bookmarks at least ten times today. Do you have any blogs you recommned reading? Preferably about Skydiving/BASE/Paragliding/General Aviation/Boobs? Thanks! Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh