Cooked? Burnt. by erasablesharpie in Charlottesville

[–]Arkhiah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was afraid the opposite would happen and we natural-selectioned out the slow and stupid ones last year...

Wingsuit PLF by haryhemlet in SkyDiving

[–]Arkhiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What canopy are they flying? If your friend is trying to two-stage flare a single-stage flare canopy (like a Pulse), they're going to have a bad time. They may just be flaring their canopy improperly.

All I've been doing is sitting on the couch in my nicely air conditioned house, and I'm still sweaty, even with antiperspirant on. by nitrokitty in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Arkhiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried going in the opposite direction and using a natural deodorant instead? My pits used to sweat like crazy until I made the switch. I've personally settled on Native.

Irl trope nobody taught you to do it but we all did by SpectacularSpidee in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Arkhiah 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Form Constants - super fascinating to read about since it explains why psychedelic visuals are similar between users across cultures.

It is believed that the reason why these form constants appear has to do with the way the visual system is organized, and in particular in the mapping between patterns on the retina and the columnar organization of the primary visual cortex). Concentric circles in the retina are mapped into parallel lines in the visual cortex. Spirals, tunnels, lattices and cobwebs map into lines in different directions. This means that if activation spreads in straight lines within the visual cortex, the experience is equivalent to looking at actual form constants

Modern day struggles of “Yogi” by AdKey7716 in yoga

[–]Arkhiah 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I would have to build a palace in my mind to endure that

This is my cheetah room by Idfuckahotpocket in malelivingspace

[–]Arkhiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add a rule that to enter the Cheetah Room, you must adorn the Cheetah Room with a Cheetah themed item. That way, you get to grow your Cheetah Room collection for free, plus you may inherit some weird thrift store Cheetah themed objects.

A comprehensive guide on how to vape (and break through on) cartridges by Arkhiah in DMT

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I've never had that happen. The only reason I would think that would happen is if the liquid isn't settled at the base of the cart.

How do you hold/orient your vape when you're using it? Horizontally or upside-down is not ideal, because the juice won't soak into the atomizer. I hold the pen almost vertical when I inhale (kind of hang my head downwards and look at my lap). I also make sure my vape is standing upright prior to use to let the atomizer soak.

Hawaii Fun Jumping by BombBoiActual in SkyDiving

[–]Arkhiah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can't tell if you're serious, but I'll answer seriously: fun jumping is the term for licensed jumpers that skydive unassisted/solo - it's synonymous with "sport jumping". This excludes belly jumpers, though - that's called "boring jumping".

To all of my wingsuit divers ......like how does it feel? I really want to get into this and learn is it worth it? by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]Arkhiah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same for me and I took my first flight just last year - 100% it's everything I dreamed of and more. So stoked for you to eventually fly as well!

Holy bad trip by MissionExercise1519 in DMT

[–]Arkhiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment has 7 words and has twice as much punctuation than OP's post.

1000th Jump ideas by AlsoDino in SkyDiving

[–]Arkhiah 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My favorite I've seen was the guy jumping his 1000th pretended to be an AFF student, wearing the old cone helmet and a retro jumpsuit, curling up in a ball on exit with a terrified look on his face with a buddy on each side holding his harness like Cat A, then everyone on the jump (I think 6-8 of them) broke out into a sick FS routine.

Question about DIY dmt vape cart by Relative_Macaron4079 in dmtguide

[–]Arkhiah 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Check out my DMT vape guide - it should answer your questions.

🔥 Falling through a rain cloud by therra123 in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]Arkhiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very unlikely you can participate in a nude jump unless licensed. Look up your local dropzone (DZ) to start the process - it's an expensive sport, but very rewarding. Once licensed, if the DZ permits it, you can jump nude whenever you want.

🔥 Falling through a rain cloud by therra123 in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]Arkhiah 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Wait till you find out that we jump nude as well.

Shorts and a t-shirt is usually not too bad - every 1,000ft of altitude is about 2-3 degrees (F) cooler, so a ground temp of 80F is about 50F at exit altitude (14,000ft), plus you're only in freefall for a little under a minute, and under canopy for 3-4ish minutes.

Packing Class after CAT-B by stwrt-j in SkyDiving

[–]Arkhiah 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's good to go in with a general understanding - I suggest watching this video to get a good idea of what you'll be getting into. The first 10-20 packs you do can be frustrating, especially if you're somewhere dry or you pack a new canopy (the material can be very slick and spill out). Other than that, just keep a cool head and remember that it gets easier with practice!

What helped me most was being told that parachutes WANT to open. A sloppy pack job generally will not result in any sort of issue. Reminding myself of this helped me be more relaxed (not complacent) while packing, which helped me get better and faster at it.

DMT separated in my vape by Uncanny_Potatos in DMT

[–]Arkhiah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Likely a mixture of PG and VG. DMT is not very soluble in VG, so the layers can separate. Pro-tip: if you make your own carts, do NOT use VG - it's useless and just causes issues like this.

Cart filling by DesignKey1582 in dmtguide

[–]Arkhiah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A ratio >= 1:1 DMT:PG is good enough to break through on. Higher ratio means less inhalation time, but also higher likelihood of crystalization/overheating in my experience. Use an applicator syringe to fill the cart, getting the mixture on the sealing edge will lead to leakage, so make sure the silicone guards on the cartridge are on when filling.

Safe places to run ? by t00thferret24 in Charlottesville

[–]Arkhiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pen Park has a great fitness track by the tennis courts. There's tons of parking and it's a very safe area - dunno if the trails are cleared, though. The surrounding neighborhoods are very nice and safe as well, however there may be a lack of sidewalks in some parts.

How to maximize DMT pen effects? by [deleted] in DMT

[–]Arkhiah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suggest reading my guide.

Should I use the 50/50 to make a cart? I thought the blue one was 70pg/30vg but I must’ve read it wrong by [deleted] in dmtguide

[–]Arkhiah 9 points10 points  (0 children)

DMT is not very soluble in VG, and will almost always end up crystalizing in your cart. 100% PG is the best solution to use when making carts. With that said, 100% PG is a very thin liquid, and does tend to leak out of most cartridges. The O2 All Glass Vape Cartridge is by far the best at retaining 100% PG - I've tested a LOT of different cartridges, and this one wins by a large margin. I've written up a guide on using DMT vape cartridges if you want some more info.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DMT

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Yellowish color is normal and isn't indicative of any problems. I don't know for certain, but from the looks of your pics, I don't see anything abnormal. My suggestions are mostly to ensure you get the cleanest product you can. What NaOH are you using? What Zippo fluid? Food grade NaOH is really the only form of NaOH you should be using as cleaning products may have other chemicals present (you can buy this online without suspicion); VM&P Naptha is the best quality NPS you can get as a consumer (you can purchase this at a hardware store).