Namowal 0 #301 May 4, 2012 Quote Inverted rodeo dives are pretty difficult.We are impressed that you nailed it on the first try! That's Inverted-Rodeo-Chinese-Throwing-Star-Spin-dive, pal! That's the fun part! Well, lets just say the video was a slapstick hit (or at least an example of what happens when you aren't falling as fast as the rest of the group).My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #302 May 4, 2012 Nice!!! You need to work on your exits a little. And adjusting your fall rate while linked a little. And not flipping your partner over a little. Just a couple minor improvements in a couple of areas and you'll be ready to take on Airspeed, right?? Seriously, you landed safely, learned something and had fun. That makes it a succesful jump in my opinion. And I laughed my ass off reading the cartoon. I've made a "zoo dive" or two myself. I remember the first time I accidentaly ended up in someone's burble and crashed down on their back. And last summer a 4 way linked exit flipped upside down on the hill. We spent about 4000' fighting each other trying to flip it over without letting go the grips before breaking apart. Of course, trying to do an inverted 4way round launched exit, on purpose would be pretty hard. Accidentaly however... It's just really funny. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #303 May 4, 2012 QuoteTo Three or not to Three[/url] I would vote for the three-way. It's one of the most fun things to do ... oh, wait. You must mean skydiving. Never mind. Being able to laugh at yourself while walking back from the landing area is one of the more fun aspects of growing up in this sport. Enjoy it and get you and your two friends back in the plane for another one. Skydiving isn't easy. It's going to take quite a few jumps for you to look like those hotshot 4-way teams you see in the videos. But whatever you do don't ever stop drawing your cartoons. We enjoy them very much."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
primetime 18 #304 May 4, 2012 Thank you for the new cartoon, Namowal. "To Three or Not To Three" is hilarious and yet poignant because we've all been there, just starting out and learning how to fly our bodies. I was LMAO when I saw that the third jumper was not a duck but a green rooster with a red comb and tail... and it looks like he's flying in the mantis position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #305 May 4, 2012 Agreed with commenter "Anonymous"- no more solos. And post the video! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #306 May 4, 2012 Quote Nice!!! You need to work on your exits a little. And adjusting your fall rate while linked a little. And not flipping your partner over a little. Just a couple minor improvements in a couple of areas and you'll be ready to take on Airspeed, right?? Well, if I can learn the "eye gouge pass" I'd be able to take on the Three Stooges. Quote And I laughed my ass off reading the cartoon. I've made a "zoo dive" or two myself. I remember the first time I accidentaly ended up in someone's burble and crashed down on their back. And last summer a 4 way linked exit flipped upside down on the hill. We spent about 4000' fighting each other trying to flip it over without letting go the grips before breaking apart. Of course, trying to do an inverted 4way round launched exit, on purpose would be pretty hard. Accidentaly however... It's just really funny. Thanks. Quote Skydiving isn't easy. It's going to take quite a few jumps for you to look like those hotshot 4-way teams you see in the videos. Heck, I'll settle for being able to exit without flipping over. That's driving me crazy! Quote But whatever you do don't ever stop drawing your cartoons. We enjoy them very much. Hey, thanks! Quote Thank you for the new cartoon, Namowal. You're very welcome. Quote Agreed with commenter "Anonymous"- no more solos. I'm fine with that, as long as I can rope others into jumping with me. Quote And post the video! Oh, I'd post it if I had it. It was recorded from the helmet cam of the guy I exited with. If I see him again I'll ask if he still has it. It's pretty funny. All it needs is the Benny Hill theme playing in the background!My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #307 May 4, 2012 Thanks for sharing. Again, I recognised my beginner's ventures. Also had a problem with fall rate. Fiddled and fiddled, tried and tried. Then I was told to buckle up that bl**dy 5 kg lead belt and, hey, there I was! I felt comfortable and didn't have to concentrate on aaaaarching like hell and so I was more relaxed etc pp. Got me my own one, used it quite a while, then less and less and now I usually lend it to young ducklings of the sky! Tracking away was OK, don't worry, you'll manage, heh heh. P.S.: The 3rd guy - if he did float the way you painted it - he didn't do it well: If you wanna float, you shouldn't tilt yer head back, works contra-productively. Turn 90° to the formation, flooooaaat and look to the formation. This way you can keep your head low which also supports your floating position. Just to let you know, your instructors will tell you more precisely. The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 339 #308 May 4, 2012 Quote Quote To Three or not to Three[/url] I would vote for the three-way. It's one of the most fun things to do ... oh, wait. You must mean skydiving. Never mind. Hey, Jen! Congratulations. You're now qualified to wear this (I have a few of these -- some even say "girlfriend") See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #309 May 4, 2012 Quote Hey, Jen! Congratulations. You're now qualified to wear this (I have a few of these -- some even say "girlfriend") *snicker* p.s. I don't owe beer for a three way until I actually am docked to two other people, right?My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost47 18 #310 May 4, 2012 QuoteI don't owe beer for a three way until I actually am docked to two other people, right? First three-way attempt (Beer!) First three-way success (Beer!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #311 May 4, 2012 Quote Quote I don't owe beer for a three way until I actually am docked to two other people, right? First three-way attempt (Beer!) First three-way success (Beer!) I have a hunch which dropzone might be yours...My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #312 May 17, 2012 Quote Agreed with commenter "Anonymous"- no more solos. And post the video! The long lost video has been found! That's me in the yellow helmet...VideoMy blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #313 May 17, 2012 well they cant all be perfect. glad noone got hurt Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #314 May 17, 2012 I think you need to smile a little more This is where the fun actually begins! enjoy!!! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #315 May 17, 2012 Nothing infamous about that jump!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #316 May 29, 2012 Here's my latest installment: Thanks, Thanks and Thanks Again. And thanks to my dropzoner forum peeps for all the kind words and encouragement.My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #317 May 29, 2012 WOOOT!! cant wait to get home to read it Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #318 May 29, 2012 Very entertaining! Keep 'em coming."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #319 May 31, 2012 I'd find it pretty scary sitting next to the door with no rig on!!!.My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #320 May 31, 2012 QuoteI'd find it pretty scary sitting next to the door with no rig on!!!. Even if you were a bird? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #321 May 31, 2012 QuoteQuoteI'd find it pretty scary sitting next to the door with no rig on!!!. Even if you were a bird? Some birds don't fly.....although I've come across a few turkeys in the sky in my time....My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #322 May 31, 2012 "As god as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly." - Les Nessman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #323 May 31, 2012 Quote"As god as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly." - Les Nessman -Aurthur Carlson FIFY. Sheesh. Les Nessman was doing the on scene broadcast and said "The turkeys are falling like sacks of wet cement. Oh the humanity.""There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #324 May 31, 2012 I guess my pop culture's only a B-minus. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #325 May 31, 2012 Quote WOOOT!! cant wait to get home to read it Thanks, Mutumbo. I hope it was worth the wait. Quote Very entertaining! Keep 'em coming. Will do. Quote I'd find it pretty scary sitting next to the door with no rig on!!! I knew it was a matter of time before someone called me on that.I spent a lot of time on that pic- redrawing and reworking details, but I didn't notice the rig was missing until right before I published it. Gear check FAIL! Quote Even if you were a bird? That irony occurred to me too. Quote "As god as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly." Quote "The turkeys are falling like sacks of wet cement. Oh the humanity." That scene never gets old. My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
