shah269 0 #1 May 16, 2011 Shaved head + Mosquitoes = :-( OK so the home DZ had a small party this past Saturday. And we have had a good month of rain thus far so the little blood suckers were out in force! All taking aim at my freaking head! And now my freaking head feels like the brail issue of Playboy! For those of us who are follicley challenged, AKA aero dynamic, how do you keep this from happening? Thank you!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 May 16, 2011 There are two generally approved methods: http://www.makleather.com/images/Toppers_Ball_Cap_2915.jpg Or if you're not going to be around canopies/gear (like after the beer light): http://www.oppictures.com/singleimages/400/DRA94903EA_1_3.JPG--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #4 May 16, 2011 QuoteHat? Yeah that not 100% those bloos suckers get in via the holes on top. Is it safe to put Off on your head? I thougth those things were best when used away from ones face for it will get in your eyes.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #5 May 16, 2011 try some of that scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 May 16, 2011 Umm, bug spray? Why would the skin on your head be treated differently than any other part of your body? And before you ask; when it's sunny out, use sunscreen on it. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #7 May 16, 2011 QuoteQuoteHat? Yeah that not 100% those bloos suckers get in via the holes on top. A hat with no holes on the top? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #8 May 16, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteHat? Yeah that not 100% those bloos suckers get in via the holes on top. A hat with no holes on the top?a shower cap ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 May 16, 2011 Quote Shaved head + Mosquitoes = :-( OK so the home DZ had a small party this past Saturday. And we have had a good month of rain thus far so the little blood suckers were out in force! All taking aim at my freaking head! And now my freaking head feels like the brail issue of Playboy! For those of us who are follicley challenged, AKA aero dynamic, how do you keep this from happening? Thank you! Kewl... so you are saying you have a bad case of Klingon head... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #10 May 16, 2011 you can also have a full gear to also protect the rest of your bodyscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 May 16, 2011 There is at least one DZ.commer who has been known to sport one of these after the beer light. One can only assume it is to protect himself from insects... http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/2/8/4/4/3/9/webimg/336889421_tp.jpg--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #12 May 16, 2011 Quote There is at least one DZ.commer who has been known to sport one of these after the beer light. One can only assume it is to protect himself from insects... http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/2/8/4/4/3/9/webimg/336889421_tp.jpg WOW... great pic of him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #13 May 16, 2011 you would definitely need a badass mosquito to pump your blood through thick leather scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #14 May 16, 2011 Quote Umm, bug spray? Why would the skin on your head be treated differently than any other part of your body? And before you ask; when it's sunny out, use sunscreen on it. I do use sunscreen. And well I do get some of it in my eyes as I sweat. But is DEET safe for one's eyes? I don't think so. Right? But yeah, gots me a case of the KlingonLife through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #15 May 16, 2011 Note to self: Invite Shah to my next outdoor party to draw the mosquitos away from the humans. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #16 May 16, 2011 Quote Quote Umm, bug spray? Why would the skin on your head be treated differently than any other part of your body? And before you ask; when it's sunny out, use sunscreen on it. I do use sunscreen. And well I do get some of it in my eyes as I sweat. But is DEET safe for one's eyes? I don't think so. Right? But yeah, gots me a case of the Klingon I've always sprayed it on my hands and then rubbed it on my face. Wear a headband to keep the sweat from washing it into your eyes. How is Off bad for canopies? I hadn't heard that one."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
AggieDave 6 #17 May 16, 2011 DEET will dissolve some plastics. Some plastics as in nylon. Nylon as in parachutes and gear. I have gear from work that is significantly discolored and was damaged from DEET exposure.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #18 May 16, 2011 QuoteDEET will dissolve some plastics. Some plastics as in nylon. Nylon as in parachutes and gear. I have gear from work that is significantly discolored and was damaged from DEET exposure. Ok, thank you. I didn't know that. We've used Off at my DZ for years with no known effects. Doesn't mean that there weren't effects, just none that I know of."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
JackC1 0 #19 May 16, 2011 QuoteHow is Off bad for canopies? I hadn't heard that one. DEET is a strong solvent, it melts plastic, rayon, spandex, loads of stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #20 May 16, 2011 Shah, just get one of those new blue Off fan-blowers that clip to your belt or pocket. It runs on a battery and you put the chemical insert in and turn it on. You will be protected from head to toes, without having to use the aerosol sprays. I use them. Works great."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitch 0 #21 May 16, 2011 Lot's of garlic the night before.... Avon skin-so-soft on the noggin helps... Stand next to other folks, as there is safety in numbers.Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 May 16, 2011 Quote Lot's of garlic the night before.... I did learn, though, if you eat a jar of pickled garlic the night before jumping that not only will the mosquitoes leave you alone, but the jumpers will as well! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #23 May 16, 2011 Quote Shah, just get one of those new blue Off fan-blowers that clip to your belt or pocket. It runs on a battery and you put the chemical insert in and turn it on. You will be protected from head to toes, without having to use the aerosol sprays. I use them. Works great. oh yeah!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitch 0 #24 May 16, 2011 Well.... he ONLY asked how to keep the skeeters off his noggin, not how to NOT offend an entire airplane full of folks. I just tossed that in as a free bonus!!! Besides, it only works on folks over a size 8. Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #25 May 16, 2011 Bushman really works. Used by the Australian army. Using it myself whenever I'm Down Under.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
