Rick 67 #26 October 17, 2007 Getting down to a 2 way in wet grass what a blast I think I was hurt more by Spences moonshine than the electricityYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #27 October 17, 2007 I'm not sure I'll be doing that again this year. I might just make it a spectator sport again. At least I can say I have done it. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 892 #28 October 17, 2007 although I didn't participate in the electric games...I was damaged from the effects of his beverage as well. mmmmmmm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #29 October 17, 2007 Not only is hanging around with Spence expensive, it is toxic. Wouldn't have it any other way, though. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #30 October 17, 2007 Quote Quote So you put yourself into the same group that thinks your nuts for skydiving. Nope I can justify skydiving, thats all me, I do it for me and no one else. But sending electricity thru my body just for the pure amusement of the drunk on-lookers...I'll pass.... I suspect that most people do it to amuse themselves, not for the drunk on-lookers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bill 0 #31 October 17, 2007 What is "Electric 8-way"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #32 October 17, 2007 Care to explain again here? :) I've never heard about an Electric 8 Way? eli"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #33 October 17, 2007 Quote Just get in while the group is large. You'll be fine. We have not killed anyone yet. I still have a lot of respect for the little lady that did the the clit way.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #34 October 17, 2007 Quote Not only is hanging around with Spence expensive, it is toxic. Wouldn't have it any other way, though. I havent met Spence yet (heard a lot of good stuff about him) but my question is: in his avatar pic, he looks a lot like the character in family guy.... is this just a coincidence? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #35 October 17, 2007 QuoteCare to explain again here? :) I've never heard about an Electric 8 Way? eli I was told that the rules were broken when I was told and didnt see it nor participate first hand, If it can be described I will let Spence, or Micduran or Peregrinerose or anyone else tell ya.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #36 October 17, 2007 I've been down to a 2-way. It's rather invigorating. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #37 October 17, 2007 QuoteCare to explain again here? :) I've never heard about an Electric 8 Way? eli I am sure that if you did a search on "electric 8 way" on here, you will find ample info to describe it. I've done a few in my time. Yes, it took a few beers to work up the courage, but I've managed the 2 way a couple times, and the last time I did it I got down to a 3 way with Spence and somebody else at Monroe a few years back. You get that tingling sensation in your hands and arms when it's an 8 way. The smaller the way gets, the stronger the tingling gets. By the time its down to a 4 way, that tingling has become a jackhammer effect. It's a blast!"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
Shotgun 1 #38 October 17, 2007 Quote What is "Electric 8-way"? Here is the polite response I got for asking that question before: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2858273#2858273 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #39 October 17, 2007 No coincidence unless Family Guy modeled the character after Spence. That is definitely him in the avatar. Spence, do you get royalties for them using a likeness of your image??Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #40 October 17, 2007 Quote Quote Saw a Black Knight brazenly do an electric solo. When we thought he had done enough dancing and stuttering, we pulled the plug. BK: Don't EVER let me do that again! Good grief... that took some mighty big balls..... No balls...just stupidity and a willingness to show it off. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #41 October 17, 2007 > An electric 8-way is no worse than putting a 9-volt battery on your tongue. Now there's a large load of crap right there! The potential is 12 times worse and the current available is approximately 750 times greater. People get killed by plain ol' 120 volts every year; no one I know of has been killed by a 9 volt battery. (Well, I suppose you could load it into a gun and shoot someone with it!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #42 October 17, 2007 QuoteAn electric 8-way is no worse than putting a 9-volt battery on your tongue. It's only when it gets down to 2-4 that it gets interesting. Even then, the amps are so low that theres not much danger in doing it. Your muscles clench up, whoopty-doo. *raises bullshit flag* It can take less than 500 milliamps (.5 amp) to cause fibrillation, if I recall correctly. A wall outlet is normally on a 16-20 amp breaker. That's 2 - 2.5 amps per person in the initial 8 way and increasing from there, under the right conditions.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #43 October 17, 2007 Slow down guys...you're getting amped up. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #44 October 17, 2007 ... I must be getting old... when I came up, I was told that "back in the day" an "Electric" what-ever way was everyone on the load droped acid before the jump... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #45 October 17, 2007 >It can take less than 500 milliamps (.5 amp) to cause fibrillation, if I >recall correctly. A wall outlet is normally on a 16-20 amp breaker. That's 2 >- 2.5 amps per person in the initial 8 way and increasing from there, under >the right conditions. The first part of that is right, but the second part isn't. The voltage is divided down but the current isn't. The reason electric 8-ways aren't usually dangerous is that our skin is a reasonable insulator (around 50-100K for dry hands) and thus allows very small amounts of current through. With 8 people, each person is seeing approximately 16 volts, and sees perhaps .3 milliamps. With two people, you're seeing about 2 milliamps, which you can definitely feel. Of course, add wet skin, sweat, wet clothing etc and that number goes up rapidly. The good news about AC is that although it can disrupt your heart, it hits your muscles the same way, and since AC is alternating it will make you jerk around pretty violently - which generally makes you drop the wire. DC is a lot more dangerous because it doesn't change. If you 'freeze' in a position where the current is still flowing, you won't be able to move to free yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #46 October 17, 2007 Quote ... I must be getting old... when I came up, I was told that "back in the day" an "Electric" what-ever way was everyone on the load droped acid before the jump... Why do you think they hooked themselves up to a wall outlet?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #47 October 17, 2007 Quote Here is the polite response I got for asking that question before: That is a pretty good explanation. It can actually be a game of sorts. Start with 8 People, When someone lets go and Breaks the circle, They are out. Now 7 people and so on. Last few time we actually designated a "Safety Officer" that would standby to unplug if needed. When a certain Rasta Rican decided to play electric One way, It was VERY needed.A Tens unit can be a lot more fun and safer for small groups. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #48 October 17, 2007 Quote A Tens unit can be a lot more fun and safer for small groups. What is a TENS unit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #49 October 17, 2007 So we're looking at .25mA in the initial 8 way going up to about .75mA in the 2 way, assuming a best case scenario. I'm a bit more worried about a worst case... wet hands, someone stumbles against a steel beam or steps in a puddle.... *zap* skydiver fricassee, anyone? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #50 October 17, 2007 Quote Quote A Tens unit can be a lot more fun and safer for small groups. What is a TENS unit? [url "http://arthritis.about.com/od/assistivedevicesgadgets/g/tensunit.htm"]GIYF[url]Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
