waltappel 1 #26 May 22, 2006 (yeah, whatever):1:1 Did one CRW jump with Micro and got my first wrap. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #27 May 22, 2006 Quotedo enlighten.Don't have too, you already did well enough. Stay safe, MikeTime and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #28 May 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteAll that in a single jump? Dayum. We do things bigger here in Texas. Walt if that were REALLY true, you woulda ripped my main from stem to stern. My feet aren't *that* damn big!!!! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #29 May 22, 2006 QuoteQuotedo enlighten.Don't have too, you already did well enough. Stay safe, Mike hey, thx for the drive by sniping... why dontcha mind your business next time. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 1010 #30 May 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuotedo enlighten.Don't have too, you already did well enough. Stay safe, Mike hey, thx for the drive by sniping... why dontcha mind your business next time. easy kimosabe, people here have your interests at heart. You should not be surprised at getting called out for doing CRW at 60 jumps. Blue stuff You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #31 May 22, 2006 Quotehey, thx for the drive by sniping... why dontcha mind your business next time. Mike Forsythe is the Engineering Manager for Relative Workshop. If he's concerned about your skydiving, it could be deemed wise to ascertain why and alleviate his concerns. Or you could throw a hissy fit, though only one of these courses of action is likely to prove productive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #32 May 22, 2006 Quote0:1:a lot First jump w/ Walt Appel First jump at Spaceland First jump from a Twin Otter First CRW jump - with a successful dock AND first canopy wrap First hole in canopy put there by Walt's big foot. First reserve repack on new gear just getting a little carried away... If all that happened on one jump it's only one case of beer3:5:1 3 exams 2 written one practical (for Instrutors rating) 5 jumps, one with Keiko the skydiving machine 1 case owed for a beer line infringmentYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #33 May 22, 2006 0:6:0 6 jumps at Hinckley doing 4-way video. Felt good to get back in the swing of things, but I definitely wasn't bringing my A-game most of the day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #34 May 22, 2006 QuoteQuote:0:? I have officially started smoking again. I think I owe for that. why did you restart? It was a tough decision. I figured I could start smoking, become a raging alcoholic, or smoke crack. Booze is pricey, and I don't know how to smoke crack, so I went with the Marlboro reds. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #35 May 22, 2006 QuoteIt was a tough decision. I figured I could start smoking, become a raging alcoholic, or smoke crack. Booze is pricey, and I don't know how to smoke crack, so I went with the Marlboro reds. Don't make me come down there and kick your ass, young lady. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #36 May 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotedo enlighten.Don't have too, you already did well enough. Stay safe, Mike hey, thx for the drive by sniping... why dontcha mind your business next time. easy kimosabe, people here have your interests at heart. You should not be surprised at getting called out for doing CRW at 60 jumps. Blue stuff How else is someone supposed to learn canopy control without actually doing it? Why not wait until people have 500 jumps before they do RW? Why let people do freeflying just off student status? MikeForsythe didn't offer constructive criticism or advice. Neither did you. Do you have any to offer? Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #37 May 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteIt was a tough decision. I figured I could start smoking, become a raging alcoholic, or smoke crack. Booze is pricey, and I don't know how to smoke crack, so I went with the Marlboro reds. Don't make me come down there and kick your ass, young lady. Don't make me quote your whole post, Krisanne!!! I'm not 'really' a smoker yet. I think the defining moment is either: a.) When you buy a lighter or b.) When you buy more than one pack a week Neither has occurred yet, so I think that I can still be considered in remission. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #38 May 22, 2006 ***If I wanted to go for a “drive by sniping” I would have told you that you should not try things like that until you have more jumps than my dog! (she has 67 and two world records to date). Now for the serious side, it is my business! You posted on a public web site. I was very serious when I asked the question because when I hear stories like that it scares me because I know how lucky you, the other jumper and others on the ground were. I have rigs from fatalities in bio hazard bags in my office where they were not as lucky so I tend to take this very seriously. Instead of coming back with something like “why do you ask?” and maybe learn something you went on the defensive. So lets look at the facts of your post and see why I was concerned and see what others responses are. By your admission you were jumping at a new DZ out of a new type plane with someone that you had never jumped with before performing a high risk maneuver with limited basic experience that resulted in a malfunction, reserve ride and structural damage to your gear. Is this correct? That was changing five new things on one jump. When we do test jumps using jumpers that have thousands of jumps and a concurrence of several engineers we rarely change more than one thing at a time and try it. And it is tried several times to proof it before we take the next step. I hope you think about the above and take a new perspective and know that the concern for you is sincere. Best regards, MikeTime and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #39 May 22, 2006 Quote(yeah, whatever):1:1 Did one CRW jump with Micro and got my first wrap. Walt I bet Wendy was Woo Hooíng your "first wrap"...do tell more I'm loving hearing her version vs your version of your new CRW experiences...you leave out details _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #40 May 22, 2006 Mike-You made some very good pointsThat being said,I had my 1st HARD opening on my Vector at Eloy Saturday.Can I have a cookie?"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #41 May 22, 2006 Just cause its late and I'm bored... ... I think the weekend numbers thread should require that each post have an attached "appropriate" picture... boobies do not count... unless you did a jump topless and wish to share or something... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #42 May 22, 2006 09:00 is the only number that matters to me this weekend. That's what time i got out of bed on Sunday. It was awesome to have a weekend off from the dz and not get up before 7am. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #43 May 22, 2006 QuoteBy your admission you were jumping at a new DZ out of a new type plane with someone that you had never jumped with before performing a high risk maneuver with limited basic experience that resulted in a malfunction, reserve ride and structural damage to your gear. Is this correct? That was changing five new things on one jump. When we do test jumps using jumpers that have thousands of jumps and a concurrence of several engineers we rarely change more than one thing at a time and try it. And it is tried several times to proof it before we take the next step. I hope you think about the above and take a new perspective and know that the concern for you is sincere. Best regards, Mike The new aircraft is irrelevant after exit. What high risk maneuver? A canopy dock at 8000 ft. has a lot of safety margin, IMO. What malfunction? It was a wrap that quickly cleared. What reserve ride? The damage made no noticeable difference in the canopy's flight, including landing. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
udder 0 #44 May 22, 2006 sweet when i get back you'll be able to do my re-currency jump... Does this mean you're going to be hauling meat soon?"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #45 May 22, 2006 :1:1 Great weekend though windy, i mangaed to get my Hundreth in. Big Thanks to Wyatt, Hippie, Mandy, Woody, Chris, CG, Liz, and Benitez. It was a great jump even if it did come apart. BTW I am still picking shaving cream out of my ear! Looking forward to next weekend and praying for calm winds....finally.Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #46 May 22, 2006 0:4:0 Saturday - Work in the AM and worked on the house a while, then got a wild hair and went out and purchased a Harley - (used) Sunday - Four jumps with Guy Wright - Tons-o-fun! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #47 May 22, 2006 Quote..hey, thx for the drive by sniping... why dontcha mind your business next time. Relax Micro..or am I talking to Sinker? It's only because he cares...only because he cares, big guy. Same as the free coach jump at the Farm...only because we cared about you. And yes, you DID scream...we heard it here in Monroe, GA.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
DJL 235 #48 May 22, 2006 QuoteIt was a wrap that quickly cleared. Also known as canopy deflation. I wouldn't call that a wrap."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #49 May 22, 2006 That is why asked the question "Is this correct". I saw the reserve repack thrown in with the rest of the list. That aside, do you not think that it would have been smarter and safer for him to make a couple of familiarization jumps to get used to the DZ and the aircraft? Also, maybe do a couple of jumps to build up to the dock by conducting controlled flight near each other to see how you each react and communicate? And if it was so low risk then why did it not go as planed and resulted in a malfunction and damage? Everything is relevant on a jump until the jump is completed!Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #50 May 22, 2006 I like your approach...some others would have nastily hammered the shit out of them right off the bat. ...and nobody has even asked yet about equipment...lines, hook knife, canopy compatibility, etc...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
