newsstand 0 #51 May 19, 2004 Well there is a four foot deep pool next to the observation area. It would be worth a try. "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #52 May 19, 2004 Go for the tree & pray. Honestly, I know a guy who had a double mal and hit the only tree in a field. He's now a ripe 71 years old and still jumps 300 times a year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #53 May 19, 2004 QuoteWell there is a four foot deep pool next to the observation area. It would be worth a try. You would be better off heading for the river. That pool ain't very big. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #54 May 19, 2004 if i have a double mal, once i get low enough, i'll start yelling for my rigger to come outside, and when he comes out, aim for him MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newsstand 0 #55 May 20, 2004 Given my tracking skills I'll be lucky to get to the building. "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #56 May 20, 2004 Quotei suggest we all jump with our favorite flower seeds in our pockets... Quote Reminds me of the story on why smoke jumpers all carry an apple in their pocket.... "If ya get into a situation with fire on all sides, no way out... Ya just find a place to lay down, put that ole apple in yer mouth...and bake away like a Christmas pig!" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicoNYC 0 #57 May 20, 2004 I'm surprised no one even mentioned the old cliche that my JM told me during our first static line ground school.....when that question was raised, he said, "FLAP YOUR WINGS". He then said, there's nothing you can do at that point and went on to the next topic. Comforting, huh? I remember an old baywatch episode where Hasselhoff's main and reserve both had mals and his pretty boy protege who happened to be flying his main already, cut away (no RSL) to track down after him. Hasselhoff ended up doing a stand up (upright freefly) and toes pointed down and nailed the ocean in a dive. I think he only lived for a few seconds after that but his body was still intact. I think that whole clip lasted for like 10 minutes. hehehehehe that clip kinda delayed me in pursuing the sport. How many hits of adrenaline can you take? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #58 May 20, 2004 I would start singing my favorite song at the top of my lungs in hopes that people would figure out that is what I want played over and over again at my funeral....click clicky below for my song... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #59 May 20, 2004 Quote I remember an old baywatch episode where Hasselhoff's main and reserve both had mals and his pretty boy protege who happened to be flying his main already, cut away (no RSL) to track down after him. Hasselhoff ended up doing a stand up (upright freefly) and toes pointed down and nailed the ocean in a dive. I think he only lived for a few seconds after that but his body was still intact. I think that whole clip lasted for like 10 minutes. hehehehehe that clip kinda delayed me in pursuing the sport. [useless skysurfing trivia] It was a dream sequence in which Hasselhoff and his buddy are both skysurfing. Hasselhoff was doubled by Troy Hartman, and his buddy was doubled by Rob Harris. Joe Jennings shot the aerial footage. [/useless skysurfing trivia]I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites