wmw999 2,584 #26 January 30, 2004 QuoteI see nothing wrong with it if done conservatively Yup, works for me. I have a friend who's made about 400 jumps over the last 20+ years. He has a big 200+ sq. ft. canopy and he does solos (he probably weighs 165 or so). I made about 10 jumps my first year back in the sport. Again, big honkin' canopy, small loads. I'd've been pretty pissed of anyone had told me to hang it up because I wasn't current enough to jump on the same airplane with them. I'm still not bowling. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #27 January 30, 2004 That makes as much sense as answering a one question opinion poll, "I don't really have an opinion". BTW, what does your profile mean where, under main canopy, it says, "Undecided Still 170 ft2"?Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #28 January 30, 2004 QuoteYup, works for me. I have a friend who's made about 400 jumps over the last 20+ years. He has a big 200+ sq. ft. canopy and he does solos (he probably weighs 165 or so). That is one thing - but those why fly with less that 400 jumps at 1.5 and jump maybe 10 a year are those that scare me.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemonjelly 0 #29 January 30, 2004 Way I see it, whovever talks about fairweather jumpers obviously live in a perpetually sunny climb. Unfortunately, some of us are lucky to see good weather at all. This doesn't put us off jumping it merely delays us! Reckon you want the sport only available to 'sunny people' If folk only want to jump periodically, who the heck thinks they can tell them any different!************************************************* RED LIGHTS & OFF LANDINGS ARE JUST MY THANG http://www.redlightrob.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #30 January 30, 2004 I'm personally not comfortable with jumping just enough to stay current (although Midwest weather pretty well forces me to do it in the winter). If it was simple lack of motivation or money keeping me on the ground, I'd hang it up until my situation changed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #31 January 30, 2004 QuoteI think a person should do what they wanna do. As long as they're safe and follow the rules, who cares how much they jump. Ditto -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shunkka 0 #32 January 30, 2004 an example: i ride my snowboard only few weekends/year (not to much snow in my country) should i give up? my ANSWER IS NO... it`s a part of me... same sitautaion to jumpers who jump only a few weekends/year ------------------------- "jump, have fun, pull" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #33 January 30, 2004 [puts on flame retardant suit, sorry I'm just a little jumpy] It means that I jump a 170 Sabre that belongs to my husband... I don't actually own my own yet. Haven't decided... 7 cell or not. before anyone jumps on me, Scott Miller was my reserve side AFF and STILL is my canopy skills coach..took camp last month even. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #34 January 30, 2004 QuoteIf it was simple lack of motivation or money keeping me on the ground, I'd hang it up until my situation changed. Exactly what I am doing. Hanging it up for the time being until my situation changes. Come on. I just need one big verdict... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #35 January 30, 2004 Why not? If they can are willing to put up with other people at the dropzone "looking down on them" or instructor wishing they would "not" be there..and all that kind of stuff. Also..I wonder if like a celeb or someone well known in skydiving does a few jumps a year..others would be proud they are jumping, still jumping, etc. The way I look at (sort of) a DZO will take their money the same as anyone elses. a few jump a year skydive is safer than a few hours a year pilot..and I see them alot in my town! Camarillo, Ca. If it's a real issue for anyone,,why don't ya talk to your dzo and tell them they should not allow them out there to jump anymore unless they jump more..See what happens..hey..maybe you'll save someone's life. Gary Calhoun (current 60-100 a year jumper) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #36 January 30, 2004 When I first contemplated getting into this sport, I thought that I'd be contempt jumping just once a month (to stay current). Boy was I wrong. Not only did I jump into the deep end, I decided to jump in with a full charge of adrenaline. This sport has so many paths to take and it's hard not to find your niche. If you can be safe and only occasionally jump, then power to you. I often feel obsessed and I start to Jones about jumping in the middle of the week before the weekend even arrives. I only hope Mother Nature will let me do at least one jump this weekend (WX forecast isn't looking too good). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #37 January 30, 2004 >Scott Miller was my reserve side AFF and STILL is my canopy skills coach..took camp last month even. You can drop all the name you want and you can take all the classes thats offered but until you actually get out there and put the theory into practice and perfect it... there is a world of difference. I've been on jumps with a few people that are world wide known and have listened to the debriefs, but until I actually went back up and repracticed those skills over and over and over until I completely learned them, everything they taught me was just theory. Its good to actually get the theory though, learning never stops in this sport. And the more you know and the more experience you have the more likely you are to be able to walk away from things that go wrong.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #38 January 30, 2004 QuoteYou can drop all the name you want I was simply answering the next logical question in many of your minds... about my canopy choice. Name dropping isn't really my style.... but I guess I never thought of Scott as a superstar, he's just a big teddy bear to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #39 January 30, 2004 I think it depends a lot on how many jumps the person has. I watched a guy a few weeks ago make his 2nd jump in 5 years. He left the plane 12th on a 16 way and docked. Having over 3000 jumps probably helped. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #40 January 30, 2004 Quotebefore anyone jumps on me, Scott Miller was my reserve side AFF and STILL is my canopy skills coach.. Yeah and I did outside camera for a two way with Rook. Does that make me a shit hot skydiver. Absolutely not....... I still suck..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malfunction 0 #41 January 30, 2004 i think a defination needs to be made. what exactly is "a few times a year..."? in my neck of the woods, a few times a year is 10-less. in a 24/7/365 jump climate, a few times a year could mean 25-less jumps. My personal opinion is this: I have limited funds. I pack so I can jump. When I make it to the DZ, I jump on first load and pack the rest of the day. I average between 35-60 jumps per year. I jump a Stilletto 135, and I weigh 200 prior to gear. I am confident in my actions that I can jump that little and still be safe... For currency, I generally do a clear and pull from 5k (and maybe another one, depending on how I do). My reserve procedures are tackled before I get into the plane. It is a lot like riding a bike... once you learn, you know the basics... how to control, how to stop, how to dump. Once you are back in the saddle, things begin to come back... but I would caution those that want to execute a 180 hook without being current... Just my ramblings, feel free to criticize... I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #42 January 30, 2004 Well, what I had in mind was someone who stays within the USPA currency requirements. But does not jump more for WHATEVER reasons. But that is what I was hoping the "Depends On.." answer was for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malfunction 0 #43 January 30, 2004 that is the same reason behind me voting for the "depends on" option too... I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #44 January 30, 2004 Damn Chris, I wish you would stop straightening out universes. Every time I get the curvy road figured out, someone goes and straightens em. RainboRainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #45 January 30, 2004 QuoteDamn Chris, I wish you would stop straightening out universes. Every time I get the curvy road figured out, someone goes and straightens em. Rainbo There, there Rainbo. It's ok. You can go ahead and only jump 20 times next year and I won't stop you. LOL. (for those that don't know Rainbo been around a lllllllllllong time. not really same situation. this disclaimer brought to you by the acme flame retardent company) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #46 January 30, 2004 As long as they're doing either tandems or coach jumps, I guess they'd be okay. personally, I feel a little weird if even one weekend goes by when I haven't jumped. Two weeks is scary. Three weeks, I'm doing a coach jump, even though technically, I'm still current. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #47 January 30, 2004 QuoteThere, there Rainbo. It's ok. You can go ahead and only jump 20 times next year and I won't stop you. LOL. Well ever since he bought that helmet last year, he doesn't have as much money to jump. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #48 January 30, 2004 QuoteWell ever since he bought that helmet last year, he doesn't have as much money to jump. You mean the one that makes his head look like a big.......oh nevermind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #49 January 30, 2004 Quotepersonally, I feel a little weird if even one weekend goes by when I haven't jumped. Two weeks is scary. Three weeks, I'm doing a coach jump, even though technically, I'm still current. Hehe, move outta paradise and that'll change REAL fast. I feel lucky when the weather is good enough to jump two weekends in a row. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #50 January 30, 2004 Quote I feel lucky when the weather is good enough to jump two weekends in a row. Sounds JUST like Cleveland weather! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
