Islandcool 0 #1 May 13, 2003 will get to enjoy skydiving without glasses. I made 6 jumps without my perscription glasses and it was great. Better depth prescription on my landings also. My eyesight isn't that bad but I have astigmatism. I was worried about it at first but I saw this guy at my DZ with thicker lenses than mine and he took them off just before he went out the door. He doesn't have any problems so I gave it a shot. For those who do wear glasses but jump without them have you ever run into a problem? Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #2 May 13, 2003 No, due to my glasses/helmet committing suicide on a jump, I had to do it for a whole week. It was nice. I got along with out them..it took a few jumps to adjust to them...but then it was all good."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 May 13, 2003 Quote due to my glasses/helmet committing suicide on a jump That's pretty funny...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #4 May 13, 2003 Quote due to my glasses/helmet committing suicide on a jump, I had to do it for a whole week. Dude I head about that.... The glasses and helmet were very unhappy and had been suicidal for sometime. I hope you were able to get closure on the matter. My condolences.... IT'S PEANUT BUTTAH JELLY TIME!!!! IT'S PEANUT BUTTAH JELLY TIME!!!! Friggin' song Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #5 May 13, 2003 I also have astigmatism, and a moderate prescription. I'm confident that I could walk away from a landing without my glasses, I don't want to try it. Same thing with driving. I could probably get to work without my glasses, but I'm not particularly interested in doing it for real. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #6 May 13, 2003 QuoteSame thing with driving. I could probably get to work without my glasses, but I'm not particularly interested in doing it for real. I don't drive without them. I was looking into Rx goggles but it was difficult to get my prescription. I was pretty limited to certain styles and of course the cost. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #7 May 13, 2003 Hehe, without glasses I'd be lucky to see that big planet thing coming toward me. I'd be the guy that flares when the leash goes slack. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #8 May 13, 2003 Tie some jingle bells to a string and hang it off your foot. When you hear the bells hit the ground...flare. (Please don't anyone really try this) ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #9 May 13, 2003 Quote Tie some jingle bells to a string and hang it off your foot. I thought it was a cinder block hanging off your balls...or a puppy and a.... Oh nevermind. I called the pound and a puppy is $80. Home Depot say a cinder block is $1.50Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #10 May 13, 2003 Quote Tie some jingle bells to a string and hang it off your foot. When you hear the bells hit the ground...flare. Well, for safety's sake you probably ought to only deploy the string after you have a good opening . 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
eddytheeagle 0 #11 May 13, 2003 Quote Tie some jingle bells to a string and hang it off your foot. When you hear the bells hit the ground...flare. With the quality of my eyes, I do everything to avoid jumping without my glasses. But with those bells, who knows, I might give it a try . Driving without them would be kinnof suicide Don't underestimate your ability to screw up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #12 May 13, 2003 I jump without my glasses, and I have 20/40 vision, which isn't bad, but I wouldn't drive without my glasses on. I really haven't had a problem with depth perception, but I since I can't usually see the wind flag till about 800 feet, I just land in the same direction as the first guy down MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skymonkey13 0 #13 May 13, 2003 My eyes are pretty good, i guess. On a clear day, i can see all the way to the Sun. And thats 94 Billion miles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #14 May 13, 2003 Quote can see all the way to the Sun. And thats 94 Billion miles Your vision isn't as good as you thought....93 Million Miles to the sun.Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #15 May 13, 2003 I had tried sports glasses, big goggles over my glases, etc..... No problems now,----- Contacts Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skymonkey13 0 #16 May 13, 2003 Quote Quote can see all the way to the Sun. And thats 94 Billion miles Your vision isn't as good as you thought....93 Million Miles to the sun.Ed You are correct Sir. I stand corrected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divingduck 0 #17 May 13, 2003 no contacts? I find that if I wear goggles with contacts, they aren't that bad at all. But if you have a bad history with contacts, then I guess it's all about the glasses. Just make sure they aren't suicidal If I loved you anymore I would have a stroke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
