jraf 0 #1 April 14, 2003 Can you sa BEEEEEEER! I did my first night jump on Saturday. My first time in a Porter. Whooohooo!!! The jump itself was great. I thought I was wise and took a flash light. On landing I saw the shadow of my canopy, tried to gain depth perception by it, used the flashlight...loooked and...BOOOOOM...tumble, tumble, tumble. Oh Shit! I should have flared. Thank Gawd no injuries, just a short scare. Cooljraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyThomas 0 #2 April 14, 2003 First night jump? First porter? 2 cases of beer! Thomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #3 April 14, 2003 There was beer...more than enough. Some don't even remember the evening jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 April 14, 2003 Quote First night jump? First porter? 2 cases of beer! no, not if he did them both on the same jump. That's the rule. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #5 April 14, 2003 Quote Quote First night jump? First porter? 2 cases of beer! no, not if he did them both on the same jump. That's the rule. Unless he did them on the same jump _intentionally_, in that case it's two cartons.-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #6 April 14, 2003 Okay...a little friendly advice from an 'ole guy' with several hundred night jumps... Don't worry about the flashlight bit.... here's what to do... Take 25 feet of strong rope, tie a 20 lb. barbell to one end....make a slip knot on the other end and pull it over your nuts... After you open...throw out the barbell.... When your nuts stop hurting...FLARE! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoPush 0 #7 April 14, 2003 lol......I should have used your technique on my #12 when I shattered my leg. Would have saved me several hundreds of thousands to put it back together. I'll try it next time I down size on canapy size. Thanks for for the old guy tip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #8 April 14, 2003 QuoteTake 25 feet of strong rope, tie a 20 lb. barbell to one end....make a slip knot on the other end and pull it over your nuts... After you open...throw out the barbell.... When your nuts stop hurting...FLARE! We used a similar system, but with an audible capability. Take a 15ft section of rope and tie a small dog to it. After the canopy is open, lower the dog. When you hear the "Yelp!", FLARE! We called it a "flare puppy". Peter (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #9 April 14, 2003 you guys...all these new fangled things! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 April 14, 2003 QuoteAfter you open...throw out the barbell.... When your nuts stop hurting...FLARE! That's good, but what should a girl do?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #11 April 14, 2003 Quote That's good, but what should a girl do? Pack his rig after he lands. just kidding Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #12 April 14, 2003 Quote When your nuts stop hurting...FLARE! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That's good, but what should a girl do? So many poor taste replies come to mind. The possibilities are endless... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 April 14, 2003 Quote So many poor taste replies come to mind. The possibilities are endless... No kidding, just look at pilotdave's post. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #14 April 14, 2003 Quote Pack his rig after he lands. LOL Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac266 0 #15 April 14, 2003 Quote Quote That's good, but what should a girl do? Pack his rig after he lands. just kidding Dave No dont kid! its true! but also after she has packed your rig she must light a cigarrete for you, hand you a cold beer - and sink to her knees! oops! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #16 April 14, 2003 Quoteshe must light a cigarrete for youhe he you forgot what what smokin realy means to you.. Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #17 April 14, 2003 With my luck the barbell will get snagged in a tree, and then I will never know when to flare. -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #18 April 14, 2003 Quote So many poor taste replies come to mind. The possibilities are endless... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No kidding, just look at pilotdave's post. No, that is good taste, in comparison to the replies that could be made. Of course, I won't be the one to make them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #19 April 14, 2003 I remember that you did not buy any beer. I know your Lazy Ass rode in a cart which was a short stroll. I know that you did not close the evevning down out there. Congrats on the night jump.The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #20 April 14, 2003 Quote Quote After you open...throw out the barbell.... When your nuts stop hurting...FLARE! That's good, but what should a girl do? ***Hey...most of the girls I know can see in the dark! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #21 April 14, 2003 Kramer you are my Nemesis. I shall have to get you thoroughly drunk next weekend. Just please, don't chase me out of any trucks this time jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #22 April 14, 2003 That will work. I might even go up on your second Night Jump if you are game. As far as throwing out of the truck well I cannot promise that. You never mess with a Man's Rest area. Especially a tired drunk one. See you out there next weekend. I will be there most of the week for the 120-Way. Laters The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #23 April 14, 2003 Quote Kramer you are my Nemesis. I shall have to get you thoroughly drunk next weekend. Just please, don't chase me out of any trucks this time I want to see YOU thoroughly drunk next weekend! I miss Hans the ENtertainer, Party Boy, the Pogo Dance... Perhaps next weekend you won't have to have "Landrover envy...." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #24 April 14, 2003 I had to be good this weekend... . I am working on the Safety Devices we discussed though, and a few other things....... jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #25 April 14, 2003 Quote First night jump? First porter? 2 cases of beer! It's one case of beer per jump no matter how many firsts are on it. This is going strictly by skydive Aggieland rules. Thomas 7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
