riddler 0 #1 September 10, 2002 Just want to say that dropzone is a great site. The effort that is put into the site by the owners, moderators, and fellow skydivers reflects their enthusiasm to our sport. I find myself constantly looking at everyone's profile, and I would love to know wingloadings, but can't seem to find it. If it's not already in there somewhere, and if I'm not rehashing a previous suggestion, how 'bout adding it to the "skydiving profile" as an optional field? The downside is, of course, that with main canopy size, estimating 25 pounds for gear, someone would know how much you weigh. Not a problem for me, but some people might choose to not include that.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 September 10, 2002 Well Riddler I don't care.....here's mine. 1.2.1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #3 September 10, 2002 Why does everyone want the profile to include a complete bio? It seems people aren't happy if a given user doesn't include his exact number of jumps, canopy choice, reserve choice, wingloading on both canopies, age, what he had for breakfast, etc... If you want to know anything about someone else in the dz.com community then just ask. Those who care to share will, those who don't won't. For whatever it's worth, mine is about 1.4 to one. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShortBus 0 #4 September 10, 2002 im at 1.45:1 just for conversations sake i thought i would join in He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #5 September 10, 2002 1.32:1 (Sabre2 190)Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #6 September 10, 2002 Oh, yeah - I guess I should add my own in here - 1:1. One of my role models is TJ McGinly (spelling? - sorry TJ), who has over 1,000 jumps and is still at 1:1.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #7 September 10, 2002 Quote Why does everyone want the profile to include a complete bio? It seems people aren't happy if a given user doesn't include his exact number of jumps, canopy choice, reserve choice, wingloading on both canopies, age, what he had for breakfast, etc... Jim Word.. What he said..If you want to know something about someone PM them.. They'd probably love to talk to you about whatever.. Besides.. as far as wing loadings and everything in this sport go, stats aren't as important as your personal experience level.. Your skills and what the people who observe you think at your home dz. Ask your dzo what he thinks.. or ask your coach or friends that you jump with. Ask your self are you comfortable, accurate, safe, ..could you manage an off dz landing under any circumstance. Think about these things ..not what other people are loading their canopies friend. I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,092 #8 September 10, 2002 >It seems people aren't happy if a given user doesn't include his > exact number of jumps, canopy choice, reserve choice, wingloading > on both canopies, age, what he had for breakfast, etc... What _did_ you have for breakfast, anyway? After all, if you had one of those McDonald's breakfast deals, your canopy loading probably just went up a few tenths . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #9 September 10, 2002 1.0:1 - 1.1:1 depending on if I'm wearing weights or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #10 September 10, 2002 I'm at about 1.25 or so, on a Spectre 150 Reserve is a PD 160 that I've taken one ride on- I'll eat almost anything that doesn't eat me first- Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #11 September 10, 2002 .72 if I eat breakfast. DZ won't let me downsize until I can stand up the monster ancient Falcon 195 consistently. yuck. jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #12 September 10, 2002 1.35:1 Kris "I luuurve my Stiletto"Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #13 September 10, 2002 1.25:1 If I find the Anti-Flotation Device laying around.... 1.45:1 Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 September 10, 2002 12.2:1 Jumping an old tandem drogue that was laying around...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #15 September 10, 2002 This is an interesting question, since I was thinking today while reading "fatalities" in Parachutist that it'd be interesting if wingloading was listed in the stats. I wingload at 1:1 to 1:1.18, depending on what I'm jumping on a given day. G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 September 10, 2002 I'm in the 1.25:1 range on a Stilletto 170. It was 1.3 when I bought it but I'm about 17Lbs lighter now... Unlike Kris I can't say I luuuuve my Stilletto. I wish I could lose more altitude in a hook. It's OK but I'm looking forward to the day I can downsize. (Money?????) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #17 September 10, 2002 Quote What _did_ you have for breakfast, anyway? After all, if you had one of those McDonald's breakfast deals, your canopy loading probably just went up a few tenths . . . Ovaltine. Chocolate Malt flavor. Way more ovaltine than they recommend on the box with skim milk. Yummy stuff. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #18 September 10, 2002 I load my primary main (75 sq ft) at 2.23 without weights. I load the main currently in my other sport rig at 2.44 (69.5 sq ft) without weights. I load my duty rig at 0.53 (375 square feet) without a rucksack. I load my demo rig (StarTrac 1 260) at 0.67. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducky 0 #19 September 10, 2002 I think we are missing the point here folks... I agree why not add a spot for wingloading in the BIO if ya don't wanna ya don't gotta... wingloading here soon to 1.06/1 kwakSometimes your the bug, sometimes your the windshield. Sometimes your the hammer sometimes your the nail. Question is Hun, Do you wanna get hammered or do you wanna get nailed????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #20 September 10, 2002 Quote I think we are missing the point here folks... I agree why not add a spot for wingloading in the BIO if ya don't wanna ya don't gotta... I'm a bit of a freak when it comes to privacy and a firm believer that sometimes we need to protect people from themselves. Some people, when filling out the profile, might think that the wingloading field is required or they might not think and just blindly fill in the blank. In the long run this doesn't mean much, but it could (and around here most likely would) end up with lots of criticism from other jumpers who look up a profile and feel that JoeJumper is being too aggressive. That just starts unnecessary, and mostly unfounded since 99% of the people arguing will have never seen JoeJumper actually jump, arguments. If you want to know JoeJumper's wingloading then just ask. If you're afraid to ask then it probably isn't that important anyway. Why does everything need to be handed to people on a silver platter? Are we afraid of basic human interaction even when it occurs over the wire? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachill 0 #21 September 10, 2002 I'm at 1.43 and 1.59!! I love speed! BooYa#1 GR#50 You might be a skydiver if... Your having sex and she whispers in your ear "I've never done this before" and you yell out "Case of Beer" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #22 September 10, 2002 I have never worried about wingloading and didn't think I would for a log time but I don't know what it is could someone fill me in please?! "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #23 September 10, 2002 1.5-1.6. Depending on how much I drink and eat. This was my first canopy off student status and I would not recommend this wing loading for a first canopy. The MF still gets me sometimes. But I am learning to swoop it now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 September 10, 2002 Quote could someone fill me in please Just divide your weight (At exit gear included 25 lbs or so) into the square footage of your canopy. I.E. I weigh about 212 out the door with Jumpsuit, camera, rig, alti. I jump a Stilletto 170 so that gives me a wingloading of 1.25:1 (Actually 1.247:1 on the calculator) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #25 September 10, 2002 thank you Free I guess then that the big hype is to load the canopy to around 1.5 or higher and pray to hell that the thing holds till you get to the ground? "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
