nathaniel 0 #1 July 14, 2002 Don't jump on a brand new pair of socks! fuzz NathanielMy advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #2 July 14, 2002 this is true!! atleast put them on first!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 July 14, 2002 um...What?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathaniel 0 #4 July 14, 2002 and after you put them on, don't skydive with them NathanielMy advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 July 14, 2002 But please. Do wear socks. An entire planeload thanks you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #6 July 14, 2002 Quoteand after you put them on, don't skydive with them Yeah make sure they are properly secured. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #7 July 14, 2002 QuoteBut please. Do wear socks. An entire planeload thanks you. In most cases..... I have shown up at the DZ, whip off the work boots, and slip on the Tevas...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #8 July 14, 2002 [hunting frantically for another cup of coffee./] *...wtf are they talking about!!!!!!!!!! [still hunting, and hoping, and the damn stuff is hiding from me..../] Michele Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #9 July 14, 2002 Did ya lose a shoe before getting to the ground, and ruin your nice new sock walking back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #10 July 14, 2002 Quote*...wtf are they talking about!!!!!!!!!! They are talking about socks Michele. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #11 July 14, 2002 QuoteThey are talking about socks So I gathered. Now, excuse the newbie-ness, but I have some question about socks here. 1. Does the weft and weave of the kind of socks you wear affect your flying? 1a. Is this only applicable to FF, or to RW, as well? 2. If I were to wear old socks when I jump, what sort of difference in performance should I expect? 3. Where do I buy skydive-friendly socks? And if I can't buy them, can they be rented? 4. Why do some people wear socks, and others don't? 5. At what point in my gear check should I insert the "sock check"? 6. How long do socks last, as opposed to, say, a canopy? 7. If I tuck my jumpsuit pants into my socks, will it stretch the elastic, and put me at risk of some sort of sock malfunction? And how do you cutaway from a sock malfunction? 8. Should I inspect other people's socks? 9. Should I ride the plane down if I suspect a sock malfunction, even if I don't think it will bother me in freefall? 10. Where do all the socks go after you put them in the dryer? Thanks for answering. I appreciate all your help! [wishing I had NOT had the new Starbucks "Double Shot" espresso......../] I wanna jump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ciels and Pinks- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #12 July 14, 2002 Maaaan....there was a guy on the plane yesterday with some AWFUL foot fungus. SKANGY!!!!! We flew with the window (Cessna) open nearly the whole ride up. GAWD....we should've thrown the guy out at 2 grand. Peas~ Lindsey-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #13 July 14, 2002 >1. Does the weft and weave of the kind of socks you wear affect your flying? They will cause you to have a bad, bad spin in freefall. DO NOT USE THEM! It is only applicable to RW. If you wear the freeflying DO NOT go to your belly. You have to deploy while in a sit. >2. If I were to wear old socks when I jump, what sort of difference in performance should I expect? Old socks may tear apart in freefall so they are not recommended. If they are worn out really well they have no effect on flying. >3. Where do I buy skydive-friendly socks? And if I can't buy them, can they be rented? You can get them at the dollar store. >4. Why do some people wear socks, and others don't? That is why there is chocolate AND vanilla ice cream. Not everyones tastes are the same. >5. At what point in my gear check should I insert the "sock check"? Grab and check your socks as soon as you seperate yourself from the plane. If people on the dive get mad at you just tell them that safety should always come first. >6. How long do socks last, as opposed to, say, a canopy? ZP socks will last forever. You just need to have them relined every once in awhile. Usually after say 1,000 jumps. >. If I tuck my jumpsuit pants into my socks, will it stretch the elastic, and put me at risk of some sort of sock malfunction? And how do you cutaway from a sock malfunction? The elastic will stretch but the is the new in style that a lot of freeflyers have made popular. To get out of a sock malfunction all you have to do is take your socks off. >8. Should I inspect other people's socks? Yes you should. This can be done by crawling around the dz on your knees and smelling everyones socks. If they smell bad make sure that skydiver does not jump them. >9. Should I ride the plane down if I suspect a sock malfunction, even if I don't think it will bother me in freefall? If you have a sock malfunction you will find that the training techniques you will have will take place before you have time to even think about really. Before you know it you will be sockless. >10. Where do all the socks go after you put them in the dryer? Dryers eat them. This is how they keep their energy levels up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #14 July 14, 2002 QuoteBut please. Do wear socks. Uh, NO; don't; not if you are wearing Tevas or other Sandals. it's completely gay and is reserved specifically for Soccer players and other candy-asses. There was a guy at Bill Rafferty's party in the bar last night (a local radio DJ as well as a skydiver on the 82nd parachute team) who got caught wearing socks with his sandals. We all started chanting "take off those socks" until he buckled and removed them. That habit came directly from soccer homos and somehow bled over into mainstream acceptance; very unfortunate. It is absolutely not cool, no matter how often you see it on MTV. Chuck Blue a person that generally does not wear shoes at all and is proud of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #15 July 14, 2002 QuoteUh, NO; don't; not if you are wearing Tevas or other Sandals. Wull, yeah. But if you're wearing shoes, socks are a must. Stinky feet/shoes on a crowded plane are worse than farts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #16 July 14, 2002 QuoteQuoteUh, NO; don't; not if you are wearing Tevas or other Sandals. Wull, yeah. But if you're wearing shoes, socks are a must. Stinky feet/shoes on a crowded plane are worse than farts... Obviously, you haven't been on loads with some of the folks I know! Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #17 July 15, 2002 So you saw the pics of our own Kallend doing that at Nationals last year too huh? I've been guilty once or twice of the Teva and socks rule, but mainly its when I go out to some place like the movies and I'm not about to go barefoot through 3 inches of soda, popcorn and nacho containers.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
