Magistr8 0 #1 March 30, 2002 I have finished my PFF last fall ( OCT 19th ) and loved the fact that I can jump on my own now however I have seen so many people talk about what a tandem jump feels like that I think I wanna try one. My DZ opens up in 3 weeks and think it might not be a bad idea to try it then since I have not jumped in 4 months. Has anyone else ever had something like this happen? Also would a tandem jump count in my log book even though I am off student status?Who ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dayle 0 #2 March 30, 2002 I've never done a tandem myself, I went straight to PFF and I've thought about that.....for a second. Why now that you can jump on your own, would you want to hang off someone else. Your on your own now. In full control of whatever it is that you want to do!!! You can also go lower which gives you more time or you can pull higher and play with your chute. (just be sure to tell the other jumpers what it is you are going to do) But the point is you are your own boss now!!!Enjoy the freedom!Dayle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #3 March 30, 2002 Two of my friend's nearly did'nt do their AFF untill they both did a tandem,It's up to you in the end but it's allways nice just to blow the cobweb's out of your system.I belive the freefall time add's to your total freefall time (i could be wrong though). ..Billions of people living out their lives..Oblivious.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 March 30, 2002 Tandem's add to freefall... i know lots of people that ride along as a refresher for the TM since they need people to get them currentin the spring again...I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend... ~3EB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #5 March 30, 2002 How exactly do you time your freefall. I know it sounds dumb but i'm a newbie? Who ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #6 March 30, 2002 You can use something like a Pro Track, which is an electronic audible altimeter and freefall recorder, or you can guesstimate based on exit altitude, opening altitude, and flying style.--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 March 30, 2002 Time your self from when you leave the door till when the canopy opens... Basiclly 60 seconds for belly from 13500 or about 45 seconds for head down per jump. Tandems are about 50-60 seconds depending on what the TM pulls at. Protracks keep a log of this for you....I'm sitting at like 3 hours 53 minutes and some odd seconds right now.... really low too...I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend... ~3EB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 March 30, 2002 there should be a freefall chart in your logbook. Also, someone posted a freefall calculator on here before that you can download, that makes adding it up a little easier.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #9 March 30, 2002 do you happen to remeber who posted it or where I could find the thread?Who ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #10 March 30, 2002 Try HereThere is a calculator on there but i don't know if it is the one you want...Billions of people living out their lives..Oblivious.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #11 March 30, 2002 I started with tandem. It's a great way to do a first jump. End of story.Now that you've done PFF, tandem is going to feel lame. You're going to feel like you aren't the one in control, you're going to feel like you're just along for the ride.The rush from tandem is no different then what you felt on your first jump.I can't think of any reason to go back._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #12 March 30, 2002 Alrighty thank you everyone. I am going to take the tandem any ways just so I can say that I have done it. And since it counts towards my toal FF time then all the better.Who ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #13 March 30, 2002 How exactly do you time your freefall. I know it sounds dumb but i'm a newbie? --------------------------count how many times you say OH SHIT OH SHIT!! that is usually oNE /second LOLgetting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #14 March 30, 2002 QuoteHow exactly do you time your freefall. I know it sounds dumb but i'm a newbie?PRO-TRACK~~Hey, JT, you're no newbie, you started jumping when I did. Pro-Track is a device like a Dytter that beeps in your ear at set altitudes but also records your speed, freefal time, etc. You can download the information onto your computer. I have a Dytter but want a Pro-Track, as well, so I can have two devices, in case, one doesn't go off.Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #15 March 30, 2002 I actually just watched all my videos today and got my total time. 3 mins and 24 secs Whoa.... Who ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #16 March 30, 2002 or you could just jump with Carrie,getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #17 March 30, 2002 QuoteI actually just watched all my videos Ha ha ha....who needs a pro-track?Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #18 March 30, 2002 ive been doing the same thing for 7 months now..i swear i know every little detail of those "1 minuteJUMPS"getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #19 March 30, 2002 I know what you mean JT. My first jump I was laughing when I saw my exit. It looked like I was having a heart attack/ Shitting my pants. But it was a good 24 seconds. Anyone else watch all their jumps on tape?Who ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #20 March 30, 2002 Outside of jumping, working and dz.com I am usually on the couch at night drinking a beer and watching my tapes. I think I have a nice life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #21 March 30, 2002 i think i have a nice life----------------------------------------Isnt it though. getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Magistr8 0 #22 March 30, 2002 LIving on my own I find my self staying home more. I only go out on the week ends I don't jump. Am I a loser. No it seems like this is what happens as you get older Who ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #23 March 31, 2002 yea but even still youre a skydiver....most of the other DRUNKS are just DRUNKS.. but we, my friend, are drunk SKYDIVERSgetting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Magistr8 0 #24 March 31, 2002 I don't see my self as a drunk. The good thing is that I can go to the DZ where everyone is pretty good about their limits or I can go to a house party and watch some ass make a fool of himself becasue he doesn't know how to drink his beer.Thank You Skydivers you are all so great >insert drama here<Who ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #25 March 31, 2002 here is my examplea drunk is someone who enjoys his buzz (and doesnt make a complete ass of himself everytime he druinks)an alcoholic has gone though the classgetting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
jtval 0 #21 March 30, 2002 i think i have a nice life----------------------------------------Isnt it though. getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #22 March 30, 2002 LIving on my own I find my self staying home more. I only go out on the week ends I don't jump. Am I a loser. No it seems like this is what happens as you get older Who ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #23 March 31, 2002 yea but even still youre a skydiver....most of the other DRUNKS are just DRUNKS.. but we, my friend, are drunk SKYDIVERSgetting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #24 March 31, 2002 I don't see my self as a drunk. The good thing is that I can go to the DZ where everyone is pretty good about their limits or I can go to a house party and watch some ass make a fool of himself becasue he doesn't know how to drink his beer.Thank You Skydivers you are all so great >insert drama here<Who ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #25 March 31, 2002 here is my examplea drunk is someone who enjoys his buzz (and doesnt make a complete ass of himself everytime he druinks)an alcoholic has gone though the classgetting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
