skoty 0 #1 September 5, 2001 Hi peopleWhat is the ideal weight for a spaceball (freefly) ? Blue ones S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 September 5, 2001 If you've never jumped with a Space ball before I'd look up some one who has lots of experience with one before I'd jump with it. The average speed of it should be about 155-160. Weight depends on size of the ball and size of the tail if any. I'd look up one of the people wit their AD licences for more info.Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #3 September 5, 2001 I hope most people will resist the urge to give you a formula via the internet.This is something that probably should be passed down from ball master to student. Experimenting with stuff like this by untrained jumpers could lead to a lot of problems.Paulfuturecam.com/skydive.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VivaHeadDown 0 #4 September 5, 2001 500 metric tones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #5 September 5, 2001 "500 metric tones"I like to go with 600 but I fall fast."Jesus Blessed me with his future...and I potect it with fire!"-R.A.T.M.Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pammi 0 #6 September 5, 2001 Don't you have to have a 'ball-master' to start with as you learn how to do it? I haven't heard of too many DZ's who will even allow it. I've always thought it'd be fun to try it, but hey, I still suck at RW even, so it'll be a while :)Hemp/skydiving jewelry pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ralf 0 #7 September 5, 2001 I have made a few jumps with space balls and here are some recommendations and information:1. A space ball with weighs over 8 oz and drops over 120 MPH. That will kill a person if it lands on them!2. The DZ and the Pilot must know you are doing a space ball jump and have approved it.3. It must be done over open space! No exceptions! If someone is killed, hurt, or near hurt, you, the pilot, the DZ operator, DZ owner and all skydivers in general will be hurt!4. The space ball can be weighted to fall at different rates, for belly fliers and freefliers, so one recommended weight will not work. Also even the same weight with different sizes, surface conditions (fuzz on tennis ball etc) and size/lenght of tail will give significant different fall rates.5. Have a minimun altitude for a designated person to get the space ball with enought altitude to solve problems. Make sure the space ball has the proper fall rate before a goup plays with it.6. Get expert help in person if possible. If not, go for it very carefully - small step by step thinking out each jump and not releasing the space ball unless the ground below you is clear!Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
quade 4 #3 September 5, 2001 I hope most people will resist the urge to give you a formula via the internet.This is something that probably should be passed down from ball master to student. Experimenting with stuff like this by untrained jumpers could lead to a lot of problems.Paulfuturecam.com/skydive.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VivaHeadDown 0 #4 September 5, 2001 500 metric tones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 September 5, 2001 "500 metric tones"I like to go with 600 but I fall fast."Jesus Blessed me with his future...and I potect it with fire!"-R.A.T.M.Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #6 September 5, 2001 Don't you have to have a 'ball-master' to start with as you learn how to do it? I haven't heard of too many DZ's who will even allow it. I've always thought it'd be fun to try it, but hey, I still suck at RW even, so it'll be a while :)Hemp/skydiving jewelry pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ralf 0 #7 September 5, 2001 I have made a few jumps with space balls and here are some recommendations and information:1. A space ball with weighs over 8 oz and drops over 120 MPH. That will kill a person if it lands on them!2. The DZ and the Pilot must know you are doing a space ball jump and have approved it.3. It must be done over open space! No exceptions! If someone is killed, hurt, or near hurt, you, the pilot, the DZ operator, DZ owner and all skydivers in general will be hurt!4. The space ball can be weighted to fall at different rates, for belly fliers and freefliers, so one recommended weight will not work. Also even the same weight with different sizes, surface conditions (fuzz on tennis ball etc) and size/lenght of tail will give significant different fall rates.5. Have a minimun altitude for a designated person to get the space ball with enought altitude to solve problems. Make sure the space ball has the proper fall rate before a goup plays with it.6. Get expert help in person if possible. If not, go for it very carefully - small step by step thinking out each jump and not releasing the space ball unless the ground below you is clear!Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
