recovercrachead 0 #1 August 9, 2006 I had a dropzone tell me that if I didn't jump over 6 months I had to pay $70 coach jump, over 2 years $110 for AFF jump. So someone could hold my hand thats been in the sport for 14 years. Guess what I jumped yesterday.Track high, Pull LOW!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #2 August 9, 2006 Who cares other than you you have been out two years and now finally your friggin back! Welcome!"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeakMindedFool 0 #3 August 9, 2006 I can see their point. I'm sure you were just fine I watched a video of a guy with a few years off earlier this year. He had like 10 years in sport previous. It was funny watching him bounce off the powerlines on final (funny as in he didn't get hurt). It's in all our best interest to make sure returning folks can still do it. Welcome back!!!!Faith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent a substitute for lost faith in ourselves. -Eric Hoffer - Check out these Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #4 August 9, 2006 Sorry, DZOs have discretion over who jumps at their DZ. We had a guy show up at our DZ who had a D license but no log book, had only made one jump recently at another DZ but that's it for about two years. He also had only ever jumped sporatically. We told him he had to make a check-out dive. He told the S&TA something like that it was just "his opinion". Sorry, that's the opinion that counts. Anyone who's been out that long should seriously address how they're re-entering the sport."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recovercrachead 0 #5 August 9, 2006 From what I remember when I got my D license the Sims said, no sorry suggested a hop and pop to get current thats it. Time in the sport sometimes overides the guy who has a ton of jumps in a short period of time. Its nothing new, skydiving is easier than getting back on a bike . Our dz owner hasn't jumped in 7 years and he jumped back to win a bet by landing on a dime after 7 years but in the sport since the 60s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #6 August 9, 2006 QuoteI had a dropzone tell me that if I didn't jump over 6 months I had to pay $70 coach jump, over 2 years $110 for AFF jump. So someone could hold my hand thats been in the sport for 14 years. Guess what I jumped yesterday. As far as I know the hop n pop is still a valid reccurency method. But just because it worked for you, does not mean it works for everyone. I have seen some people come back and do down right stupid things. And it is your life, and the DZO's right/duty to make sure people are safe...And it is his living at stake. So he should be allowed to make that call."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doogie320 0 #7 August 9, 2006 I'm in the same boat and it varies from DZ to DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #8 August 9, 2006 Dropzones can do what they want. Enjoy your trolling. Good night."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #9 August 9, 2006 QuoteFrom what I remember when I got my D license the Sims said, no sorry suggested a hop and pop to get current thats it. And I can remember when it said you had to make 12 jumps to renew your D license. QuoteTime in the sport sometimes overides the guy who has a ton of jumps in a short period of time. And time away from the sport sometimes overrides both. QuoteOur dz owner hasn't jumped in 7 years and he jumped back You can do that when you own the drop zone. But that still doesn't make it smart. After reading some of your posts maybe they just didn't want the liability. QuoteNot necessarily correct………I believe you can jump non-TSOed gear from an aircraft with an FAA waiver. I raley jumped and flew with anyone who was not been drinking and or stoned. You should try filling in some of you profile.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zing 2 #10 August 9, 2006 Hey Sparky ... you don't s'pose this is an old Ghoulidge jumper do you? I recall a five-way after 8 years once upon a time.Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #11 August 9, 2006 QuoteHey Sparky ... you don't s'pose this is an old Ghoulidge jumper do you? I recall a five-way after 8 years once upon a time. Yea, but like I said, if you own the DZ you can do shit like that. And if you had gone in we would have buried you where you landed and given you flight jacket to Nick. You want to borrow my jump suit again? Hell, I doubt he has been around long enough to know what Ghoulidge was.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zing 2 #12 August 9, 2006 Quote from manifester ..."But Zing, are you really current?"Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #13 August 9, 2006 QuoteQuote from manifester ..."But Zing, are you really current?" Manifest, we don't need no stinking manifest. 5 in 5 out, exit, exit exit. But come to think of it, it was not a DZ. It was a test range and you were taking a test. And we won't even talk rigs.How long was it for Ed?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zing 2 #14 August 9, 2006 I think it was about 1.5 years for dEd.Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #15 August 9, 2006 QuoteI think it was about 1.5 years for dEd. At least we put him on student gear.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recovercrachead 0 #16 August 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteFrom what I remember when I got my D license the Sims said, no sorry suggested a hop and pop to get current thats it. And I can remember when it said you had to make 12 jumps to renew your D license. QuoteTime in the sport sometimes overides the guy who has a ton of jumps in a short period of time. And time away from the sport sometimes overrides both. QuoteOur dz owner hasn't jumped in 7 years and he jumped back You can do that when you own the drop zone. But that still doesn't make it smart. After reading some of your posts maybe they just didn't want the liability. QuoteNot necessarily correct………I believe you can jump non-TSOed gear from an aircraft with an FAA waiver. I raley jumped and flew with anyone who was not been drinking and or stoned. You should try filling in some of you profile.i]***Not necessarily correct………I believe you can jump non-TSOed gear from an aircraft with an FAA waiver. I raley jumped and flew with anyone who was not been drinking and or stoned.[/quote Why would you combined someones else quote with mine. Are trying to put words in my mouth. Talk your own shit but dont try to talk my shit for me. Black deathTrack high, Pull LOW!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #17 August 10, 2006 QuoteWhy would you combined someones else quote with mine. Are trying to put words in my mouth. Talk your own shit but dont try to talk my shit for me. Black death Because both quotes were posted by you. Don't remember things well do you. See attachment.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recovercrachead 0 #18 August 10, 2006 base428 Jumps License In sport : 267802 : 428 : 14 years Jul 31, 2006, 11:26 PM Post #93 of 261 (795 views) Copy Shortcut Registered: Dec 30, 2002 Posts: 853 Re: [billvon] Attention Skydivers: Jumping a BASE rig from aircraft in the US is not just illegal, but stupid [In reply to] Quote | Reply -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What this IS about is that it is illegal to jump from an aircraft in the US without TSOed gear -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not necessarily correct. I wish Avery would chime in here and tell us about the above-mentioned 1997 WFFC low-altitude balloon jumps. I believe you can jump non-TSOed gear from an aircraft with an FAA waiver. As much as everyone wants to separate BASE Jumpers and Skydivers, we must keep in mind that we are all parachutists.... Bridge Day 2006 & Vertical Visions 10/2/2025: 100+ person Yosemite train jump if still illegal. I'll pay fines. (This post was edited by base428 on Jul 31, 2006, 11:29 PM) That was said by that guy. Look at the print its in different font too. Mother always said get all the facts before your going to be a brick.Track high, Pull LOW!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #19 August 10, 2006 QuoteNot necessarily correct. I wish Avery would chime in here and tell us about the above-mentioned 1997 WFFC low-altitude balloon jumps. I believe you can jump non-TSOed gear from an aircraft with an FAA waiver. I stand corrected, I guess you didn't say this. You just posted it to look like you said it. But I believe you did say this for which your Mother would be proud. QuoteI raley jumped and flew with anyone who was not been drinking and or stoned.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
