valcore 0 #1 June 23, 2006 So I have fellow jumper who is causing some concern with me. This person has less then 50 jumps and has managed to break 2 bones in the past 6 months during landings (2 separate occasions). This possibly due to the fact that they were downsizing. (broken tail bone, then cracked rib) A little info, this person weighs under 130 and is currently jumping a 170 hoping to downsize to a 160. Keep in mind this person jumped a 290 till about jump 20. Sorry about not putting more detail but I want to be vauge so as not to identify the person of topic. This person is also having a tendency on break off to track ontop of other jumpers and is pulling around 2.5k. Which is not really low depending on your experience level. The reason I ask is because when I mentioned something to this jumper they got offended and said that they have jumped with people who have over 3000 jumps who think they are doing fine. Unfortunetly I only have 164 jumps so I am not really in a place to make a experienced statement. Basically what it comes down to is that I don't want to see my friend get seriously hurt and it seems that if this trend continues that will be the case. Does anyone have some thoughts as how to deal with this kind of issue? The most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help’. ~Ronald Reagan 30,000,000 legal firearm owners killed no one yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #2 June 23, 2006 Have a serious talk with the local S&TA in private... -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,588 #3 June 23, 2006 If there's a "grizzled elder" at the DZ whom everyone respects, or the DZO, or the S&TA, you could take them aside one day and talk about your concerns -- they are someone who the party in question might well listen to. And if those people tell you that you're worrying needlessly, well, maybe you are; it's possible. There can be bad luck (although bad luck happens more often to the unprepared). Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spatula 0 #4 June 23, 2006 Quoteand is pulling around 2.5k. Which is not really low depending on your experience level. For that persons experience level it is according to USPA guidelines. Plus what is this individuals hard deck? I have no experience in the sport but just that statement alone leads me to believe that the surrounding jumpers are not doing enough to mentor. Granted it's not their job specifically but we should always try to look out for one another, IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,595 #5 June 24, 2006 QuoteThis person is also having a tendency on break off to track ontop of other jumpers and is pulling around 2.5k. Which is not really low depending on your experience level. What the hell? He is tracking over other jumpers and pulling low? That's not just dangerous to him it's dangerous to everyone else! Let the S&TA/ DZO know - and don't jump with him till he sorts his shit outDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valcore 0 #6 June 25, 2006 hey thanks for the advice I talked to the S&TA about it so hopefully the issue will be solved. I don't live near the DZ so I am gratefull for this sight it has always been a source of good advice and interesting thoughts. The most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help’. ~Ronald Reagan 30,000,000 legal firearm owners killed no one yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
