adrenalinejunki 0 #26 April 20, 2006 That made more sense than any post I have ever read on here. The landing area that we have picked out is over 1 mile long (old runway ) 6 highway lanes wide of blacktop ( thermals I know ) and has grass strips on each side as wide as a football field. Other than that there are no outs. It is on top of a mountain. __________________________________________________What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #27 April 20, 2006 So you've got 175 jumps, no demo experience, and want to do a demo into a somewhat unfamiliar landing area, on your wedding day, with smoke, having had no prior smoke-jumping experience, jumping a canopy loaded at nearly 1.4? Should someone type up the incident report in advance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #28 April 20, 2006 I have agreed not to jump the smoke and have made 13 landings at this airport. __________________________________________________What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #29 April 20, 2006 ....13 landings... *** Glad the wedding jump isn't #13~!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #30 April 20, 2006 So you've got 175 jumps, no demo experience, and want to do a demo into a somewhat unfamiliar landing area, on your wedding day, with smoke, having had no prior smoke-jumping experience, jumping a canopy loaded at nearly 1.4? __________________________________________________ Did I mention I am jumping an unfamiliar canopy as well. Just got it last week....... 2 jumps on it so far. __________________________________________________What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #31 April 20, 2006 Airtwardo, could I get you to maybe teach me to jump smoke? I have only seen it a few times and I think it is just the coolest thing. __________________________________________________What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #32 April 20, 2006 Airtwardo, could I get you to maybe teach me to jump smoke? I have only seen it a few times and I think it is just the coolest thing. *** You bet! Come on over for Skyfest! Let's PLAY! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #33 April 20, 2006 Say! How about a smoke-jump seminar at Skyfest? I would be interested, too.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #34 April 20, 2006 The best part of it is reading your sig line after that response. Be safe, and congrats on the wedding man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #35 April 20, 2006 QuoteSay! How about a smoke-jump seminar at Skyfest? I would be interested, too. *** Maybe we should get with J. and see... if there is enough interest, we might schedule something. I don't know...perhaps when the BERR LIGHT comes on! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #36 April 20, 2006 __________________________________________________What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #37 April 20, 2006 QuoteQuoteSay! How about a smoke-jump seminar at Skyfest? I would be interested, too. *** Maybe we should get with J. and see... if there is enough interest, we might schedule something. I don't know...perhaps when the BERR LIGHT comes on! I bet voodew will still have some smoke thta was left over from zflock. If there is enough intersted and such maybe we could order a box of colored smokes to ship there. I'd pick it up but i doubt the airline would let me take it with me... I'd really have to get down to skyfest then Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #38 April 20, 2006 yeah streamers would be better and probably a bit more visible at sunset. If you want to have smoke have someone else who has done it jump with you Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #39 April 20, 2006 QuoteSay! How about a smoke-jump seminar at Skyfest? I would be interested, too Please don't buy any smoke --- I have about 30 cans I will be bringing (60 second stuff) and I will sell it at cost ($15 after hazmat and shipping) I will also have some brackets with me as I plan to do some wingsuit smoke jumps while I am there if it is cool with Steve The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #40 April 20, 2006 Well... all, Adj has gotten advise from lots of folks here with more experience jumping and with more experience jumping AND doing demos... but he's going to go do what he wants to do... I honestly hope it goes well and safe for him... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #41 April 20, 2006 QuoteI have agreed not to jump the smoke Very wise choice. Smoke can be a cool thing. But it adds so much more work to a jump, and its not the best thing to do on a short notice. Have fun, be safe and you can learn about smoke later. Just stay safe, have a good jump and kiss the girl."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
alw 0 #42 April 20, 2006 QuoteI have agreed not to jump the smoke __________________________________________________ Great choice. Now, what are you going to wear? --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #43 April 21, 2006 Is the bes tman a Demo Pro rated Jumper? How about the Brother of the groom or bride? You can always have 2 Demo Pro rated jumpers follow you in to the landing area and get the same efect. After all wouldn't you rather be standing at the reception explaining why you didn't use smoke, than laying in the ER saying "I do"? I have a few Demo's under my belt and my second cut away was on a Demo with smoke, smoke is not to be taken lightly, nor any other apperatus we add to the jump. Congrats and happy nuptuals!An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #44 April 21, 2006 QuoteAirtwardo, could I get you to maybe teach me to jump smoke? I have only seen it a few times and I think it is just the coolest thing. __________________________________________________ What could Twardo possibly teach anyone about the use of smoke? Wise choice.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #45 April 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteI have agreed not to jump the smoke __________________________________________________ Great choice. Now, what are you going to wear? Naked jump?Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #46 April 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteSay! How about a smoke-jump seminar at Skyfest? I would be interested, too Please don't buy any smoke --- I have about 30 cans I will be bringing (60 second stuff) and I will sell it at cost ($15 after hazmat and shipping) I will also have some brackets with me as I plan to do some wingsuit smoke jumps while I am there if it is cool with Steve I understand that flour in a sock with a hole cut in it works well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #47 April 21, 2006 QuoteWhat could Twardo possibly teach anyone about the use of smoke? "Puff Puff Pass" Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #48 April 21, 2006 There will be atleast 3 other PRO rated jumpers with me on the jump and maybe a whole PAC full of jumpers with me. __________________________________________________What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #49 April 21, 2006 QuoteThere will be atleast 3 other PRO rated jumpers with me on the jump and maybe a whole PAC full of jumpers with me. __________________________________________________ ... and they're going to be talking to you on radio and help you with canopy control or otherwise help you land your canopy how??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #50 April 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteWhat could Twardo possibly teach anyone about the use of smoke? "Puff Puff Pass" *** ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
