ChrisL 2 #1 December 28, 2004 I want to release some of my fathers ashes into the sky. What is the "usual" method of doing this? Just whip out a baggie or what?__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #2 December 28, 2004 Chris, Im sorry for the loss of your father. there are a few ways of doing an ash dive. Ive seen people use plastic bags but Im not really sure thats the best way to do it. I've also seen people use specially constructed bags attached to there forearms. You may want to check out this thread I found it when I did a search http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1142263;search_string=ash%20dive;#1142263 I have no clue how to make it a clicky good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #3 December 28, 2004 QuoteChris, Im sorry for the loss of your father. there are a few ways of doing an ash dive. Ive seen people use plastic bags but Im not really sure thats the best way to do it. I've also seen people use specially constructed bags attached to there forearms. You may want to check out this thread I found it when I did a search http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1142263;search_string=ash%20dive;#1142263 Just click url before and /url after it I have no clue how to make it a clicky good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #4 December 28, 2004 An ash bag is being delivered to me this afternoon made by renowned jumper, Jack Berke. Unfortunately he has much experience with these. It's disposable, I'll let you know after I see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #5 December 28, 2004 Thanks for the replies and links :-)__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #6 December 28, 2004 Actually, I've seen a 2 qt drink dispenser used. The handle is easy to grip and the top is twisted off in free fall. The burble sucks the ashes out with a little tip to the relative wind. If you try this you might want to make a test run with it to make sure that when you do the dive with your dad it all goes well. I have also seen a couple of times where the heavenly soul was laughing down on us as they stayed in the bag. Kind of a heavenly "neener neener neener!" ---- you had to be there. Hope that helps. I'm sure the Jack Burke setup is quite functional too and may be more suited than the plastic 2qt contraption. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #7 December 29, 2004 Chris, Contact the rigger who packs your reserve and see if he will suggest/make something for you. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #8 December 29, 2004 Our DZ has an ash bag made of cordura nylon. Imagine a medium size sack with a nylon strap handle on the bottom. Pour in the ashes, roll down the top like you're rolling the nose on a canopy, and jump, holding the top with one hand and the other hand holding the strap. Just let go of the top in freefall to disperse the ashes. I've even had tandem passengers scatter their loved ones on jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #9 December 29, 2004 QuoteI've even had tandem passengers scatter their loved ones on jumps. how do you not catch a face load with the passenger realesing them? just telling them to do it at arms length? MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #10 December 30, 2004 [how do you not catch a face load with the passenger realesing them? just telling them to do it at arms length? Yes, I was very specific about that and was ready to duck out of the way, but they did a good job, no problems. I think I could have ducked out of the way, but I'm not sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
