dkf1979 0 #1 November 10, 2003 Well, i've only got 3 S/L jumps. And now winter. I went 2 weeks ago, and the weather was only 45 degrees... And my hands were frozen under the canopy. So, people actually jump when it's 30 degrees on the ground?http://bodypilot.bounceme.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #2 November 10, 2003 QuoteWell, i've only got 3 S/L jumps. And now winter. I went 2 weeks ago, and the weather was only 45 degrees... And my hands were frozen under the canopy. So, people actually jump when it's 30 degrees on the ground? Yep. Made 3 jumps this weekend, from full altitude. Its cold but gloves make it better. I really wish I had a full face. ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #3 November 10, 2003 It's ffen cold here to. Made my last jump in the rain from 5500ft, rain feels like gravel at terminal. Buy some tight fitting gloves like machanics or something, they work good for jumping. I hope to get at least one more this year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkf1979 0 #4 November 10, 2003 at terminal you are hitting the pointy ends of the raindrops. lolhttp://bodypilot.bounceme.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #5 November 10, 2003 Quoteat terminal you are hitting the pointy ends of the raindrops. lol ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #6 November 10, 2003 I HATE winter! -------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #7 November 10, 2003 wait till its like 20 on the ground, and around 10 at altitude. you can't pack for like 20 minutes because your fingers are still frozen MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #8 November 10, 2003 Although I have jumped in some pretty extreme temperatures I cannot relate these days. It was 86+ on Saturday when I was jumping. Even got in a nice night jumps. I have been known to jump in pretty cold weather for special occasions though. Like KatieBear's 100TH!!!! Laters, KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #9 November 10, 2003 saturday it was about 0 at 6 grand. since i just got my new crossfire and wanted to fly it, i opened at 6 (exit at 7) and flew around. pretty cold i must say :) stan. -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #10 November 10, 2003 I didn't jump on Sat, it was 37 on the ground & -10 @ altitude, who knows what the wind chill was. But we sent up 6 loads & 16 tandems Sunday warmed up to about 45 on the gound. Fingers hurt a bunch, but not too bad enough I guess, I did 3 jumps. I won't go if it's under 50 & there's fog or any moisture in the air - that HURTS!! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #11 November 10, 2003 probably about 40 here on sunday, did 5 jumps. Honestly, i can't wait to start landing in the snow. That's got to be an awesome feeling. "Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #12 November 10, 2003 > ... who knows what the wind chill was. Well, it should be easy to compute. Just find someone's wind chill calculator and use a wind speed of 120 MPH / 192 KPH. Basic JScript F calc: http://leav-www.army.mil/weather/Windchil.htm F Chart (only goes to 60mph) including frostbite times http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/windchill/index.shtml English/Metric script calc: http://www.ookingdom.com/metric/windchill.html -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #13 November 10, 2003 Thank you... don't really want to know though - I hate wind chill!!! It was more of a statement. I want to jump in snow this year too, but "I hate wind chill". And my reserve is out of date 12/22 - will prob wait till spring or travel to get a re-pack STUPID WINTER!! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #14 November 10, 2003 The last two weekends I've been at the DZ, the temperature was reported at 24 below at altitude. I thinking the needle may just be frozen at 24 below Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
