Shadowplay 0 #1 October 24, 2003 I'm going jumping tomorrow and it's supposed to be about 60-65. I'm just wondering what should I expect since this will be my first jump in fridgid air. I mean I know that on the ground it won't be too bad but up at 13K, I would imagine it's gonna be pretty chilly. Any recommendations, especially on what I should wear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #2 October 24, 2003 Gloves. Your hands get cold. Not during freefall but once you are under canopy. Basically what you would normally given the conditions just under your jump suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #3 October 24, 2003 -25 is fridgid air, not 60-65 :) 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
lazyfrog 0 #4 October 24, 2003 yeah gloves.. hands ALSO get cold during freefall... I don't like gloves under canopy (but sometimes you HAVE to cause it's too cold) to grab my risers.---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #5 October 24, 2003 65 is practically summer.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 October 24, 2003 Quote-25 is fridgid air, not 60-65 :) stan. No kidding! lol I find that in fall, the temp at latitude is often warmer then in summer (well, thats the impression I have... perhaps the temp diff between ground and 12k isnt as great). Also, you get some nice inversions sometimes....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #7 October 24, 2003 2 years ago at thanksgiving in new england it was that cold at altitude :) freaking cold ! :) and that's not counting for wind chill ;) -- 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
rehmwa 2 #8 October 24, 2003 For a 60-65 degree day, you need to decide whether a short sleeved t-shirt will be better than a tank top. Also, the correct shorts are important, make sure you have a belt loop to hang your pullup cord on. Oh, and sunglasses and a low SPF sunscreen may be good. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #9 October 24, 2003 And Sandels. Don't forget your Sandels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #10 October 24, 2003 good rule of thumb is that you lose 1 degree C per 1000ft you ascend. 10 degree C on the ground equals -4 at 14000ft. thats ambient air temp so you can take another 10-20 off that when you add wind chill. god knows about Fahrenheit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #11 October 24, 2003 what is 65F in C ?---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 October 24, 2003 (65F-32F) * 5C/9F = 18.3 C Also known as about the most perfect temperature there is...... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shedao 0 #13 October 24, 2003 It should be in the mid-high 30s (F) at alititude then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #14 October 24, 2003 18C. Are you kidding. I work in C. Shorts and t-shirts. Where the hell are you from the Corona? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #15 October 24, 2003 fuck me - 18 degrees C ?? your complaining about 18 ?? thats fucking summer! <-- me in 18 deg C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #16 October 24, 2003 Quote18C. Are you kidding. I work in C. Shorts and t-shirts. Where the hell are you from the Corona? I'll need you to decipher what you wrote above before I can answer the question. But here's my best shot. I'm pretty sure I did the calc correctly. 18C is a nice fall or spring day suitable for shorts and a sweatshirt, or shorts and a t-shirt under the jump suit. By work in C do you mean the programming language instead of Celcius? Corona - Spain? The Sun? The beer company? In any case, no, no and no. But thanks, I will have a beer about now. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScubaSteve 0 #17 October 24, 2003 http://www.turbopilot.com/turbowx/winds_aloft_forecast.htm Check here for temps @altitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #18 October 24, 2003 corona = the outer layer of the sun... a hot place. i think he was refering to shadowplays comments on the temperature as opposed to yours. see what he says Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #19 October 24, 2003 C - Celcius Corona - Surface of the sun. Beer is a damn fine idea. I having a go at trying to give up smoking so this is going to be a first big test... getting shitfaced with mates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #20 October 24, 2003 Glad to see someone understands me out there. Knew there had to be one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #21 October 24, 2003 In any case, looks like Shadowplay is from a warm area and is actually worried about temp at altitude. We are having fun with the thinblooded types. Or, he's mocking us with his beautiful weather and having the last laugh (it's 40F in Minnesota this weekend). "Last laugh" is my theory. Eric - In case you're serious. You'll be fine in your regular clothes (shorts/t-shirt) likely for jumping. Unless you are really warm weather acclimated. Last year at chicago (nationals or regionals) the arizona and florida teams were pretty cold in what we consider mild weather. Just in case, pack a long sleeve t, a sweatshirt, running tights, blue jeans. This gives you two layers for each half of the body just in case. Also raquetball gloves. This way if your jump is too cold, you can add small layers on each successive jump until you are comfortable. I have video from Coolidge (1990) for 16 way practice and I'm outside the plane (from the midwest - me, not the plane) with no helmut, jumpsuit unzipped to mid torso and no shirt. The guy next to me (native Arizonan) has on a facemask, scarf, winter gloves. It was about 65F that day. You just never know who tolerates what. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #22 October 24, 2003 What your trying to say is that people from Arizona are girls right? I get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadowplay 0 #23 October 24, 2003 **SIGH*** I am from upstate NY so I'm used to cold weather. But all my jumps have been in 80 degree weather in shorts and a t-shirt. I would imagine that it would be pretty cold in the air if it was 60-65 on the ground. But now that I think about it, I guess I am a wimp... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #24 October 24, 2003 60 ain't cold! you know its cold when you start thanking people who fart in the plane for heating up the air. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sully199 0 #25 October 24, 2003 I am from S. Fla and i will only jump in beautiful sunny weather.....why would any one want to live up north and not jump half the year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
