linuxguy 0 #1 May 5, 2003 Hi Yesterday, was at the dropzone and could not jump because it was too windy ( I have 23 jumps and am still using a 230sq Ft canopy) I would Just like to advise people to use a bit of common sense and listen to your Instructors /senior skydivers. On this particular occasion, some more experienced jumpers did jump ( only the heavier guys where allowed to jump ie ... over 80KG and most jumping with 170sq ft canopy or smaller) Anyways there where no incidents luckily, however everyone had a "unusual" landing with one jumper being pulled across the runway after landing well. My Instructor who has over 2500 jumps saw these jumpers and promptly said "he was not gonna jump in those conditions". He set a good example for his ex students - myself included, that never be to proud / brave to refuse to jump in conditions that are potentially dangerous. To Him I have had the Utmost Respect and after yesterday It has multiplied enormously. I think a lot of incidents could be avoided by using some common sense and those that try to jump in conditions that are above there ability and then get hurt give our beautiful sport a Bad image. Just My thoughts about yesterday ... and reminding ppl to never be to proud or stubbon to think of safety first "esp us newbies" Also Thanks to all Those Instructors who set EXCELLENT examples to all involved in the sport !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #2 May 5, 2003 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I think a lot of incidents could be avoided by using some common sense >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ha! Ha! Common sense and skydivers! Ha! Ha! Seriously, when "new and exciting" variables add up to three or more, I start seriously consider staying on the ground. Hint, few full-time skydiving instrucotrs have medical insurance, ergo they cannot afford to hurt themselves, ergo when they are sitting on the gorund, you would be wise to follow their example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpgod 0 #3 May 6, 2003 i've never been to a DZ where there wasn't someone sitting out due to an injury....such as broken backs, legs.........just a thought. jg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpCrazy 0 #4 May 7, 2003 This is a very excellent point. I was at the DZ the other weekend and made one jump in the morning. The winds picked up in the afternoon and I decided not to continue jumping. I watched others attempt landings in the wind and all of them were without incident but I was just not comfortable with it. This way, I avoided possible injury which could end my jumping for the rest of the season, or longer.Flying Hellfish #470 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
