BabyAngel 0 #1 September 28, 2001 I have no clue what anything is as far as equipment goes anyone care to explain? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenW 0 #2 September 28, 2001 Is this a troll??If not, have you done your AFF or static line progression course?I suggest you talk to your instructors who can explain what everything is whilst showing the items in question to you....B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 September 28, 2001 I second Ben's idea about talking to your JM's and instructors about the gear while you are sitting in front of it. Nothing can replace hands on experience.Be safe, be smooth, be fast..... and most importantly.... be phree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3fLiEr 0 #4 September 28, 2001 Get some gardening string sew it onto a blanket, tape a shirt to the end via some rope. Tie the strings to a ruck sack and stuff the shirt into your pocket - get a mate to take you in his microlight to approx 500ft - this is way high and takes ages to the ground - jump into a stable spread position - wait until something beeps in your ear then throw the shirt out the rest will follow........... easy see................. yep you have guessed it I am stuck at work and I am bored sh*tless........... let me outta this hell hole .............. I need some groundrush................. BSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #5 September 28, 2001 [gets on his soapbox]I dont want to sound like the DZ.com police or anything but could we keep the threads in the Gear and Rigging and the Safety/Training rooms at least on topic and some what seroius? There are lots of people who only read these two rooms and dont want to waste their time on the stuff that goes on in the Talkback area. If these people quit reading and posting on these boards the we will have lost a great resource to our group.[/gets off the soapbox]Be safe, be smooth, be fast..... and most importantly.... be phree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #6 September 28, 2001 You have a good point Phree.....however, that was pretty damn funny, but should have been saved for the oportune time on the General Forum.--------------Richmond Boogie pics... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #7 September 29, 2001 Post deleted by alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #8 September 29, 2001 As previously stated: this is not the forum for trolling. If you are indeed a skydiver, then you absolutely need to know all about every single piece of your gear prior to your next jump. If you do not get satisfaction from your current student training vendor, then you need to move out smartly and find a place that has a decent training ethic. I would be appalled that someone would ask such a vague question on my dropzone. If this was a troll, then I truly do have a trick for you. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #9 September 29, 2001 You go get em Mr. Chuck Blue...MarcBecause I fly, I envy no man on earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #10 September 29, 2001 Hey, Janetta.You have 6 posts, and they are questions about basic jump things. Could I assume that you've not jumped yet, and that you are looking for information about this adventure? No problem. As for a list of equipment, SkymonkeyOne's right, there is nothing like asking your JM (Jump Master - your instructor) about it, and having him show it to you. If you don't have access to a JM, or to a DZ, try buying the Skydiver's Handbook. There is a section on gear and equipment, and it's a pretty good manual, inasmuch as it gives the basics. Hope this helps-Ciels-Michele"What of the dreams that never die? Turn to your left at the end of the sky". ~e e cummings~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tinyfunkmaster 0 #11 October 2, 2001 Speaking of being lost... I first want to say a quick hello to all. I've already done three jumps. Two tandem and one AFF about two and half years ago. I've been wanting to get serious for quite some time now but I've run into a slight prob. I'm 6' 2" and about 280+ lbs. Most of the drop zones I've talked to in the area say they don't dive people over 260. Is there a way I can get licensed being at a heavier weight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #12 October 2, 2001 you may have to try some other DZs. have you considered going somewhere big like Perris or Zhills or Eloy to do it? They may have more "options" for heavier people. You might have to go away for a week or so, but hell, what a way to spend a vacation, eh? And, you would get to jump your ass off! --------------Brandon Wren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #13 October 2, 2001 QuoteCan I jump if I am a big galoot?You certainly can, but not everywhere. What you should first do is look in the dropzone directory and call around to DZ's in your area. Tell them you seriously want to skydive and ask if they can accomodate you. I know several places that have had students in the 300 pound range. Equipment at one place in particular (Skydive Opelika) for "big" jumpers is surplus Military Freefall MC-4 rigs. These have 375 square foot mains as well as reserves. No big deal, just call around.Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tinyfunkmaster 0 #14 October 4, 2001 Thanks Skymonkey, Mountainman... I was starting to become quite disheartened. Then I found this website out of the blue and so far it has "lifted my spirits up out of thy gutter." You're from Lima MM? That's crazy. I'm originally from Delphos. Small world. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #15 October 10, 2001 "at least on topic and some what seroius?"I don't know...you're asking a lot there....."The sky resembles a back lit canopy...with holes punched through it"- IncubusClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
3fLiEr 0 #4 September 28, 2001 Get some gardening string sew it onto a blanket, tape a shirt to the end via some rope. Tie the strings to a ruck sack and stuff the shirt into your pocket - get a mate to take you in his microlight to approx 500ft - this is way high and takes ages to the ground - jump into a stable spread position - wait until something beeps in your ear then throw the shirt out the rest will follow........... easy see................. yep you have guessed it I am stuck at work and I am bored sh*tless........... let me outta this hell hole .............. I need some groundrush................. BSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 September 28, 2001 [gets on his soapbox]I dont want to sound like the DZ.com police or anything but could we keep the threads in the Gear and Rigging and the Safety/Training rooms at least on topic and some what seroius? There are lots of people who only read these two rooms and dont want to waste their time on the stuff that goes on in the Talkback area. If these people quit reading and posting on these boards the we will have lost a great resource to our group.[/gets off the soapbox]Be safe, be smooth, be fast..... and most importantly.... be phree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #6 September 28, 2001 You have a good point Phree.....however, that was pretty damn funny, but should have been saved for the oportune time on the General Forum.--------------Richmond Boogie pics... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #7 September 29, 2001 Post deleted by alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #8 September 29, 2001 As previously stated: this is not the forum for trolling. If you are indeed a skydiver, then you absolutely need to know all about every single piece of your gear prior to your next jump. If you do not get satisfaction from your current student training vendor, then you need to move out smartly and find a place that has a decent training ethic. I would be appalled that someone would ask such a vague question on my dropzone. If this was a troll, then I truly do have a trick for you. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #9 September 29, 2001 You go get em Mr. Chuck Blue...MarcBecause I fly, I envy no man on earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #10 September 29, 2001 Hey, Janetta.You have 6 posts, and they are questions about basic jump things. Could I assume that you've not jumped yet, and that you are looking for information about this adventure? No problem. As for a list of equipment, SkymonkeyOne's right, there is nothing like asking your JM (Jump Master - your instructor) about it, and having him show it to you. If you don't have access to a JM, or to a DZ, try buying the Skydiver's Handbook. There is a section on gear and equipment, and it's a pretty good manual, inasmuch as it gives the basics. Hope this helps-Ciels-Michele"What of the dreams that never die? Turn to your left at the end of the sky". ~e e cummings~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tinyfunkmaster 0 #11 October 2, 2001 Speaking of being lost... I first want to say a quick hello to all. I've already done three jumps. Two tandem and one AFF about two and half years ago. I've been wanting to get serious for quite some time now but I've run into a slight prob. I'm 6' 2" and about 280+ lbs. Most of the drop zones I've talked to in the area say they don't dive people over 260. Is there a way I can get licensed being at a heavier weight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #12 October 2, 2001 you may have to try some other DZs. have you considered going somewhere big like Perris or Zhills or Eloy to do it? They may have more "options" for heavier people. You might have to go away for a week or so, but hell, what a way to spend a vacation, eh? And, you would get to jump your ass off! --------------Brandon Wren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #13 October 2, 2001 QuoteCan I jump if I am a big galoot?You certainly can, but not everywhere. What you should first do is look in the dropzone directory and call around to DZ's in your area. Tell them you seriously want to skydive and ask if they can accomodate you. I know several places that have had students in the 300 pound range. Equipment at one place in particular (Skydive Opelika) for "big" jumpers is surplus Military Freefall MC-4 rigs. These have 375 square foot mains as well as reserves. No big deal, just call around.Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tinyfunkmaster 0 #14 October 4, 2001 Thanks Skymonkey, Mountainman... I was starting to become quite disheartened. Then I found this website out of the blue and so far it has "lifted my spirits up out of thy gutter." You're from Lima MM? That's crazy. I'm originally from Delphos. Small world. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #15 October 10, 2001 "at least on topic and some what seroius?"I don't know...you're asking a lot there....."The sky resembles a back lit canopy...with holes punched through it"- IncubusClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
mountainman 0 #6 September 28, 2001 You have a good point Phree.....however, that was pretty damn funny, but should have been saved for the oportune time on the General Forum.--------------Richmond Boogie pics... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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SkymonkeyONE 4 #8 September 29, 2001 As previously stated: this is not the forum for trolling. If you are indeed a skydiver, then you absolutely need to know all about every single piece of your gear prior to your next jump. If you do not get satisfaction from your current student training vendor, then you need to move out smartly and find a place that has a decent training ethic. I would be appalled that someone would ask such a vague question on my dropzone. If this was a troll, then I truly do have a trick for you. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #9 September 29, 2001 You go get em Mr. Chuck Blue...MarcBecause I fly, I envy no man on earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #10 September 29, 2001 Hey, Janetta.You have 6 posts, and they are questions about basic jump things. Could I assume that you've not jumped yet, and that you are looking for information about this adventure? No problem. As for a list of equipment, SkymonkeyOne's right, there is nothing like asking your JM (Jump Master - your instructor) about it, and having him show it to you. If you don't have access to a JM, or to a DZ, try buying the Skydiver's Handbook. There is a section on gear and equipment, and it's a pretty good manual, inasmuch as it gives the basics. Hope this helps-Ciels-Michele"What of the dreams that never die? Turn to your left at the end of the sky". ~e e cummings~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinyfunkmaster 0 #11 October 2, 2001 Speaking of being lost... I first want to say a quick hello to all. I've already done three jumps. Two tandem and one AFF about two and half years ago. I've been wanting to get serious for quite some time now but I've run into a slight prob. I'm 6' 2" and about 280+ lbs. Most of the drop zones I've talked to in the area say they don't dive people over 260. Is there a way I can get licensed being at a heavier weight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #12 October 2, 2001 you may have to try some other DZs. have you considered going somewhere big like Perris or Zhills or Eloy to do it? They may have more "options" for heavier people. You might have to go away for a week or so, but hell, what a way to spend a vacation, eh? And, you would get to jump your ass off! --------------Brandon Wren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #13 October 2, 2001 QuoteCan I jump if I am a big galoot?You certainly can, but not everywhere. What you should first do is look in the dropzone directory and call around to DZ's in your area. Tell them you seriously want to skydive and ask if they can accomodate you. I know several places that have had students in the 300 pound range. Equipment at one place in particular (Skydive Opelika) for "big" jumpers is surplus Military Freefall MC-4 rigs. These have 375 square foot mains as well as reserves. No big deal, just call around.Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinyfunkmaster 0 #14 October 4, 2001 Thanks Skymonkey, Mountainman... I was starting to become quite disheartened. Then I found this website out of the blue and so far it has "lifted my spirits up out of thy gutter." You're from Lima MM? That's crazy. I'm originally from Delphos. Small world. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 October 10, 2001 "at least on topic and some what seroius?"I don't know...you're asking a lot there....."The sky resembles a back lit canopy...with holes punched through it"- IncubusClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
