scottbre 0 #1 September 28, 2004 Anyone know of specific SIMs or manufacturer rules regarding how many jumps (with and without a camera) a person has to have to fly video for a tandem? "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALONSKY 0 #2 September 28, 2004 I believe that is a question that would be best suited for the S & TA at your DZ. I know for Strong you just need the approval of the tandem instructor but at my DZ in order to shoot tandem video you have to qualify for the tandem rating (meaning 3 years in sport and 500 skydives) but you also have to have quite a few video jumps before they let you pratice near tandems. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #3 September 28, 2004 A serch around this forum might be in order, or maybe doing a little research. The IRM (which I have a copy of at home, but not here) has recomendations, as does RWS's rating program information. More to the point, I wouldn't let you near me with less than 300 jumps and 100 camera jumps, with the equipment you intend to use, on your belly.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 September 28, 2004 Quote I wouldn't let you near me with less than 300 jumps and 100 camera jumps, with the equipment you intend to use, on your belly. RWS is 500 jumps, 100 camera jumps and something like 100 of those jumps to be in the past year. If I remember correctly the USPA's recommendations are pretty similar to those of RWS.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #5 October 16, 2004 *** at my DZ in order to shoot tandem video you have to qualify for the tandem rating (meaning 3 years in sport and 500 skydives) but you also have to have quite a few video jumps before they let you pratice near tandems. Quote here in new zealand you need 1000 jumps (or 750 if you have another rating) + 2 years in the sport to get your tandem rating. filming tandems is how most people here get enough jumps to get a tandem rating! numbers alone don't mean much, currency and skill should be the prerequisate, legally you need 200 jumps to jump with a tandem here! 3 years and 500jumps seems too much to me, i have only been in the sport for 2.5 years and have over 1250 jumps 900 of those are tandem video/stills. 500 seems too little to do tandems."When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiverton 0 #6 October 19, 2004 More important is the question whether you are ready for it. Videoing a tandem is like a tandemjump itself not just another jump. Remember: The only objective of a tandempassenger is to kill the tandemmaster. The only purpose of the droque is to catch videomen. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Using your droque to gain stability is a bad habit, Especially when you are jumping a sport rig 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
skydiverton 0 #6 October 19, 2004 More important is the question whether you are ready for it. Videoing a tandem is like a tandemjump itself not just another jump. Remember: The only objective of a tandempassenger is to kill the tandemmaster. The only purpose of the droque is to catch videomen. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Using your droque to gain stability is a bad habit, Especially when you are jumping a sport rig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
