TB99

I've only had one cutaway (knock on wood) and the thing I remember most and absolutely can't get out of my head (even 3 weeks after my cutaway) was that beautiful sound of the 3 ring pa-chink sound when I cutaway. For some reason I absolutely love the sound of that running through my head ... it was the sound of relief when that spinning canopy was finally clear from me. I was curious ... how many of you that have had cutaways keep that distinct sound in your head like me? LOL, I just grin and smile every time I even think about that sound for some reason. Loved it! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Hey ya'll ... first post here on the forum, I read, but never post ... (Here's a case of virtual beer for everyone) I H&P at least once a day when I go out (usually jump 5-6 days a week with 3-8 jumps a day). I love H&Ps for a couple of different reasons. I like to H&P because it gives me free reign of the whole sky on my way down to landing. I don't have to think about a skydive, anyone around me, or anything at all really! I usually stall my canopy a couple of times (meaning, fold it into a nice round one and fly backwards until it's just about to twist) .. just do that because I like the thrill, it's not an elliptical, so it's not as dangerous to do. I practice all sorts of weird things, and don't have to worry about where other canopies are at. Landing's nice and easy as I can set up my pattern with no worries and come in however I want. Personally, I just enjoy my canopy ride as much as my skydive and sometimes it's nice to enjoy it without worrying about which direction the first person landed. I think roughly 10 or so % of my jumps are H&Ps. Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!