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I'd say it's a toss-up between the last two. Just my 0.02 PULL!! or DIE!!
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Welcome to the addiction. Depending on the DZ you go to, AFF may be the best or only option. You may also have the option to do a Static-line progression, which usually takes more jumps, but is generally quite a bit cheaper per jump, until you get your license. Have an instructor fit you with a student rig/harness to make sure they have equipment that will fit you properly. Other than that, it's all sunshine and rainbows from here, my friend. Welcome to the addiction. PULL!! or DIE!!
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The only thing I can think of is if the water in the pipes freezes. He might want to shut the water off as well. Don't know if it would get THAT cold, but water that isn't flowing for a month straight in cold weather could freeze and cause damage to the plumbing, no? PULL!! or DIE!!
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I would think also there would need to be MUCH less consideration given to wing-loading under a round, when the jumpers could be carrying up to 80+ lbs of gear. Just my initial impression.
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I've heard that officially the Worst movie of all time is Plan 9 from Outer Space. I watched it in media class, and damn, especially for a black & white movie, it was pretty bad. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_9_from_Outer_Space PULL!! or DIE!!
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Greetings from SW Ontario, Canada.
skydude2000 replied to tightenup's topic in Introductions and Greets
Greetings and welcome to the forums and the skies. The program you're referring to is actually called PFF. My club actually runs all winter long, although I don't know if there will be any instructors available for that now. But we also run a static line course on weekends and holidays all year round. Good luck on your training, whichever method you choose! -
That sounds almost exactly like what happened to me. I managed to keep it flying straight and did a half-ass flare. But then, that was on a Spectre 170 loaded somewhere between 1.1 and 1.2 to 1. I imagine a loading of 1.9 or 2 would be a whole different animal. PULL!! or DIE!!
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Thanks again for all the input guys. You've given me a lot to think about. As you mentioned about checking below you before cutting away, in theory, that makes sense, and in my case, that would have been a good idea. I think I would have had time. However, if you're cutting away from a spinning/turning mal, how likely is it that you will fall straight down anyway? Would you not at least get some directional throw from the momentum of the spin? Depending of course, on the speed of the mal? I don't think it's too likely that you could time the chop, if you're spinning, such that you would be thrown in a direction away from any traffic below you. But maybe that's a false assumption on my part? PULL!! or DIE!!
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Yeah, like that. But I really don't know how much you could do in that situation as the guy with the mal. Would you try and yell out to at least warn him what's happening? If you're above him, I guess he might not be able to see you. PULL!! or DIE!!
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Yeah, once I figured out how to stop the turn, that was the first thing I checked. The line was caught, I could get about a half-flare out of the left toggle, from what I remember. I think by the time I fixed it to the point where I knew it was landable, I was too low to chop anyway. The trouble is, even if I tested the flare, I couldn't really tell how hard the landing would be. It's just nice to know I had concentration enough to fix the problem. I trust my reserve, and my rigger, but riggers are still human, and reserves can, do and have failed. I'm confident now, I made the right call. PULL!! or DIE!!
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Thanks guys, that makes me feel a bit better. I figured that was the right thing to do, but after having 'head on a swivel' beat into your brain, it's a hard habit to get out of. I probably shouldn't have landed the last one with the toggle flipped through the slider grommet, but I'm still walkin', so I guess I did ok
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Hi guys, Not sure if this question has been addressed before, but I didn't quite know how to search for it. When you are having a partial mal that you believe is fixable, how worried should you be about traffic/ other canopies, etc? I ask because I've had several partial mals, from spinning line twists, to a toggle wrapped around my slider. I was always looking from my canopy/problem, to my altimeter and back. I had a really hard time trying to scan for traffic when I'm dealing with what might end up being a cutaway. Is that something you learn eventually, to split your focus like that? Or do we try to count on other jumpers staying away from us in that case, a la 'reserve canopy has right of way'? I was doing my best to stay calm and fix the problem, without having to worry about spinning into someone who didn't see me. Especially since I might not have full control of my canopy. Any suggestions as to how to stay more aware in an emergency like that? Thanks!! PULL!! or DIE!!
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You shouldn't be downsizing your canopy already at 18 jumps!!!! PULL!! or DIE!!
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Another reason not to listen to AFF instructors...
skydude2000 replied to ManagingPrime's topic in Safety and Training
Hi there, First of all, congrats on your safe landing. Second, this is not the best idea, this early in your progression. Listen to people who know you, who have taught you, and seen you fly and land a parachute. Third, be mindful of the instructions you receive on the radio, but no matter what, it's you up there, not them. They may not always be able to see the pond they're flying you over, the trees you're heading toward, or that fence you're about to land behind. That doesn't mean you shouldn't trust them, but you should THINK, and be planning where you want to land in every phase of your jump. Injuries are a part of the sport, we all do our best to avoid them, which is why we say listen to your instructors. They will teach you how to keep yourself alive and injury free. But in the end, it's all up to you. Good luck!! PULL!! or DIE!! -
I've had the same doctor my whole life, so maybe it's a bit different. We have small talk about family & stuff whenever I see him. I usually get a friendly handshake every time I go. When I competed in the Triathlon for Sight last year, I had no idea, but he was there, and gave me a big hug after I crossed the finish line. I didn't find that weird at all, but maybe it depends on the situation. YMMV PULL!! or DIE!!
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I don't think they're worried about you spreading your arms out. But if you freak out and instinctively try to grab onto something, better yo be your harness than the hands or arms of the person who needs to save both of your lives. If you have seizures, this could be even more of a concern, which I'm guessing is why she wanted your hands on the harness for the whole jump. But I could be just speculating
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I agree that it's not always the teacher's fault, but I'd like to think I'm living proof that a teacher's patience and a student's determination can overcome just about anything. It was a real challenge learning to pack with one good hand, and THEN re-learning, with the pro-pack. But I had good instructors with helpful suggestions, until it got to the point that I had to figure out what would work for me. But without that guidance, I would have quit after jump #1. After 9 years, and over 200 jumps later, I'm becoming the coach. I can only hope I can show my students the kind of faith my instructors showed in me
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This is just awesome timing
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I'll be honest, A long ride on your bike wasn't what I was figuring, as the cause of your sore arse PULL!! or DIE!!
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I use mine with an Alti-track and just use zip ties (bad idea?) on the two loops at the base, so I can still look at the jump data. Seems to work well so far. If it was permanent I'd probably have screwed it down. PULL!! or DIE!!
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Hi guys, I'll be heading to Orlando in a month on vacation, likely to do some jumps, and maybe about an hour of tunnel time. I have 2.5 hours of belly time to date, and will be doing another hour of 4-way team training before I leave. What kinds of things would you recommend working on, if I'll only be flying by myself? Is it worth doing an extra hour of solo belly while I'm there? Or should I save my money for jumps? I'm interested in taking my CSPA Coach 1 rating this summer, but I'm not sure exactly how I could train for that in the tunnel. Any ideas or recommendations would be greatly appreciated
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Dislocated shoulder during freefall - EMERGENCY PROCEDURE!
skydude2000 replied to tumbleroll's topic in Safety and Training
That's happened to one of my instructors, twice, on a jump. Both times pulled reserve with left hand. First time flared with both toggles in one hand, the second, with no flare at all, and a damn good old-school PLF. We were on a 4-way and I knew about it, so I tried to help make sure he was in a good exit position. Turned out it didn't matter. All was good though, he landed safe. PULL!! or DIE!! -
Hi there, I bought a used Spectre 170 loaded just under 1.1 to 1 for my first canopy. Put 60 jumps on it last summer. Really like it. I used to jump a worn out rental Sabre 190, and this canopy doesn't destroy my back. I was afraid of the slow openings at first, because I was so used to rolling the nose on a Sabre, before I realized I didn't need to do it on my Spectre. Can't think of a single hard opening so far *knocks on skull* If you know how to fly it, it can still get you back from just about anywhere. Can't say how long the snivel is, maybe 3-500 feet. I just know it's butter soft PULL!! or DIE!!
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That's the other problem with shipping my gear down. IF it gets lost, or delayed or damaged, I don't have the option of renting gear at whatever DZ I visit. Which normally wouldn't be more than a mere inconvenience, but without MY gear, I can't jump, period. PULL!! or DIE!!
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Well, that's the plan, actually. Driving to Buffalo and flying from there. I think driving to FL takes about 2 days each way. For a week-long vacation, that's A LOT of driving. It's a family vacation, so we're taking my 85 year-old grandmother, and she can't handle 2 days in a car any more than I can Sounds like if we're flying within the US, I'll be okay. PULL!! or DIE!!