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Head to head tracking contest....
apixel replied to jumper03's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
In our circle, she's known as the MASTER TRACKER ... so I would tread carefully. Disclaimer: "our circle" may or may not be comprised of more than two people. no you just didn't...... -
I hate bumping this up with no new information, but I just wanted to thank all of those who answered. Thank you.
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Is there such a beast? I'm thinking of getting a full face since I'm doing more 4-way lately and would like to have some "kick" protection. My worry is that I always run hot and sweat a lot, which seems to be a recipe for fogging. I've read that many use anti-fog liquid, but it would be great if it wasn't necessary. Could I get the same protection benefits from an open full face, and keep on using goggles? Thanks, Andres
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Graphic Design, Animation. With all the graphic designers running around, it would have been nice to put that one as a choice. -A
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Personally, I think it's crazy to skydive without insurance. Specially in the US. As far as I know, exclusions are not allowed in MA, NJ and NY. These are the three states where I have lived and even called them to ask. The response, "You can get hurt tripping out the door, driving your car off a bridge or skydiving. We are required to cover you." It's scary to know that is not the case everywhere. I was aware that Life Insurance was harder to get as a skydiver, but not health insurance. I'd better pick my next state wisely.
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Hey! I'm Honduran, so watch it! Seriously, that is what "we" third world countries are great for. Cheap BUT GOOD quality craftsmanship. The funniest thing that has happened to me while growing up there was when I would take a trip to Miami to buy clothes, just to realize half of what I bought was made in Honduras. Too bad I wasn't into skydiving while I lived there, (till I was 17), or else I would have visited the factory. -Andres
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Does everybody agree with the above? The way I was taught by our packer was to not double stow the first two, but to double the last two ... they are loose if I don't. I have 4 on my bag. I was also taught that it was better to use the same size bands all over the bag, and double stow as necessary to keep the tension. When I first started packing I wanted to find the right size band for each stow point so I wouldn't have to double ... but a few packers spoke against it. I have great openings, so I would like to think I'm doing things correctly, but I haven't had that many openings yet. -Andres
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I just wanted to thank everyone at this point. I've already heard so many things I didn't even think of. Andres
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I'm usually weary about doing anything too complicated with other newbies like myself. Today, someone asked me if I wanted to do a hybrid, in which I basically do a belly 2-way with someone and the third person (holding on our chest straps) does a sit/stand underneath us. I passed as I felt we were all a bit too inexperienced for such a thing. Obviously, I can do a two way, and if I had been jumping with a very experienced freeflyer, I would have done it. Could something have gone that bad? I guess I was worried about him popping up suddenly, but I have no real basis other than caution. I would love it if this thread could discuss different hybrids and their level of risks. Thanks
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Aha!! I know you!!! I'm the guy that took two of your packjobs to get my one rig packed. I left just as you did your loading for your checkout dive. Congratulations. Hope to see you there in the next couple of days. Congrats again!
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Hey Rainer, Congrats! It's Andres. Remember, "mi casa es su casa" here in Miami! Did you guys get the canopy coaching happening? Congrats again! Halo6 ... I don't think I know you, but congrats to you too! -A
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I went through the same thing, but it was after my first real solo jump. (jump 9 I believe) The only piece of advice I can tell you is to allow yourself to stop. I was also getting angry at myself, forcing myself to go but not jumping, etc ... It wasn't until I said, "It's okay to stop and not want to do it." that I could really tell how I felt about it. It took a few months to realize that I just HAD to keep jumping, but you might realize differently, and that is OKAY. -A
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I missed witnessing it by one load. I'm glad I did, because knowing it happened was bad enough. Being there might have traumatized me. Both the jumper and someone in the plane were cutting feverishly. I saw the seatbelt being picked up from the middle of the landing area. Not sure if it fell there on it's own, or was left there after the landing.
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You can use it to cut the seatbelt that has you hanging outside of the plane when you should be in freefall.
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Cruise control? It sure seems like the car is taking care of the speed. I use it when I'm on really long trips, and I trust it. It's a good way to avoid speeding too. -A It already does. uhm, actually, no, it does not. it does on almost all cars now control the engine (fuelling, spark, etc.) and various other functions, but it does not drive your vehicle on the other hand, autopilots do fly and land passenger airplanes.... but then, you have to consider the development and testing that goes into a system like that and all the built in redundancy - good luck finding any of that in an alti used for skydiving....
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Anyone tried the Z1 Eyes Parasport Italia goggles?
apixel replied to Newbie's topic in Gear and Rigging
I bought a pair and didn't like them. They don't feel comfy. They feel like they sink into my eye sockets. I bought some cruiser goggles instead, and those I love. Too bad you are in the UK, if not, you could certainly help yourself to my z1 eyes. I carry them in my gear bag in case I can give them away some day to someone that forgot their goggles. I'm never using them again, though. -
Yup ... you are not alone. I waited till the end, and did it yesterday, jump 26 ... by this time I had done tons of "practice h&P" from full altitude ... basically doing a practice touch 3 seconds out the door. It worked out just like I rehearsed, and the opening was just beautiful ... slow, quiet and gentle ... then you get a nice view of the airplane as you are floating. You'll be fine.
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This comment is of interest to me, since I would have liked to be one of those. I'm way off from having 300 jumps, but am looking to fly with a camera when I get there. Now ... is the problem with people getting distracted and trying things they wouldn't since they have a camera? Is it possible to have a camera, but keep an attitude like if it's not there? Meaning, I'm wouldn't try to be a camera person, just have something documenting jumps. ( If it's good great, if not so be it ) Or, is the temptation too great once you have the camera on?
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I get the beginnings of this too, but only if I don't keep hydrated. If I drink tons ( and I mean tons ) of water I seem to be fine. Otherwise I'm heading your way. This sort of things happens to me if I'm around a place that just got painted too.
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Yikes ... almost three months later ... but I just wanted to let all you guys know that I finally got those poised exits ... and YES ... it was all about being relaxed.It was so strange to get it right after always tumbling away. Tumbling already seemed like the normal thing to do. Now it's time to actually hop and pop! Thanks all ... this thread is what helped me work up to it. -A
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Just wanted to add that there is one BIG difference between the 12 inch powerbook and the 15 inch PB. The 15 inch is widescreen and makes a big difference when editing with Final Cut Pro. I don't think you gain much as far as relative size of the icons and stuff, you just get more screen space.
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Hey T, They are in my new suit, so I'll definitely keep them. I think I'll be doing alternate jumps with and without. I just don't feel like doing the "expensive" jumps with something I can't control too well, but I'm keeping them for my fun jumps. So while I go learn something with a coach, I'm going to keep them off; at least for now. But yeah! I already love them. -A
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I also thought I had a perfect fit on my helmet. I baked it and now it's heaven!!! And don't worry ... I'm probably the biggest cluts when it comes to these kinds of things, and baking it went smoothly.
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Ha ha ... yeah ... I tried booties yesterday and they took me for a ride. At least Ron wasn't there to watch me and there were no tunnels walls to keep bouncing off. I also got into a spin. ( my presecond one ) And toe taps brought me back to "some" control. Back to no booties for a while for me. The track was exciting though. WOOSH! -Andres
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Another for skydive Miami ... at least for now. I really live in NYC, but I brought myself (and work ) down here to get my A ... six more jumps ( hop and pop willing ) ... mmm ... I can almost taste it ...