AMax
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NJ=Naked Jump LOL
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Good post. Especially for those who just beginning to learn the game ...
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My team plans an extensive tunnel camp in Orlando next spring. We are looking for another 4-way team to share the tunnel time/coach to make the training as effective as possible. The plan is to share 12 hours between two teams (6 hours for each team). The exact dates have not been setup yet, so we can work out the schedule to make it convenient for both teams. PM me if interested Anton
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I love my Z1. I also know a person who lost her Z1 in free-fall collision. She replaced a cracked lense and continued to use the helmet since there ware no any other obvious damages.
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Agree During three years in Texas (before I started to jump) I was pulled over 13 times and got 7 traffic tickets (most of them for speeding) All 13 cops were absolutely respectful.
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Try this: On the ground, put your rig and helmet on and look at cutaway and reserve handles. Repeat this after opening. It is MORE DIFFICULT to see the handles when your body is suspended under parachute because the handles move up with the harness. Not a big deal, unless you have 20 jumps and never experienced a malfunction. A full face helmet is a good thing to have but you should keep in mind that it DOES restrict your vision in certain situations.
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LOL I would love to see a video of someone landing in these things
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what are some of the pros and cons of aad? new to the sport
AMax replied to treeman's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
In addition, more and more people jump high performance canopies that open slower and have more potential for violent spinning malfunctions that require extra altitude to deal with. -
I started to jump with a full face helmet right after I got A license (20 jumps). Since I only have experience with Z1, I cannot speak about the other models but Z1 for sure does restrict your peripheral vision to some extent. However, this should not affect a freefall part of skydive and might only play a role when you are under canopy, especially when dealing with malfunction. Looking at the handles is a bit tricky – you cannot see them if you simply look down when under canopy. I don’t think it is a problem at all, but you should definitely practice your EP’s on the ground before jumping with a new full face helmet. blues Anton
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what are some of the pros and cons of aad? new to the sport
AMax replied to treeman's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
It is better to be current than to make 20 jumps a year just because you just spent all your money on that new Cypress. It is a good device but you should understand that all it does is cut the reserve loop. It is not going to save you if you screwed up in freefall, mishandle the emergency procedures or hook it low. My personal opinion -
I clone
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I think we should classify the ways to deal with anxiety and fear responses into at least two different groups depending on the speed of events and time available to correct the problem For example: 1) On the way to altitude skydiver experiences a fear of getting out of plane or not performing well during a competition. 2) Skydiver deploys his main at 2000 ft and experiences a high speed malfunction. In a first case, I found that slow deep breathing combined with visualization of positive experiences is a best way to deal with fear or anxiety. The second requires immediate mental concentration on the problem and executing physical procedures to correct it (I only had to deal with low speed mals so far). I think the most important criteria’s here are proper training, awareness and calmness (before the problem occurred).
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I was bored at work and did some stat: For 46 skydivers the average % is 64.8 I guess I am not slut enough with my 56 %
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Do not get fixated on one particular rig. If you got money, invest into best equipment you can possibly get. It is nice to have a good reliable rig in case you get hooked up and start jumping regularly. You can also sell it without loosing too much money if you decide to quit 100-50 jumps later (lot of people do). Think of buying a rig as an investment. You do not want to get some cheap staff for 50 jumps and then try to sell it because you need a better rig. Get a rig that will allow to downsize a main canopy without changing a cantainer. Talk to a skilled rigger who has a good reputation. Check out the classifields at dz.com. There are tons of complete rigs, containers and canopies. Check out the gear section at dz.com and read what other people say about the gear. Anton
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Brian, Please post more!
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Two Sports: Skydiving and Parachuting
AMax replied to BrianSGermain's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
First of all, there is no need for stabbing My point was along the same lines with the original post. Learning how to fly a canopy using all possible control inputs in different situations is more important for surviving than perfecting freefall skills. Swooping was used as an example of canopy piloting discipline. Obviously, CF falls into the same category. -
Two Sports: Skydiving and Parachuting
AMax replied to BrianSGermain's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
I am afraid you are missing the point. -
Two Sports: Skydiving and Parachuting
AMax replied to BrianSGermain's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Becoming a skilled 4-way tech is not essential for long-term surviving in this sport. Becoming a skilled pilot is. Understanding this difference is not very easy when you are focused on discipline other than swooping. One of the most interesting concepts I have learned from Brian’s book is visualization and mental preparation for the canopy flight. -
I totally disregarded the manufacturer's advice and logged about 40 jumps on Cobalt-150 (WL~1.5 with extra weights) with 30 inch (!) PC. Still opens soft. The only thing I don't like about the openings is "searching for the air" with its tendency to dive. Awesome canopy after it is completely opened.
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Slow or High Speed Mal: Which is harder to deal with?
AMax replied to Michele's topic in Safety and Training
There were a few due to high speed malfunctions followed by main-reserve entanglement in last two years. Not as many as from low speed but we should consider the fact that the number of low speed malfunctions is greater. -
Vic moved to Chicago long ago ...
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Did you meet BFC (big f*cking Canadian) and Carolyn?
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Albatross: Scientific approach to team building To add: - Make a careful financial plan (how much you will pay for jumps, video, coaching, wind tunnel, travel, competition fees, gear maintaince, food, ect) and make sure everyone’s ok with this plan before you start. If some of your teammate candidates are not comfortable with spending whatever you planned, you can negotiate this, but make sure you get a firm financial commitment as a team BEFORE you start. - Get some tunnel training (ideally together with your teammates) as early as possible. And yes, only get some coaching from qualified people at your DZ and learn how to politely cut/avoid everybody else harassing you with 4-way advice every time you lay on creepers.
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It is harder to adjust the personalities than the fall rates. Of course, there is a limit but suits and weighs can do a lot. I would start from defining a goal for yourself and your future team (assuming that you are a driving force), discussing the goals and plans with experienced people at DZ and looking for people who can commit to these goals. Experienced people at your DZ might already know somebody who can fit in your team. Start as early as possible because forming a team takes time.
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Nobel peace laureate says AIDS deliberately created
AMax replied to Gravitymaster's topic in Speakers Corner
As a scientist I hate to see when another scientist makes a statement like that. Where is the evidence? Without some strong evidence this is all horse shit.