Ms.sofaking
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If you read everthing I said.I didn't disagree with this. Post#19 Post#38 "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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No the plane wasn't on fire.So you chose to omitt part of a sentence you quoted so it suited the comparison you wanted to make?Burst into flames is reason for me to get out.And I won't be running to any train station.I'll be skydiving while you're recovering in a burn unit waiting to meet up with some girl who upset you so much in a thread by disagreeing with you, you want to kick her ass. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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The first part of that sentence was "if the plane burst into flames"Which was merely an example of a scenerio I would make my own decision.I also said I wouldn't shift my weight around if the pilot said I can land this under different circumstances. I'm not familiar with the crash you're talking about, was the plane on fire. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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Plane on fire was merely an example of a situation where I don't feel "proper procedure" over rules making decisions for yourself about your life.But my point just gets picked apart into, me being an arrogant ass who knows better than procedure, or oh my god what if a plane's on fire.Neither of which was the point. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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If a pilot tells you to buckle up in a burning plane you are more than welcome to.I'll be gone.The only point I've been trying to make is there comes a time when you have to decide for yourself.Sometimes people make the wrong call.It could be a pilot saying stay, an instructor saying go. When it's your life are you saying if the person you're supposed to listen to, you feel, is absolutely wrong, you'll still do it anyway because it's proper procedure? "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I was thinking the same thing as jarrodh, we only go to 9500 on most of our jumps.I'll leave tracking and canopy advice to the experienced jumpers as I am not. But in regards to your altimeter, we always check ours against each other on the way to altitude.Then if yours isn't matching the others you know you have a problem with it before you exit. Glad you're OK "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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Like I said there are thousands of possible scenarios.Countless "what if's" The scenario I spoke of was in regard to a plane on fire.If the pilot is trying to take it down safely and no one is getting out, I am.I would question the judgement of a pilot trying to "safely" land a plane that has burst into flames.Even though I'm not a pilot. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I said we could come up with thousands of scenarios. You're talking engine out, I was referring to a massive fire. Right or wrong if I feel someone is giving me instructions that I feel will cost me my life, I will take my life into my own hands. I also feel an engine out is a very different situation. I'm not going to shift weight all over a plane when a pilot is saying I can land this. A plane on fire is different. Like I said there's lots of "what if's" What if the pilot is unconscious? What if pilot says stay but the most experienced person goes? I could go on and on. There comes a point when you are in charge of your own life. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I wasn't saying I would frantically encourage hysteria. It's no different than saying to a student on radio "if you feel your instruction is wrong remember you are the pilot in command."I hear this all the time.So in the event of life or death emergency I feel we need make those split second decisions for ourselves.The decision will be right or wrong, but it will be mine. I'm not a voice of experience nor am I advising anyone. This is just what's right for me. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I would never restrict other jumpers from getting out. These people are family to me, whom I love very much.I never said I would save my own ass at the expense of others.I would help anyone going with me and not waste time discussing anyone's decision to stay.I simply meant it's a personal decision. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I guess that low becomes another "decide for yourself it's your life" situations.We could probably come up with thousands of "what if's?" Personally, if the plane burst into flames at 500 ft I'm out the door and going straight to reserve.I won't be considering whether or not we are supposed to get out at this altitude.When it comes serious emergencies you make a split second decision, and it's either right or wrong I don't think any rules apply. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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What if the plane is really low 1000ft or less?I would assume at that point you are not going out single file. shouldn't you get as many out at a time as you can and just not hang on to each other? "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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Do you really gain that much in lineal footage in a track as opposed to under canopy?Let's say the winds aren't bad.This thread is something I've wondered about myself, thinking about canopy collisions if everyone pulled on exit.But, you answered that. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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If you are anything like me you'll never want to do a tandem again.It is that much more incredible. And if your DZ is anything like mine, your instructor will go over everything again and again if need be.Until you feel comfortable and he feels comfortable with taking you.I sat in the door my first time thinking whatever happens I have been taught how to handle it.Everyone has different fears. Mine wasn't exit or malfunction it was canopy flight. Whatever yours may be, you will have been given the knowledge to deal with it.Good luck and most important have fun! "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I stated earlier in this thread"Keep in mind at 33 jumps I am no expert." I do see that there have been voices of experience in this thread who use the same procedure I practice. It's what happens to be right for me.I'm not advising anyone. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I was taught the same, and just disagree with it.I may change my mind after learning something different.Or after my first mal.But it's where I stand now.I am new and always learning.I can go to my DZ get winded out all day and I always learn something. And through experience and coversation I'm sure my thoughts on all kinds of procedures will constantly evolve.Who knows what I'll think 10 years from now. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I will also have one hand on each as I was not taught.And what ever happens please don't kick me but, feel free to use me as an example of what to do or not to do. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I always look to the experienced for all kinds of advice.And take advice from beginners with a grain of salt. But, speaking as a beginner, sometimes we get very conflicting opinions from very experienced people.And at that point I feel we need to make a decision based on what makes sense to us, or would work best for us.It is are own life in our hands.And being new to the sport it's hard to make life and death choices based on different opinions regarding something you have never experienced. So I ask questions and read about incidents to come to the best conclusion I can.I'm sure I'm not the only beginner to get conflicting advice. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I don't want to get into the RSL debate either.I'm new.I have one.As I believe I should.But I no more depend on that as a guarantee than I do my canopy opening in the first place.I plan on a malfunction every jump, if it doesn't happen, great, I get to skip that part of the skydive. You are correct, in that incident she did not have an RSL.And someday maybe I won't.So I'll keep one hand on each until at some point I learn something that makes me feel different.This whole subject I hear debated as often as the RSL debate.I'm not saying I'm right.It's just what's right for me, at this time. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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Thanks.I didn't even know to ask this. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I have a brand new rig. Would it be a good idea to peel and unpeel the velcro occasionly?Or would that put uneeded wear and tear on it? "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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I've had this discussion with many people because I was taught the same as you, and I disagree.Keep in mind at 33 jumps I'm no expert. I have decided for myself I will do this different, putting one hand on each.First of all, I cannot even see my handles (girl reasons)Second, your handles will probably shift after a cutaway.I read an incident of someone going in struggling to find her reserve after she cut.I'm sure they're out there but I have not met someone who had a hard pull or had to clear anything with their other hand.If this were to happen I can always let go of my reserve handle to assist with the cut away, until then I will have one hand on each.And that is how I practice it. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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What is the scariest part of the skydive for you?
Ms.sofaking replied to mattyblast's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
when I started I was referred to as fearless by a fellow student.And I told him that's not true, I'm comfortable with it all until I have a canopy over my head.That used to be scary!You'd think on your first jump you'd be happy it was there. I still suck at my canopy but now the only thing I get nervous about is the ride to altitude.I used to relax at 5,000 then 4,3,2 and now at 500 ft I start to relax and by 1000 it's gone.I imagine as I progress my thoughts will change throughout my skydiving career. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas -
Good Question.Ok, that was a mistake.It was supposed to be "deep not shallow breaths"I probably should go back and edit as to not look like a dumb ass. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas
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Ever since I was a child I thought I was one of the few people to suffer from this.Deep not shallow breaths help me too.I have to run in the morning before any food or liquid, or I will definately suffer.And at times even food or drink to late the night before will cause this. (fixed it) "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas