beemertec

That sounds like a question I would hear from my girlfriend. (Oops, did I say that outloud?) Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

I've been told by people at my DZ not to leave my rig in the sun, because it will cause fading. I would hang it indoors to dry, even if it takes a day or two longer. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

Definitely the exit. Nothing like looking out the door and then just going for it. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

I did take it down to 2000 feet once. For me that is low. The earth looks a lot bigger at 2k than at 3k. Won't make a habit of it. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

If I recall correctly, I took a verbal test, not a written one. Anyway, if you remember what you learned in AFF, and look through the SIM, you should do fine. Good luck!! Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

No biggie man. I still get nervous on my jumps. I only have 36 jumps and I had not jumped since before Christmas. My DZO was joking with me all the way to the top to help relax me. I had a lump in my throat when they called door, but when I did a cannonball out the door everything came back and I had a great dive. Bottom line: Just get back in the air and have some fun Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

It is totally unnatural to jump out of a plane. We have within us an instinct for survival and I think that instinct kicks in every time I get on the plane to varying degrees. I think it is worse after a lengthy layoff. I hadn't jumped since before Christmas when I went to the DZ this weekend. Saturday I sat all day and looked at clouds, and Sunday when I got on the plane we had minor mechanical problems that delayed takeoff about 20 minutes. That gave me plenty of time to get even more nervous. Once I was in the air my training took over and the jump went smoothly. I believe if you focus on how much you enjoy jumping it will help alleviate some of the fear.( alleviate is my big word for the day

Well, the buttslide is not always easy on the legs. One of the jumpers at my DZ did a but slide last year and his foot hit something while sliding across the ground. It broke his leg above the ankle. (Sorry, I don't know the medical term for this bone. He had to have pins put in his leg, and was told he would not be able to jump again, ever. Just my $.02 Blue Skies Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

Since I am jumping a 160 now, and I had the opportunity to buy a new canopy in my choice of sizes, my DZO recommended that I go with the 135. He did this knowing that I will not attempt to jump the 135 before I am ready and even if I think I am ready I have agreed not to jump it until he thinks I am ready. We also have 150s at the DZ which they will let me borrow to jump in my downsize progression. So even though I bought the 135 I will not go straight to it from the 160. Although I would not say that I am a conservative canopy pilot, I am not trying to set any records with my downsizing either. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

I agree concerning treetop in person. I am a new to the sport jumper, so I do not know many of the names that are being thrown around in this thread. I basically have to read others opinions when it comes to who I vote for. I have however met treetop and hung out with him at the DZ and jumped with him on several occasions, and I found him to be very personable as well as very knowlegable. He treated me very well and did not mind answering any questions I had. I enjoy hanging out with him. I realize he has been a bit brash and sarcastic on the boards, but then again, I see a lot of sarcasm in these forums. I am a bit of a sarcastic person myself so it doesn't bother me. As for treetops ability to deal with people in a diplomatic way I think you may be reading him wrong. I had the opportunity to work ground crew on a July 4th demo he participated in. That day he actually had three ( maybe four) demo jumps. he also happened to be the organizer for these jumps. Keep in mind that I am new to this but I thought getting permission for demo jumps required going through various agencies. The demo I worked was on Main Street in Wood stock, GA to lead off their 4th of July parade. Now I would guess he had to talk to more than 1 or two Government agencies in order to do this. I have had experience in dealing with the government, and I have found that anyone I talk to requires a little schmoozing to get anything accomplished, and being sarcastic and rude usually gets you nowhere except out the door. Bottom line he may be sarcastic but Don Jardine is a good guy, and he really loves skydiving, and I for one believe he will do a good job. I also think if you asked around at my DZ the people that have jumped with him would echo my sentiments. You got my vote Treetop. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

First of all I want to start by saying I am no expert, as I am newbie myself. I am only giving my experience with downsizing. I weigh about about 170 geared up. I only have 36 jumps, and it took about two months to get them. By my 12th or 13th jump I was jumping a 200 ft2 f-111. I jumped it about 3 or 4 jumps and loved it and i was ready to buy it, but my DZO recommended that I jump some amller canopies first. I jumped an aeroglide 160 zp, and to be honest the thing scared me to death. I was amazed at how much faster flew than the 200. It took me until jump 25 just to stand it up because teh extra ground speed kinda freaked me out. I have stood it up 9 out of the last ten jumps( the other one was a picture perfect plf in a mud hole, new jump suit of course). Anyway I bought a new hornet 135, because at $600.00 I couldn't pass it up. It looks awesome, and i'll bet it flies even better. Based on your DZO's advice, I would be safe on the 135. If I land at the DZ in our big landing area in perfect conditions he would probably be right. The problem is we never seem to have perfect conditions, so my 135 will be in a bag in my closet for anywhere from the next 50-200 jumps depending on my accuracy and my ability to pilot the 160 under varying conditions, and on my DZO's and S&TA's opinion. Fortunately for me they are fairly conservative when it comes to new jumpers. My recomendation is go with a larger canopy closer to 1:1 or 1.1:1 and jump it for a while. If you find a good deal like I did on a smaller canopy, buy it and store it until you're able to jump it. Again I do not profess to know what I am talking about, but you were asking for opinions.

Thanks, Michael Mullins was the person I was reffering to. Now I don't need to call him to ask why he doesn't jump. I am new to the sport so I do not recognize any of these names so I want to get as much info as possible before voting. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

This may seem like a dumb question, but as in any election I like to know who I am voting for. Just a couple of questions. 1. How long have you been jumping? 2. Are you currently active in the sport? (I ask this because one of the candidates for national board of directors has no jumps in the past year, which seems a little odd) 3. Why should I vote for you? Blue Skies Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

I am 5' 11" and about 140 -145 lbs. I can't say for other manufacturers but as far as the Javelin a C-16 or C-17 harness seems to fit me very well. The C-17 also allows for me to put on a few lbs. Hope this helps. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

So basically, they are the same as doing s-turns with toggles? Thanks Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!

I am trying to learn all I can about canopy control, primarily because I want to walk away from my landings, but also because as I progress I would like to do some CREW, and also a little swooping down later on. I have been using front and rear risers at altitude to try and get a feel for my canopy. I am currently flying an aeroglide 160 zp canopy at a wing loading of about 1:1. Any hints you can give me concerning particular things I should be practicing would helpful. I am specifically trying to find out what a rear riser sashay is. Thanks for your help. Blue Skies Steve Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it!