Jan 12, 2006, 4:07 AM
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I am trying to find out who is the Tandem instructor who has made the most tandem jumps in one day. I know of a couple of guys in Europe who on a regular basis do up to 16 tandems in one day!
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Jan 12, 2006, 8:26 PM
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At our dz we do about 750 to 850 feet of walking per jump. To the aircraft and from the LZ. (I carried a portable GPS and measured it!) I've been begging for a pickup to no avail.
Jan 15, 2006, 8:01 PM
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I know it isn't me: my record is 12, did it twice. The first time, it kicked my ass. The second time, I had a blast and felt so good on the sunset load that I felt like I could've done 12 more. Too bad, ran out of daylight and students.
While the logbook and checkbook entries from those days were both awesome, I find that being on that many tandems in one day really limits how much time I have with my students between jumps. Since I refuse to shortchange myself on training my students, I end up having to rush the post-jump stuff. While I don't need to reminesce about every moment of the day with them, I do try to spend a little time with them after the jump... dumping them off at the counter with their certificate and goodies and running for the next student always feels like sneaking out of a woman's bed after a one-nighter, you know? That moment means so much to them, it sucks to make them realize that they're still riding the high and you've already "moved on"...
Even tandem students deserve a little "cuddle time", right?
Elvisio "especially the cute chickies with big... eyes, yeah that's it, big eyes" Rodriguez
Jan 26, 2006, 12:55 PM
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I know it isn't me: my record is 12, did it twice. The first time, it kicked my ass. The second time, I had a blast and felt so good on the sunset load that I felt like I could've done 12 more. Too bad, ran out of daylight and students.
While the logbook and checkbook entries from those days were both awesome, I find that being on that many tandems in one day really limits how much time I have with my students between jumps. Since I refuse to shortchange myself on training my students, I end up having to rush the post-jump stuff. While I don't need to reminesce about every moment of the day with them, I do try to spend a little time with them after the jump... dumping them off at the counter with their certificate and goodies and running for the next student always feels like sneaking out of a woman's bed after a one-nighter, you know? That moment means so much to them, it sucks to make them realize that they're still riding the high and you've already "moved on"...
Even tandem students deserve a little "cuddle time", right?
Elvisio "especially the cute chickies with big... eyes, yeah that's it, big eyes" Rodriguez
If they have big eyes or big hands....I always think it's nice to do what u said. I'm pretty sure a Tandem is a lot more than the freefall and canopyride....the little experience on the ground is important to....and I guess it generates some more passengers. But, I can understand you're getting bored answering the same q 10 times each day...I'm only i a total of 50 tandems, so talking with passengers that think I'm the most crazy person in the world is still fun;)
....hmm....50...from 3000 feet....damn Well, it's good to know the gear works in conditions I hopefully never need to try it.....
Feb 28, 2006, 6:40 AM
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Bill Booth did 50.
But I cheated. No drogue...same experienced passenger...3,000 exit...no packing.
According to Frank Aranus of Fla.,"Anyone who does more than 10 tandems in one day is dangrous, reckless,and motivated by greed". And any defense of doing so is "Macho Rhetoric".
He wants opinions from other TIs.
See last 3 issues of Skydiving Magazine,letters(Dec.,Jan.,and Feb).
Feb 28, 2006, 11:00 AM
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Bill Booth did 50.
But I cheated. No drogue...same experienced passenger...3,000 exit...no packing.
According to Frank Aranus of Fla.,"Anyone who does more than 10 tandems in one day is dangerous, reckless,and motivated by greed". And any defense of doing so is "Macho Rhetoric".
He wants opinions from other TIs.
See last 3 issues of Skydiving Magazine,letters(Dec.,Jan.,and Feb).
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I tend to agree with Frank.
... but until DZOs start paying TIs what they are worth, TIs will still have to work ourselves to the point of exhaustion to make a living.
A few years back, I did a casual exit poll of tandem students, and most of them believed that TIs were worth double the going pay.
The only way that I am able to earn a reasonable wage is to wear a Handy-Mount ($30 vs. $70). I will admit that Handy-Mount is a distraction and it does increase my workload during the jump. Handy-Mount really only pays if I can fob off the dubbing on some other staff member. That whole staying late to dub videos is exhausting ... time that would be better spent eating a decent supper and going to bed early.
Oct 25, 2011, 10:48 PM
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Twice I did 15 in a day out of a 182. One day I was beat, and one day it felt like I could have done 15 more.
Those amphetamines were pretty good, weren't they?
I actually think the easier day was easier because it was later in the season. The hard day was early in the season and I wasn't in as good physical condition after the off-season.
Oct 27, 2011, 11:25 PM
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Is this only with paying customers or with first time students? If not, then I believe the current record is 103 tandems in 24 hrs by Chip Bowlin.
Actually, that record was broken (reported in Parachutist), but not by very much. Would have to check the world record web site to verify the current credit.
Oct 28, 2011, 9:32 AM
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I have done 17 in a day out of a Cessna. The trick is not to stop during the back half. I find if I get a break after 8 or 9 the adrenaline wears off and I notice how tired I am actually getting. A good breakfast and a slow steady supply of slow uptake carbs helps as well.
Oct 31, 2011, 5:37 PM
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18 where I packed, waivered, geared and jumped. 26 just jumping. Was sore after that. Pretty consistently do 15-20 a day. I find it easier the more I do. I actually have gotten re-invigorated after dealing with a very restrictive situation. Fun, fun, fun!
Jan 5, 2012, 7:34 PM
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I supported an effort in Z-hills a few years ago where one of my USSOCOM buddies did over 100 in 24 hours with the same passenger. It was hard-core. Me? 14 in a day with me packing. It wore me out.
Jan 9, 2012, 6:00 AM
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Is this only with paying customers or with first time students? If not, then I believe the current record is 103 tandems in 24 hrs by Chip Bowlin.
Actually, that record was broken (reported in Parachutist), but not by very much. Would have to check the world record web site to verify the current credit.
Correct. 105 jumps in 24 hours. T/M was Luther Kurtz. Experienced pax was Angela.
Jan 17, 2012, 8:09 PM
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Yeah my shoulder was bugging me. Better now.....now my knee is starting to bother me. This job can be hard on the body. 4500 tandems 4400 of them were stand up landings. now my knee is paying for that. I'm only 28.
Feb 22, 2012, 6:04 PM
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The Record set in 2010 by Luther Kurtz with his sister Angela as passenger In Harbor Springs MI. 105 in 22.5 hours Plus another after with media for an unofficial total of 106 in 24 hours.
No big support crew no b12 hooks and 2 182's and a 206
Angela was sick for most of the night but would not give up. Strong is not a strong enough word for her effort. Both went for dinner with fanily and friends afterwards and looked fresh and springy.
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May 2, 2012, 5:05 AM
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The Record set in 2010 by Luther Kurtz with his sister Angela as passenger In Harbor Springs MI. 105 in 22.5 hours Plus another after with media for an unofficial total of 106 in 24 hours.
Edited to correct year.
I was wondering whether that record attempt was going to stick, since according to the Parachutist article, Angela had only an A license (therefore, not USPA-legal to jump at night). Then again, when Chip & Kristine established the first record, Guinness only designated it a record for the TI, not for the team. Or did the article list Angela's license incorrectly?
