Forums: Skydiving: Wind Tunnels: How do you describe training in the tunnel to whuffo friends

jtfreefly  (D 29482) Apr 30, 2012, 7:43 PM Post #1 of 9 (716 views) Shortcut How do you describe training in the tunnel to whuffo friends Can't Post My quickest and most accurate description is that it is basically batting practice for skydivers. I would like to hear yours

Bluhdow  (B 37052) May 1, 2012, 10:58 AM Post #2 of 9 (667 views) Shortcut Re: [jtfreefly] How do you describe training in the tunnel to whuffo friends [In reply to] Can't Post Driving range with a Pro conducting swing analysis and debrief.

Andy9o8  (D License) May 2, 2012, 7:50 AM Post #3 of 9 (627 views) Shortcut Re: [jtfreefly] How do you describe training in the tunnel to whuffo friends [In reply to] Can't Post I never discuss skydiving with whuffos if I can avoid it. But I suppose I might liken it to a flight simulator for pilots. Or astronauts. Yeah, that's it- we're like astronauts.

Austintxflight May 2, 2012, 12:10 PM Post #4 of 9 (605 views) Shortcut Re: [Andy9o8] How do you describe training in the tunnel to whuffo friends [In reply to] Can't Post I explain to them I'm going to go have fun and call me if they get bored doing needlepoint.

NWFlyer  (D 29960) May 2, 2012, 4:45 PM Post #5 of 9 (586 views) Shortcut Re: [jtfreefly] How do you describe training in the tunnel to whuffo friends [In reply to] Can't Post It's a training tool. One analogy I've used is that it's like comparing an indoor climbing wall/gym to actual rock climbing.

jsaxton  (D 26818) May 2, 2012, 6:00 PM Post #6 of 9 (576 views) Shortcut Re: [jtfreefly] How do you describe training in the tunnel to whuffo friends [In reply to] Can't Post expensive

jtiflyer  (D 27430) May 2, 2012, 7:18 PM Post #7 of 9 (566 views) Shortcut Re: [jsaxton] How do you describe training in the tunnel to whuffo friends [In reply to] Can't Post masturbation. No where near as fun as the real thing

Austintxflight May 2, 2012, 9:16 PM Post #8 of 9 (554 views) Shortcut Re: [jtiflyer] How do you describe training in the tunnel to whuffo friends [In reply to] Can't Post tanning salon vs beach. but like that lady in the news, I'm too tan.

Joellercoaster  (C 105792) May 3, 2012, 3:29 AM Post #9 of 9 (543 views) Shortcut Re: [jtfreefly] How do you describe training in the tunnel to whuffo friends [In reply to] Can't Post The single best toy ever.

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