pandamonium 0 #1 January 4, 2012 Hey all, I've been lurking here for a bit. I decided to say howdy. I did a tandem jump in Australia in March 2011, and loved it. After I got home, I started doing Static lines. I got injured on the third static line and have been recovering since. I suffered an Acute compression on my T12 Vertibrae. I came in hot and hit the ground pretty hard due to not having a left toggle. (Pulling the rear riser's didn't work) I'm scheduling a visit down to ZHills down in Florida in June. I plan on spending two weeks there with hopes to get the last 22 jumps for my A-license under the AFF program. Eventually I want to learn how to wingsuit, which looks like so much fun from anything I've seen so far. Anyways, just wanted to say hello. See ya'll around. -ChrisI hate landing in planes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikes2020 0 #2 January 4, 2012 Hey! I am working towards wing suits too.... it seems like maybe 1 year or so to get enough jumps for it.... Anyway good luck and have fun in flordia!Cheers Jon W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltron80 0 #3 January 6, 2012 welcome! I also got injured during training...it can be rough learning! did one of your toggles come undone when the canopy opened causing a spin? what do you mean you didn't have your left toggle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 January 6, 2012 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pandamonium 0 #5 January 6, 2012 Thank you! Looking forward to the trip! -Chris QuoteHey! I am working towards wing suits too.... it seems like maybe 1 year or so to get enough jumps for it.... Anyway good luck and have fun in flordia!I hate landing in planes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pandamonium 0 #6 January 6, 2012 The line that runs from the toggle to the rear-left of the canopy had frayed/broken. I pulled the toggle, and had about 6" of line in my left hand. The rest of the line wrapped up the corner of the canopy. There was no spin, but I was told prior that if something like this happens to reach up to the rear risor of that side and pull down. I only had right turns the whole way down under canapy. I had to hit the ground with no brakes. (Can't just pull the right toggle) Quote welcome! I also got injured during training...it can be rough learning! did one of your toggles come undone when the canopy opened causing a spin? what do you mean you didn't have your left toggle? I hate landing in planes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pandamonium 0 #7 January 6, 2012 Yeah I put a lot of thought into it. It's the best time that I can make it down there. I might come in May if I get a chance to though. Hopefully I can get 23 jumps completed in two weeks/12 days if the weather will act right! Quote Welcome to the forums! I hate landing in planes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltron80 0 #8 January 8, 2012 Quote The line that runs from the toggle to the rear-left of the canopy had frayed/broken. I pulled the toggle, and had about 6" of line in my left hand. The rest of the line wrapped up the corner of the canopy. There was no spin, but I was told prior that if something like this happens to reach up to the rear risor of that side and pull down. I only had right turns the whole way down under canapy. I had to hit the ground with no brakes. (Can't just pull the right toggle) Quote welcome! I also got injured during training...it can be rough learning! did one of your toggles come undone when the canopy opened causing a spin? what do you mean you didn't have your left toggle? holy shit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 268 #9 January 9, 2012 Quote Quote The line that runs from the toggle to the rear-left of the canopy had frayed/broken. I pulled the toggle, and had about 6" of line in my left hand. The rest of the line wrapped up the corner of the canopy. There was no spin, but I was told prior that if something like this happens to reach up to the rear risor of that side and pull down. I only had right turns the whole way down under canapy. I had to hit the ground with no brakes. (Can't just pull the right toggle) Quote welcome! I also got injured during training...it can be rough learning! did one of your toggles come undone when the canopy opened causing a spin? what do you mean you didn't have your left toggle? holy shit Yeah, I love how (he?) just told the story like, "so, I was driving down the road and missed my turn!" Panda -- If the rest of the canopy ride was actually as calm as your describe it, then GOOD ON YA! Sorry you got hurt, hope you heal up well, and have FUN in Z-Hills! They have a great staff there who will do their best to help you get your requirements finished safely. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
