Maksimsf 0 #1 September 14, 2012 This poll is for the jumpers that never jumped tandem as a student. I never jumped tandem and I was just thinking if I will be asked to jump one for free - I will just laugh and tell them no freaking way and would not be ashamed to say I'm scared. Would you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 September 14, 2012 I did my 1st tandem when i had about 500 jumps, it's was a no brainer, a mate was getting his Sigma endorsement and needed a live body on front. FREE JUMP It was a bit weird being in the plane without a rig on and exiting was a little freaky but in the sky it was all good If you get the chance Take It You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #3 September 14, 2012 I've done it twice and it's scary. No more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #4 September 14, 2012 free jumps are like free beer. It would be impolite to refuse...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #5 September 14, 2012 Iid it once after I had 1k jumps & no AFF. Frind needed to carry some weight to get his tandom rateing. If you plan it correctly it can be fun. We took a handhele auto rewind camera with us took pictures of both of use in FF and our friend that was doing the video free alsoThe trapdoor effect effect was.....interesting for a tandem rookie. Nice standup close to the peas. I knew the people we were jumping with I can assure you I wouldn't do it with just anyone. FWIW I'm a dude. R. One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #6 September 14, 2012 I did three tandems to kick off AFF but I figured I'd chime in anyway. Occassionally one of my buddies will be going for his/her tandem rating and I'll offer to ride along when they need an experienced skydiver for their training. THANKFULLY I've never actually been around when they are doing that jump though because I might pee myself! Not sure I'm actually comfortable giving up that control now that I know better :)Sex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #7 September 14, 2012 My first tandem was around jump 200. I love doing front rides. Yes its scary. And I don't really like the plane ride. I keep trying to do my gear checks and have nothing to check. (So I do a ton on everyone else ) On one I even made him keep me hooked up by one connection for the plane ride. (Thanks ski!) But I still love it. It's a different experience completely imo and WAY scarier but that's part of the fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #8 September 14, 2012 i came Up through static line training and had many MANy jumps when tandem was invented... ( in fact had MANY jumps when AFF was invented...) never liked the idea of deferring some of the control of my skydive, to anyone else... once i went out the door of a plane..however a few years ago.. i was "on the injured reserve list" and not able to jump for a while.. ( i had dislocated a shoulder on a CASA exit, and was still recovering ) I was at the DZ and sorta bummed out that for the first time EVER... i couldn't just " get on a load.." A good friend who saw my sadness came up to me and said "hey why don't i take you on a tandem"??!!!I only had to think about it... for about FIVE seconds.... "sure " I said...it went great... i was surprised that while in freefall. i had NO sensation at ALL of the TM being connected to me.... we had a great skydive another buddy chased us. and we did RW.. i DID feel the trap door effect... which was interesting. but More interesting was the feeling i had when he Undid the lower laterals!!! Whoa!!! i dropped maybe a few inches... BUt felt like i was dropping a few FEET/... That was disconcerting.....The f un part was as we were under canopy and pulling toggles.. We argued (discussed) when to turn downwind.. when to turn onto base. when to turn onto final !!!! hahaha but together we put it down IN the pea gravel, standing UP... It was a very kind thing for Joey to do, and i'm forever grateful.... BUT it will be my one and ONLY tandem.. It's IN my logbook. and was my jump # 3,010........July 31, 2005 I still treasure my tandem Certificate!! A unique experience for ANY jumper who has Never Done a tandem..... it wasn't free however, as i did pay my slot.... and a case of beer...jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #9 September 14, 2012 As a TI, I think we should do one a year. It serves as a nice reminder to what we're doing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #10 September 14, 2012 Quote it's was a no brainer, a mate was getting his Sigma endorsement and needed a live body on front. That would be about the only reason I can think of to do a tandem."That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #11 September 14, 2012 Quote My first tandem was around jump 200. I love doing front rides. Yes its scary. And I don't really like the plane ride. I keep trying to do my gear checks and have nothing to check. (So I do a ton on everyone else ) On one I even made him keep me hooked up by one connection for the plane ride. (Thanks ski!) But I still love it. It's a different experience completely imo and WAY scarier but that's part of the fun ^ Exactly like this. But I only did one (about jump #120).ETA - I did 2 tandems before AFF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #12 September 14, 2012 Technically, FAA rules require a tandem student to be connected to the plane or the instructor on the ride to the top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #13 September 14, 2012 Quote Technically, FAA rules require a tandem student to be connected to the plane or the instructor on the ride to the top. The seat belt wasn't enough for me. All I could think was "I don't have a rig what if that hop n pop takes out the plane?!" silly but i wanted to make sure I was hooked to a rig and not just the plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #14 September 14, 2012 Quote I will just laugh and tell them no freaking way and would not be ashamed to say I'm scared. Don't think you need to worry, Max. You're a bit... err... taller than most TI's I had over 200 jumps before I did my first passenger ride. Hated the lack of control (I'm turning! Why am I turning? I don't want to turn!). After 6 or 7 more a couple years later helping my friends get their ratings (as they helped me get mine), never again. I like to do my own tricks and pull my own strings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #15 September 14, 2012 Quote (I'm turning! Why am I turning? I don't want to turn!). You're doing it wrong YOU'RE supposed to make THEM turn when they don't want to. mwahahahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #16 September 14, 2012 Quote Quote (I'm turning! Why am I turning? I don't want to turn!). You're doing it wrong YOU'RE supposed to make THEM turn when they don't want to. mwahahahaha I wouldn't ask for it, but would consider doing a tandem if it helps a friend get his/her ratings "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #17 September 14, 2012 Quote My first tandem was around jump 200. I love doing front rides. Yes its scary. And I don't really like the plane ride. I keep trying to do my gear checks and have nothing to check. (So I do a ton on everyone else ) On one I even made him keep me hooked up by one connection for the plane ride. (Thanks ski!) But I still love it. It's a different experience completely imo and WAY scarier but that's part of the fun I can't believe you were dumb enough to volunteer to go on front with me. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #18 September 14, 2012 Next time, put her in the harness backwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #19 September 14, 2012 Quote Quote Quote (I'm turning! Why am I turning? I don't want to turn!). You're doing it wrong YOU'RE supposed to make THEM turn when they don't want to. mwahahahaha I wouldn't ask for it, but would consider doing a tandem if it helps a friend get his/her ratings In the (Sigma) tandem course phase 1 you have to do a front ride and it just so happened to work out that I ended up doing a front ride for a guy that was starting his phase 2 jumps... Freaked me out a little bit... very odd feeling for sure. Of course, once I started my phase 2 jumps, I took him out of the skyvan - back gainer style.... Damn I miss tailgates, the 182/206's just aint the same. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #20 September 14, 2012 I did my first tandem when I had 1500 jumps; scared shitless. It was his first tandem too. Then we switched places and did it again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #21 September 14, 2012 I LOVED tandem certification course! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #22 September 14, 2012 I did do tandems as a student... I'm not sure I'd do a tandem as a passenger for someone just learning, but I'd go for a tandem with one of the instructors I know. I might even pay for one if I really wanted to get back in the air. It'd be fun. =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #23 September 14, 2012 Quote You're doing it wrong YOU'RE supposed to make THEM turn when they don't want to. mwahahahaha fold in half and touch your toes on the way out the door, i hear TMs love that.Sex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #24 September 14, 2012 Quote Quote You're doing it wrong YOU'RE supposed to make THEM turn when they don't want to. mwahahahaha fold in half and touch your toes on the way out the door, i hear TMs love that. I did something similar to that when I did a front ride for a friend getting his rating. I was his last experienced jumper. All the TI's were giving me pointers on how to screw with him. It was fun! He cursed me out when we got under canopy. But then, 2 weeks later, he came up and gave me a big hug. He said, "I just had a student do to me exactly what you did on your front ride. Thank you for teaching me how to handle that!" So remember TI candidates, when experienced jumpers fuck with you it's for your own good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #25 September 14, 2012 This is sooooo true. A friend did that to me - we landed and I asked "WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT????" His answer: "The worst tandem exit I ever had from a student. You'll do fine." I'm a fan of having some para-cord or a strap handy....bite hold it on exit. TI goes nuts trying to figure out WTF??? Is that cord from??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
