andrewfarris 0 #1 January 8, 2011 I have an "A" licensed jumper with 50ish jumps that has just purchased a 155 Rage...he weighs around 200 with out gear....just want to hear thoughts on this...(this is not me jumping this small thing....i am happy with my stilletto 170 haha) just want to know everyones thoughts and concerns about this....please post nice blue skies..... atfworking at skydive airtight. also working towards the senior rigger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muffie 0 #3 January 8, 2011 Here's a link to the downsizing chart. Try to get him to read it? http://www.bigairsportz.com/pdf/bas-sizingchart.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #4 January 8, 2011 Or make sure you get your bet in. BTW, I think the OP is a troll. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #5 January 8, 2011 Ask what kind of flowers he likes......"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #6 January 8, 2011 sounds like he is playing a game of russian roulette"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #7 January 8, 2011 really? if your profile is correct- at 50 jumps you're on a HP canopy at 1.3 and when you need your reserve it'll be loaded at 1.4. and you're asking for thoughts about someone else with low time under canopy loading a Rage at 1.4. i think you're both pushing it.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #8 January 8, 2011 Let them know you've started a pool at the DZ. You think they'll do fine, but really should try 180s in two weeks when their...er...your numbers come up. But seriously, let them talk to some of the other fast downsizer guys who learned the hard way. If not there, invite 'em here....Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheach 0 #9 January 8, 2011 QuoteOr make sure you get your bet in. BTW, I think the OP is a troll. Actually- he isn't. I jump with him. and yep-ANDREW!!!! You had to know you would get ripped for your canopy choice as well. haha.I woke up next to a blowup doll Ash....so what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #10 January 8, 2011 should be a quick game of bounce bingo!"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyfellows 0 #11 January 8, 2011 QuoteI have an "A" licensed jumper with 50ish jumps that has just purchased a 155 Rage...he weighs around 200 with out gear....just want to hear thoughts on this...(this is not me jumping this small thing....i am happy with my stilletto 170 haha) just want to know everyones thoughts and concerns about this....please post nice blue skies..... atf Can I buy your canopy really cheap, when you die?Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H.A.F. = Hard As Fuck ... Goddamn Amateurs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #12 January 8, 2011 QuoteQuoteI have an "A" licensed jumper with 50ish jumps that has just purchased a 155 Rage...he weighs around 200 with out gear....just want to hear thoughts on this...(this is not me jumping this small thing....i am happy with my stilletto 170 haha) just want to know everyones thoughts and concerns about this....please post nice blue skies..... atf Can I buy your canopy really cheap, when you die? Just remember, blood lowers the resale value. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #13 January 8, 2011 QuoteQuoteOr make sure you get your bet in. BTW, I think the OP is a troll. Actually- he isn't. I jump with him. and yep-ANDREW!!!! You had to know you would get ripped for your canopy choice as well. haha. So this is actually about him?? I'll leave out the PA and try to be helpful. If he only has 50 jumps and is jumping a 1.3 wing loading under that canopy he is a dumbass, ooops, couldn't do it. When I was a new jumper I thought I was the shit and that me being a pilot meant I had mad skillz. I have some really cool spinal x-rays I can show everyone now. Side note: If you are jumping somewhere that the DZO knows about this and allows it you should be concerned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheach 0 #14 January 8, 2011 No- he is posting about somebody else. But yes- his canopy selection is aggressive as well. I've voiced my opinion on it.I woke up next to a blowup doll Ash....so what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyfellows 0 #15 January 8, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteI have an "A" licensed jumper with 50ish jumps that has just purchased a 155 Rage...he weighs around 200 with out gear....just want to hear thoughts on this...(this is not me jumping this small thing....i am happy with my stilletto 170 haha) just want to know everyones thoughts and concerns about this....please post nice blue skies..... atf Can I buy your canopy really cheap, when you die? Just remember, blood lowers the resale value. True, but if I can get it cheap enough, I'll still make money.Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H.A.F. = Hard As Fuck ... Goddamn Amateurs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #16 January 8, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote I have an "A" licensed jumper with 50ish jumps that has just purchased a 155 Rage...he weighs around 200 with out gear....just want to hear thoughts on this...(this is not me jumping this small thing....i am happy with my stilletto 170 haha) just want to know everyones thoughts and concerns about this....please post nice blue skies..... atf Can I buy your canopy really cheap, when you die? Just remember, blood lowers the resale value. True, but if I can get it cheap enough, I'll still make money. OxyClean will get that out. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airman1270 0 #17 January 8, 2011 OxyClean will get that out... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Good good, but remember stage presence! Declare boldly, just a hint below shouting... "OXYCLEAN WILL GET THAT OUT!" Cheers, Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airman1270 0 #18 January 8, 2011 The good news is that sometime soon we'll all dress up nicely and meet his family on a Wednesday night and eat potato salad. They're probably really nice people. Cheers, Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petejones45 0 #19 January 8, 2011 the rage is not a katana so it should be ok, they are a little more forgivingLook out for the freefly team, Smelly Peppers. Once we get a couple years more experience we will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future! BLUES! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #20 January 8, 2011 Quotethe rage is not a katana so it should be ok, they are a little more forgiving If you knew half as much as you think you do, it would still be twice as much as you really do. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #21 January 9, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote OxyClean will get that out. want to bet? oxy is the shit on dirt and grass stains. but not so much on ink and blood. being a deer hunter I have A LOT! of time in grade with blood stainsi have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickochet 0 #22 January 9, 2011 I have not jumped a Rage but some of the jumpers at my DZ have and a Rage does not perform well when you start loading it up.If you never fall down you aren't trying hard enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #23 January 9, 2011 Quotethe rage is not a katana so it should be ok, they are a little more forgiving You are fucking around with someone's life. Wise the fuck up. You don't know this guy, and you probably have never jumped a Katana or a Rage. You say a lot of stupid shit on here but something like this could really end in tears."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petejones45 0 #24 January 9, 2011 Its the bonfire.... skydiving related discussions should kept in the other forums and btw i've jumped bothLook out for the freefly team, Smelly Peppers. Once we get a couple years more experience we will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future! BLUES! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skootz 0 #25 January 9, 2011 Hey...... Come on guys.......someone has to keep the emt's and er doc's in business. Tell your friend to go for it....what could possible go wrong?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
