lawrocket 3 #1 February 2, 2009 I've been here awhile. I started off as a newbie to learn everything I could. I must say, I'm was a bit concerned back when beca_se I didn't know what so many terms meant. I think it's time to define them. Let's define everything. Cross reference them. What is a toggle fire? What's another word for it? "Fuck the Rodriguez Brothers?". What does that mean. Let us put it all out there for the newbies and for posterity. Let us create a reference so that anyone who wants to know what a horny gorilla is can have a one-stop shop of the lexicon, My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #2 February 2, 2009 Could we just get any terms that are missing added to this one? http://www.dropzone.com/safety/resources/handbook/gloss2.shtml"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
skydiverbry 0 #3 February 2, 2009 Are we talking "proper term" or slang" Alot of terms we use are not included in the glossary. Is this what we are tryin to do?? Just so I understand this Bry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #4 February 2, 2009 Hotel Check-Pre exit check During a AFF jump you have 2 JM's holding onto you and the aircraft. To let them know you're ready,you look left into the JM'S eyes and shout "CHECK IN",the JM will let ya know that he is ready for exit"OK" Then look to your right and shout "CHECK OUT",the JM will let you know he's ready by "OK" Now you job is to do a good exit and arch!-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,390 #5 February 2, 2009 William (Bill) Fitzsimons published "Skydiving: A Dictionary for the Sport Parachutist" back in the '90's: http://www.amazon.com/Skydiving-Dictionary-Parachutist-William-Fitzsimons/dp/187817701X It could probably use a refresh by now. An example from the book: Quote glide ratio: The mathematical relationship between the vertical descent of a gliding device and its forward motion. For example, a canopy that descends ten feet for every one foot of forward motion is said by the manufacturer to have a glide ratio of three to one. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #6 February 2, 2009 The Skydiver's Hand book by Dan Poynter,Mike Turoff also a good guide I think Also Poynter's Parachute Manual Vol.I & II-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #7 February 2, 2009 QuoteWhat is a toggle fire? What's another word for it? I hate that phrase. Is there so much friction during freefall and opening that the toggles self-ignite into flames? Can't they make them out of some flame-proof material like kevlar? How do you steer the canopy since you don't want to put your hands into something that's ablaze? Or maybe we could just abandon that term, and call it what it is: premature brake release. If people want to be cool, they can call it "PBR". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #8 February 2, 2009 I had a toggle fire, sounds wayy fucking cooler than premature brake release.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #9 February 2, 2009 Quote Or maybe we could just abandon that term, and call it what it is: premature brake release. If people want to be cool, they can call it "PBR". That won't work, the newbies would think it is ok to drink under canopy. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydave103 0 #10 February 2, 2009 I heard a new one today.....'wuffoing' n. I have been wuffoing since 02. LifeshouldNOTbeajourneytothegravewithawellpreservedbody,buttskidinsideways,cigarinone hand,martiniintheother,bodythoroughlyused upandscreaming:"WOO HOO!! What a ride!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #11 February 2, 2009 Quote That won't work, the newbies would think it is ok to drink under canopy. It's not?"If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #12 February 2, 2009 If it's the last load of the day, you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #13 February 2, 2009 QuoteI had a toggle fire, sounds wayy fucking cooler than premature brake release. You're just obsessed with the shame of premature release. On that note, having a Mae West (boobies!) sounded way cooler than "lineover" (yawn). Not all change is good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
