BillyVance 34 #1 March 31, 2008 This is what happens when you stumble on the way out the Otter and get squeezed through the bottom corner of the door. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver88 0 #2 March 31, 2008 it is only worth it if you got the formation done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #3 March 31, 2008 Right leg on a left-door exit? What? Were you on your back? Typical rookie mistake. Glad you're OK, anyway. Let me help you out... Raise your right hand to shoulder level. Turn your palm out away from your shoulder. Now vigorously and fully extend your right arm. That's the motion used to prevent that guy on your right from pinching you off into the rear door jamb. Try it...it works. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 March 31, 2008 Quote Right leg on a left-door exit? What? Were you on your back? Typical rookie mistake. Glad you're OK, anyway. Let me help you out... Raise your right hand to shoulder level. Turn your palm out away from your shoulder. Now vigorously and fully extend your right arm. That's the motion used to prevent that guy on your right from pinching you off into the rear door jamb. Try it...it works. Dude, last time I did that, I broke my fucking arm. I swear, I don't know how my right leg got the brunt of it. Should have been the left leg."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markph 0 #5 March 31, 2008 Quote That's the motion used to prevent that guy on your right from pinching you off into the rear door jamb. Try it...it works. Oh damn...you had to go there huh Andy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #6 March 31, 2008 Um, it was only an 11 way. I was near the middle, waited for all you assholes to get by and then just watched the carnage. It was nice to see it without being a part of it. ( I think Dammit Janet is still cussing us. ) "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #7 March 31, 2008 Something about speed stars has always reminded me of a Demolition Derby.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #8 March 31, 2008 QuoteThis is what happens when the lace on your panties gets snagged on an otter door Wow, Billy, just WowYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 March 31, 2008 Dude, next time make sure your jock-strap isn't going to snap at the wrong time. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #10 March 31, 2008 Quote Dude, last time I did that, I broke my fucking arm. I swear, I don't know how my right leg got the brunt of it. Should have been the left leg. Sounds like either 1) You like that door position and can't wait for another lashing or... 2) You should relinquish that position to someone faster, stronger, and younger.... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 March 31, 2008 Quote Quote Dude, last time I did that, I broke my fucking arm. I swear, I don't know how my right leg got the brunt of it. Should have been the left leg. Sounds like either 1) You like that door position and can't wait for another lashing or... 2) You should relinquish that position to someone faster, stronger, and younger.... ltdiver I already said in the other thread I wasn't gonna do it again. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #12 March 31, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Dude, last time I did that, I broke my fucking arm. I swear, I don't know how my right leg got the brunt of it. Should have been the left leg. Sounds like either 1) You like that door position and can't wait for another lashing or... 2) You should relinquish that position to someone faster, stronger, and younger.... ltdiver I already said in the other thread I wasn't gonna do it again. What huh? Other thread? Hey mods, he's double posting! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #13 March 31, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Quote Dude, last time I did that, I broke my fucking arm. I swear, I don't know how my right leg got the brunt of it. Should have been the left leg. Sounds like either 1) You like that door position and can't wait for another lashing or... 2) You should relinquish that position to someone faster, stronger, and younger.... ltdiver I already said in the other thread I wasn't gonna do it again. What huh? Other thread? Hey mods, he's double posting! ltdiver Nah, the other one is more detailed. Good Vibes Boogie thread in Events and DZs. Good Vibes, my ass! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #14 March 31, 2008 Quote Dude, last time I did that, I broke my fucking arm. I swear, I don't know how my right leg got the brunt of it. Should have been the left leg. Sounds like either 1) You like that door position and can't wait for another lashing or... 2) You should relinquish that position to someone faster, stronger, and younger.... ltdiver I already said in the other thread I wasn't gonna do it again. What huh? Other thread? Hey mods, he's double posting! ltdiver Nah, the other one is more detailed. Good Vibes Boogie thread in Events and DZs. Good Vibes, my ass! Ah, poor boo boo. Want skymama to send you some glitter? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 March 31, 2008 Quote Quote Dude, last time I did that, I broke my fucking arm. I swear, I don't know how my right leg got the brunt of it. Should have been the left leg. Sounds like either 1) You like that door position and can't wait for another lashing or... 2) You should relinquish that position to someone faster, stronger, and younger.... ltdiver I already said in the other thread I wasn't gonna do it again. What huh? Other thread? Hey mods, he's double posting! ltdiver Nah, the other one is more detailed. Good Vibes Boogie thread in Events and DZs. Good Vibes, my ass! Ah, poor boo boo. Want skymama to send you some glitter? ltdiver No but she can send me a pic of herself in a naughty nurse outfit. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #16 March 31, 2008 Quote No but she can send me a pic of herself in a naughty nurse outfit. Why, do you want to compare it to yours?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 March 31, 2008 Quote Quote No but she can send me a pic of herself in a naughty nurse outfit. Why, do you want to compare it to yours? It's better looking than yours. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,400 #18 March 31, 2008 I was doing a 10-way one time, and due to a bunch of newbies doing a really crappy job of tightening up the line-up, found myself closer to the pilot than the door when they gave the "Go", (which I was too far away from to even hear). Once I got within 6 feet of the door, I just did a frantic lunge for it. Didn't quite make it, and nailed my shins on the bottom of the door frame. That pivoted my feet up and nailed the guy behind me right in the face. "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
popsjumper 2 #19 March 31, 2008 They sure do fun-jump speed stars differently nowadays. It used to be: crammed in the door (picture 10 skydivers in a phone booth) with the last one or two serving as pushers. or all out...on the wing, on top, hanging by fingers on the jamb, etc. 1-2-3!@ all go at once. There was none of this very dangerous, 2x2 orderly stuff. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #20 March 31, 2008 Quote They sure do fun-jump speed stars differently nowadays. It used to be: crammed in the door (picture 10 skydivers in a phone booth) with the last one or two serving as pushers. or all out...on the wing, on top, hanging by fingers on the jamb, etc. 1-2-3!@ all go at once. There was none of this very dangerous, 2x2 orderly stuff. We certainly could have completed that speed star faster using the former method than the latter. And it's a super otter, more than capable of handling a group of that size at the door too. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,400 #21 March 31, 2008 Quote They sure do fun-jump speed stars differently nowadays. It used to be: crammed in the door (picture 10 skydivers in a phone booth) with the last one or two serving as pushers. or all out...on the wing, on top, hanging by fingers on the jamb, etc. 1-2-3!@ all go at once. There was none of this very dangerous, 2x2 orderly stuff. I once heard a hilarious story from an oldtimer reminiscing about the bad old days of doing a 10-way speed star from a DC-3 with seats in it, (and I don't mean jump seats), while wearing gutter gear, (ie front-mount reserve). Sure glad I missed that!"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
BillyVance 34 #22 March 31, 2008 Quote Quote I once heard a hilarious story from an oldtimer reminiscing about the bad old days of doing a 10-way speed star from a DC-3 with seats in it, (and I don't mean jump seats), while wearing gutter gear, (ie front-mount reserve). Sure glad I missed that! I've done 10 way speed star out of the super connie's SMALLer door, but we didn't do it train-style, or there would have been a few shoulder dislocations at the 155 mph exit speed. Edited to add: I have video of a big way from Skydive Chicago that I was in, using their 2 otters along with Mr Douglas, which I was front float on, by the way. There was a great camera point of view inside Mr D of a long, long single file train of jumpers going out the door. I think I was glad to be front float on Mr D, even if that was the hardest thing I ever did. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #23 March 31, 2008 How long di it take to get the oil out of your ears? Oh wait...maybe that explains it. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #24 March 31, 2008 Quote How long di it take to get the oil out of your ears? Oh wait...maybe that explains it. I was lucky that day, not a drop of oil on me. But I did lose my grip and fall off 4 seconds too early on a formation load... and STILL got back up and in my slot. It's kind of funny being a right trail floater and your slot is on the outside of the left side of the formation! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #25 March 31, 2008 Quote Quote How long di it take to get the oil out of your ears? Oh wait...maybe that explains it. I was lucky that day, not a drop of oil on me. But I did lose my grip and fall off 4 seconds too early on a formation load... and STILL got back up and in my slot. It's kind of funny being a right trail floater and your slot is on the outside of the left side of the formation! Don't you have to jump to make these claims?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
