mbondvegas 0 #26 January 14, 2008 QuoteShee---it, I havent landed on the golf course. I landed there once (on jump #53)...when I had learned how to track quite well...but not how to estimate my canopy's glide range or maximize my canopy glide. I tell you, when we opened today (quite north of the end of the runway) on that last jump...I know there were a couple of us thinking it might be challenging to get back (and might land in either the golf course or Arizona)...but the wind was WAY strong and the only issue was getting any penetration after turning on final...and of course avoiding being dragged after landing.- - - I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #27 January 14, 2008 Yea. I was in the midst of turning my demo'd main back in to aerodyne. I looked up and saw al kindsa shitty landings...then the aerodyne folks and I talked about how much easier it was to watch those canopies then to land them LOL.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #28 January 14, 2008 We did get a successful rodeo off today, meant to share the pix with you there... Thanks to Jeremy, JT, Mike, Brad, Les, and everyone else at Mesquite that made us feel welcome. Wish I hadn't had a helluva head cold. With only 7 jumps over two days...didn't quite feel right. Tiffani Hardcastle got her 100th jump for the rodeo, and got pied to boot. There is a short video at the bottom of her index pic page. Rodeo pix Man, that wind gust on the second to the last load was something else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #29 January 14, 2008 This pic is gorgeous!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #30 January 14, 2008 Excellent shots. I totally missed jeremy's 1200th jump by 3 minutes. As a vidiot/photard I was bummed. I guess we'll try again next weekend. It waas great to meet you in person, Spot. Thanks for your generousity.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #31 January 14, 2008 Browsing DSE's photo's.. I thought how it would probably suck to face plant in that landing area. Then I clicked on this photo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #32 January 14, 2008 He wasn't the only one. There was a woman that landed a bit long and didn't quite PLF correctly. She sprained her wrist due to the lack of flare and how she struck the asphalt. The peas are fairly deep, if you land in them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #33 January 14, 2008 Yea those peas are very absorbant.Problem is most of the people that would benefit from them can't hit them. My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #34 January 15, 2008 I just uploaded a few pictures from this weekend Here is one of my favorites. See the rest by clicking my sigline.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #35 January 15, 2008 Nice pics!DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #36 January 16, 2008 Quote I totally missed jeremy's 1200th jump by 3 minutes. Smack that bitch up for me...and K8 too, just for good measure. And please tire of our plane a little early rather than a little late...we miss it! Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbondvegas 0 #37 January 16, 2008 Quote Quote I totally missed jeremy's 1200th jump by 3 minutes. Smack that bitch up for me...and K8 too, just for good measure. And please tire of our plane a little early rather than a little late...we miss it! Blues, Dave I think I heard we were keeping it for the summer too...- - - I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #38 January 16, 2008 Quote Browsing DSE's photo's.. I thought how it would probably suck to face plant in that landing area. Then I clicked on this photo. Probably flaring all the way would have helped that landing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #39 January 16, 2008 Quote Quote Browsing DSE's photo's.. I thought how it would probably suck to face plant in that landing area. Then I clicked on this photo. Probably flaring all the way would have helped that landing. Looking in the background it seems they are prepared for that sort of landing. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #40 January 16, 2008 Quote Looking in the background it seems they are prepared for that sort of landing. That's handy as hell. Wish we had one of those at the DZ.Wish we never needed them, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #41 January 16, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Browsing DSE's photo's.. I thought how it would probably suck to face plant in that landing area. Then I clicked on this photo. Probably flaring all the way would have helped that landing. Looking in the background it seems they are prepared for that sort of landing. LOL... You gotta see the faces of the students when the ambulance/fire engine drive down the taxiway with lights on.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #42 January 16, 2008 Quote Quote I totally missed jeremy's 1200th jump by 3 minutes. Smack that bitch up for me...and K8 too, just for good measure. And please tire of our plane a little early rather than a little late...we miss it! Blues, Dave I agree Dave, maybe if they send Bigbird home early we can start our season early......was at Ritzville on sunday, clear blue skies, 40 degrees with 5-7 mph winds....perfect winter jumping dayDPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #43 January 16, 2008 Quote Quote Quote I totally missed jeremy's 1200th jump by 3 minutes. Smack that bitch up for me...and K8 too, just for good measure. And please tire of our plane a little early rather than a little late...we miss it! Blues, Dave I think I heard we were keeping it for the summer too... Now that would truly suckPictures are great everyone, looks like you all had a great time.DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #44 January 16, 2008 Same can be said for the injury we had, flare stopped at mid chest even tho two of us were yelling "FLARE!" Then instead of PLF, she tried to "protect" her ass by putting down her hands on the asphalt. Wrist is swollen, black n' blue, blood blisters, and her ass is still nasty bruised. I didn't get a photo of her landing, I shot one at about 20' and noticed she hadn't moved from half-brakes, so forgot about pix, and started yelling. Next time I'll just shoot pix. I got a few biffs on film. http://www.spottedeagle.com/Skydive/Mesquite2/content/IMG_0864_large.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #45 January 16, 2008 One of our video guys got on of our jumpers landing just short of the tuffet, full sink, with no PLF. You could hear the ankle breaking on the video.You could also hear a shouted "PLF" just prior to landing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #46 January 16, 2008 OUCH! THAT HAS TO SUCK. I mean youre totally not trying to land nicely. youre trying to reach the tuffet. too late to PLF. That something we havent done this year (2008) yet. a Hit and chug. at the next boogie we will. LAdy, MAybe I'll post a picture of the modification I made.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #47 January 17, 2008 Quote too late to PLF. Yes, it did suck. but it's never too late to PLF. I'm ready for one every time I land. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #48 January 17, 2008 The way I saw accuracy is they are in a "sitting on the floor" postion and try to stall drop themselves on it. Of course, this is when they are OVER The tuffet. If one wasn't over the tuffet I would hope that position isn't used.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #49 January 17, 2008 Quote If one wasn't over the tuffet I would hope that position isn't used. Yes, exactly. You have to be judging when you're going to miss the tuffet. I've always said that shooting accuracy is not hazardous, but learning to shoot accuracy is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbondvegas 0 #50 January 17, 2008 Quote That something we havent done this year (2008) yet. a Hit and chug. at the next boogie we will. Which is The Sweet Heart Boogie February 15, 16, & 17. I've got it blocked out on my Calendar!!! It's going to be fun!! - - - I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
