SmilingPhoenix 0 #1 November 13, 2006 No, concrete is not a comfortable landing place when you are downsizing your canopy and don't really have enough jumps yet to be smart enough to realize that the little 10' x 10' slab that you make the mistake of looking at is exactly where you are going to land and then you freak out realizing you are going to land on it so forget about actually flaring at the right time to - I don't know - stand up the landing like everyone around you seems to do. So please, share with me your bad landing stories so I don't feel like a complete hoser.Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #2 November 13, 2006 Roofies'll do that to ya."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
Royd 0 #3 November 13, 2006 My first reserve ride at a dz 2,500' above my standard elevation, and air temp was 105 degrees. They don't call it ass phalt for nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #4 November 13, 2006 QuoteSo please, share with me your bad landing stories so I don't feel like a complete hoser. That's not what makes you a complete hoser--it was the fact that you did it two days in a row! BTW, here's a pic I shot of Kathleen on a CRW jump today. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #5 November 13, 2006 Butt Secks?Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilingPhoenix 0 #6 November 13, 2006 You boys need to learn to read - not everything involving a woman's ass has to do with anal sex. Yes, it is this Asses Fault, I may need to change my sig line. Thanks for the pic Walt, it was great to jump with you guys - even if I did have to hear the poo story Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legorowbot 0 #7 November 13, 2006 I'm still feeling the effects of a bad landing about a month ago. I dropped from a navigator 260 to a silhouette 230 on a windy day. Between the smaller faster canopy and the high winds, I got my landing pattern all screwed up. I should have taken a crosswind landing, but I tried to get into the wind. I almost made it. I flared at the last possible second and bounced off my ass. The flare lifted me up a couple feet off the ground, so it looked like I bounced to everyone watching. I was lucky though, just a bruised tailbone and the wind knocked out of me. I got a good long talking to from one of the instructors for that one, after he made sure I was OK of course.Why does it say "Append signature to post" when I don't have a signature? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #8 November 13, 2006 QuoteYou boys need to learn to read - not everything involving a woman's ass has to do with anal sex. Butt secks?Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #9 November 13, 2006 When i started this sport, I read the SIM. It said , learn the PLF cuz ALL !!! skydivers have hard landings. #2 .. You already know.. You look at it .. you land on it.. You will do well.. Just keep learning...I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #10 November 13, 2006 QuoteYou boys need to learn to read - not everything involving a woman's ass has to do with anal sex. Translation: "blah blah blah blah a woman's ass blah blah anal sex." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #11 November 13, 2006 QuoteTranslation: "blah blah blah blah a woman's ass blah blah anal sex." Actually if you re-read it, for real thats all you see. Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #12 November 13, 2006 Wha? land on the tennis courts? Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #13 November 13, 2006 QuoteYou boys need to learn to read - not everything involving a woman's ass has to do with anal sex. Um...yeah it does... _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewie 0 #14 November 13, 2006 Quote...not everything involving a woman's ass has to do with anal sex. Well, women don't poop or fart, so what else is there? My mom said so!"Fuck that. I'll take a good ass-pounding over a bj any day." -- pyrotech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mangledspoon 0 #15 November 13, 2006 If it makes you feel better, my butt hurts too. I jumped my own rig for the first time yesterday and was having trouble flaring the canopy fully, god knows why since when I did five test jumps on it 20 jumps ago I had no problems... anyway I landed on my butt and it didn't hurt at the time but it does now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilingPhoenix 0 #16 November 13, 2006 QuoteQuoteTranslation: "blah blah blah blah a woman's ass blah blah anal sex." Actually if you re-read it, for real thats all you see. Damn, you're right. Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #17 November 13, 2006 Just for the record.. My First thought was NOT anal Sex. It was more along the lines of "Can I kiss it and make it all better". This public service announcement brought to you by Jello-J and the society for healing tender tushes. I now return you to your regularly scheduled Post whoring... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #18 November 13, 2006 Early in skydiving career. (less tha 50 jumps) I made one jump where the wind was from the south. Landing, no problem. Later I jumped again -- downsizing from a 230 to 190. Wind switched 180 degrees, and I was clueless to the fact. I turned to do my final and boy did I speed up! I figured it out too low and prepared to PLF. I did, but I was going so fast I bet I did two points of contact ... feet ... head. I walked away with a slight limp and feeling lucky I didn't die because I was stupid. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilingPhoenix 0 #19 November 13, 2006 QuoteJust for the record.. My First thought was NOT anal Sex. It was more along the lines of "Can I kiss it and make it all better". This public service announcement brought to you by Jello-J and the society for healing tender tushes. I now return you to your regularly scheduled Post whoring... Awwww..... J, How you doin? Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #20 November 13, 2006 I dislocated my shoulder in free fall on my second jump and didn't flair on landing fracturing my ankle I'll show you the video next time you come over if that will make you feel betterFly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris2extreme 0 #21 November 13, 2006 Don't feel bad. I made a downwinder on the golf course fairway with a double PLF... feet, head, feet, head again... I was so covered in grass after that landing. I also slammed down in the peas pretty good... but hey, I got one of my 2m accuracy landings out of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SmilingPhoenix 0 #22 November 13, 2006 QuoteI dislocated my shoulder in free fall on my second jump and didn't flair on landing fracturing my ankle I'll show you the video next time you come over if that will make you feel better Ouch! Knowing you got hurt doesn't make me feel better - but seeing you again will! It was great to have a few minutes with you last week - I'm looking forward to dinner or something next time I'm in town.Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #23 November 13, 2006 QuoteDamn, you're right WOOO I owe beerSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #24 November 13, 2006 Sorry Smilingphoenix I planted it on the assphault when I was a student, and then proceeded to get dragged down the runway (yeah BAD). I had one toggle pulled as far as it would go and the canopy was just laughing at me (it was a LOT bigger than me). Anyway, that isn't the worst one. Jump #2, I make a low, hook turn (yeah, I know) and downwind it. I slid that one in on my butt, then proceeded to get a butt kicking from my instructor!...I was bruised after that, but not physically. Hang in there, it'll get better. It was sooo much fun diving after Walt and trying to catch him! See ya soon.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brianfry713 0 #25 November 13, 2006 I too learned that concrete isn't a great crash zone. I recently downsized to a sportier canopy. I hooked it a little too low a few weeks ago, but thought I had it all the way until I crashed into the ground. My knee is still a little sore, but I've been jumping lots. The gravel "Swooper's Alley" at Skydance is a fun place to land, but not very forgiving of mistakes. Hopefully I'll learn lots to avoid similar future mistakes in the Brian Germain canopy course I'm taking in a few weeks.BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
SmilingPhoenix 0 #22 November 13, 2006 QuoteI dislocated my shoulder in free fall on my second jump and didn't flair on landing fracturing my ankle I'll show you the video next time you come over if that will make you feel better Ouch! Knowing you got hurt doesn't make me feel better - but seeing you again will! It was great to have a few minutes with you last week - I'm looking forward to dinner or something next time I'm in town.Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #23 November 13, 2006 QuoteDamn, you're right WOOO I owe beerSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #24 November 13, 2006 Sorry Smilingphoenix I planted it on the assphault when I was a student, and then proceeded to get dragged down the runway (yeah BAD). I had one toggle pulled as far as it would go and the canopy was just laughing at me (it was a LOT bigger than me). Anyway, that isn't the worst one. Jump #2, I make a low, hook turn (yeah, I know) and downwind it. I slid that one in on my butt, then proceeded to get a butt kicking from my instructor!...I was bruised after that, but not physically. Hang in there, it'll get better. It was sooo much fun diving after Walt and trying to catch him! See ya soon.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianfry713 0 #25 November 13, 2006 I too learned that concrete isn't a great crash zone. I recently downsized to a sportier canopy. I hooked it a little too low a few weeks ago, but thought I had it all the way until I crashed into the ground. My knee is still a little sore, but I've been jumping lots. The gravel "Swooper's Alley" at Skydance is a fun place to land, but not very forgiving of mistakes. Hopefully I'll learn lots to avoid similar future mistakes in the Brian Germain canopy course I'm taking in a few weeks.BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
